2006 - Rose State College

the area through education. Hardin
and his daughter and son-in-law have
been supporters of the College and the
Foundation for many years.
from the endowment funds initiatives
that improve teaching and learning.
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Justice Yvonne Kauger was the
featured speaker for the 5th annual James
F. Howell “Country Lawyer” Lectureship,
May 1, 2006. The James F. Howell “County
Lawyer” Lectureship was established by
Howell to provide funds for speakers
and lecturers in the areas of law, criminal
justice, and social science. The endowment
was matched with $25,000 by the State
Regents in March 2006. Howell, a Midwest
City attorney and resident, is a former
Senator in the Oklahoma Legislature. He
currently serves on the Rose State College
Board of Regents.
improve and enhance academic programs.
Henry Croak, who founded First National
Bank of Midwest City, placed a high
value on education. His wife, Margaret,
established this endowment to perpetuate
his legacy of commitment and service to
the community.
The Excellence in Teaching
and Learning Endowment
was established by the Rose State College
Foundation Board of Trustees with
funds realized from the sale of donated
property. The endowment is to recognize
and foster excellence in teaching and
learning at Rose State College. Interest
On June 20, 2006, Robert Croak
recognized Jimmie L. “Sam” Cole
for his years of service to Cole and
Reed, P.C., with a $2,000 donation to the
Henry Croak Endowment for Business &
Information Technology. Established by
the family of one of Rose State’s founders,
this endowment provides funding
for special projects in the Business
and Information Technology division to
During the 2006 Law Day Lecture,
the Rose State Legal Assistant Program
was recognized for 30 years of approval
by the American Bar Association.
Pictured are Rose State President James
Cook, Paralegal Studies Director Judy
Shaw, Paralegal Studies Professor Janet
Wheeler, RSC Foundation Director Lisa
Pitsiri and Regent James F. Howell.
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