WHAT IS THE CLUB?
THE CLUB is a life-skills mentoring program for 6th-8th grade students who attend Oklahoma City Public Schools in the Northwest Classen Learning Community (Buchanan, Cleveland, Gatewood, Kaiser, Linwood, Putnam Heights, Sequoyah, or Taft Schools). We have a current enrollment of more than 100 participants. The weekly after-school Club sessions include a Life-Skills Training Topic, Spiritual Development, & participation in a Structured Elective-Activity (drumlin, arts & crafts, ). Student interaction with adult leadership in each of these activities is encouraged by staff & volunteer adult mentors. At this occasion, students are encouraged & assisted in practicing appropriate social skills (manners & etiquette) to reinforce the instruction in this life-skill they have been provided.
THE CLUB & other student programs offered by community Advance incorporate a Christian worldview & Biblical principles as a guide in accomplishing our mission, “To advance the life skills of underprivileged and underperforming individuals and families in our community.” We believe this mission can best be accomplished by incorporating a Christian worldview and biblical principles as a guide in all we undertake.
A major objective of Community Advance is to provide programs that significantly advance the life-skills of students. While a single semester or summer session of THE CLUB is designed to assist participating students in gaining meaningful life-skills, substantively greater progress is to be expected from each semester or summer session of additional participation. For a middle school student first participating at the sixth grade level, participation for up to three (3) middle school years is the goal in our program development. This could then be extended over the next several years to offer the option to continue during the student’s four years of high school. A significant further added benefit of extended participation is the ongoing encouragement for the student to finish high school, as well as continue education or training options after graduation.
Career Development Curriculm
The students will complete the eighth grade curriculum with a career portfolio and a plan for taking the next steps toward realizing their career objectives though their continuing educational preparation at the grades 9-12 levels and beyond. Acquiring this knowledge is intended to increase the students focus on the value of education and reducing the number of school dropouts.
Each student will be assigned a Spiritual Mentor, who will pray for their assigned student and write them notes of encouragement throughout their 4 years at Northwest Classen. They will also have an Academic Mentor who will assist the Community Advance staff to assess the academic needs of each student at quarterly meetings. For example, if a student is struggling in a subject, Community Advance will find the resources needed to help the student to succeed.
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WHEN IS THE CLUB?
Wednesdays from 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Transportation is provided from school to THE CLUB & transportation home after the program can also be arranged if needed.
THE SUMMER CLUB began in 2012 to provide students in our community a structured and safe program during their Summer break.
Who?
Students entering the 6th – 12th grade
When?
Monday – Friday, 12 PM – 5 PM
(3:00 PM on Fridays)
Where?
Ministry and Activity Center (Gym)
Recreation
Field Trips
Lunch & Snacks
Swimming
Character Development






Life Skills
Reading Incentives
– COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER –
COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER

The Computer Lab
This laboratory is equipped with 18 computer stations, funded by a generous grant awarded by MidFirst Bank of Oklahoma City.
Northwest Classen High School (NWHS) has a disproportionately high dropout rate among Oklahoma City & Oklahoma schools. A NWHS counselor has observed that students who dropout often return to the school after 2-3 years & wish to attain a high school diploma, but often are age-ineligible to re-enroll. We hope to facilitate General Equivalency Diploma (GED) preparation & testing. The GED provides an ‘equivalence’ diploma.
Hispanics are now the most numerous ethnic group in the Northwest Classen Learning Community. The Computer Learning Center will facilitate English as a Second Language (ESL) online training.
– KENT HUMPHREYS SCHOLARSHIP –
KENT HUMPHREYS SCHOLARSHIP
Benefiting graduates of Northwest Classen High School

Kent Jack Humphreys (1946-2013)
After graduating from The University of Oklahoma, Kent Humphreys served our country in Vietnam as a Captain in the United States Army Medical Corps & was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor. Returning to Oklahoma City in 1972, Kent led a family-owned distribution business, Jack’s Merchandising & Distribution, for the next 25 years. After selling the business, he served as President of Fellowship of Companies for Christ International for 5 years, where he led business owners & executives across the United States & in 20 nations. Kent’s purpose in life was to know Jesus Christ & make Him known, love his family & encourage people. He did this through speaking, writing 7 mentoring business leaders, pastors & marketplace leaders. The best known of his 13 books, “Shepherding Horses,” has been translated into numerous languages. Kent was, above all else, a family man. He & Davidene have three children & eight grandchildren.
The Kent Humphreys Scholarships are underwritten by an endowment fund established by Kirk & Danna Humphreys, in honor of Kirk’s brother.
The Kent Humphreys Scholarship provides
- Funding for tuition & other approved college expenses up to a total of $10,000, payable in annual installments of $2,500 during each of the four academic years following high school graduation.
- Scholarship funds may be used by the recipient for the costs of attending any accredited college or university in the State of Oklahoma.
- Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic performance & other eligibility criteria throughout the award tenure.
Application Form
- Complete the below application, or obtain a physical copy and complete the following:
- Physical copies are available from Northwest Classen High School Counselors and Community Advance offices located at Northwest Baptist Church during the spring semester.
- Completed applications with supporting documents must be submitted to Community Advance by deadline listed in application.
Selection of Awardees
- A Selection Committee will review all applications, with evaluation based primarily on academic achievement, financial need & evidence of Christian character. Evaluation may include interview of the applicant.
2014 Scholarship Recipients

Kendrell Reed
Career Choice: Music Education
College Choice: The University of Central Oklahoma

HanhDung “Jennie” Dinh
Career Choice: Neuroscience (Doctor)
College Choice: Oklahoma City Community College and The University of Oklahoma (complete B.A.)
2015 Scholarship Recipients

Joshua Garcia
Career Choice: Psychology/Political Science
College Choice: Oklahoma City Community College and Oklahoma City University

Dayquiri R. Vicente
Career Choice: Pediatric Nurse
College Choice: Oklahoma City Community College and The University of Oklahoma
2016 Scholarship Recipients

Ashley Easlon
Career Choice: Licensed Marriage & Family Counselor
College Choice: Southwestern Christian University

Marilu Cardenas
Career Choice: Pediatrician
College Choice: The University of Central Oklahoma

Harley Smith
Career Choice: Special Education
College Choice: Oklahoma State University
2017 Scholarship Recipients

Runi Nei Mawi
Career Choice: Business
College Choice: The University of Central Oklahoma

Sandy Pham
Career Choice: Nursing
College Choice: University of Central Oklahoma
2018 Scholarship Recipients

Katherine Yvonne Linville
Career Choice: Business
College Choice: The University of Central Oklahoma

Thao Nguyen Huynh Dinh
Career Choice: Nursing
College Choice: The University of Central Oklahoma

Neva Tran
Career Choice: Business
College Choice: The University of Central Oklahoma
2019 Scholarship Recipients

Silas Elliot
Career Choice: Education/Coach
College Choice: University of Science & Arts of OK

Pierre Ruremesha
Career Choice: Medical Doctor
College Choice: University of Oklahoma

Josue Moran
Career Choice: Medical Doctor
College Choice: University of Oklahoma
2020 Scholarship Recipients

Ari Nanne
Career Choice: Genetic Counselor
College Choice: University of Central Oklahoma

Angel Sanchez
Career Choice: Wildlife Conservation
College Choice: Oklahoma City Community College

Lleymi Deleon Masariegos
Career Choice: Nursing
College Choice: Southern Nazarene University

Grace Jackson
Career Choice: Education/Dance
College Choice: University of Central Oklahoma
2020 Scholarship Recipients

Jasmin Perez
Career Choice: Speech Pathologist
College Choice: University of Central Oklahoma

Aaliyah Zolicoffer
Career Choice: Veterinarian
College Choice: Oklahoma State University-OKC

Shayla Giron-Quiche
Career Choice: Public Health
College Choice: Oklahoma State University-OKC
2022 Scholarship Recipients

Moises Espinoza, Jr.
Career Choice: Chiropractor
College Choice: Oklahoma State University

Thao Nguyen Luu
Career Choice: Accounting
College Choice: Oklahoma City Community College

Ketsia Muwawu Tshiyoyo
Career Choice: Pediatrician
College Choice: University of Oklahoma

Nancy Oanh Le
Career Choice: Pediatric Sonography
College Choice: University of Oklahoma
2023 Scholarship Recipients

Karla Maldonado
Career Choice: Graphic Designer
College Choice: Oklahoma City Community College

Jessica Meyers
Career Choice: Business
College Choice: University of Oklahoma

Belen Aviles
Career Choice: Veterinary Medicine
College Choice: Oklahoma State University

Marilin Deleon
Career Choice: Nurse
College Choice: Oklahoma City Community College

Amen Darrehmane
Career Choice: Electrical Engineer
College Choice: University of Central Oklahoma