A Wrap on 2025

It was a big year in the Cypert-Worley household! From buying a house to getting married and taking several trips of a lifetime, Justin and I have a lot to be thankful for as we reflect on our last 12 months.

January 2025

Justin and I got married, went on our honeymoon to Disney World, and closed on our house!

A new chapter.

After five years together, we got married!

A honeymoon at Disney World.

A honeymoon at Disney World.

We closed on our house!

February 2025

Meet Wasabi!

We added a betta fish to our household.

March 2025

Justin and I started a garden, helped fundraise for the OSU Theatre Dept., and I made a trip to the State Capitol.

Plants for days!

Justin and I started a garden to ring in the spring season.

Plants for days!

Justin and I started a garden to ring in the spring season.

2025 Theatre Circle Gala

Justin, Imani, and I attend the 2025 Theatre Circle fundraising gala.

2025 Theatre Circle Gala

Look at these macarons!

2025 Theatre Circle Gala

This gala served some of the best crab cakes I’ve ever had.

2025 Theatre Circle Gala

2025 State Chamber Conference

I hit the road to OKC to attend the 2025 State Chamber conference to get an update from legislators on the state of employment laws across Oklahoma.

2025 State Chamber Conference

Ginger Snap

One of our cats has finally started to settle into our new home.

April 2025

OSU hosts a country music festival, and we visit with Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate Cyndi Munson.

The Boys from Oklahoma Concert

OSU puts on a country music festival to engage alumni and country fans alike.

The Boys from Oklahoma Country Festival

The music and fun continues late into the night.

Denim Day 2025

At work, our team wears denim to commemorate the survivors of sexual assault and raise awareness of survivorship.

Cyndi Munson 2026

Justin and I talk with Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate Cyndi Munson about her campaign, her plans to whip votes, and what led her to this moment of running for governor.

May 2025

The OKC Thunder head to the playoffs, we celebrate my 28th birthday, and attend some political fundraisers and events.

OKC Thunder - 2025 Playoffs

The OKC Thunder make it to the Playoffs. Naturally, we had to attend.

Turning 28

I turned 28 this year! Time flies.

Turning 28

We celebrated my 28th birthday at one of my favorite restaurants - The Ranchers Club.

Diamond Donkey 2025

Justin and I attend Diamond Donkey 2025 to help support candidates running for public office around Oklahoma.

Congressional District 1 Convention

Justin and I head to El Reno to attend the Congressional District 1 convention to elect new officers to the State Party.

Congressional District 1 Convention

CD1 has a high turnout in El Reno for the convention.

June 2025

The political volunteerism continues, Justin is elected Chair of the Young Democrats of Oklahoma, and we attend a kickoff of a new LGBTQ+ advocacy organization in Oklahoma.

2025 Oklahoma Democratic Party Convention

Justin and I are chosen as delegates to represent Payne County at the statewide level for the 2025 Oklahoma Democratic Party Convention and hit the road to Broken Arrow.

2025 Carl Albert Dinner

Justin, myself, and the delegates of Payne County attend the 2025 Carl Albert Dinner, featuring former Oklahoma governors and representatives who reflect on their time in office, how politics have changed over the decades, and what comes next for Oklahoma.

Justin elected Chair of YDO!

Justin delivers his victory speech after he is elected as Chair of the Young Democrats of Oklahoma!

YDO: Redefined

Justin and the new Executive Team celebrate victory and a new chapter for the Young Democrats of Oklahoma.

LGBTQ+ Rights in Oklahoma

Justin and I hit the road straight from work one evening to attend the launch of a new LGBTQIA+ rights organization.

I win an award!

As the OSU Staff Advisory Council wraps up the previous year and elects new members for vacant positions, I receive an Appreciation Award from the Council for my work related to communications.

Mid-Year Reflection

As we hit the halfway point of the year, I stop to look at the OSU Edmon Low Library and reflect on how much things have changed this year, how much we’ve accomplished, and how we still have a lot to achieve.

July 2025

More conferences! I head to the University of North Texas in Denton, attend the Young Democrats of America Convention in Philadelphia, and help represent our state at a national level as a delegate.

2025 ACUI Drive-In Conference

In July, I hit the road to Denton, TX, to attend the 2025 Association of Campus Unions International (ACUI) Drive-In Conference to meet other Student Affairs professionals in the Oklahoma/Texas region. This year’s conference was at the University of North Texas.

2025 ACUI Drive-In Conference

The Student Union at UNT was completed less than 10 years ago!

2025 ACUI Drive-In Conference

Our team receives a tour of the UNT campus.

2025 ACUI Drive-In Conference

Justin and I head to Philadelphia!

With Justin’s recent election as Chair of YDO, and my appointment as a delegate for the State of Oklahoma, we head to Philly to represent our state at the 2025 Young Democrats of America Convention.

Photos of Philly

Photos of Philly

Photos of Philly

Our AirBNB during our stay!

Photos of Philly

Photos of Philly

Photos of Philly

2025 YDA Convention

At the Native American Caucus Annual Meeting, I help run proceedings with the current Caucus Chair.

Justin Delivers Oklahoma

As elections are run for national leadership, Justin rings off the delegate votes for Oklahoma for the national candidates.

August 2025

It’s education time! I celebrate the kickoff of two graduate programs, teach my first-ever UNIV 1111 course, go to the Payne County Fair, and celebrate my mother and mother-in-law’s birthdays.

Operation: Master's Degree

I officially kick off the new semester in two graduate programs!

Grad School 2025

I attend orientation for new graduate students at OSU.

UNIV 1111 Training

I head into OSU’s new Ag Hall for the first time to learn the curriculum and expectations for the course I’m teaching.

Career Expansions

In addition to starting grad school, I also teach my first-ever UNIV 1111 course for the university.

The new LASSO Center

Our department gets a tour of the new LASSO Center on campus, which aims to help students achieve their academic goals through peer-to-peer tutoring and group sessions.

2025 Payne County Fair

Justin and I head to the 2025 Payne County Fair. Who doesn’t love cotton candy and funnel cakes?

Mom and Mother-in-Law Birthdays!

The family heads to Morrison, OK, to the Vintage Steakhouse to ring in birthday for my mom and Justin’s mom!

September 2025

Life always has some speedbumps - someone backed into our car and didn’t leave a note! Grad School also kicks into high gear, and I feel thankful for the opportunity to continue learning.

Sad Face :(

Life always has some speedbumps - someone unfortunately backed into our car and didn’t leave a note. We contacted the Police Department and there unfortunately were not any cameras pointed at the parking lot, so Justin and I are stuck with the insurance claim and footing the remaining bill.

Grad School 2025

Grad school kicks into high gear, and it’s a LOT more reading than I expected.

Grad School 2025

For a change of scenery, I spend some time at the downtown OKC library to study and work on assignments.

October 2025

Justin and I march for the future at the 2025 Homecoming parade, Justin is featured in The Canada Globe and Mail, and we take the trip of a lifetime to Europe! London, Paris, and Frankfurt are already calling our names to come back.

Marching for our Future

Justin and I march in the 2025 Homecoming Parade to advocate for the rights of others.

Homecoming 2025

Justin's in the news!

The Canada Globe and Mail, Canada’s largest newspaper, hits the road across the American South to report on the rise of political involvement among American Youth. As Chair of YDO, the newspaper sits down with Justin to get his perspective.

Justin's in the news!

The Canada Globe and Mail, Canada’s largest newspaper, hits the road across the American South to report on the rise of political involvement among American Youth. As Chair of YDO, the newspaper sits down with Justin to get his perspective.

Europe 2025

Justin and i head to Europe. During our trip, we visit London, Paris, and Frankfurt to see the sights, explore the culture, and have some great times. The remainder of this month’s gallery are photos we took during our trip.

November 2025

More fundraising, advocacy, and life events. We put up Christmas lights on our new home and celebrate the new sectional sofa we purchased!

BrayFest 2025

Justin and I attend BrayFest 2025 in Stillwater, OK, to support candidates running for office at local and state levels.

First Christmas in our New Home

To commemorate our first Christmas in our new house, we install Christmas lights a month early.

New Couch!

To continue making our home feel like our’s, Justin and I bought a new sectional for when we’re home relaxing. Ignore the paint samples on the wall.

December 2025

Thunder game #2! We hit up OKC, shop for Christmas gifts for friends and family, and take our final flight of the year to southeastern Texas to visit Justin’s mom and stepdad and ring in the new year.

Additionally - I’m an extra in a movie!? Hollywood came to town to film a movie about family, love, and perseverance, and I got to be in it. Keep an eye out for a release in the Fall of 2026!

Thunder Game 2!

As the regular season unfolds, Justin and I hit up another Thunder Game in OKC.

Winter Break 2025

As the university shuts down, I take one final selfie to reflect on the end of a productive (and very fast) semester.

Christmas 2025

Our cat, Cricket, enjoys the sparkle of our Christmas tree and the lights.

Christmas 2025

Justin and I, as well as a friend and my parents, hit up Penn Square Mall to do some Christmas gift shopping.

Christmas Shopping 2025

LEGO Cricket

Inside the mall, Justin and I spot a huge lego sculpture that looks just like our cat!

Actor Sam?

A film crew comes to Stillwater to make a film about family, love, and perseverance. I join the crew as an extra in multiple scenes!

Actor Sam?

A film crew comes to Stillwater to make a film about family, love, and perseverance. I join the crew as an extra in multiple scenes!

Actor Sam?

A film crew comes to Stillwater to make a film about family, love, and perseverance. I join the crew as an extra in multiple scenes!

Last Flight of 2025

We’ve spent quite a bit of time in the air this year. To commemorate the end of the year, Justin and I fly to Houston to visit his mom and stepdad, celebrate a belated Christmas, and ring in the new year.

Last Flight of 2025

Our last flight wouldn’t be complete without a selfie in economy!

Cheers, everyone! Here is to a happy, successful, and memorable 2026.