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Legacy of Ellen Noél Highlighted in Odessa Arts Heroism
A longtime Odessa benefactor Ellen Noél is celebrated for advancing the Permian Basin arts and higher education. Her efforts include backing UTPB in Odessa, founding scholarships at Odessa College and UTPB, and a $5 million gift toward the Wagner Noél Performing Arts Center named for her son-in-law Cy Wagner. Her community impact spanned the Junior League of Odessa, art institutions, theaters, museums, and various civic groups.
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UTPB
Odessa
Bassinger
Ellen Noél
Ladies In the Attic
Junior League of Odessa
Junior League
JLO
Women’s Service Organization
Noél Heritage Plaza
Permian Basin
Midland-Odessa Symphony
Globe Theatre of
Great Southwest
Permian Playhouse
Presidential Museum
Commemorative Air Force Museum
Parker House Museum
White Pool House Museum
Ronald Bennett
High Sky Children’s Ranch
Midland County
Harmony Home Child Advocacy Center
Permian Basin Development Board
Salvation Army
United Way
Ellen
Bill Noél
Odessa College
University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Wagner Noél
Cy Wagner
David Watts