Former Seminole State College Regent, Foundation Trustee and long-time supporter Ben Walkingstick and his wife Bonnie were recently recognized at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce banquet by the Oklahoma National Guard with the Thunderbird Medal, honoring their \u201clifetime of exceptional service.\u201d The Walkingsticks\u2019 efforts to save the community\u2019s local Armory and preserve it as the Route 66 Interpretive Center, as well as their financial support and political influence were credited as improving the City of Chandler and the State of Oklahoma. Lt. Col. Jack Vaughan, battalion commander for the 1-160th, said the Walkingsticks represent the National Guard motto \u201cAlways Ready, Always There.\u201d Bonnie Walkingstick, a local business owner and civic worker, was also honored at the banquet as Chandler\u2019s \u201cCitizen of the Year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Walkingsticks were recognized at Seminole State College with the prestigious \u201cFounders Award\u201d in 2011 for their support of the college. The Walkingstick Student Service Center is named in their honor and annual scholarships are provided to area citizens through their generosity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Former Seminole State College Regent, Foundation Trustee and long-time supporter Ben Walkingstick and his wife Bonnie were recently recognized at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce banquet by the Oklahoma National Guard with the Thunderbird Medal, honoring their \u201clifetime of exceptional service.\u201d The Walkingsticks\u2019 efforts to save the community\u2019s local Armory and preserve it as the … Continue reading Walkingsticks Honored at Chandler Chamber of Commerce Banquet<\/span>