Kay Goebel was inducted into the Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame in 1997 among many other awards and honors over the course of her career.
11 Facts About Kay Goebel
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Kay Goebel was born in Glendive, Montana and grew up on her parents' wheat and cattle ranch, where she developed a love of horseback riding.
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Kay Goebel attended a very small high school with a graduating class of 17.
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Kay Goebel transferred to and earned her first degree in food and nutrition from Oregon State University.
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Kay Goebel was in the oil business and the young couple moved around a lot early in their marriage.
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Kay Goebel went on to earn her master's degree in teaching and teaching certificate from Oklahoma City University.
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Kay Goebel got a job teaching at the school of her youngest son.
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In January 1972, Kay Goebel went into private practice and has done that ever since.
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Kay Goebel began her volunteer work with the Arts Council by selling popcorn at the Arts Festival and began to work her way up the Festival chain.
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Kay Goebel eventually became a board member and later served on the executive committee of the Arts Council.
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Kay Goebel has been honored with many awards for her work in Oklahoma City.