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February 11, 2021Christ the King Catholic School in Oklahoma City recently named Missy Imel Henderson as recipient of the school’s Distinguished Alumni Award for 2021.
Henderson, a 1989 graduate of Christ the King Catholic School, was recognized during Mass on Jan. 31 at the start of Celebrate Catholic Schools Week, an annual national celebration of Catholic education in the United States.
Henderson served the school in many different volunteer capacities, including PTO president and PTO auction chairman, track coordinator from 2010 to 2019 and, with Dr. Jenny Richard, started the school’s mile run club, a program encouraging students to build a love for running and appreciation of an active lifestyle. Henderson continues to volunteer at Christ the King school on health and wellness initiatives.
Henderson serves the parish as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, and she and her husband Robin serve as a sponsor couple for marriage preparation. She served on the parish council and as Vacation Bible School chairwoman.
Henderson is a graduate of Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, where since 2013 she has played an encouraging role as assistant volunteer coach for the girls’ cross-country program, training alongside the girls on early morning runs and cheering them on at their competitions.
She has served on McGuinness’s PTO board and spends an annual summer term as a volunteer nurse for Kanakuk Kamps in Branson, Mo.
Photo: Fr. Rick Stansberry and Missy Imel Henderson. Photo provided.
