Lasallian Founder's Alumni Award: Outstanding Young Alumni, Allison Stuckey

November 9, 2023

From the Bishop Kelley Class of 2017.

The BK graduate chosen for the Young Alumni award each year must command respect and attention within his or her field of endeavor. Additionally, they must have high moral standards and be involved in professional, religious or civic organizations. While at Bishop Kelley, they must have excelled as a student and been involved in extracurricular activities.


This year’s recipient of the Outstanding Young Alumni award checks all those boxes and then some. Ally Stuckey graduated from Bishop Kelley in 2017, having been very active as a student here in STUCO, the Spirit Squad, Speech and Debate, and she won the Principal’s Leadership award.


Ally attended All Saints Catholic School in Broken Arrow before entering BK as a freshman. Ally said she was blessed with many wonderful teachers at All Saints and here at Bishop Kelley. She said several of them sowed seeds of faith into their lessons and they nurtured those seeds throughout her time as a student here. Because of them, Ally says she was able to find Christ early in her high school career. And her teachers inspired her to become an educator as well.


Ally appreciates and values the opportunity she had to begin and end each school day with a prayer as well as the many opportunities to attend Mass that BK affords our students. She said that Bishop Kelley taught her to not exclaim boldly how faithful she is, but instead, to show boldly how faithful one is in their day to day actions.


Ally kept a smile on her face most all of the time she was a student here. She loved being a Comet Ambassador and a Link Crew Leader.  She attended several retreats offered by campus ministry and was involved in numerous school clubs. While at BK, she participated in Heart Ball and earned a spot in the National Honors Society. She served on her class board and was committed to doing lots of community service, having earned over 400 hours of service in her four years here. She volunteered at Night Light Tulsa, Catholic Charities, Youth Advisory Board, along with several service opportunities around campus. She graduated from Bishop Kelley with a 4.07 weighted GPA.


When Ally was a student here, the school moved forward with a fundraising project to construct a new cheer gym and wrestling facility that are separate but part of the same new structure. One day Ally came to BK’s Philanthropy Office to ask Doug Thomas if anyone could give to help fund the project. When Doug told her that all gifts were welcomed, Ally said that she had saved $500 that she earned from babysitting and she wanted to give that to the project.


Since her senior year at BK, Ally has served her community as a selected board member on the Youth Advisory Board that’s part of Youth Services of Tulsa. In that role, she has made executive decisions on how to best serve the homeless youth of Tulsa.


Ally attended Oklahoma State University where she was selected as one of 112 incoming freshmen for the President’s Leadership Council and one of the top 25 incoming freshman women as a Freshman Representative Council. During her four years in Stillwater, Ally was an active member of St. John’s Catholic Church.


She was an elected member of the OSU student foundation where she worked closely with donors to inspire the student body to participate in philanthropic giving. As a freshman at OSU, Ally pledged Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority where she served as Vice President of Academic Excellence and then eventually president of her chapter.  She was a member of the OSU Honors College all four years and graduated with a 3.95 GPA. During her senior year, she was chosen as a Woman for OSU Scholar. That program is open to all female students at OSU. She was one of 12 chosen for that award. During her time at OSU, she served as a campus tour guide, working with prospective students. She also served as a library ambassador to educate the Stillwater community about OSU’s library resources and she was a Camp Cowboy counselor.


Today, Ally teaches second grade at Jenks West Elementary School and volunteers as an assistant cheer coach at Bishop Kelley. She finds comfort in supporting her students in all areas of their lives. On weeknights as well as weekends, you can often find her cheering on her students at their activities and games.


Ally embodies a true servant’s heart and leads by example with her continuous, positive attitude. She says the leadership opportunities she received at Bishop Kelley gave her the confidence to achieve great things and we have no doubt that she inspired many people at OSU to do likewise. Ally will always be an ambassador for Bishop Kelley High School and will use every opportunity she has to share with others her love of Bishop Kelley. Once a Comet, always a Comet. 


Lasallian Founder’s Alumni Award

Recognizing the accomplishments of Outstanding Bishop Kelley Alumni who exemplify the five core principles of the Lasallian Mission; Faith in the Presence of God, Quality Education, Concern for the Poor & Social Justice, Respect for All Persons & Inclusive Community.


If you know a deserving BK Alumni, please nominate them here:

https://www.bishopkelley.org/alumni#LasallianFoundersAlumniAwardsNominationForm

Building Bridges Through Learning: How the North Tulsa Learning Center Is Transforming Lives

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By Ms. Christine Tyler, Social Studies Faculty, NTLC Volunteer Adviser In the heart of North Tulsa, where vibrant community spirit meets a passion for equity, a quiet revolution in education is underway. The North Tulsa Learning Center (NTLC) is not just a place for academic tutoring—it’s a thriving hub of mentorship, empowerment, and opportunity. Founded in the 2021–2022 school year, NTLC was born from a vision shared by the sister parishes of St. Monica and St. Augustine, along with members of the Bishop Kelley High School community. These leaders came together in the spring of 2021 to confront educational disparities and respond directly to the needs of the Tulsa community. What started as a grassroots initiative has blossomed into a dynamic, student-powered program that bridges more than just achievement gaps—it bridges communities. At its core, NTLC offers free, student-led tutoring in reading and math for K–8 students, serving as a lifeline for young learners in underrepresented neighborhoods. But it’s more than tutoring; it’s a movement toward academic growth and socio-demographic equity.

BK's Ms. Christine Tyler Nominated for Lumen Christi Award

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TULSA — A lifelong Tulsa educator has been nominated for the 2025-26 Lumen Christi Award presented each year by the Catholic Extension Society. Christine Tyler is a model for setting a positive tone and loving your neighbor as yourself. As a history and social studies teacher at Bishop Kelley High School in Tulsa — coincidentally, named after Catholic Extension Society's founder and the Diocese of Tulsa's second bishop, Francis Clement Kelley — she sees each student through the eyes of God. She is highly regarded by her students for her unwavering mentorship well beyond the classroom. But her passion doesn't stop there-it shines in her work toward North Tulsa Learning Center's mission to empower students and bridge the achievement gap among K-8 youth from north Tulsa's underrepresented areas. Tutors and volunteers at NTLC are moved by Mark 12:31 in their work for young learners: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." The center launched collaboratively in 2021 between leaders from two northside parishes — St. Monica and St. Augustine — and Bishop Kelley High School to provide free tutoring in reading and math. Tyler has been instrumental in creating a more accessible program in the last few years. Since its inception, NTC hosts monthly STEM, athletics and fine arts activities with nearly 100 Bishop Kelley students contributing more than 500 hours of service annually — a testament to Tyler's role in building bridges between the school and Tulsa neighborhood communities. Her impact is also felt outside academics. She actively supports the faith by incorporating Catholic values into her teaching and playing piano at school Masses. Bishop of Tulsa David A. Konderla commended Tyler's tireless work. Read more about her work with the North Tulsa Learning Center HERE. About Catholic Extension Society: Founded in 1905, Catholic Extension Society works in solidarity with people to build up vibrant and transformative Catholic faith communities among the poor in the poorest regions of America. For more information visit www.catholicextension.org ; follow on Facebook at: facebook.com/catholicextension or on X at @CathExtension. About the Lumen Christi Award: Since its inception in 1978, the Lumen Christi Award, Catholic Extension Society’s highest honor, has been given annually to people who radiate and reveal the light of Christ present in the communities where they serve. This year’s 41 nominees are individuals and institutions who lead others closer to God and transform communities. They have been nominated for this award by their bishop because their stories showcase the mission of the Church in action. Each nominee will receive $1,500 to benefit their ministry. From this group of finalists, the Lumen Christi Award honoree will be named in the fall, along with a $100,000 prize. ($50,000 to their nominating diocese and $50,000 to advance the honoree’s ministry).