Mary Kyncl

What's your educational background?

The University of Oklahoma, Elementary Education, 2019
Goldsmiths University of London, Children's Literature 2022

As a student, where did you leave your mark on campus?

At Camp Crimson, I met lifelong friends while showing incoming students a place that I loved so much. What more could you want?

Define the OU Family in your own words.

For me, the OU family is quite literally my family. All four members of my immediate family work somewhere on campus. The OU family has always been home to me, it doesn’t matter where you go after your time here, you are always welcome back.

When was the moment you felt the greatest Sooner pride?

OU/Texas 2017. Baker Mayfield's 59-yard touchdown to Mark Andrews to win the game. Need I say more?

What was the greatest gift you took with you after graduation?

This might be the easy answer but the education and degree that I took with me have been the greatest gift. My program prepared me for many potential career opportunities as well as graduate school.

Reveal one secret about campus.

I don’t know if this is a true secret but the stadium is usually open for pedestrians. Not only does it shorten certain walks on campus you can also pass by some pictures of some of my OU football favorites: Sam Bradford and Baker Mayfield.

What is your favorite OU tradition?

When the Pride of Oklahoma runs onto the field for pregame has got to be my favorite OU tradition. I was lucky enough to be a member of the Pride of Oklahoma and running onto Owen Field will always have a special place in my heart.

What advice do you have for prospective students?

If you don’t know what you want to major in: don’t panic. Meet with the programs that you are interested in and ask questions, look at the degree sheets, and look at what classes you would be taking. It's okay not to know right away!