Claes Nobel and Supreme Court Justice Yvonne Kauger display Governor Brad Henry's proclamation.
In the presence of Oklahoma’s top business leaders and university professionals, Supreme Court Justice Yvonne Kauger presented Mr. Nobel with Governor Henry’s proclamation. Governor Henry recognized Mr. Nobel for being a champion of environment stewardship and youth leadership, commending his vision to build a dynamic international organization of scholars and inspiring them to positively impact the global community.
February 17th was certainly a magnificent National Society of High School Scholar’s Day. Over 300 students and parents congregated at the Petroleum Club, held on the 34th floor of the Chase building in Oklahoma City. With a breathtaking view of Oklahoma, families gathered at round tables with hors d'oeuvres and mingled with families from ten states. The program honored our students from across the country including NSHSS scholarship semifinalists from Oklahoma, and Mr. Nobel gave a motivational address to encourage students to embrace their mantle as future world changers and peace ambassadors. The program also featured OU Health Sciences Center Vice President and Provost Dr. Joseph Ferretti, a noted scientist; and Dr. Robert Davis-Undiano, Dean of the Honors College at The University of Oklahoma. Dean Davis spoke passionately about the Honors Program at The University of Oklahoma, highlighting the family atmosphere, unique resources, and incredible research opportunities his honor students enjoy during their four years on campus.
Following Mr. Nobel’s address, student council member Marie Harding spoke of her experiences traveling to Australia with Mr. Nobel last summer, and encouraged the students to consider the Australian Adventure themselves for this summer. Marie also led the students in their official NSHSS Induction Pledge.
Mr. Nobel also honored The Oklahoma School for Science and Mathematics with a Claes Nobel School of Distinction Award, and local teacher Beverly Osborne with a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction Award. When asked to say a few words, Mrs. Osborne replied, “I recently watched the Grammy awards and couldn’t help but wonder how the stars feels then they receive such an honor. If you will humor me, I must tell you that standing here before you today, this award is my Grammy.”