About Washington School Heritage Foundation

Moving Forward

The Washington School Heritage Foundation was formed in October 2024 as a nonprofit, charitable, 501(c)3 corporation. It works closely with the Advisory Committee and the City of Stillwater to progress redevelopment of the property.

Contributing

The Foundation conducts fundraising, commissions and manages engineering and design, funds and organizes volunteer work for Washington School redevelopment.

Work Day 2025

Fundraising

The Foundation actively seeks donors and holds fundraising events. The events not only raise funds, they honor the heritage of the students, the teachers and the history of Stillwater's African American community.

2024 Fundraising Gala

Honoring 1956 State Basketball Champions

Our Organization

Trustees

And 100s of Volunteers and Donors

Members at Large

James Beckstrom, Chair – Retired Oil and Gas Consultant, Former OSU CEAT Director and Adjunct Professor

Karen Washington, Vice-Chair – Retired Manager, USDA

Dr. Laura Arata, Secretary – Assoc. Professor OSU History Department

Dr. Clyde Wilson, Treasurer – Assoc. VP, OSU Access and Community Impact

Jason Mayes – Owner, Mayes Construction

Cristy Morrison – President/CEO, Visit Stillwater

Sarah Ra – Associate Professor, OSU Architecture

Members at Large

And 100s of Volunteers and Donors

Members at Large

Norman McNickle – Retired Stillwater City Manager

Michelle Charles – Author, Communications Specialist, Podcaster

Birdie Neal – City of Stillwater Community Center

Gary Clark – Retired, OSU SVP and General Counsel

About Washington School Heritage Foundation

Moving Forward

Contributing

Fundraising

Our Organization

Trustees

And 100s of Volunteers and Donors

Members at Large

Members at Large

And 100s of Volunteers and Donors

Members at Large

And 100s of Volunteers and Donors

And 100s of Volunteers and Donors

And 100s of Volunteers and Donors

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