KenDucky Derby
Elemental Ball
Wendi Wilson, Lisa Reed and Judy Austin at the event at the OKCPHIL Symphony Show House. Judy is a long-time Orchestra League member who now lives in Texas and still comes back to support the cause. Page 14
Phi Nguyen, front, at the Elemental Ball, benefiting Science Museum Oklahoma. Page 3
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May 8, 2026
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SHERRY MARSHALL John E. Kirkpatrick President & CEO Science Museum Oklahoma Where did you grow up, and do you have a favorite childhood memory? I grew up in northwest Oklahoma City, but spent a significant portion of my teenage years on our family farm in Tipton, Okla. This gave me a unique opportunity to experience the best of Oklahoma through bigcity energy and small-town charm. My favorite childhood memory brings me full circle: attending a summer camp at what was then called Omniplex at Kirkpatrick Center. I found a place with everything I loved from animals and biology all the way to wild weather. One of the most vivid memories was going behind the scenes to see how exhibits came to life! It was absolute magic. Little did I know I was catching a glimpse of a future career. What did you want to be when you grew up? Oh, it was always a scientist in some fashion, all the way. No question. That summer camp lit the fuse, and great science teachers See PYSK, Page 4
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Birthday Boy 102 Dr. William Parry, renowned urologist, is surrounded by friends to celebrate his 102nd birthday. Above, from left, Mary Pointer, FRIDAY publisher Vicki Gourley, Dr. Parry and Carol Sander.
Village woman wins marathon By Eric Oesch Staff Writer
Village resident Maddie McQuirk, 34, was the Women’s Overall Winner of the 2026 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon with a time of 2:53:22.
FRIDAY’s Dog of the Week Meet Briyer Chenoweth! She is a 4-year-old mini golden doodle. She enjoys playing with her stuffed bunny and with her sister’s Basil and Rosie. She also enjoys car rides with dad Brandon and cuddles with mom Nicolle Chenoweth. Briyer truly believes that she is the star of the show! Email Pet of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday.com.
Maddie McQuirk, 34, is a wife, mother, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School graduate, ICU nurse, resident of The Village and the women’s overall winner of the 2026 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. Maddie has been running since her freshman year of high school at Bishop McGuinness. She said she ran
cross country because her sister, who is a year older, joined the team for the fun of it. Maddie ended up loving cross country and ran track for the Fighting Irish her junior and senior year as well. This year Maddie was the women’s overall winner of the 2026 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon with a time of 2:53:22. It was just her second time running the race. She ran the Memo-
rial Marathon in 2024 when she was nine months postpartum and finished sixth for women – almost 15 minutes slower than her time this year. “My first marathon was the Tulsa Route 66 Marathon when I was eight weeks pregnant, then I did it again the following year four months postpartum,” said Maddie. “I’ve done the Oklahoma City See RUN, Page 4
NHills marks completion of park projects By Eric Oesch Staff Writer Nichols Hills has completed a $3.64 million project that created the city’s first public park in Ward 3 and provided extensive updating to Redbud Park located along Grand Boulevard. Both projects were made possible by generous gifts from local residents. The completion of the park projects coincides with the See NHILLS, Page 2
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