Author: Chrys Melissinos

Tulsa’s Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Celebrates 100 Years 

Tulsa’s vibrant Greek community marked a significant milestone on the first weekend of May. The Hellenic culture celebrated 100 years of faith and fellowship centered around its beloved Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1222 S. Guthrie Ave.   The centennial celebration was a heartwarming blend of historical reflection, community engagement, and joyous festivities, highlighting the enduring […]

Learn the Market: Revived Investment Club     Offers TCC Students Financial Skills  

Adrian Carrillo, the newly elected president of the Investment Club and a TCC student majoring in business administration, understands the desire to learn about investing firsthand.  Inspired by his own journey into portfolio management, Carrillo has accomplished the revival of the TCC Investment Club. With guidance from faculty adviser Tony O’Connor, the club, originally established […]

Obituary: Remembering Burt Holmes, the Visionary Behind QuikTrip

On Jan. 15, 2025, Tulsa’s legend Burt Holmes passed away at the age of 93. All of us are familiar with the convenience store QuikTrip, but many are unfamiliar with its history and founders. Holmes was inspired to make this store a reality after he came across a 7-Eleven store in Dallas in 1957. Holmes […]

Review: The Voice of Route 66: An Afternoon with Michael Wallis

On Jan. 14, Michael Wallis shared stories about his life, accomplishments, and study of the storied Route 66. He offered unique and magnificent stories on his beloved Route 66. He was warmly introduced by Ken Busby, executive director and CEO of the Route 66 Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Route […]

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