— the team
the pride of the great southwest
We’re a group of alumni who stand in unity to lift our voices against all forms of hate, racism and bigotry.
KEITH THIERRY
President
Booker T. Washington, 1990
After graduating, I served in the Oklahoma Army National Guard as a field medic, then active duty US Navy as a chef. I married my right-after-high school sweetheart and I am the proud father of 3 daughters and 1 son. I finished nursing school in 2005 and have been working in that profession since. I’m passionate about serving others and promoting arts education.
REGINALD MAYES
Vice President
Treasurer
Booker T. Washington, 1986
I come from a long legacy of Hornets. I’m a mother of 3, 2 sons and 1 daughter, two of whom are Hornets. I attended Langston University and majored in Accounting, minored in Business Management. I’ve been employed with the Federal Government for 34 years and currently work as a Realty Specialist for USACE, COE. My passion is helping others, recognizing and teaching the importance of diversity.
EMERITUS: WENDI MURDOCH DOUGLAS
TRUDY BROWN VERZOSA
SECRETARY
Secretary
PATRICK FOX
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DR. JENNIFER BYRNE
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Booker T. Washington, 1990
B.A. Yale University
OSU-COM Medical Degree
Residency at UW-Swedish Medical Center, Seattle
After graduation I earned my B.A. from Yale University, my medical degree at OSU – COM, and completed residency at UW-Swedish in Seattle. I have practiced Family Medicine in Portland, Oregon since 2006.
I look forward to working with HU to grow networking and mentorship opportunities for Hornets both in and outside of Tulsa, and to doing my part to uphold Booker T Washington’s legacy.
LUCILLE WILSON
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Booker T. Washington, 1990
Langston University, 1994
After college, I moved to the OKC/Edmond area where I lived for 20 years. I moved back to Tulsa in 2014. I have one son (Ezel McIntee). I joined Hornets United with no hesitation; it was a Hornets Vibe 30th class reunion discussion that birthed into a Tulsa Vibe. I am firm believer that the school one attended as a young person is woven into your adult identity. The Legacy, Love, Orange and Black, and Pride never leaves. Hornets United is a non-profit organization that carries on the legacy we were born in that continues to provide an excellent opportunity to positively affect change and respect for the humanity and dignity of all. The drive of this organization is our ongoing support, dedication, and drive that we all share towards a cause that we are all passionate about.
KIM PIERPOINT COLLINS
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ALISHA OLDEN
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