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A smiling young woman with long braids holds a large scholarship check while standing beside another woman in a floral dress. Several people stand in the background, including a man in a suit and tie. Purple and white balloon decorations are visible, with text overlay reading 'Carrying forward a legacy built on resilience, excellence, and pride.'

Carrying forward a legacy built on resilience, excellence, and pride.

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Legacy.

Two women embrace warmly at a community gathering, one wearing a white cap and long blonde braids, the other in a black cap and purple shirt. People in the background chat and smile, including a woman in a reunion T-shirt and another with long curly hair. Text overlay reads 'Strengthening our bonds through unity, purpose, and shared history.'

Strengthening our bonds through unity, purpose, and shared history.

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Unity.

Four women stand in a row holding microphones, singing or speaking to an audience. The woman in the foreground wears a pink blouse and gold hoop earrings, while others wear yellow and white outfits. The background shows additional attendees in a bright indoor setting. Text overlay reads 'Spreading love for our roots, our people, and our collective journey.

Spreading love for our roots, our people, and our collective journey.

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Love.

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1976, the Douglassaires Association preserves the legacy of Douglass School, Bartlesville’s only Black public school until 1971. Backed by the Westside Community Center, we celebrate cultural pride, education, and service through scholarships and reunions. Named after the school’s glee club, the Douglassaires continue to champion unity, resilience, and excellence.

 

We celebrate the past, uplift the present, and invest in the future.

Historic black-and-white photograph of Douglass High School in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, showing a two-story brick building with large multi-pane windows and an arched front entrance.
Five smiling adults gathered under a canopy at the 2023 Douglassaires reunion, with three wearing purple reunion T-shirts and one wearing a white reunion T-shirt. They are seated at a picnic table with drinks, while a grassy park and vehicles are visible in the background.

GET INVOLVED

Join us in keeping the spirit of Douglass School alive by supporting the Douglassaires Association. Whether through fundraising, attending events, or making a donation, your involvement helps preserve a powerful legacy and uplift future generations.

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Together, we turn rememberance into action and impact.

DONATE

Every gift, large or small, fuels scholarships, safeguards Douglass School’s history, and strengthens community programs. Contribute online, by mail, or in honor of someone special. Together, we carry forward the school’s values, inspiring and empowering new generations to reach their full potential.

Donate

FUNDRAISE

Support our mission by raising resources for scholarships, youth programs, and community projects. Host a fundraiser, champion a corporate partnership, or donate services and goods. However you contribute, your initiative advances opportunities for students and deepens impact in our neighborhood.

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EVENTS

Join us at all-school reunions, service projects, and cultural celebrations that enliven Douglass School’s legacy throughout the year. These gatherings honor history, build community, and create memories. Stay informed by subscribing to our mailing list and following us online today.

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