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Hall of Fame Member
Posthumously Inducted: 2005
BEN LANGDON (1913-1999) published The Magnum Star for 33 years with his wife Betty. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He was active in the Oklahoma Press Association and served as president from 1970-71. Langdon was director of the Oklahoma Industrial Development board and worked for three governors, including as senior staff member for Gov. George Nigh.
Selection Process
Honorees are selected by a committee comprised of hall of fame members, including its director, and distinguished leaders in journalism. The Selection Committee considers all nominations, both new ones and those held over from previous years, before selecting the honorees.
The 2023 Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame nominee submission deadline is Monday, October 31, 2022.
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Ainsley Martinez is a professional media major with a pre-law minor at the University of Central Oklahoma. Her experience in journalism began in high school with Edmond North’s student newspaper, The Ruff Draft. Serving as the Marketing Editor, Martinez received the...
Jocelyn Schifferdecker is a professional media junior at the University of Central Oklahoma. She started at UCO in August 2021 and graduates in May 2023. Her passion for journalism began in 2021 when she began volunteering at UCentral News, UCO’s student-run newscast....
Hannah Wagar is a first-generation college student at the University of Central Oklahoma. She is a senior double majoring in professional media and forensic science. She graduates in the Summer of 2023. Her passion for journalism and professional media started in high...