Traditions of Success
Putnam City High School
Graduates talk about the difference Putnam City High made in their lives

		"My years in the Putnam City school district gave me a great educational background and the opportunity to interact with many types of people. What I liked best was my high school experience. We were so incredibly proud of our school, and the spirit was amazing. From athletics to fine arts to National Honor Society to our cancer carnival, it was evident that Putnam City High was as good as it gets." —Erica Slates, student, Georgetown University Graduate of Putnam City High School, 2006
		"Putnam City High School was a springboard for me. All that I have accomplished, all the relationships I have built and all of the goals I have set for myself, I owe to my time at Putnam City High School. My principal believed in me and encouraged me. I had the best teachers and classes, including a leadership class that provided me the foundation needed to serve as a community and public leader and ultimately challenged me to take seriously a career in politics and work to serve people in public office. I was pushed to do better, think bigger and never settle for average. I will always remember my high school years." —Mary Millben, Schedule C Presidential Appointee in the Bush Administration Graduate of Putnam City High School, 2000
		"My experiences in Putnam City helped to give me focus and enabled me to develop and nurture the path to where I wanted to be in my career and community. I still live in the district. I want my children to have the opportunity I did to receive a high-quality education in a district that excels in academics, athletics and the arts." —Mike Thompson, District 100 Oklahoma State Representative Graduate of Putnam City High School, 1995
		"When my family moved to Oklahoma City when I was a toddler, they were careful to choose a home that was in the Putnam City School district. They were drawn to its stellar reputation, great teachers and rigorous academic program. It was the right choice, as these schools set me on a course that has led me to a successful career in the military and at NASA. I credit teachers at Putnam City High for showing me not only the academic facts but also teaching the attitude and work ethic that led to success at multiple levels. I think my parents’ choice of school district gave me an important advantage in my career." —Neil Woodward, NASA astronaut, Commander, U.S. Navy Graduate of Putnam City High School, 1990
		"I look back with appreciation on science classes in Putnam City and recall the excellent teachers who were exciting, aroused my curiosity and made learning fun. In addition to academics, I learned lessons about citizenship, morals, discipline and humility from my teachers. I learned punctuality and working hard for goals from team sports such as basketball. I learned the value of camaraderie, serving others and being positive from student activities such as pep club and student council. Attending an excellent public school gave me the benefit of socializing with a greater variety of students and impacted who and where I am today." —Lisa D. Taylor, M.D., Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Graduate of Putnam City High School, 1982
		"Attending Putnam City schools opened my eyes to opportunity and built a foundation for believing I could become whatever I chose to be." —Mick Cornett, Mayor of Oklahoma City Graduate of Putnam City High School, 1976