Amazing Oklahoman: Ellen Vanderslice

The first woman to take the field for the Pride of Oklahoma has passed away at one-hundred and three years old.

Monday, February 6th 2023, 10:49 pm

By: News 9


The first woman to take the field for the Pride of Oklahoma has passed away at 103 years old.

Ellen Vanderslice first marched with the OU band in 1941.

We introduced you to her last month when a group of OU trumpet players came to Tulsa to play "Boomer Sooner" for her.

Her funeral is tomorrow, and the same group of trumpet players are expected to play "Boomer Sooner" one last time at her burial.


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