C&CY founder Shannon “Duck” Sims thanked sponsors, churches, and volunteers after the group’s back-to-school event provided over 300 backpacks to local students, marking 41 years of community support.

Willie Ponder, the 1973 Booker T. Washington football team and Pat Holder are the final three members who have been added to the Tulsa Public Schools Athletics’ Hall of Fame class for 2025.