Caption: "At right, Brandon Shirley, 3, of Shawnee gets a higher perspective of the world on Alta's back during the circus." Little boy rides on top of a small elephant.

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "it is normal to be slower in trying to retrieve things from memory, however, said Laurel Dinkel ....."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Medallion designer Jeff Weiss of Midwest Trophy Co., Del City, studies a computer graphic display in preparing an official medal to be presented to participants at the 1994 Olympic Sports Festival in St. Louis."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Robert Hutchison, a Midwest Trophy Co., manager, sorts Olympic Festival merchandise at the company's headquarters."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Pascual Villegas, 12, shakes a maraca as he sits atop a float that was part of Columbus Elementary School's sixth annual Cinco De Mayo parade."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Students from the Community Christian School of Norman take part in a National Prayer Day program at the State Capitol on Thursday. From left, Katherine Porter, 13; Kathryn Bell, 13, (with program covering face); and Amber Babcock, 15."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Dr. Patricia Quinlisk,(M.D.) State Epidemiologist, Okla. State Dept. of Health"

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Gordon N. Smith spends a lot of time behind prison walls, but, unlike the past when he was a prisoner, he now has the freedom to leave. The Edmond man spent 20 years behind bars, but is now special projects coordinator for Institution Programs Inc., spending time instructing and helping prisoners succeed once reintegrated into society."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "2 to 3 Sarah Warwick on 15 6 Green."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "3 of 3 Sarah Warwick of Green of 15 missed putt."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Jim West, staff attorney in the seniors division of Legal Aide of Western Oklahoma, works with clients ages 60 to 91."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Smiling in defeat, state Sen. Brooks Douglass hugs campaign volunteer Karen Young after learning Rep. Frank Lucas had captured the Republican nomination for the 6th congressional District race Tuesday night."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "T. Ray and Brooke Phillips, left, and Jane and Jim Harlow at the Oklahoma City fro the Queensberry Blub dinner."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Trainer Jack Van Berg, right, walks beside Remington Park Derby entry Blumin Affair, who is being led by assistant John Cherry and ridden by Joe Petalino."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Blumin Affair, gallops by during Tuesday a.m. traing"

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Jim Horton of Oklahoma City performs with other members of the Country Pickers at the State Capitol on Tuesday on Bob Willis Day."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Former OU quarterback J.C. Watts, left, visits with former Dallas Cowboys coaching legend Tom Landry before Tuesday night's banquet."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "OPUBCO state circulation manager Ron McClure."