Norman Archives - Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence

Tuqa Alibadi

Norman North High School

Alibadi is a National Speech and Debate Tournament finalist and has ranked first in Oklahoma in Lincoln Douglas Debate. She was a state runner up in extemporaneous speaking. Alibadi is president of her senior class, vice president of the Women’s Advocacy Club and active in SPUD – the school’s philanthropy club. She is also active in High School Democrats of America. Alibadi is an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction and a Yale Young Global Scholars participant. In addition, she is a math tutor. She plans to pursue studies in international relations and law.
All-State sponsor: Jari Askins

Evelyn Combs

Norman North High School

Combs was a violist with the Oklahoma All-State orchestra in grades 10-12. In 2021, she attended the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute for creative writing, where she wrote and performed a poem about lobsters. This summer, she hopes to attend OSAI for orchestra. She loves playing viola, reading, and writing short fiction. Some of her stories have appeared in online literary magazines. She is proud to be like her mother, Kathleen, who was selected for Academic All-State in 1996. Combs has been accepted into the University of Oklahoma School of Music. She aspires to publish short story collections, foster dogs, and never stop making music.
All-State sponsor: OGE Energy Corp.

Madeline Reinke

Norman High School

Reinke is a National Merit finalist and an Advanced Placement Scholar. She earned a spot on the Oklahoma State Dance Team Directors Association All-State Dance Team and was a solo state finalist two separate years. She was recognized as the January Cleveland County City Lifestyle Magazine Scholar-Athlete of the Month. Reinke was awarded Royalty Queen twice for raising the greatest funds for Norman’s High’s philanthropic season, Tigerpalooza. She captains Norman’s varsity pom squad and soccer team and has participated in competitive soccer and studio dance most of her life. Reinke plans to study biomedical engineering at the University of Oklahoma.
All-State sponsor: Sarkeys Foundation

Olivia Tedesco

Norman High School

Tedesco is an Advanced Placement Scholar with Honor, an Oklahoma All-State Cheerleader and has achieved the Global Seal of Biliteracy. She was selected to be a member of Youth Leadership Oklahoma Class 2022. Tedesco serves as the student body president and varsity cheer captain and is also a member of National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta math honor society. She serves on the student leadership team and is a worship team vocalist at Wildwood Community Church. She also serves as the development chair of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Teen Board. She plans to attend Baylor University, where she has been selected for the Baylor Business Fellows Program.
All-State sponsor: Kirk and Sue Morris

Dylan Wall

Norman North High School

Wall is student body vice president and has served on Student Council for three years. He has led his school’s student-led philanthropy, S.P.U.D., by planning and organizing countless hours of community service and participating in fundraisers to benefit individuals and organizations in need in the community. Wall participated in the Boy Scouts for more than eight years, achieving the rank of Life Scout and earning a spot in the honor society of scouting – the Order of the Arrow. He was a member of the State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. Wall plans to major in business at Rice University.
All-State sponsor: The Oklahoma Publishing Company

Justin Yang

Norman High School

A National Merit finalist, Yang leads his school’s academic team, robotics club, and varsity tennis team. He is also the president of the school’s symphonic orchestra and has played for the 2022 Oklahoma Music Educations Association All-State Orchestra. As the president of Mu Alpha Theta math honor society, Yang volunteers as a math tutor. He has competed in the National History Day competition and has championed both the state and national divisions. He is a drummer at Norman Korean Baptist Church, where he serves as a youth group leader. Yang plans to major in agricultural engineering in college.
All-State sponsor: Bank of Oklahoma