Optional Class Expenses
Cadets and their families will have the oppurtunity to purchase class memorabilia such as:
- Class Ring - Order deadline 9/8/08
- Class Book/Parent Sponsor Page - Order deadline 11/1/08
- Class Portraits - Order deadline 9/22/08
- TYA Logo Merchandise - Order anytime
Brochures and orders forms will be distributed at Open House check out. For your convenience, representatives will be on grounds upon your return to collect orders.
Class Books - (918) 824-4887
Order Form (pdf)
The TYA Education Dept with the help of some cadets publish a Class Book for each class. All cadets receive a complimentary book before graduation. The publication costs of the Class Book are met primarily by individual donations from family and friends. You may sponsor one or more page(s) with a donation of $30.00 per page. Each page includes a personalized message and no more than 2 baby pictures of cadet.
Extra books can be pre-ordered with a donation of $15.00 each by the order deadline. Books will also be available at graduation for $20.00.
Class Ring - (918) 825-4836
Order Form (pdf)
Artcarved® Class Rings is the vendor for TYA. Mr. & Mrs. Summy have been the local representative for TYA since 1993 and they show their support by offering special priced rings for TYA cadets only.
There are 4 styles for males/females offered at the special price of $146 each which includes tax and shipping charges. This special price is for Siladium (looks like silver) metal only. You have the option to order other styles and/or metals at regular listed prices if you so choose. Regular ring prices start upwards from $200 plus tax and shipping charges.
Standard items for all TYA rings ordered:
- Thunderbird logo set in stone
- Thunderbird logo on one side/activity of choice on other side
- Graduation year & name
- Red/yellow color shield (applicable by style)
A $50 non-refundable deposit* is required to activate all orders. The deposit is applied to the total cost of the ring. If the deposit is not received the order deadline, then there is no guarantee that the ring will be received before graduation. Ring balances must be paid in full by one month before graduation. This will ensure that your cadet will be able to proudly wear his/her ring at the graduation ceremony.
*In such case that your cadet leaves the program without graduating, only monies paid over and above the non-refundable deposit will be refunded.
Class Portraits - (918) 749-5482
Order Form (pdf)
Don Crane of Don's Photography has been taking our class pictures since about 1995. Mr. Crane is proud to say that his son is a TYA graduate. He shows his support of the program by offering very economically priced packages starting at $25. Many extras are available for customizing packages to fit your budget. All orders/payments should be sent directly to Don's Photography.
Each portrait package includes:
- 1 Company group photo
- 1 Platoon group photo
- Various quantities of cadet portrait based on package
Picture Day* is usually about week 10 to 12 timeframe. Orders are delivered to TYA for distribution to cadets the day before graduation. If you would like to order extra pictures to include in graduation announcements, please order those directly from the Motophoto website.
*Please note that if your cadet leaves the program after the pictures are taken, only 50% of monied paid will be refunded.
Graduation Photo
Mr. Crane has graciously agreed to offer a graduation photo of each cadet and donating 50% of the proceeds to TYA to support unfunded activities for future cadets. The pictures will only be available to order after graduation from the Motophoto website. More information will be provided at graduation.
TYA Logo Merchandise
Brochure - Pg 1 Brochure - Pg 2
Sandy's Embroidery offers a wide variety of quality items with an embroidered TYA logo. A sampling of the items offered include:
- Jackets
- Hoodies
- Cinch sacks
- Stadium blankets
- Hats & and many more!
Check back occasionally for new items. Contact Mr. and Mrs. Mellette at (918) 785-2126.