Memphis Black has been tumbling for 4 years at McIntosh Tumbling. He competes on floor, double-mini, and trampoline. During those four years, he has gained several awards, including: the Oklahoma/Texas State Champion on all three events each year, 2017 Athlete of the Year, 2018 Trampoline Athlete of the Year, and 2019-2021 National All-Star Team. He has won four USTA National Championships, including this years Sub-Advanced Double-Mini National Champion Award in Charleston, WV. Memphis used the grant for the last two years to attend nationals. In addition, Memphis has obtained his USTA Jr. Coaching Certification, and coaches younger athletes during the season.

Alexandria and Jayden accessed the MYOG to help pay for cheer. Both girls cheer at Twist and Shout All-Stars. Alexandria’s team, the Diamonds, won a full paid bid to the World Championships, and Jayden’s team, the Junior Judges, won a bid to The Summit (The equivalent of the World Championships). Alexandria and Jayden love to volunteer in their spare time and have volunteered with Union Little League cheer and served food at a local food bank.

LynDee accessed the MYOG to attend an educational trip to New York City. LynDee reported that the trip allowed her to experience many different cultures and learn about art and architecture. She was able to learn about immigration and also visit the 9/11 Memorial. She also learned practical knowledge of how people in NYC commute to work and school and purchase groceries. LynDee hopes to do missionary work in her future and feels like this is a steppingstone to travel the world and help others. As a part of the grant, LynDee decided to create her own Service Learning project to complete her Service Learning hours. She did a 2 ½ week drive to collect backpacks and supplies to be donated to a Fostering Hope of Muskogee—an organization that offers assistance to newly placed foster children and their foster families. She collected 20 filled backpacks and other supplies that included diapers and wipes.