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Southeastern Oklahoma State University, in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.

The Magnolia MagazineFall 2012

University PresidentDr. Larry Minks

Alumni Association PresidentMark Webb

EditorDirector

University CommunicationsAlan Burton

Director of Alumni RelationsStephanie Davison

Assistant Director University Communications

Dan Hoke

Staff WriterHarold Harmon

Annual Report

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Construction update

Executive Director of University Advancement

Kyle Stafford

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Faculty/Staff NewsIn Memorium

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SE Vietnamese alumni reunion9

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Cover photo and design by Dan Hoke

Native American national ranking

Community Open House13

Spotlight on pro angler Edwin Evers ('97)10

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Class Notes39

Office Of the President

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Sincerely,

Larry Minks President

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Dear Alumni and Friends,

The 2011-2012 academic year was one of great achievement at South-eastern Oklahoma State University and we are proud to present the Annual Report and Magnolia Magazine. This publication offers us an opportunity to recognize the people – whether they be alumni, students, faculty or staff members – who bring recog-nition to the University through their dedicated service. Please make a note that we will celebrate Homecoming early this year (September 28-29). A number of reunions and special events are being planned in conjunction with this special occasion, and we look forward to see-ing you back on campus. A complete schedule of events is listed in this maga-zine. As always, on behalf of Southeastern, we thank you for your support of higher education.

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UPDATE

Tulsa businessman and Distinguished Alumnus Jerry Buchanan was the guest speaker at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement on May 12, 2012. Due to the threat of rain, two ceremonies were held in Bloomer Sullivan Arena at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. In between the two ceremonies, a reception at the Visual & Performing Arts Center honored the graduates and their families. Other speakers included Southeastern president Larry Minks, who offered welcoming remarks; State Regent John L. Massey of the

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education; Regent Terry Matlock of the Regional University System of Oklahoma Board of Regents; and Rob Piearcy, president-elect of the Southeastern Alumni Association.

As the fall semester began on August 20, a number of construction/renovation projects were completed or on-going at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Recently completed in the Glen D. Johnson Student Union were a racquetball court and student lounge on the first floor and the Health and Counseling Center on the second floor. In addition, changes are being made in the old student union, which housed the old campus bookstore, old Savage grill, Magnolia Room, and Ballroom. The old campus bookstore will

become the Native American Center for Student Success and Academic Advising and Outreach Center, with completion date targeted for September 30, 2012. The old Savage grill will become the new Magnolia Room, the current Magnolia Room will become the Learning Center, and the Ballroom will be updated with IT equipment and two partitions. These projects should be completed by December 31, 2012. Other projects under way are addressing landscaping, drainage, and ADA issues on the campus loop, Fourth Street-Paul Laird Field, and Fine Arts-Russell Building corridor. No open parking will be permitted on the loop, with all spaces being designated for ADA and visitors.

Jerry Buchanan addresses May grads

Construction/renovation projects continue across campus

Clockwise, from top left: Jerry Buchanan offers advice to the graduates; Regent John L. Massey gives congratulations and Regent Terry Matlock shakes hand with his son (and graduate) Trevor.

Construction crews have been busy around campus.

Renovation is under way in the old bookstore.

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Alumni AssociAtion

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Greetings, Gold & Blue Nation, I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying your summer. Your Alumni Association is working hard right now to better define and streamline the structure and function of the association. My hope is that this will help us to better serve and increase our membership. New committee structure and goals are being implemented. As much as I like to just take off

and go with a project, structure is important. I believe that this is a very exciting time for the SE Alumni Association. Planning for Homecoming 2012 is well underway, and it looks like this year will be another exciting event. Mark your calendars for September 28 & 29! Among other great events, discussions with Choctaw Casino & Resort have resulted in plans for a Saturday evening reunion (September 29) at the casino that should be great fun. Music, dancing, refreshments, and reconnecting will all help to make the event a perfect exclamation point on Homecoming. Homecoming will be one of only four home football games for Southeastern this season. Alumni Association involvement last season put emphasis on pre-game tailgating and on the implementation of a new Southeastern tradition: “The Walk.” Tailgate Alley will again be the place to be this year. Three hours prior to each home football game, University Boulevard will be closed between 2nd Street and 3rd Street. Bring your grill or a picnic and meet fellow alumni. Live music and other entertainment made last year’s tailgates most memorable. I hope to see you there this season. I recently hosted a “Gold & Blue Mixer” at Shamrock Bank in Durant. I invited the Alumni Association Board and encouraged them to invite other alumni to attend. It was a great time with many fellow SE alumni from the Durant area. I want to encourage each of you to embrace your SE roots, and reach out to other alumni in your respective communities. The mixer that I put together was very informal and casual, and I plan to do it again. I heard some great stories about SE experiences, as well as some fresh new ideas for the association. I will close here with a word of thanks to the Alumni Association Board of Directors. My term as President will be ending soon. It has been so refreshing to work with people who all have a common goal of promoting Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Again, thank you all. The first tailgate begins at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 15th. I hope to see you there! Very best regards to you all, and Go Storm!

Mark Webb (Class of 1990)

ALUMNI NEWS

From the Alumni President

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Alumni Association Board of Directors

Jerry Buchanan

Rob PiearcyPresident-Elect

Johnnie Crutchfield

Alyson Pollak

Jerry Currence

Tommy Marvell

Kay Hughes

Heather Burrage

Henry Scott

Sharla Frost

Pat MethenySecretary

Melinda Johnson

Joy Culbreath

Mary Frank

Tom Worsham

Stephanie DavisonAlumni Director

Ex-Officio

President Larry MinksEx-Officio

Kyle StaffordAdvancement Director

Ex-Officio

Janie Umsted

Kerrey Matlock

Will Payne

Chad Hitchcock

Charles McCall

Mary Kathryn Hodge

Amy Payne Weselka

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Thursday, September 27th2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Reception/Grand Opening of the Albert H. Brigance Center for Curriculum and AssessmentHenry G. Bennett Memorial Library

5:30 p.m. – SE “Night at the Museum”Enjoy finger foods, music, and good company, surrounded by Southeastern and Durant memories. The Texoma Arts Council will present special exhibits. Artists will be on hand to discuss their work.Three Valley Museum401 W. Main, Durant

9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. – Street DanceOn the Loop

Friday, September 28th8:00 a.m. — 26th Annual Whang Bang Golf TournamentRegister online at alumni.SE.edu8:00 a.m. – Registration9:00 a.m. – Shotgun startSilverado Golf Course1620 Sandstone Road, Durant

5:30 p.m. — Distinguished Awards BanquetIntroduction of 2012 Distinguished Alumni, Distinguished Former Faculty, Heritage and Benefactor award recipients.Visual and Performing Arts Center

8:00 p.m. — Houston Debate ReceptionJoin your fellow debators to reminisce. Contact Dr. Lacinda Brese at 580-745-2556 or [email protected] Building200 W. Main, Durant

8:00 p.m. — True Blue RallyAmphitheater

Saturday, September 29th8:30 a.m. — Former Athlete’s BreakfastBloomer Sullivan Arena

10:00 a.m. — Homecoming ParadeMain Street, Downtown Durant

11:00 a.m. — Alumni Tailgate PartyAcross from Paul Laird FieldAlumni Alley

11:30 a.m. — SE Campus ToursExplore the Southeastern campus during this one-hour tour. It is great for students and their families who are considering Southeastern. Student tours will include campus and residence halls, and a lunch ticket. Special Alumni tours will also be held. Register online at www.SE.edu/future-students/visitLeave from the entrance to Paul Laird Field

1:45p.m. — SE Marching Band EntersPaul Laird Field

1:50 p.m. — Pre-game CeremonyIntroduction of Distinguished AlumniPaul Laird Field

2:00 p.m. — Kickoff: Southeastern vs. Ouachita BaptistPaul Laird Field

8:00 p.m. – Alumni PartyDancing, food and fellowshipCenter StageChoctaw Casino & Resort4216 S. Hwy 69/75

New events and reunions are added daily! Visit alumni.SE.edu or contact the Alumni Office at 800-435-1327, ext. 2875

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The Southeastern Oklahoma State University Vietnamese Alumni Organization held a reunion July 7 in the Ramada Plaza Hotel in Garden Grove, California. Among the special guests were Southeastern president Larry Minks, his wife Joan, and Executive Director of University Advancement Kyle Stafford. Some 100 people attended the event from as far east as Virginia and Washington, D. C.; as far west as Seattle; and as far south as Houston. The alumni group includes students from 1975-1984. The main organizer

of the event was Mr. Ahn Tran ('84), a civilian employee of the U.S. Navy, who introduced two Masters of Ceremonies for the event, Ms. Quynh Giao and Mr. Quoc Hguyen. Following an informal get-together in the hotel banquet room, Tran delivered a welcoming speech. Minks and Stafford were introduced and each made brief remarks before a gift exchange. The Southeastern president presented the alumni group with a certificate crafted especially for the occasion. The group then offered a plaque of appreciation to the president. The evening’s festivities featured dinner, live music, and an auction. Other speakers included Tuan T. Ton (1984), who is an active-duty U.S. Army Lt. Colonel stationed in Washington, D.C. Ton spoke eloquently of Southeastern, saying it was a great honor to have Dr. and Mrs. Minks and Stafford at the reunion. He spoke of the fact that for the Vietnamese, their American journey started out with two empty hands and a broken heart (from the Vietnam War). He remembered a lot of hard work and determination. “Whether you arrived at Southeastern in 1975 or you came to the school in the ’80s, I think at the time for most of us, there were many unknowns about America, about Durant, but we trusted that SOSU was a good starting point,” Ton said. “And indeed, it was. Today, this room is filled with engineers, scientists, doctors, dentists, pharmacists, educators, private consultants, entrepreneurs, housewives, and more. “I would like to ask Dr. Minks and Mr. Stafford to take one message back to Southeastern for us and that is 'those Vietnamese refugees who came to school during those days are now all proud Americans.' '' Ton then asked the Vietnamese SOSU Alumni to take a pause in their lives, reflect the journey each has traveled, the challenges each has overcome, the professors who helped them along those years, and more importantly, to cherish the friendship they were having at the reunion. Tran said, “Here is a short version of what I think about SOSU: SOSU is a second birthplace for us, a new beginning. It was a place where we first set our foot after coming to America and relearned everything from square one. “We left all we got behind to face the new life with a few hundred very bonded friends on campus. We became brothers and SOSU is our home, our root that was why we chosen the 2012 reunion theme as “Durant’s Sky is filled with our memories.” “We always love SOSU and will carry this love until the end.” Daniel Dangtran was also one of the featured speakers at the reunion. He mentioned the group that came to Southeastern in 1975 and others who followed. Dangtran used this quote in his speech: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is

called the present.” Here is a breakdown of the quote:

Yesterday is history: The Vietnamese people came to the U.S. with literally nothing but some loose change, old shoes, and a backpack. And maybe some cups of noodles. Tomorrow is a mystery: Coming to the U.S. was like being lost in a fog, not knowing what to do or where to start. But we were unaware of the great success that we were able to achieve by coming to Southeastern.

But today is a gift: Graduating from Southeastern Oklahoma State University with an education was like receiving a gift for life that we could ever ask for.

The present: Even today we're still grateful with the success we have and a dream came true, so now its time to come back and cherish our beloved campus.

President Minks attends SE VietnameseAlumni Reunion in California

Ahn Tran presents a plaque to President Larry Minks.

More than 100 alumni gathered in Garden Grove, California.

Artwork was auctioned off, with proceeds designated for the group's next reunion.

Edwin Evers does something every day that you might want to do - fishing. Mostly on lakes, but not always; mostly for money, but not always; mostly in the midst of competitors who force him to sink or swim, but not always. He’s a Professional Angler. He’s a hard-driving, competitive, solo practitioner, the CEO of a small business (himself ), who is a devoted family man. He started his business with his eyes wide open and no illusions. For us, the critical part of his story is that he believes that a college degree is a critical primer for professional anglers. “Really?” you might respond. I know I had to be convinced, but it didn’t take long. His mom first took him fishing as a child and he was hooked, so to speak. Dad, not so much. But Evers kept at it, and by high school he was so devoted that Dad bought the “family boat.” Evers began following professional fishermen like other kids follow football stars. He knew the anglers, their stats, the major sponsors, the equipment, and the peculiarities of the lakes. In short, he knew the ecosystem of this industry. Meanwhile, he played football well enough to be offered a scholarship to Southeastern. His family was very supportive of his interests, but not well-stocked enough to just pay all the costs of either college or casting about for a direct career. That football scholarship was his entry to college.

But Evers had no intention of giving up his fishing habit. Matt Horn, a fellow athlete, gave him a clue about Southeastern. It had something at least as attractive as the scholarship – a world-class lake just outside its doors. He took the bait. Evers played and fished, played and fished, and worked and worked and worked, and began to win small tournaments. He paid his way by selling the five boats he won, and the wages from local jobs as a school bus driver, a Sears delivery guy, and waiter at Golden Corral restaurant, to name a few. He lived in a pop-up camper on his truck or a trailer he bought because that was “what it took.” In his words, he sacrificed. It took guts and determination. Soon it became clear that Evers had more of a future in fishing than football, and he made the decision to follow his heart. Because he was a fan, as well as a fisherman, he applied his awareness of the realities of “the life” to his college experience. Some majors are just more applicable and practical than others when you need multiple streams of income. Public

speaking becomes a core competency. Evaluating sponsorship contracts can make or break your financial year. The ability to write columns and testimonials makes you attractive to sponsors of teams. Marketing and telling your story well creates your own fans and followers – and where the fans are, the sponsors take notice. (There are even Fantasy Fishing Teams). All these skills are applicable to the big time. Evers graduated in 1997 with a degree in Communication, and a double minor in Marketing and Business Management. He credits his class experiences with establishing the foundation for those relationship skills that are the vehicle you ride to the top. Dr. Bob Hayes, a former professor of communication, is fondly remembered. “Southeastern was perfect for me,” Evers said. “I was not just a number. I could switch interests seamlessly, based on my professional needs. I could succeed big, and avoid failing big because someone was constantly watching over me. That’s the value of my Southeastern experience.” As for career success, Evers has been in the top 10 in the world, and as high as second for several years. He has qualified for the Bassmaster Classic 11 times and was named the Angler of the Year Runner-Up in 2010 and 2011. In case you didn’t know, the Bassmaster Elite Pro tournament is a year-long series of qualifying tournaments to get to the top 100 fishermen. In other words, only the best of the best are invited. And then they compete against each other. And the publicity is


ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Gone Fishing: '97 grad angles to make a living

With degree in hand, Edwin Evers enjoys national spotlight as pro

by Judy HodgesOffice of University Advancement

Edwin Evers, in action, far left, and in a casual moment. (Courtesy photos)

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big, which is just the opportunity a communication major wants. Today, you can find Evers on his Facebook fan page, NBC-TV Sports Channel, The Bass Pros fishing TV program, the internet at www.edwinevers.com, and on lakes around the world. He insists he’s “living the dream.” His “uniform” is as covered with sponsors as a NASCAR driver. He has his own brand of equipment, and followers everywhere he goes. He has a loving wife who understands the demands and rigors of the tournament schedule. Also, two great kids who are happy to see him drive up. Oh, and a pet bass named Stanley in a tank in the living room. His Southeastern degree is serving him well.

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Come next January, Morgan Pierce won’t be in Oklahoma anymore. Or Kansas, for that matter.Instead, the Southeastern Oklahoma State University junior will be studying at Swansea University, Swansea, Wales, UK, as a Brad Henry International Scholar. “It’s exciting -- I’ve always wanted to study abroad,’’ Pierce said. “I want to see more of the world and I’d love to take an American history class from a British perspective.’’ Pierce, a 2010 graduate of Durant High School, mentioned that to date, her most distant trips have been to Kansas to visit relatives and to Galveston, Texas. This will also be her first airplane flight. As part of the Henry International Scholar program, Pierce will join other students from Oklahoma for a six-month study at Swansea, and then return to Southeastern to complete her studies. At Southeastern,

she has been a member of the Student Government Association, the Honors Program, the University’s Professional Development Program, and also worked on campus. “I’m a double major in History and English Literature,” Pierce said. “I haven’t decided for sure what I want to do career-wise, but I definitely want to attend graduate school and study maybe history or law.”While abroad, she wants to see Paris and visit the French countryside. The Brad Henry International Scholar Program was established by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education in June 2008. The State Regents provide a $10,000 stipend for students selected to participate. Pierce is the daughter of Shawn and Wendy Pierce of Durant. She is the fourth student from Southeastern selected for the prestigious program. In previous years, the following students from Southeastern were selected: Brea Jones McMillan, Echo Adcock Smith, and Matt Heggy.

The Oklahoma Small Business Development Center (OSBDC) statewide network has received full accreditation without conditions from the Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC). Since 1984, the OSBDC has grown to become the state's most comprehensive business assistance network and has helped more than 150,000 Oklahomans realize their entrepreneurial dreams. Through a state, federal, and university partnership, the OSBDC has significantly impacted Oklahoma's economy by helping create business start-ups, expansions, export development, and business sustainability. In 2011, the OSBDC statewide team of business management advisors assisted with the successful start-up of 275 new Oklahoma businesses. This year, they supported more than 4,000 small business owners in creating and retaining more than 1,070 jobs. In addition, the team helped these entrepreneurs acquire more than $22 million total in new capitalization for business expansion. “During our visit we were very impressed with the vision, guidance, direction, and outstanding support being provided to the Oklahoma SBDC by state director Bill Carter and his team,’’ said Mark Petrilli, lead accreditation team member. “It is very obvious that the staff of the SBDC truly welcomes the strong leadership and focused mission of the Oklahoma SBDC.”

OSBDC’s state headquarters are housed at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant. There are 15 offices in Oklahoma, including regional centers at Northeastern, Southwestern, East Central, Northwestern, and Central Oklahoma regional universities. Additional offices are

at Langston and Rose State universities with satellite centers in Tulsa, Lawton, Edmond, Norman, Broken Arrow and Muskogee. Business advising services are provided in all 77 Oklahoma counties to small business owners without cost. “This full accreditation reaffirms the fact that the OSBDC performs a vital function in supporting economic development throughout the state,’’ said Southeastern president Larry Minks. “Bill Carter and his staff are to be commended on this achievement. The university partners, region, and state of Oklahoma all benefit greatly from the expertise OSBDC provides to entrepreneurs. Their mission is direct – to assist our small businesses -- and they continue to stimulate economic development by any and all measures of achievement.” “Full accreditation by the national accreditation examiners is recognition of the quality of OSBDC’s staff, statewide partnerships and world-class performance,'' Carter said. “This accomplishment was not easy. The accreditation process measures every aspect of our organization relative to world class standards.” To learn more about OSBDC, go to www.osbdc.org.

OSBDC network receives full accreditation

Morgan Pierce newest Brad Henry Scholar to study abroad

CAMPUS NEWS

Southeastern Oklahoma State University celebrated its history June 14 with a community-wide open house that featured speakers, a ribbon-cutting, live music, campus tours, and cold watermelon. An impressive crowd of civic leaders, community members, faculty, staff, and students gathered on the front lawn of Morrison Hall to take part in the festivities.

Speakers on the program included Southeastern president Larry Minks, Student Government Association president Demetra Wilkerson, Durant mayor Jerry Tomlinson, Durant city manager James Dunegan, executive director of the Durant Chamber of Commerce Janet Reed, chamber members of the month Vann Dixon, Tommy Kramer, and Cindy Kirkpatrick, and David Norris, professor emeritus of history. “The University is indeed proud to be a part of this dynamic community, and we thank you for celebrating this historical day with us – as the first day of classes at Southeastern Normal School were held on June 14, 1909,’’ Minks told the audience. A symbolic ribbon-cutting concluded the program, and music was provided by Logan Russell and Drew McKinney.


Twenty-six business and higher education partnerships throughout the state were recently recognized for their innovative collaborations that further the education of Oklahoma’s workforce. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Economic Development Grant for the Partnership Recognition Program is designed to highlight successful partnerships between higher education institutions and businesses and to further cultivate the higher learning environment through State Regents’ Economic Development Grants. Among the recognized partners were Cardinal FG (Cardinal Glass Industries) of Durant and Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Institutions involved in these partnerships provide $500 for tuition waivers to employees of the partnering businesses; internships for current students of the institutions to work at the partnering businesses; faculty externships with the partnering businesses; and/or enhancement of the partnerships with additional equipment, materials or supplies. The State Regents provide a $500 match to the waivers. Cardinal has been a strong supporter of the “Real Life Math!” program, where local professionals participate in high school classrooms to help students answer the question, “When will I ever use this in the real world?” Scholarships are also important to Cardinal. Colton’s (Sherrill) Run is an event that honors the son of a Southeastern graduate who died unexpectedly at a University sports camp. The majority of the proceeds benefit a Southeastern scholarship in Colton’s honor. The Miss Southeastern Pageant is another scholarship co-sponsored by Cardinal. The company was also a title sponsor for the first ice skating rink in Durant. “The Durant community and the University are very fortunate to have partners such as Cardinal,’’ said Southeastern president Larry Minks. “This is a great example of a company that actively supports its community not only through its economic impact, but through volunteer efforts that enhance the quality of life.

State partnership program recognizes Cardinal FG, Southeastern

Community, University celebrate history with open house

The crowd poses for a symbolic ribbon cutting.

Front row, left to right: Bethany Erickson, Coordi-nator of the Southeastern Center for Regional Eco-nomic Development; Kathy Hendrick, Director of the Southeastern Center for Regional Economic Development; Ron Erickson, Cardinal FG; and Dr. Aaron Adair, Southeastern Oklahoma State University Assistant Dean of Distance and Adult Education and Assessment Management System Coordinator. Back row, left to right: Dr. Glen D. Johnson, Chancellor, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education; Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb; and the Honorable Dave Lopez, Secretary of Commerce and Tourism.

The watermelon was cold at the community open house.

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Public transportation across the Red River became a reality this fall when the Texoma Area Paratransit System (TAPS) bus route began transporting riders between Texas and Oklahoma. The Go Red River project is a grant-funded partnership between the two states to assist students and employees who travel state-to-state. TAPS Public Transportation has teamed up with Southeastern Oklahoma State University, SORTS Public Transportation, Choctaw Nation Career Development, and Victory Life Academy to make this service possible. Kathy Hendrick, Director of the Center for Regional Competitiveness, is Southeastern’s representative for this new project. Hendrick said, “This project has been a long time coming and we are so excited that it is

now a reality. With the job growth in our region, traffic has increased significantly. This service will provide a safer and more cost-effective solution for our students who travel to and from campus each day. “The shuttle service will also be a benefit to the employer and employee. The shuttle will allow employees to save money on gas and vehicle maintenance as well as provide an alternative if car trouble is experienced, which will aid in getting the employee to work safely and on time.’’ This new service will be a tremendous help to Southeastern students from Texas. It will provide worry-free transportation, allow extra time for study and eliminate the need for parking places on campus in an absolute win-win situation for all concerned. TAPS already has highly successful routes to Austin College and Grayson College. Numerous inquiries for rides across the river formed the basis for this new service. TAPS CEO Brad Underwood said, “We have received multiple calls from students, employees, and tourism groups asking if we cross the Red River and the answer has always been no. “Thanks to our new partnership with Texas and Oklahoma, we are going to make this happen.” Riders will be able to sit back, relax, save on fuel, enjoy free WIFI, and enjoy the ride from state-to-state. There will be three routes: Southeastern will have the Storm Route; the Eagle Route serves Durant’s Victory Life Academy; the Go Red River route provides transportation for employees commuting between the two states.The shuttle service is also considered public transportation. The public will be able to access the shuttle at the drop-off and pick-up points.

Partnership assists students with transportation

The City of Durant and Southeastern joined forces for a long-overdue leveling of the University baseball field. The new ground crew (above) on the Southeastern baseball field project takes a quick photo break. From left: Don Darnell, City Superintendent of Water and Sewer Line Maintenance, Mayor Jerry Tomlinson, City Manager Jim Dunegan, Southeastern president Larry Minks, coach Mike Metheny, Director of Athletics Keith Baxter and City Attorney Pat Phelps, former Savage baseball player. Above the crowd on the dozer, City Parks Director Keach Ballard is the man doing much of the heavy lifting. At left, the Durant Fire Department waters down the field.

Cooperative effort


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According to the latest rankings in Diverse Issues In Higher Education, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is among the top schools in the nation for producing Native American graduates. In the undergraduate category, Southeastern has nine different fields represented in the national top 10; in the graduate degree category, Southeastern has three programs recognized in the top 10. The University ranks number one in Occupational Safety & Health (undergraduate and graduate) and 10th in the nation in all disciplines combined (undergraduate). “It is a great honor for us to be recognized nationally for our work with Native American students,’’ said Southeastern president Larry Minks. “What is most impressive to me is the number of different subject areas that are represented in the rankings. We have a number of programs in place, including the U.S. Department of Education grant that we received last year,

to assist students. The Native American Center for Student Success continues to do an outstanding job as well. Finally, we are very appreciative to have tremendous support from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and the Chickasaw Nation. The partnerships that have been established with both nations make a tremendous difference in the lives of our students.’’ Each year, the magazine publishes its top 100 rankings of minority graduates. The report is based on preliminary data from the U.S. Department of Education for the 2010-11 school year. Following are Southeastern’s national rankings, by field, in the top 100 degree producers list (Native American students) as released by Diverse Issues In Higher Education: Undergraduate1 -- Engineering Technologies and Engineering Related Fields (Occupational Safety and Health)2 -- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs3 -- Transportation and Materials Moving (Aviation)4 -- Education4 -- Psychology5 -- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies7 -- Marketing8 -- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities9 -- Biological and Biomedical Sciences10 -- All Disciplines CombinedGraduate 1-- Engineering (Occupational Safety & Health) Safety)4-- Psychology (Clinical Mental Heath Counseling)8 -- Education11-- All Disciplines Combined Southeastern has a number of programs and initiatives in place to assist Native American students. Last year, the University received a $2 million federal grant to enhance the academic success of its Native American students. The five-year, $1,995,623 Title III grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. Chris Wesberry, Native American Center for Student Success coordinator, was principal investigator for the project, and Tim Boatmun, Associate Dean for Academic Services, was co-principal investigator. Also assisting in writing the proposal was Paul Buntz, grant coordinator-writer. The “Connect2Complete (C2C) Project” strives to bolster the retention rates and graduation rates of Native American students at Southeastern. Currently, approximately 30 percent of Southeastern’s enrollment is comprised of Native Americans. Also, the Southeastern Native American Center for Student Success provides advisement and assistance in accessing external funding for Native American students. The center also houses staff from the Choctaw Nation Scholarship Advisement Program and the Chickasaw Nation Education Services and offers a College Success course for new freshmen. The Center is home to the "Native American Excellence in Education" grant funded by the Office of Indian Education to assist with preparing future Native American educators. Southeastern also offers a Native American Studies minor, Native American management option, and four courses in Choctaw Language and Culture. Each year, Southeastern partners with the Choctaw Nation to sponsor "Native American Visitation Day,'' in which high school students experience the college setting. Among other activities, the University hosts the Native American Symposium and Film Festival.

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FACULTY/STAFF NEWS

Southeastern Oklahoma State University's annual Faculty-Staff Recognition Banquet was held April 23 in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on campus.

The event honored and recognized a number of faculty and staff members for outstanding contributions to the University. Also honored were retirees and employees for years of service.

The Faculty Senate presented its Professor of the Year Award to Dr. Blythe Duell, Assistant Professor of Psychology, and Lifetime Achievement Award to Vicki Hudson, Chair, Assistant Professor of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation.

Joining Southeastern president Larry Minks on the program as presenters were Vicki Hudson, Fred Hallman, Dr. Ernest Sturch, Liz McCraw, Dr. Diane Dixon, and Michael Stout.Following is the list of the award winners:

Faculty Senate AwardsProfessor of the Year: Dr. Blythe Duell, Assistant Professor of PsychologyLifetime Achievement Award: Vicki Hudson, Chair, Assistant Professor of Health, Physical Education and RecreationJohn Massey School of BusinessOutstanding Service Award: Dr. Martin Bressler, Associate Professor of Management & MarketingOutstanding Teaching Award: Robert Howard, Instructor of Management & MarketingOutstanding Scholarship/Research Award: Dr. Debra Haley, Associate Professor of Marketing & ManagementSchool of Arts and Sciences (Arts)Outstanding Service Award: Dr. Brooks Flippen, Professor of HistoryOutstanding Teaching Award: Dr. Alistair Maeer, Assistant Professor of HistoryOutstanding Scholarship/Research Award: Dr. Robert McFadden, Professor of MusicSchool of Arts and Science (Science)Outstanding Service Award: Dr. Christopher Moretti, Professor of MathematicsOutstanding Teaching Award: Dr. Christopher Moretti, Professor of MathematicsOutstanding Scholarship/Research Award: Dr. Nancy Paiva, Associate Professor of ChemistrySchool of Education and Behavioral SciencesOutstanding Service Award: Dr. Charla Hall, Professor of PsychologyOutstanding Teaching Award: Dr. Kimberly Donovan, Associate Professor of CounselingOutstanding Scholarship/Research Award: Dr. Stewart Mayers, Associate Professor of EducationStaff Association AwardsProfessional/Administration: Carol Coats, Office Manager, Business Affairs, Purchasing AgentSecretarial/Clerical: DeAnn Prince, Acquisitions Specialist and Library Assistant, Henry G. Bennett Memorial LibraryService/Technical: Dave Cooper, Custodial Services, Physical PlantOther AwardsSpirit of Southeastern – Dr. Cathy Lightsey, Assistant Professor of Educational Instruction & LeadershipEnrollment Management Partnership Award – Dr. Teresa Golden, Associate Professor of Biological SciencesRetireesDr. Cathy Lightsey, Assistant Professor of Educational Instruction & Leadership, McCurtain County Campus, 3 years of serviceJoni Ainette, Secretary I, Educational Instruction & Leadership, 7 years of serviceDr. Jane Licata, Department Chair of Marketing/Management/General Business/Professor/John Massey Endowed Chair of Marketing, 10 years of serviceDr. Jane Hicks, Professor of Management & Marketing, 12 years of serviceDr. Gerrie Johnson, Associate Professor/Chair, Educational Instruction & Leadership, 15 years of serviceDick Hackett, Instructor in Social Sciences, 17 years of serviceDr. Muhammad Betz, Professor of Educational Instruction & Leadership, 20 years of serviceBrent Gold, Supervisor Custodial Services, 32 years of serviceJon Clouse, Director/Chief, Campus Police and Public Safety, 24 years of service

Annual banquet recognizes outstanding faculty and staff

Southeastern president Larry Minks and Dr. Diane Dixon, third from left, congratulate Dr. Blythe Duell and Vicki Hudson on their awards.


FACULTY/STAFF NEWS

Dr. David Conway was recently elected chairman of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, succeeding Tulsa’s Rick Armstrong whose chairmanship ended June 30, 2012. C o n w a y , director of the

Southeastern Oklahoma State University Aviation Sciences Institute, will lead the seven-member board that is responsible for encouraging, fostering and assisting in the development of aviation in Oklahoma. This includes the preservation and improvement of the Oklahoma Airport System and promotion of the state’s top employer -- the aerospace industry. Conway previously served as chair of the Southeastern Aerospace Department and has been a member of the faculty since 1998. In 2003, he received the University’s Faculty Senate Award for Excellence in Service. An avid pilot who holds commercial, instrument, CFI, and multi-engine ratings, Conway retired as a command pilot from the United States Air Force, where he served as an instructor pilot and evaluator pilot in the Cessna T-37 and Boeing KC-135. He is also one of a handful of flight-rated aerospace physiologists. Conway earned his Bachelor of Science at Texas A&M - Commerce, Master of Science at the University of Southern California, and Doctorate of Education from Oklahoma State University, and has completed coursework in human factors and physiology at specialized schools across the country, including OSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has had numerous articles published in various journals and magazines focusing on human factors in aviation. In addition, Conway recently completed three programs at Harvard University: The Art of Discussion Leadership, Management & Leadership in Education, and Crisis Leadership, as well as a fellowship in Higher Education Management at Vanderbilt University. He recently attended Harvard’s Institute

for Educational Management. Dr. Lisa Coleman of Southeastern Oklahoma State University has been named a 2012 Fellow of the National Collegiate Honors Council and will be recognized at the NCHC Conference in Boston this fall. C o l e m a n , professor of English and director of Southeastern’s Honors Program, was elected by a secret ballot of NCHC board members after she was nominated by her peers. The honor is a commendation for her years of service and dedication to NCHC and honors education. She joined Southeastern’s Department of English, Humanities, and Languages in 1994 and started teaching Honors Composition I and II in 1995. Coleman was named Honors Coordinator in 1998 and became involved in the regional honors meetings of the Great Plains Honors Council. She was promoted to director of the Honors Program in 2000. During that time, Coleman and several of her students have participated actively in regional and national honors conferences. She has served on several committees that support NCHC, including the Publications Board since 1999 and the Committee on Diversity Issues since 2000. Coleman has also served as chair or co-chair of the Diversity Issues Committee since 2004. She has also served on four national conference planning committees and is an active member of the Editorial Board of the honors journal, HIP (Honors in Practice). Coleman was elected to the NCHC Board of Directors by national ballot of NCHC members in 2011. She originated the Diversity Forum at the national conference in Philadelphia in 2006. The forum has since become a fixture of the conference, addressing many timely diversity issues. In 2010, Coleman and Diversity

Committee co-chair Jon Kotinek, associate director of honors at Texas A&M University, published their co-edited monograph, Setting the Table for Diversity, a collection of articles on diversity issues in honors education. The NCHC Honors Council is the professional association of undergraduate Honors Programs. The council was formed in 1966 to provide a strong national voice for excellence in higher education. The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) announced recently that Dr. Lawrence S. Silver of Southeastern Oklahoma State University has received the 2012 ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award for the Southwestern Council (Region 6). The ACBSP recognizes individuals each year who exemplify teaching excellence in the classroom. The University of Indianapolis – Athens Campus is the financial sponsor for the 2012 award. Silver, associate professor of management and marketing, will be honored, along with other regional recipients, at the 2012 ACBSP Annual Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. He will receive a medallion and a $100 check. Silver, who joined the John Massey School of Business faculty at Southeastern in 2006, earned his bachelor’s degree at Tulane University and his graduate degrees at Louisiana Tech University. The Associate Degree Commission of ACBSP established the International Teaching Excellence Award in 1995 to recognize outstanding classroom teachers. In 2002, the Baccalaureate Degree Commission created a similar award to recognize excellence in teaching at the baccalaureate degree level. ACBSP is the only specialized accrediting body for business schools that presents an award recognizing excellence in teaching, open to application by the entire membership.

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Dan Moore of Southeastern Oklahoma State University recently received the PUG (Poise Users’ Group) Service Award at the 2012 South Central POISE Users’ Group conference in Dallas, Texas.

The award is presented to individuals in recognition of their outstanding service to the POISE (People Oriented Information Systems for Education) Users’ community. Moore has served on the PUG Board of Directors for several years (two as president) and has contributed to the success of national POISE conferences. Moore, Executive Director of Information Technology/Chief Information Officer, holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and an MBA from Southeastern. He is in his 15th year with the University. Southeastern was also inducted

as a new member of the “25-Year Jenzabar Academy.” Jenzabar (“The Best and the Brightest”) is the name of the parent company that owns the POISE software. Southeastern has been using the POISE base system for more than three decades for many functions, including student registration, financial aid, and payroll. Moore will also be serving on the JAG (Jenzabar Advisory Group) this year. The JAG is a national advisory council comprised of Jenzabar users that works with Jenzabar to understand issues from the client perspective.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Dr. Daniel J. Weigel was one of six members of the American Counseling Association recently interviewed in the "Counseling Today" publication. This was the

second interview this year for Weigel,

Associate Professor of Counseling in the Department of Behavioral Sciences. Weigel’s first interview with the publication was for his volunteer work in New York City for the 10-year anniversary of 9/11. The most recent interview concerned the thought processes behind individual counselors’ decisions on whether to specialize or develop a more general practice. Weigel earned his bachelor and master’s degrees at the University of South Dakota and completed his doctorate at Idaho State University. He joined the Southeastern faculty in 2002 as an Assistant Professor in Psychology and Counseling and was promoted to Associate Professor of Counseling in 2007. Weigel has worked in rural areas and served a wide range of clients. Michele Campbell has been named to the advisory board of Leadership Oklahoma (LOK). C a m p b e l l , who serves as executive assistant to President Larry Minks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, is in her 23rd year at the school. Prior to her current role, Campbell served as Director of Continuing Education and served in various capacities in the TRIO program for 19 years. She was a TRIO program director for 10 of those years. Leadership Oklahoma is entering its 26th year as a statewide leadership development program designed to identify, educate, and challenge the leaders of the state. This program has had a positive impact on the entire state with the number of program graduates at approximately 1,300. Campbell is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma (Class XXIII) and is a class ambassador. She has been a member of the LOK program committee for two years, and was involved with the Durant committee that hosted the Tribal Government and water topics meetings last fall.

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UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT

The Bryan County Master Gardeners (BCMG) Endowed Scholarship has been established through the Southeastern Foundation to support students attending Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The group began awarding a scholarship annually in 2008 and endowed the scholarship during a ceremony in the Welcome Center on campus. This is established as a tuition scholarship to be awarded to students from Bryan, Atoka, Marshall, and

Johnston counties with a major or minor in a biological science-related field that promotes conservation and the beautification of Bryan County. The BCMG was established in 2002 through the Bryan County Extension Service and Oklahoma State University Consumer Horticulture Division. For an individual to become a Master Gardener, he/she must complete 80 hours of class work established through the OSU Extension Service. Each year, an individual must complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education and have a least 20 hours of community service to retain their Master Gardener certification. The BCMG annual fundraiser is the sale of poinsettias during November and December of each year. The proceeds from the poinsettia sales benefit the various projects undertaken by the BCMG, which include the annual Spring Fling, serving the community with gardening expertise and public works activities, and in 2008, the establishment of a gift scholarship fund at the Southeastern Foundation. Starting with the 2010 Spring Fling, BCMG members began selling bedding plants, shrubs, trees, and vegetable plants, with the net proceeds designated for making the gift scholarship an endowed scholarship fund.

Master Gardeners endow biological sciences scholarship

Southeastern president Larry Minks, Grady Hartman, Margaret Schiebe, Dr. Jeri Walker, Gaylia Green, Karen Hansard, Gingerlei Waddell, Jack Accountias, Bob Green, and Southeastern executive director of advancement Kyle Stafford gather for the scholarship announcement.

The establishment of the Lambda Psi Omega Scholarship was made official this spring. This is established as a tuition scholarship for junior or senior students who are active in the community and who have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average. It is to be awarded on the basis of merit, with special focus on individuals of high character who will positively represent the name of Lambda Psi Omega. The fraternity was founded at Southeastern State College in January 1961. It has a proud heritage that is honored by all of its members. Men of vision laid the foundation, and the first meeting of Lambda Psi Omega was held in January 1961. A constitution was ratified, signed and submitted to the administration for approval on February 1. Lambda Psi Omega was officially recognized and welcomed by Southeastern president Dr. Allen E. Shearer on March 25, 1961. The sponsors were Marvin Layman, Dr. Don Brown, and Larry Hafner. They played significant roles in fraternity activities on and off campus. As members of the administration, they provided valuable guidance and support. Pledge requirements were numerous, but three primary goals provided the common thread: Promote Cultural Development, the Best Social Activities on Campus, and Participation in Service to Others.

Lambda Psi Omega establishes scholarship for juniors/seniors

Showing their support for the Lambda Psi Omega Scholarhip were, front row, left to right, Jim Barber, Ted Falls, Barry LeBaron, and Richard Orr. Back row, Les Booker, Troy Scoggins, David Elliott, Charles McCall, Paul Booker, and John Davis. Not pictured: Donald Pate



The Tom and Betty Bagwell Scholarship has been established through the Southeastern Foundation and the Eastern State College Foundation to benefit students attending Southeastern’s McCurtain County Campus. To commemorate the announcement, an endowment ceremony was held on the Southeastern-McCurtain County Campus. Southeastern president Larry Minks, Eastern president Steve Smith, Betty Bagwell, and trustees of the Bagwell scholarship trust fund were among those in attendance. Carlos Daniel Thomas “Tom” Bagwell passed away May 31, 2011, at the age of 92. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on October 10, 1939, and spent the majority of his career in various naval hospitals at home and abroad. His last assignment was with the Naval Hospital in St. Albans, New York, as Chief Warrant Officer. He retired on December 3, 1963. The long-time Idabel civic leader spent time on his 1,477-acre Bear Hollow Farms in Pineville, Missouri, working with cattle and timber. He returned to the medical field as supervisor for Brown and Root Construction. In 1970, he was transferred to the Weyerhaeuser Company in Valliant, Oklahoma. He served on various boards of directors in Idabel and eastern Oklahoma, and was charter president of the McCurtain County Historical Society from 1972-73. He also served 10 years as director of the Oklahoma Heritage Association in Oklahoma

City. After retirement from Weyerhaeuser in 1979, he was actively involved in the Idabel Rotary Club, serving as District Governor (1988-89), the Masons and the American Legion. Tom and wife Betty have sponsored the Tom and Betty Bagwell Scholarship Fund for more than 10 years for McCurtain County seniors to study at Southeastern’s McCurtain County campus for six credit hours. Tom was a member of the First Baptist Church of Idabel and wrote the first church history book in 1976, detailing the first 75 years of the church.

The Durant Education and Service Sorority (DESS) Endowed Scholarship was established through the Southeastern Foundation to benefit students attending Southeastern. The DESS Endowed Scholarship has its origins in Epsilon Sigma Alpha. In 1989, the members formed the Durant

Education and Service Sorority for the purpose of benefitting our local community through education and community service. In 1999, DESS members began contributing and earmarking funds to the Southeastern Foundation to establish an endowed scholarship. That goal has now been reached and members feel it will have a lasting impact for women seeking an education at Southeastern. Funds to endow this scholarship have been made available through the generosity of this community. DESS’s main fundraiser each year is the Holiday Parade of Homes. The scholarship will be awarded to women attending Southeastern and will be based on academic performance and need for financial assistance. The DESS president is Shawn Shirey. The scholarship committee consists of Heather Burrage, Elizabeth Stidham, and Abby Rogers. Past scholarship chair Mary Frank was instrumental in establishing and building this scholarship. In addition to contributing scholarship funds, DESS annually supports funding for the Pregnancy Center, Crisis Control Center, Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival, Durant Public Schools, Families Feeding Families, and various other local causes.

Bagwells assist McCurtain County students

Durant Education Sorority endows scholarship

Gathering to make the scholarship announcement were Southeastern president Larry Minks, Bagwell Scholarship Trustee Ramona Goolsby, Betty Bagwell, and Eastern State president Steve Smith. Not pictured, Bagwell Scholarship Trustee Brad Raney.

Showing support for the DESS Scholarship were, front row, left top right, were Jenny Sanchez, Cindy Soltis, Polly Wilson, Diana Dale, and Mary Frank. Back Row, Kyle Stafford, Sharon Robinson, Abby Rogers, Heather Burrage, Elizabeth Stidham, Alisa Dorman, Gayla Barreras, Deneice Ridlehuber, and Southeastern president Larry Minks.



The Dr. Jack L. Robinson Endowed Scholarship in Chemistry has been established through the Southeastern Foundation. This is established as an educational scholarship for students who have declared chemistry as their major field of study in preparation for a graduate degree in chemistry or a professional degree in the health sciences. Preference will be given to junior or senior students from southeastern Oklahoma who have a minimum 3.5 grade-point average. Robinson graduated from Bokchito (Okla.) High School in 1958 and while he was growing up attended numerous cultural events at Southeastern. He graduated from Southeastern in 1962 with a double major in mathematics and chemistry. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Oklahoma in 1966 and joined the faculty of Southeastern that same year as Assistant Professor of Chemistry. During his 42-year career at Southeastern, Robinson served as Professor of Chemistry, Physical Sciences Department Chair, Director of Institutional Research and Planning, Director of Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) Program, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Graduate Dean, Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs, and Special Assistant to the President. He established and directed the Southeastern Honors Program, co-founded the benchmark freshman orientation program with Sharon Robinson, wrote numerous grants for research and equipment from the National Science Foundation, and was a driving force and major contributor to Southeastern’s Program Review and Assessment process, recognized by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education as a model for the state of Oklahoma. He was named by the Board of Regents of the Regional University System of Oklahoma as Professor Emeritus of

Chemistry in 2000, served as consultant evaluator for the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, now the Higher Learning Commission, and served on the Accreditation Review Council of the HLC. Robinson was one of the Distinguished Former Faculty honorees at Homecoming 2009. In 2004, Robinson married Sharon Berish, Vice President for Student Affairs. His long involvement with Southeastern led to many family members attending and/or graduating from the University. Robinson’s sons, Jeffrey Kent Robinson (Lt. Col. Ret.) and his wife Valerie from Norman (Okla.) were present for Friday’s scholarship ceremony, as well as Justin Robinson, Mead (Okla.). Sharon’s children, Gena Strasia, D.Ph., Amarillo (Texas) and George Berish, Manhattan (Kan.), were also in attendance. Two of Robinson’s grandchildren, Olivia and Luke Strasia, were also in town for the scholarship unveiling. Sharon’s mother, Janet Thompkins, 89, was present, along with Sharon’s sister, Diane Kreger and her husband, Gary. Many Robinson family members, including Robinson’s brother, John Mike and wife Pat, and his sister, Suzanne Akins and husband Charles also attended. Kathy Jo Robinson is a fourth-generation Robinson to attend Southeastern. Kathy Jo is the granddaughter of Robinson’s brother, Joe David and the late Kathy Robinson of Bokchito. Her parents are Stephanie and Rusty Daniel, both graduates of Southeastern. Kathy Jo is a member of the President’s Leadership Class and was recognized at the Freshman Success Reception for having a 3.25 or higher GPA after her first semester.

Robinson Endowed Scholarship to aid chemistry students

Among those attending the scholarship announcement ceremony were Southeastern Executive Director of University Advancement Kyle Stafford, Justin Robinson, Jeffrey Kent Robinson, Southeastern Vice President for Student Affairs Sharon Robinson, and Southeastern president Larry Minks.

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The Dr. Robert McFadden Scholarship has been established through the Southeastern Foundation to benefit students attending Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The scholarship was established in 2009 by an initial gift from the Waples Memorial United Methodist Church in Denison, Texas, in recognition of McFadden’s 20 years of continuous service as pianist/organist. Recipients of the McFadden Scholarship will be full-time students in good standing at Southeastern. The award is established as an educational scholarship for students who have declared music performance majors, pianist preferred, as their major field of study. Students must have a minimum 3.5 grade point average and be juniors or above who have been admitted to the Bachelor of Music program. McFadden is a native of Kansas and earned his Bachelor of Music (Piano) at Wichita State University. He received his M.M. degree at the University of Michigan and completed his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in piano performance at the University of Kansas. He taught at Hesston College (Kansas) and South Carolina State University before joining the Southeastern faculty in 1984, where he teaches private piano, undergraduate music history, music literature and appreciation, and directed readings in music history. He also accompanies the Southeastern Chorale, Opera Theatre and vocal recitalists. McFadden has received a number of Southeastern research grants to pursue the Suzuki method of piano study as it

compares with traditional private teaching. In 2000, he adjudicated at the Second Chinese Composers Competition in Hong Kong and has judged numerous other competitions. His pre-college students have won several local and state competitions. He is active as a musician in Denison, at Waples Memorial United Methodist and the Christian Science churches. He has held several offices in the Oklahoma Music Teachers Association, including a two-year term as state president in 2006-2007. In 2009, McFadden was chosen as a Foundation Fellow in the Music Teachers National Association (the eighth to be honored from Oklahoma).

The George R. Clark Memorial Scholarship has been established through the Southeastern Foundation to support students attending Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The endowed scholarship was established as a memorial to George Clark Sr. by his son, George Clark Jr., and daughter Aja Clark. The scholarship is available to students who have declared aviation-professional pilot as their major field of study and who have a minimum 3.25 grade-point average. Preference will be given to students graduating from Durant High School. Should a DHS student not be available, the second preference will be Bryan County high school students.

Clark Sr. was a native of Anna, Texas, and a graduate of Blue Ridge High School. He attended Southeastern one year before being drafted into the U.S. Army Air Corps and serving 39 months during World War II. He left the Army in 1945 and in 1946 founded Clark’s Furniture in Madill, Oklahoma. He opened a second store in Durant in 1961. He was a member of the Durant Lions Club, the American Legion, the Civil Air Patrol, and served on the Bryan County Selective Service board during the Vietnam War. He also served on the boards of several national trade organizations. He gave to and supported various community endeavors and groups and was a great supporter of The Business and Professional Women’s Club. He was an advocate of higher education and helped many of his employees’ children attend college. Clark Sr. was the pilot for the late Governor Raymond Gary during his campaign. He volunteered his flight services for many families during times of need and loved to take people who had never flown for rides on Sunday afternoons. George Jr., Senior Financial Officer of First United Bank & Trust, is carrying on his father’s love of business and flying as a recreational pilot. Aja is a fearless adventurer just like her dad. She is an avid runner and marathoner and works in the field of petroleum exploration in Wyoming.

Music majors eligible for McFadden Scholarship

Memorial scholarship honors George Clark, Sr.

Dr. Robert McFadden is joined by his wife Jan, daughter Kara, and son Jonathan at a ceremony to announce the scholarship.



The John G. Cobb and Patricia J. Cobb Leadership Scholarship has been established through the Southeastern Foundation to benefit students attending Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The Cobb family has chosen to honor Mr. and Mrs. Cobb with the endowment of a leadership scholarship to recognize campus leaders for their commitment to the University in and out of the classroom. The first in his family to attend college, John Cobb graduated from Southeastern in 1954 with a degree in Business Education and English. He earned his master’s in Education in 1956. He also attended the National Defense Education Act (NDEA) English Institute at Southeastern. Cobb received his Administrative Certificate from the University of Oklahoma. At Southeastern, Cobb was a campus leader in Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity, president of Pi Omega Pi Business Education Fraternity, and a member of Kappa Delti Pi Education Honor Society. He served as a teacher and elementary principal and retired from Ardmore City Schools after 40 years. Today, Cobb works with Adult Career Development at the Southern Oklahoma Technology Center. He served two tours in the U.S. Army and is proud to be an active citizen of the Chickasaw Nation. Patricia Cobb received her bachelor’s degree in English from the Oklahoma College for Women and her master’s in Education from the University of Oklahoma. She also attended the NDEA English Institute at Southeastern. She taught language arts in elementary through high school and developed and taught the first Elementary Gifted and Talented program for Ardmore schools. She retired after 30 years in Ardmore schools. Mr. and Mrs. Cobb have continued to be active with

Southeastern over the past 25 years, attending many campus events. John Cobb is a lifetime member of the Southeastern Alumni Association. Daughters Liz Cobb McCraw (1986, 1989) and Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham (1992) graduated from Southeastern, as did son-in-law Dr. Shannon McCraw (1993). Liz is the Dean of Enrollment Management and served as Dean of Students. Shannon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Art, Communication and Theatre at Southeastern. Dr. Cobb-Greetham is Administrator of History and Culture for the Chickasaw Nation and oversees the Chickasaw Cultural Center. Her husband, Stephen Greetham, is chief Legal Counsel for the Chickasaw Nation. The Cobbs have one grandchild, Catie McCraw, daughter of Dean Liz and Dr. Shannon McCraw.

Cobb family honors parents with leadership scholarship

Gathering at the scholarship ceremony were Southeastern president Larry Minks, Joan Minks, Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham, Patricia Cobb, and granddaughter Catie McCraw. Back row from left: John Cobb, Stephen Greetham, Liz McCraw, Dr. Shannon McCraw, and Kyle Stafford, Executive Director of University Advancement.

The James O. Young Music Scholarship has been established through the Southeastern Foundation to benefit students attending Southeastern Oklahoma State University. This is established as an educational scholarship for students participating in Southeastern bands and specifically playing the euphonium. Students must have a minimum 2.5 grade-point average to qualify for the scholarship. James Oliver Young is a Durant High School graduate who earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Southeastern in 1967 and his Doctor of Dental surgery degree from Baylor University in 1972. His inspiration for endowing this scholarship is the gift of music he

discovered while playing in the bands at Durant High and Southeastern. It has given him joy throughout his life and he wishes to share that joy with others. Young married Virginia Koontz on May 27, 1967, and they have three children, Amy, Jenny, and Thomas. He established a private dental practice in Ardmore after graduation from Baylor and continued it until 1993, when he joined the Cherokee Telephone Company headquartered in Calera, Oklahoma. Young was ordained a Deacon in the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma in 2001 and was assigned to St. Philip’s Parish in Ardmore, where he established the Ardmore Soup Kitchen and entered the teaching and preaching rotation at St. Philip’s Church.

Young Scholarship benefits band students

From left: Southeastern president Larry Minks, James Young, Zhakery Bradford, and Kyle Stafford, Executive Director of University Advancement. Bradford is a 2011 graduate of Durant High School and a freshman member of the Southeastern band. He is the first recipient of the James O. Young Music Scholarship.

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The Gwendolyn Eileen Minks Scholarship has been established through the Southeastern Foundation to benefit students attending Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Students receiving this tuition scholarship must be juniors or seniors with a minimum 3.25 grade point average who are active in the campus community and who exhibit leadership qualities. It is to be awarded on the basis of merit with special focus on students of high character who will positively represent the name of Gwendolyn Eileen Minks. Gwendolyn was born in Greensburg, Kansas. She graduated from Greensburg High School in 1941 and Wesley Hospital School of Nursing in Wichita, Kansas, in 1945. She and her husband, Norman, raised their children on a cattle ranch near Hereford, Texas. After moving to Saguache, Colorado, she pursued her career as a registered nurse by first working in the school district and then in public health in Saguache County. After Norman’s death in 1987, Gwen relocated to Del Norte, Colorado, where she worked as staff nurse and then department head in the Rio Grande County Public Health Department until her retirement in 1994 at age 71. She was active on several volunteer boards of directors, serving elders and disabled individuals, as well as the building

project for the new Rio Grande Hospital. Gwen was a member of the Methodist churches of Greensburg, Hereford, Saguache, and the Pioneer United Church of Del Norte. Other memberships included History Club and PEO, both in Del Norte and Fort Collins, Colorado. Gwen and Norman always promoted the value and benefits of higher education to all of those around them. The children, Larry, Nancy, and Margaret, wish to honor the memory of their mother by making it possible for students to complete their education through the assistance of the Gwendolyn Eileen Minks Endowed Scholarship.

Gwendolyn Minks Scholarship available to upperclassmen

Representing the Minks family at a scholarship ceremony were Southeastern president Larry Minks, his wife Joan, and his sisters, Margaret Mizushima, and Nancy Coleman.

The Colton Trace Sherrill Memorial Scholarship has been endowed through the Southeastern Foundation to benefit students attending Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Colton’s parents, Trace and Dena Sherrill, said the endowed scholarship is to honor Colton and keep his memory alive for years to come while helping area students to further their education. Colton passed away June 11, 2008, of congenital heart disease only a few days short of his 11th birthday while participating in a Southeastern basketball camp. He was an avid sports enthusiast and especially enjoyed basketball and soccer. This is established as a tuition scholarship to be awarded to a graduate of a Bryan County high school.

Preference will be given to a student who shows academic potential, leadership qualities, and has a demonstrated financial need. Preference will also be given to students who have participated or are participating in band/music or athletics. His memory is also honored through the dedication of Colton’s (Soccer) Field at the Durant Multi-Sports Complex. A ceremony was held and a monument unveiled on September 27, 2008. Colton’s parents have given scholarships to area students over the last three years from memorial donations. People continue to contribute through donations and their support of Colton’s Main Street Run. The popular Main Street Run was started to raise money for the purchase of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), training for school personnel in the use of AEDs and CPR, and to raise money for the Durant Main Street Program, for which Colton was a volunteer. Colton’s father, a Special District Judge, is a 1989 graduate of Southeastern. The Sherrills selected the Southeastern Foundation to administer the scholarship because the University is a vital part of the community. “This is a community where helping and supporting one another is important and we feel Southeastern is best suited to accomplish the purpose of this scholarship,” Dena said. “We want to help provide greater opportunity for higher education for students from Bryan County schools who have demonstrated financial need and have demonstrated leadership through their activities and academics.”

County students to receive Colton Trace Sherrill Scholarship


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Janie Umsted, adjunct instructor in the Arts, Communication and Theatre Department and director of the Centre Gallery at Southeastern, was selected to show her Native American artwork this summer at the National Museum of the American Indian. She was with the Choctaw delegation at the grand opening of the museum several years ago. Her painting of the Choctaw Trail of Tears, “Long Journey-Many Tears,” hangs in the entrance to the Choctaw Capitol Museum in Tushka Homma, Oklahoma. Umsted has served as Director of Alumni and Public Relations at Southeastern and also taught art in the

Durant school system. She was born in Durant, received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1969 and her Master of Education degree from Southeastern in 1989. She is also a member of the Southeastern Alumni Board. Umsted works in multiple media and is extremely proud of her Choctaw heritage. She is the direct descendent of two Choctaw chiefs. Her great-aunt was one of the earliest Choctaw women in Oklahoma to receive a Ph.D. and the only Choctaw woman to be named Poet Laureate of Oklahoma. Umsted works out of the Art Gallery in Durant with other local artists.

Umsted shows artwork at National Museum of American Indian

“My Oklahoma roots run through Southeastern Oklahoma State University. This institution of learning and living is an important piece of the foundation of young lives, including

my own. As a graduate of SOSU, I am grateful that I had the opportunity to get a quality education close to home.”

- Reba McEntire ('76, Elementary Education)

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Dear Friends, Alumni, and Donors:

The Board of Directors of The Southeastern Foundation is pleased to work for the bet-terment of the students of Southeastern. We thank the supporters of this cause, both individual and institutional, for ensuring this work will continue.

The end of the fiscal year 2011-2012 gives us pause to recognize the strides made and initiatives completed. We are humbly pleased to report that the Foundation has grown to an excess of $19 million. This opens doors for students we may not have had the opportunity to help in the past.

The Southeastern Foundation awarded $273,475 for 276 scholarships for qualifying students attending Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

The response to the 2011-2012 challenge grant was very positive, with all the match-ing funds claimed. Up to $2,000 was available per scholarship fund, and many were grown significantly. The Foundation received over $289,000 in new donations through this cam-paign.

The third year for the Annual Fund Campaign generated over $50,000 for scholarships to Southeastern. The campaign continues to grow each year and we look forward to an even better campaign this fall.

I want to thank Mr. Jim Ward for his work as a member of the Board, and wish him well as he leaves this service. We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Marti Phillips, Southeastern alumna, as a new Board member.

Butch Arnett Chairman Southeastern Foundation

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Foundation Board of Directors

Butch ArnettChairman

Jerry Buchanan Steve Burrage Mignon Caudle

Tom Criswell

Marti Phillips

Mick Thompson

Darryl Roberts

Kyle StaffordExecutive Director

AdvancementEx-Officio

Amy Ford Grady HartmanGeorge Clark

President Larry MinksEx-Officio

Barry Ross

Henry Scott

H.K. Hatcher

Annual Report

Southeastern Oklahoma State University's commitment to quality education requires an investment by one generation for the next. Established in 2001, the Presidential Partners program supports special projects at the University, as well as faculty, staff, and program needs and scholarship support for outstanding students. To date, more than $600,000 has been raised. Presidential Partners contribute $1,000 annually and participate in a number of events and activities which benefit the University.

Presidential Partners

Dr. Stanley J. Alluisi and Mrs. Gisele M. FrenetteGovernor and Mrs. Bill Anoatubby

Mr. and Mrs. Greg ArmstrongMr. and Mrs. Ronald F. Arnett

Dr. Sheila BarnesDr. and Mrs. Brandon E. BeaverDr. and Mrs. Richard T. Braley

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry D. BuchananMr. and Mrs. David A. BurrageMr. and Mrs. Brian CampbellMr. and Mrs. James W. Caudle

Mr. George R. Clark, Jr.Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic

Drs. Danny and Mary Ann CraigeMr. Tom and Dr. Reba CriswellMr. and Mrs. Alton J. CulbreathMr. and Mrs. Anthony Dillard

Ms. Pat DorrisMr. and Mrs. George Enloe

Mr. and Mrs. William E. FahrendorfMr. and Mrs. Charles H. Folsom

Dr. and Mrs. Jim D. FordMr. and Mrs. Ryan T. Garner

Dr. and Mrs. C. H. GoldDr. Debra Haley

Mr. Danny HankeyMrs. Ray Jean Hankey

Mr. and Mrs. Grady HartmanMr. and Mrs. H.K. HatcherMs. Mary Kathryn Hodge

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. HollidayMr. and Mrs. Mike A. Hughes

Dr. and Mrs. Carroll Hutchens IIChancellor and Mrs. Glen D. Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Kramer

Regent and Mrs. John L. MasseyRegent and Mrs. Terry J. Matlock

Dr. and Mrs. Will T. MawerMr. and Mrs. Charles A. McCall

Mr. Joe D. McCoyMr. and Mrs. Jim McGuire

Dr. Kathleen MeadowsDr. Steven C. Mills

President and Mrs. Lawrence C. MinksThe Family of Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence C. Minks

Ms. Sharon L. MorrisonMr. Nathan and Dr. Susan Morrison

Mrs. Barbara L. NicholsonMrs. Kay B. ParhamMr. Patrick S. Parr

Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. PattersonMr. and Mrs. Gregory PhillipsMr. and Mrs. Rob N. Piearcy

Mrs. Donnis PotterChief and Mrs. Gregory E. PyleMr. and Mrs. Mark Rawlings

Mrs. Sharon L. RobinsonMr. Elmer L. Rogers and Ms. Sandra Phillips

Mr. and Mrs. Barry RossMr. and Mrs. Bart Rustin

Regent and Mrs. Richard N. RyersonMr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Sanchez

Dr. and Mrs. Henry ScottMr. and Mrs. Tom S. Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Mike SnellMr. and Mrs. Kyle J. Stafford

Mr. and Mrs. Scott M. StidhamMr. and Mrs. Allen L. WheelerMr. and Mrs. Dell M. Wood

Mr. W.O. Young


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Southeastern Foundation, Inc.Statement of Activities (Unaudited)

July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012

Southeastern Foundation Total Assets

Southeastern Foundation Scholarships

20122009 2010 2011

$12,482,445

$13,828,149

$16,731,866

$19,132,930

20122008 2009 2010 2011

$12,544,506

$290,946

$273,475

$230,883

$200,687

$284,103

2008

Revenues Support, revenues, gains, and other additions: Advertising Contributions Memberships Interest & Dividend Income Administrative Fees on Foundation Projects Net Realized & Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Inv't Rental Income Oil & Gas Royalties Gifts-in-kind Special Events Gain/(Loss) Sale of Property General Revenue - Other Net Assets eleased from restriction & transfers Total Revenues, Gains (Losses), and Other Support Expenses Program Expenses: University Education AssistanceSupporting Services: Management and General Fundraising Total Expenses Net Increase in Net Assets Beginning Net Assets Ending Net Assets

$- - -

556,245.84 60,069.56

352,529.30 - -

106,604.65 - - -

$1,075,449

$14,688

$1,090,137

$881,727

$141,037 85,822.65

$1,108,587

$(18,450)

$976,763

$958,313

$13,850 2,151,989.36 21,934.16 - - - - 124,941.58 - 182,574.33 - 10.00 $2,495,299 $(462,072) $2,033,228 $- $- - $- $2,033,228 $6,607,142 $8,640,370

$- - - - - - - - - - - -

$-

$447,384

$447,384

$-

$- -

$-

$447,384

$9,086,862

$9,534,246

$13,850 2,151,989.36

21,934.16 556,245.84

60,069.56 352,529.30

- 124,941.58 106,604.65 182,574.33

- 10.00

$3,570,749

$-

$3,570,748

$881,727

$141,037 85,822.65

$1,108,587

$2,462,161

$16,670,768

$19,132,929

Unrestricted Temporarily

Restricted Permanently

Restricted Total

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Presidential Golf Classic Durant’s Vision Bank fired a 51 on June 8 to claim the champion-ship of Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Presidential Golf Classic at Chickasaw Pointe Golf Club. The Classic is the major fund-raiser for the Southeastern Foundation and proceeds go for scholarships and other University needs. This year, the 15th annual event raised more than $20,000. Vision Bank nipped Landmark Bank and the team of Dr. Chris Sturch by one stroke with Landmark Bank taking second place on a card playoff. Members of the winning team had their names engraved on the President’s Cup and each member received $100 Chickasaw Pointe Pro Shop gift certificates.

Dr. Cordell AdamsMr. Chris AllenMrs. Doris AndrewsMr. Greg ArmstrongMr. Gary ArnettMr. Ronald ArnettMrs. Carolyn ArnettDr. Jesse ArnoldMrs. Judy BaggettDr. Jim BarnesMr. Roy BrownMr. Jerry BuchananMrs. Heather BurrageMr. Casey CampbellMrs. Mignon CaudleMrs. Betty ClayMr. Mike ClaybornMr. Doe ClintonMrs. Patricia CobbMr. John CobbMrs. Cindy CochranMr. Morris CochranDr. Jack CockrillDr. Donald CollierMr. Jerry CombrinkMr. Tom CriswellThe Honorable Johnnie CrutchfieldMrs. Cristy Densman

Mrs. Virginia DoddMs. Patsy DowellDr. Phyllis EnglesDr. Robert EnglesMr. William FahrendorfMs. Barbara FainMr. Frank FietzMr. Charles FolsomMrs. Ruth FolsomDr. Jim FordMr. Lyndal FoxMr. John FrankMrs. Mary FrankMr. Howard FrazierMrs. Louise FrazierMs. Sharla FrostMrs. Tina GarnerMrs. Lisa GarrisonGeneral John GecksMrs. Betty GibsonMr. Jeffrey HarrellMr. Rodney HeggyMs. Mary Kathryn HodgeDr. Jack Van Doren HoughMr. Terry HowardMrs. Kay HughesDr. Glen JohnsonMrs. Melinda JohnsonMr. Christopher Keyes

Mr. Donald La GasseMr. David LawrenceMr. William LawyerMr. Robert LedbetterDr. Bill LillardMr. Roger LindleyMr. Joseph LongMr. Joseph MaddenMr. Thomas MarcumMr. Tommy MarvellMr. Eugene MassadMrs. Donna MasseyMs. Betty MasseyRegent John L. MasseyMr. Charles McCallMr. Max McClendonMr. Joe McCoyMr. Johnny McFatridgeMr. Gregory McIlvoyMr. Tommy McKeeDr. Cora McKownMrs. Frances MickleMrs. Emma MillerMr. Todd MillerMr. Nathan MorrisonMrs. Barbara NicholsonMr. Glenn OwensMr. Pat PhelpsMr. Robert Piearcy

Mrs. Alyson PollakMrs. Donnis PotterMr. Stephen PursleyMr. Elmer RogersMr. Barry RossDr. Gerald SandersMr. Robert SasserDr. Henry ScottDr. Charles ScottDr. James ShaverMr. Julian SmithMrs. Betty Stewart-MasseyMrs. Patricia SwaffordMr. James ThompsonMr. Bob ThompsonMr. Mick ThompsonMr. Evert TignerMr. Tom VolturoDr. Sylvester WalleckMrs. Suzanne WelchMr. Joel WellnitzMrs. Amy WeselkaMr. Allen WheelerMr. Richard WigingtonDr. Larry WilliamsMs. Cassandra WilsonMrs. Glenna Wright

The Century Club is the driving force for future Alumni Association projects. Members pledge to give a $100 gift annually. The funds go toward the general operation of the association, chapter building opportunities, campus improvement projects and other alumni initiatives.

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Southeastern president Larry Minks joins winning team members Jeff Monroe, Shaun Hughston, Brad Aycock, Stacy Ballew, Jeffery Hammock, and Cameron Ballew.


2011-2012 DonorsThe endeavor of higher education is a collaborative effort, including the State of Oklahoma, the Durant business community, and individual alumni and donors. Listed here are Southeastern Foundation donors for the 2011-2012 fiscal year, to whom we express our sincere thanks.

$100,000 and Over

AnonymousChickasaw NationOJ & Mary C. Harvey Education Foundation

$25,000-$99,999

Mr. Bradford G. KeithleyMassey Family FoundationMrs. Cleta OrtloffDr. and Mrs. James O. Young

$10,000 - $24,999

Mrs. Laura AbelAnonymousMr. and Mrs. Ronald Arnett-Arnett Insurance AgencyThe Estate of Tom BagwellChoctaw Nation of OklahomaMr. George R. Clark, Jr.Dr. Norma N. DavidMs. Reba McEntireMr. Gary L. SherrerThe Honorable and Mrs. Trace C. Sherrill

$5,000 - $9,999

Bryan County OSU Extension OfficeChesapeake Energy CorporationMr. and Mrs. John G. CobbEAH, LLCFirst United BankMr. and Mrs. Douglas C. HicksMr. and Mrs. Jerry W. HootJustin Pittman Memorial ScholarshipRegent and Mrs. John L. Massey President and Mrs. Lawrence C. MinksRed River Arts CouncilMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey K. RobinsonTexoma Health FoundationMr. Evert F. Tigner Weyerhaeuser CompanyWilliams Companies Inc.

$1,000 - $4,999

Dr. Stanley J. Alluisi and Mrs. Gisele M. FrenetteMr. and Mrs. Kirk AshtonDr. and Mrs. Brandon E. BeaverMr. and Mrs. Les BookerBoren for CongressBrooks Land Surveying & MappingMr. and Mrs. Jerry D. BuchananMr. and Mrs. David A. BurrageMr. Glen and Dr. Lila K. CampbellMr. and Mrs. Brian CampbellDr. and Mrs. Don R. Carter

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. ChaffinMajor General and Mrs. James E. ChambersDr. Richard A. ClayClay-Rhynes Eye ClinicDr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham and Mr. Steve GreethamDr. and Mrs. Donald D. CollierDrs. Danny and Mary Ann CraigeMr. Tom and Dr. Reba J. CriswellCriswell & Criswell, Inc.The Honorable and Mrs. Johnnie CrutchfieldMr. Michael W. DavisMr. and Mrs. Anthony G. DillardMs. Patsy DowellMr. and Mrs. John DwyerMr. and Mrs. Jim L. ElyMr. W. Lawrence EvansMr. and Mrs. William E. FahrendorfMr. and Mrs. Ted FallsMr. and Mrs. Charles H. FolsomDr. and Mrs. Jim D. FordFountainhead PressMs. Sharla J. FrostMr. and Mrs. Ryan T. GarnerMrs. Buddy GasterMs. Georgia Ann GibsonDr. and Mrs. C. Henry GoldMr. and Mrs. Jim Grover

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Dr. Debra HaleyMr. and Mrs. J. D. HankeyMrs. Ray Jean HankeyDr. and Mrs. W. Joe HarrisonMr. and Mrs. Grady D. HartmanMr. and Mrs. Harold K. HatcherMr. Bobby J. HillDr. and Mrs. Elbert R. HillMs. Mary Kathryn HodgeMr. Don and Dr. Theresa J. HrncirMr. and Mrs. Mike A. HughesDr. and Mrs. Carroll Hutchens IIMs. Mary S. JacksonKeystone BroadcastingKiamichi Energy CorporationMr. and Mrs. Tommy KramerDr. Bill J. LillardLittrell PhotographyMr. and Mrs. Donny J. LongestM.D. Jirous FoundationRegent and Mrs. Terry J. MatlockDr. and Mrs. Will T. MawerMr. and Mrs. Charles A. McCallMr. Joe D. McCoyDr. and Mrs. Shannon K. McCrawDr. and Mrs. Robert T. McFaddenMr. and Mrs. Jim McGuireDr. Kathleen MeadowsMedical Center of Southeastern OklahomaMrs. Emma J. MillerDr. Steven C. MillsMr. Nathan and Dr. Susan MorrisonMs. Sharon L. MorrisonMr. Brian MurphyMrs. Barbara L. NicholsonOG&EMs. Myrene OliverDr. John M. McArthur and Dr. Karla OtyMrs. Kay B. ParhamRegent and Mrs. Joseph L. Parker, Jr.Mr. Patrick S. ParrMr. and Mrs. Michael R. PattersonMr. and Mrs. Greg PhillipsPlains All-AmericanDr. Sam L. Pool, Jr.Mrs. Donnis PotterChief and Mrs. Gregory E. PyleRising Star LodgeMrs. Sharon L. RobinsonMr. Elmer L. Rogers and Ms. Sandra Phillips

Mr. and Mrs. Barry RossRoss Charitable FoundationRotary Club of DurantRural Enterprises, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. K. Alan RussellMr. and Mrs. Bart RustinRegent and Mrs. Richard N. RyersonSalita's RestaurantDr. and Mrs. Henry ScottMrs. Mickey SeigleDr. Robert SemonisckSmith's OperationSodexoMr. and Mrs. Kyle J. StaffordMr. and Mrs. Russell L. StevensMr. and Mrs. Scott M. StidhamMr. Eric StutevilleSuman Mitchell Jones TrustThe Merrick FoundationTommy Julian ConstructionMs. Janet TompkinsTulsa Community FoundationMr. and Mrs. Earl J. Umsted, Jr.University Park Express Lube, LLCMs. Gail UtterDr. and Mrs. Anthony W. WaldroupWal-Mart FoundationMr. Joel F. WellnitzMrs. Ruth L. WesterMr. and Mrs. Allen L. WheelerDr. Judy A. WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Dell M. WoodMr. W.O. Young

$500-$999

A SystemsDr. and Mrs. Aaron L. AdairMr. and Mrs. Larry T. AdamsAmeriState BankAT&TAT&T CommunicationsMr. and Mrs. Jeremy B. AtterberryMr. and Mrs. Jim BaberDrs. Jimmy and Rene BallardDr. Sheila K. BarnesMr. and Mrs. Samuel L. BarrickMr. Charles and Dr. Gleny BeachBear Mountain LodgingMr. and Mrs. Paul D. BookerBorrego Springs Bank Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey T. BoydBurrage Law Firm

Mr. and Mrs. James W. CaudleMr. and Mrs. Larry G. ChildsCoca-Cola Bottling Company of North TexasMr. and Mrs. Jerry R. CurrenceMs. Retha J. CurtisDallas Summer MusicalsMr. Warren DellingerDurant Education & Service SororityMr. and Mrs. David R. ElliottMr. and Mrs. Christopher W. FergusonFirst Texoma National BankFirstBank - AtokaMr. and Mrs. Lyndal E. FoxRegent and Mrs. Marlin Glass, Jr.Grandpappy Pointe Resort and MarinaMr. and Mrs. David HattonMr. and Mrs. Kevin D. HowardIndian Nation Wholesale CompanyMr. and Mrs. George C. JacoxLake Texoma Dental CareDr. Tom LankfordDrs. Monte & Lucia MarshallMr. and Mrs. Jerry McCombsMr. Aaron MinksMonsanto FundMr. and Mrs. Jerry MoranOklahoma Natural GasMr. and Mrs. Richard K. OrrPointe Vista DevelopmentMr. and Mrs. Carl P. PollakMr. and Mrs. Frank PoundersMs. Wanda C. RiddleRoby's Inc.Rustin ConcreteDr. and Mrs. Gerald H. SandersMr. and Mrs. James L. SaundersMr. Troy L. Scoggins Jr.Dr. Lawrence S. SilverMr. A. H. Slemp IIISoutheastern Electric Cooperative, Inc.Southwest Airlines Co.Mr. and Mrs. John SpeersSteve Owens Insurance GroupMr. and Mrs. Rhys P. StrasiaMr. and Mrs. Luther TeelThe University of TulsaMr. and Mrs. Kevin R. TurnerMr. John G. Van Bebber, Jr.Vision Bank Mr. Arnold D. WalkerMr. and Mrs. John M. WilmothDr. and Mrs. John R. Wright

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$100 - $499.99

1st Bank and TrustDr. Cordell AdamsMr. and Mrs. Mike W. H. AlbrightMr. and Mrs. Arthur G. AlexanderAlice Owens Inc.All About Smiles Dentistry, P.C.All Seasons TravelAll Smiles DentalMr. and Mrs. Chris J. AllenAllied StoneAmerican SleepMr. David L. AndersonMrs. Doris M. AndrewsApplied Energy Solutions, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Scott ArgoMr. and Mrs. Gary ArnettDr. and Mrs. Jesse C. ArnoldAtoka Abstract Company, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. William R. AyersB & S Supply, Inc.Ms. Jean A. BaconMr. and Mrs. Rick BagbyMrs. Judy A. BaggettBailey Lumber CompanyMr. and Mrs. Phil R. BallardBank of America Private BankBank of Western OklahomaMr. and Mrs. Joe W. BarkerMr. Michael R. BarkerDr. and Mrs. Ronald BarkleyDr. Jim W. Barnes and Dr. Cora F. D. McKownRegent Janet BarresiBass Pro ShopsMr. and Mrs. Keith BaxterMr. and Mrs. Paul BellarMr. and Mrs. Jim Bennett Jr.Ms. Rita M. BensonPresident and Mrs. Don BetzMs. Catherine BiardBill Beames ConstructionMr. Rodney W. BivensMr. and Mrs. Robert BlackwellBlakeman TransportationMr. and Mrs. Raymond E. BlankeMr. Tim W. Boatmun and Dr. Charla HallBob Terry Insurance & Financial Services Inc.Body Business Day Spa

The Boeing CompanyMr. and Mrs. Clint BondMr. and Mrs. Hubert BonnahaPresident and Mrs. David L. BorenMs. Emily M. BoydMr. Jerry L. BradleyThe Honorable and Mrs. Josh BrecheenBrewer Diesel RepairBrian S. Sutton DDSBrookdale Senior Living Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Alan BrooksDrs. Brian and Casey BrownMr. Mark E. BrownBrumley Funeral HomeMr. and Mrs. Justin BuchananMr. and Mrs. Paul S. BuntzMr. Brandon R. BurnetteMr. and Mrs. David BurrageMr. and Mrs. Steve BurrageMrs. Barbara J. BurtonCaddo Volunteer Fire DepartmentMr. and Mrs. Curtis L. CallawayMr. Casey J. CampbellThe Honorable and Mrs. John W. CareyMs. Crystal CarroumCasteel's Tire & MufflerMr. and Mrs. Manuel A. Castro, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Kevin ChalkMr. Michael L. ChandlerChaparral RV ParkCharles Bonner AppraisalCherokee Telephone Co.Cherryberry - Durant, LLCChickasaw Cultural CenterChoctaw Electric Cooperative, Inc.Chris Greisen Quarterback Academy LLCDr. and Mrs. Chris SturchDr. and Mrs. Duke ChristianClawson Cattle Co. LLCMrs. Betty E. ClayClint Marcum Ins. Agency, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Andrew CoatsMr. and Mrs. James E. CoatsMr. and Mrs. Wayne CobbMr. and Mrs. Morris CochranLarry J. Coggins DDSThe Honorable and Mrs. Tom ColeMr. and Mrs. Jerry W. CombrinkCommittee To Elect Roberts for HouseContract X-Ray Services Inc.Dr. and Mrs. David M. ConwayMr. Dewayne Cooper

Copelahoma Inc.Corner DrugCouncil of Presidents of OklahomaMr. and Mrs. Raymond J. CourterMr. Billy F. Cox and Ms. Cynthia M. GeorgeMr. Morris W. Zukerman and Ms. Gladys Y. CrafordMr. and Mrs. William W. CravenCricket Box JewelryMs. Tammy CrowCrowne Plaza - AddisonMr. and Mrs. Alton J. CulbreathCurtis JewelryDr. and Mrs. James F. CurtisDan Hull Farm AccountDavis Development GroupMr. and Mrs. John A. Davis, Jr.Ms. Victoria D. DavisonMr. David K. DeBerryMr. and Mrs. Josh C. DensmanDr. and Mrs. David W. DillowMr. and Mrs. Vann K. DixonDon III, L.L.C.Ms. Victoria M. DowningDreamcatcher Real EstateMr. Larry E. DresserDr. Carol Ann K. DrummondMrs. Jacquelyn DugganMs. Amber C. DuncanDurant Area Chamber of CommerceDurant Main StreetDurant True ValueMs. Marge EakinsEd F. Davis Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Curtis L. EddingtonThe Honorable and Mrs. Drew EdmondsonMr. and Mrs. Ted Q. EliotDr. and Mrs. Brett M. ElliottDrs. Robert and Phyllis EnglesMr. and Mrs. George R. Enloe IVMr. John C. EnsmingerEvans Electric ServiceMr. and Mrs. Jim EvansExcel Therapy Specialists, LLCMr. and Mrs. William E. FahrendorfMr. William R. FeneFFE Transportation Services, Inc. and AffiliatesFidelity Charitable Gift FundMr. and Mrs. Frank T. FietzFight Time Fitness

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Flooring OutfittersMr. and Mrs. Doug FlowersMs. Sue FoleyMr. Kevin W. FoxMr. and Mrs. John H. FrankMr. and Mrs. Howard FrazierFriends of Sandy GarrettMr. David L. FrischkornMr. and Mrs. Craig GallowayMr. Billy J. GarnerMr. and Mrs. Dale GarnerMr. and Mrs. Dennis M. GarrisonGeneral John E. GecksGene's Tire Service, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Johnny GentleMrs. Betty D. GibsonMr. Gilbert C. GibsonMr. Christopher C. GillespieGirls Gone WineGlaser Family Charitable FoundationDr. Teresa A. GoldenMr. and Mrs. Mark GoolsbyRegent Jan GordonMr. and Mrs. Danny L. GrayMr. and Mrs. Bryant GrayMr. and Mrs. Kevin L. GreenMr. and Mrs. Paul GreenMr. and Mrs. Scott GriffinMr. and Mrs. Todd GrossMr. and Mrs. Darin GroverH.E. Rainbolt TrustMr. and Mrs. Gary W. HallMr. Buck L. HammersHampton Inn & SuitesMr. Harold HarmonMr. and Mrs. John HarnedMr. and Mrs. Ronald E. HarrimanHeartway CorporationMr. and Mrs. Rodney J. HeggyHeller Oil, Inc.Mr. Jay HelmHeritage Construction ServicesRegent Joe Anna HiblerMs. Teriki M. HicksDr. and Mrs. Bill HillMr. D.H. HillHill Nursing Home, Inc.Mr. Brandon M. HolmbergMrs. Candy HorsleyRegent Belva P. and Mr. Gene HowardMr. Robert W. HowardMr. and Mrs. Terry J. HowardHoyte DodgeMr. and Mrs. Don Hudson

Mr. and Mrs. Mike A. HughesMr. and Mrs. Phillip S. HullumMr. and Mrs. Jon F. HustonMr. and Mrs. Pete HydeIdabel Hospitality, Inc.Idabel National BankIdabel Regional Arts CouncilMs. Barbara A. IdellMr. and Mrs. Greg T. IdellMrs. Helen S. ImpsonInternational PaperJames Hodge Ford, Lincoln-Mercury, Inc.Jamison ElectricJerry Paul Higgins, LTDJimmie's Auto SupplyMr. and Mrs. Charles JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Darryl JohnsonMr. Charlie W. JohnstonMr. and Mrs. Tom JulianK&S Sheet MetalMr. and Mrs. Christopher H. KeyesKiamichi Chevrolet, Inc.KICM RadioDr. and Mrs. Thomas E. KimballMr. and Mrs. Ted KirkpatrickKiwanis ClubKiwanis Club of IdabelMrs. Micah D. KnightMr. and Mrs. Gary KregerMr. and Mrs. Todd KrehbielMr. and Mrs. Gary E. KrejcarekMr. and Mrs. David KuykendallKwik Chek Food StoresMs. Eva Bell LacyLake Country Carpet Cleaning LLCMr. and Mrs. Ed LandersLandmark BankLarry Lambert PlumbingMr. James R. LavenderMr. William D. LawyerMr. and Mrs. Barry LebaronMr. and Mrs. Bob L. LedbetterMrs. Eleanor LeeDr. Cathy L. and Mr. Terry W. LightseyMr. Duke R. LigonMr. and Mrs. David B. LincecumMr. Roger H. LindleyMr. Philip Landers and Ms. Phyllis L. LogsdonMr. and Mrs. David R. LopezDr. John B. LoveMr. Orvis C. L'RoyDr. and Mrs. Brad B. Ludrick

Mail Tech LLCDrs. C.W. and Faye MangrumMr. and Mrs. William A. ManwillerMarriott Dallas/AddisonMatt Mickle Law P.C.Dr. and Mrs. Wayne MauldinDr. and Mrs. Edward MauzeyMs. Sara R. MaxDr. Robert S. MayersMs. Sheridan A. McCaffreeMr. and Mrs. Max J. McClendonMr. and Mrs. Tommy J. McCriteMr. and Mrs. Billy J. McCurdyMcCurtain Auto SupplyMcCurtain County Farm BureauMcCurtain County National BankMcCurtain Memorial HospitalMr. and Mrs. Christopher McGillMr. James S. McGillMr. and Mrs. R.Q. McGowanMr. and Mrs. Gregory S. McIlvoyMs. Rebecca McIntireMr. and Mrs. Dwight McKayMs. Sandra McKeeMr. and Mrs. Tommy L. McKeeMrs. Sharon S. McKeeverMs. Pat McKinneyMr. Dell O. McLainMedical Center PharmacyMr. Jarod D. MeehanMr. and Mrs. Fred MendozaMr. and Mrs. Tony MichelaThe Honorable and Mrs. Billy A. MickleMid-Continent Public LibraryMikes RockMr. and Mrs. Bill MillerMr. and Mrs. Todd F. MillerDr. Christopher P. MorettiMr. and Mrs. Charlie MorganRepresentative Danny MorganMr. and Mrs. H. Wayne MorrisonMrs. Marie MorrowMr. Phillip MossMr. SpudMr. Larry D. NapperMr. and Mrs. Lee NicklesMr. and Mrs. Ron S. NofzigerNonna's - BricktownMr. and Mrs. Bradley NorthcuttNW Tag AgencyMr. Danny L. OffillOklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives

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Oklahoma Heritage AssociationOklahoma Shakespearean FestivalOklahoma State Fair, Inc. Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation DepartmentMr. Glenn W. OwensMs. Billie L. ParkerMr. and Mrs. Simon D. ParkerMs. Jeannine L. PateMr. Edward L. PattersonMrs. Janie PenningtonMs. Kathleen M. PetersPete's PlaceMr. Hung D. PhamDrs. Chuck Phelps and Jeannine HattMr. and Mrs. Rob N. PiearcyPink Medicine PLLCMs. Kathryn L. PlunkettDr. and Mrs. William J. PolsonMs. Shirley PomeranzMr. Robert K. Pool and Dr. Patricia W. PoolMs. Carla PrattPrice's PrintingThe Honorable and Mrs. R.C. PruettMr. Larry D. PughMr. and Mrs. Stephen E. PursleyMr. Clinton W. PutmanMs. Rene M. RamirezRaney Drug PLLCMs. Karen D. RayRed River Ford Lincoln-Mercury of DurantMr. Jay B. RedingMr. and Mrs. David ReedMr. and Mrs. Stanley ReedREES Architecture Planning InteriorsRegent and Mrs. Carl R. RenfroRib CribRick's ChophouseMr. Rick RiddleMr. Ron RiddleMr. and Mrs. Michael RidgwayRobbins RV & Auto Center, LLCRoberson Oil Company, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. William RobertsMr. and Mrs. Skip N. RobinsonRoll-Offs of AmericaRoss Real Estate Group, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Danny RuizMr. Kevin T. Sain Attorney at LawDr. and Mrs. David S. SalasMr. Jeff SanduskyMr. and Mrs. Robert B. Sasser

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd L. SaulsSchlitterbahn WaterparksMs. Barbara R. SchmidDr. Raquel and Mr. Eric SchmitzMr. and Mrs. Gary W. SchneiderDr. Lucretia C. ScoufosSE Center For Regional Economic DevelopmentPresident Paul W. SechristMr. Gerald R. SelbySelf Automotive & Racing Inc.Shamrock BankMr. Monty ShankMr. Don ShawMr. and Mrs. Matthew ShelleyMs. Janet M. SherrillMs. Joyce SiauMs. Doris SimpsonMr. and Mrs. Paul SlaytonDr. and Mrs. John N. SliceMr. and Mrs. Charles O. SmithSmith EquipmentSouth Austin InvestmentSoutheastern Trailer Transport, LLCSouthern Comfort Heating & AirSpearman PhotographyMr. and Mrs. Frank SpeedMr. Jimmy D. SpeedMr. James SpeirDr. Mark B. SpencerMs. Susan B. SpencerDr. Dina StallingsMr. and Mrs. Carl E. StandeferMs. Susan StandeferRegent and Mrs. Mark StansberryState Farm Insurance - Mr. Carl McAdamsMr. Carroll C. StatonSteven Chaffin, IncMrs. Betty B. Stewart-MasseyDr. and Mrs. Bruce L. StormsMr. and Mrs. J. StoutMr. and Mrs. G E. StricklandStudio One PhotographyStuteville FordMr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Sullivan, Jr.Sun Loan CompanyMr. and Mrs. Jerry D. SweattMr. Jerry Don SweattMs. Tama W. SweattTaco CasaTangledMrs. Dawnetta G. TaylorTener's Western Outfitters

Texas Star BankTexoma Educators Federal Credit UnionTexoma Utility Equipment, Inc.The Country FarmerThe Law Office of M. Todd Estes, P.C.The Medicine StoreThe Rodgers The Samuel Roberts Noble FoundationTheresa McGehee, Attorney at LawMrs. Erma L. ThomasMr. and Mrs. Kyle V. ThomasMr. and Mrs. Lewis ThomasMrs. Christi L. ToshToyota of ParisTradewindsMr. and Mrs. Orville R. TubbsMr. and Mrs. John H. TurnerUHS of Deleware, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. UngerUniversity Park Auto SpaValue SafetyVann Dixon, CPA, PCVictory Home HealthMr. Leslie VillasenorMrs. Sarah VoorhiesMr. Mike WadeWalgreensDr. Jeri W. WalkerMr. and Mrs. Ross A. WalkupMr. and Mrs. Wayne L. WarrenMr. Ray G. WarthenMr. and Mrs. Ryan H. WebbMrs. Suzanne V. WelchMr. and Mrs. Greg WeselkaWestern Oklahoma State College Foundation, Inc.Mr. Dennis L. WestmanWhiskey Joe's LiquorRev. and Mrs. Louis R. WhiteMr. and Mrs. Richard J. WigingtonMrs. Debra J. WilderMr. and Mrs. Darrell WilliamsMrs. Nell WilliamsMr. and Mrs. David H.WilliamsWillie Starnes Rental PropertiesMr. and Mrs. Scott WillmanMrs. Vicki S. WilsonWoodforest National BankMr. and Mrs. Ronnie WooldridgeMr. and Mrs. Chad WorrellDr. and Mrs. H. G. Wright

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Dr. Aaron AdairDr. Paula Allen

Dr. Stanley AlluisiDr. F. Daniel Althoff

Mr. Keith BaxterDr. Anita Beach

Mr. Tim BoatmunMs. Judy Boone

Dr. Richard BraleyDr. Lacinda Brese

Dr. Martin BresslerMs. Linda Bridwell

Mr. Paul BuntzMr. Brandon BurnetteDr. Lila K. Campbell

Mrs. Michele CampbellMrs. Betty CastleMrs. Susan ChalkDr. Bryon ClarkMrs. Betty Clay

Mrs. Carol CoatsMrs. Deborah CombsMrs. Cathy ConwayDr. David Conway

Dr. Mary Ann CraigeMs. Tammy CrowDr. Norma David

Mrs. Stephanie DavisonMs. Diane DeanMr. Larry DresserDr. Blythe Duell

Ms. Marge EakinsDr. Kenneth Elder

Dr. Jane ElderDr. Brett ElliottMrs. Cindy EllisDr. Steven Emge

Mr. Roland Fanning

Dr. Buddy GasterDr. C. Henry GoldDr. Teresa GoldenMr. Darin GroverDr. Debra Haley

Mr. Harold HarmonMs. Sue Haywood

Ms. Kathy HendrickMr. Scott HensleyMs. Teriki HicksMs. Judy Hodges

Ms. Susan HodsonDr. Theresa HrncirMrs. Vicki HudsonMr. Don HudsonMr. George JacoxMrs. Patricia JonesMs. Jennifer Kemp

Dr. Bruce KingMrs. April Lehrling

Dr. John LoveDr. Brad Ludrick

Ms. Debra ManessDr. Faye Mangrum

Mrs. Kimberly MauckMrs. Patricia MauldinDr. Edward Mauzey

Dr. Will MawerDr. Robert Mayers

Dr. Shannon McCrawMrs. Elizabeth McCrawMrs. Shaina McDanielDr. Robert McFaddenMrs. Courtney McGill

Mr. Dell McLainMrs. Jane McMillanMr. Mike Metheny

President Lawrence Minks

Dr. Christopher MorettiMs. Sharon MorrisonDr. Susan MorrisonDr. Robin Plumb

Ms. Kathryn PlunkettDr. William PolsonDr. Larry PratherDr. Randy PrusMs. Karen Ray

Mrs. Rhonda RichardsMrs. Sharon Robinson

Mr. Skip RobinsonMrs. Terri Rogers

Dr. Lucretia ScoufosMs. Rachel Seach

Dr. Lawrence SilverMr. Jory Smith

Dr. Mark SpencerMs. Susan SpencerMr. Kyle Stafford

Ms. Susan StandeferDr. Robert Stevens

Mrs. Elizabeth StidhamMrs. Jennifer Swearengin

Mr. Kyle ThomasMs. Ami Towne

Mr. John Van BebberMs. Karen Vasquez

Dr. Clarence Von BergenDr. Jeri Walker

Mr. Ross WalkupMs. Elizabeth Watkins

Dr. Susan WebbDr. Judy Williams

Mrs. Carrie WilliamsonMrs. Cherrie Wilmoth

Mrs. Vicki WilsonMrs. Jannista Wood

2011-2012 Faculty-Staff Campaign

The success of the Faculty-Staff Campaign at Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to grow each year. This program fosters a sense of ownership for employees and adds to the enthusiasm of our commitment to the mission of the University. Through payroll deductions, direct gifts and gifts-in-kind, the faculty and staff are supporting various programs and scholarship funds. During the 2011-2012 fiscal year, $79,513 was contributed through this program.

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AMOUNT$858.00$25,100.00$118,364.00$18,815.00$1,706.02$500.00$25,000.00$366,631.00$1,500.00$168,382.00$15,435.00$76,183.00$4,597.00$72,732.00$1,000.00$3,500.00$2,500.00$659.00$20,000.00$486,136.00$32,000.00$345,130.00$213,180.00$395,337.00$19,750.99$242,250.00$399,014.00$280.00$3,380.00$285,031.00$3,380.00$32,000.00$30,668.00$747,869.00$461,991.00$500.00$35,713.00$48,360.00$51,640.00$9,000.00$5,508.95$21,000.00$2,500.00$5,500.00$476,361.00$24,458.00$5,301,399.96

Grants and Contractsawarded to Southeastern Oklahoma State University

during the 2011-2012 academic year

Annual Report


The mission of the Board of Regents of the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) is specifically to provide higher education programs and services to eligible students in the university service areas and generally to ensure educational opportunities in the preparation of students to succeed in a global society. Formerly known as The Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges, the Board was created on July 6,

1948, to govern the six regional universities: East Central Uni-versity, Northeastern State Uni-versity, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, and the University of Central Oklahoma.

The Board consists of nine members, eight appointed by the Governor and with the consent of the Senate, for nine-year staggered terms which expire on the 10th day of June.

The ninth member is the elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction.Connie Reilly

Okemah

The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education was created in 1941 by a vote of the people that amended the state’s constitution to provide for such a system. With a current enrollment of more than 236,000 students, the state system is comprised of 25 colleges and universi-ties, 10 constituent agencies and one higher education center. The State System is coordinated by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and each institution is governed by a board of regents. The State Regents prescribe academic standards of higher education, determine functions and courses of study at state colleges and universities, grant degrees, recommend to the state Legislature budget allocations for each college and university, and recommend proposed fees within limits set by the Legislature. While the State Regents are the coordinating board of control for all institutions in the State System of Higher Education, governing boards of regents and boards of trustees are responsible for the operation and management of each State System institution or higher education program.

William Stuart PriceTulsa

General Toney StricklinLawton

Julie CarsonClaremore

Dr. Ronald WhiteOklahoma City

John MasseyDurant

James D. HarrelLeedey

Vice Chair

Michael TurpenOklahoma City

Marlin “Ike” Glass Jr.Newkirk

Chair

Joseph L. Parker Jr.Tulsa

Janet BarresiOklahoma City

Jan GordonBroken Arrow

Dr. Joe Anna HiblerWeatherford

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

Regional University System of OklahomaBoard of Regents

Glen D. JohnsonChancellor

Terry MatlockGarvinChair

Richard C. OgdenOklahoma City

Vice Chair

Michael MitchelAlva

Jeff DunnTulsa

Susan WinchesterChickasha

1950sJames (Jim) Jones (’56) states that he owes everything to the faculty of Southeastern for his start in life. He attended Southeastern from 1951-1955, and went into the U.S. Army after teaching for a year. He completed his degree by correspondence from Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. After his service, he taught school in Arlington, Virginia, for 11 years, and in the Panama Canal area. Jones and his wife traveled the world, and he returned to teaching in the Vocational Industrial Cooperative Training program in Virginia. Under the GI Bill, Jones completed the course work for his doctorate at Virginia Tech. His interest in special education sprang from his special children, and he devoted work to the Cheshire Homes of Arlington, including serving as the Chairman of the Board.

1960sJoanna Smathers (Attended 1958-1960) met her husband, Fern (’60), at Southeastern and they married when he graduated in the spring. Fern was on the baseball team at Southeastern and signed a professional baseball contract. He coached and was a counselor until retirement in 1989, most of the time in San Angelo, Texas. Fern remembers special Southeastern staff such as Bloomer Sullivan, Don Parham, Linnie Ruth Hall, Dean Krattiger, and Dr. Morrison. In 2002, the Smathers moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to coordinate a campus club, Believers on Campus at LSU, which includes students from all over the world

Jim Smith (’64) is senior vice president of merchandising for Textile Creations, a textile company located in Hamilton, New Jersey. He has been married to Kathy since 1975, and they have one daughter, the Reverend Stacy Smith of Memphis, Tennessee. He attributed his ability to be successful to the education and opportunities he received from Southeastern.

Phil Dunham (’65) is retired from the Independence, Missouri, School District. He and his wife Brenda Cooper recently celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. They both sing with the Kansas City Symphony Chorus. As singers in that group, not only do they sing approximately three major concerts a year with the symphony, but the have also participated in major concerts at Carnegie Hall in New York City, a concert tour of Brazil, and recently a

concert tour of Italy and Switzerland. This past summer they joined a former student teacher of Phil’s who is the Music Minister in a large Presbyterian church in Kansas City in touring and singing in Italy. Next summer they plan to join them again in touring and singing in Germany, Austria, and ending up in Prague. Overall, retirement is wonderful as Dunham and his wife continue to enjoy their combined nine grandchildren.

David Mowdy (’65) treasures his time spent at Southeastern and being exposed to people from many tribes and many nations, and learning something about many cultures. While attending school he lived at the Oklahoma Presbyterian College, which is where the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is now headquartered, because it provided housing for Native American students, foreign students and students with special needs

Charlie Barnhart (’66) has had a full and diverse life since graduating from Southeastern. These last five decades have included eight professions, two wonderful children, and three grandchildren. Over the years, Barnhart has been a teacher/coach, professional football player, landscape contractor, advertising executive, master plumber, pipeline mechanic, physical trainer, and pipeline consultant. He is very proud to have signed professional football contracts with the Miami Dolphins in 1966 and the Denver Broncos in 1967. He also played three years in the Continental Football league, leading the league in rushing in 1968-69.

Ron Sandvig (Attended ’66 – ’69) did not graduate from Southeastern, but always felt the school was a major part of his life and he has some great memories. After getting out of the Army he returned to his hometown area, Laurens, Iowa. He completed his education at Wayne State College and started teaching in Crofton, Nebraska, where he retired after 40 years, including 33 years as a guidance counselor. Sandvig met his wife in Crofton and they have six children. He also coached football and girls basketball a number of years. At Southeastern he was a member of the football team in 1966-67.

Jimmy Chatham (’67) was one of the last of the Lambda Psi Omega local fraternity members before Phi Sigma Epsilon returned to campus. The fraternity president was Dr. C. W. Mangrum. Chatham later entered Texas Eastern University (now University of Texas at Tyler) and received a degree in Industrial Safety Technology, where he graduated with Alpha Chi honors. He worked overseas for 20 years. Chatham has also written a memoir -- Beyond Oklahoma -- which highlights his time at Southeastern.

1970sBennett Batchelor (’70) has been in the savings and loan business for 17 years, insurance business for 19 years, and a business broker for the last five years. He is married to Linda (Meltabarger) Batchelor ('71), who has been teaching for 40 years. They have two daughters. The oldest teaches high school language arts in Alma, Arkansas, and their youngest is a store design manager for Wal-Mart at the home office in Bentonville, Arkansas. They have four granddaughters and another one due in October.

Martha Adams-Halford (Attended '70s) moved to Ft. Smith, Arkansas, after attending Southeastern. While working in Ft. Smith, she met and married Gary, her husband of 36 1/2 years. They resided in Ft. Smith for eight years then were transferred to Springfield, Missouri, where they raised their two sons. She received her bachelor of science in Education in 1995 and began teaching middle school language arts. After living in Missouri for 14 years, they moved back to Arkansas. Adams-Halford completed her master’s in Reading Education from Harding University while teaching sixth grade. In 2009, she was awarded Oakdale Middle School Teacher of the Year, and then went on to win District Middle School Teacher of the Year for Rogers, Arkansas, Public Schools. She and Gary have three grandchildren, including a set of twins, Keaton and Elliot, and another granddaughter who lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Adams-Halford enjoys keeping up with her Sigma Kappa Sorority sisters. Edith Luke (’77) is retired after teaching elementary school in Calera, Oklahoma, for 30 years.

Jeff Harrell (’78) was recently promoted to the grade of Lieutenant Colonel in the Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of

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the U.S. Air Force. He is serving as the Squadron Commander of the Texoma Composite Squadron located at the North Texas Regional Airport. He earned his private and commercial pilot licenses while a student at Southeastern. Since graduating from Southeastern, he has been employed in local government working in planning and development services in the north Texas area. In 1988 he obtained a master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of North Texas.

1980sDebra Trent-Watts (’80) received a bachelor of science in Medical Technology at Southeastern. She did a lab internship at Mercy Health Center in Oklahoma City from 1979-1980. Trent-Watts was hired by Mercy to work as a Medical Technologist 33 years ago and is still with them today. Her current position is Manager of Ambulatory Supports, EEG/EKG, PBX Communications, and Epic Electronic Health Record Operations Support. She resides in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Kimberly Gold Pool (’81) was named 2012 Teacher of the Year at Whitebead School in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. She earned a bachelor of science in Education and has 22 years of teaching experience. Pool teaches seventh and eighth grade English, writing ,and grammar. For the past six years, 100% of her students have passed the Oklahoma state writing test. Her husband, Chris Pool, is Vice President of the Pauls Valley National Bank.

Kevin Stinson ('82) is Superintendent of Wilson Public Schools. His wife, Denise (’02) is a first grade teacher at Dickson Public Schools. They reside in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Randy Workman (’84) has maintained a career with the Department of Corrections and has served as Warden at the three largest facilities in Oklahoma. He currently serves as Warden for the state’s maximum security unit in McAlester.

Philip Stephens ('85) earned his bachelor of science in music from Southeastern. He was point guard for the Savages when the team finished third in the NAIA basketball tournament in Kansas City. He now serves as Associate Pastor/Education and College at the First Baptist Church in Durant. His

wife Laura Gold Stephens (’85) earned a bachelor of science in Business Administration and Psychology at Southeastern. She teaches in the Career and Technology Department at Denison High School. They have three children: Kyle graduated in May from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor in accounting and finance. He is employed at First United Bank in Durant. Stephanie is a junior music major at OU and has been a member of the Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band for three years. Natalie will begin her junior year at Durant High School this fall and is a member of the DHS Sparklers.

Brian Allison (’87) is retired from the U.S. Air Force. He is currently working for the Department of Defense as a government civilian. He resides in Nebraska.

Paula Hallum Meadows (’88) received her bachelor of science in Business Education from Southeastern. She is currently the principal at Puterbaugh Middle School in McAlester, Oklahoma.

Shonda Joy George (’89) graduated with a bachelor of science in Education. She taught for eight years at Holly Creek Elementary before taking seven years off to work with her husband and spend time with her boys. George taught special education at the Haworth Public Schools for two years. She received her certification in Mild to Moderate Disabilities, Autism, Multiple Disabilities, and Other Health Impairment. In 2006, George went to work for Broken Bow Public Schools as a special education teacher. She received her certificate in Early Childhood and works at two sites with children in pre-kindergarten through third grade. George volunteers at the school helping different organizations and with the athletic parent support groups. She has been married to Curtis W. George for 26 years. They have two sons, Halen, who is 18 and plans to attend Southeastern and study Occupational Safety and Health, and Hayden, who is 13 and just completed the 8th grade. They have also helped raise another young man for the past four years, Allen Pierce, who also plans to attend Southeastern and study broadcasting.

1990sDelaine Brown (’93) has been teaching for 16 years. She has been named Assistant Principal of Northwest Heights Elementary in Durant.

Michael L. Mitchell (’93) worked as a security investigator for several years with Mervyn’s department store, which later propelled him into a career in corrections. It was in corrections that he found his life’s desire and passion, working and helping those in need. He has worked the last 15 years within the adult and juvenile correctional systems. Mitchell is currently employed by Irving, Texas, ISD, where he is the site coordinator of the after-school program, QuESt. Mitchell is also a licensed and ordained minister, and is the Associate Minister of Grace Tabernacle of Praise in Grand Prairie, Texas. Michael has been married to Stephanie Clayton (’94) for 15 years and they have three sons, Michael Jr., Myles, and Mason.

Wilma Jean Ayers (’92) considers her time at Southeastern the best years of her education. She was the first in her family to graduate with a four-year degree. She is currently working at Murray State College helping young parents gain the opportunities to improve their situations.

Nikki Bedwell (’96) moved to Los Angeles, California, after graduating to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. In her 10 years there, she was fortunate enough to appear in 10 films, including, “Do It for Uncle Manny” and “Men in Black II.” She also has appeared in more than 20 plays. Bedwell eventually went into education and taught drama and Bible at a west valley Christian school for two years. She recently moved back to Oklahoma to be near her family and loves the slower pace. Bedwell is currently the Artistic Director of Oklahoma Princess Productions and is working on a children's book.

John Nava (’96) graduated with a bachelor of arts in Criminal Justice He is the owner of Big Horn Energy Services, and resides in Midland, Texas.

Vida J. Pittman (’96) is self-employed as a Proposal Manager/Consultant doing contract assignments with several world and nationwide corporations. She has a love for travel,which has taken her to more than 14 countries. Pittman is planning to take a transatlantic cruise to five more locales next April. Sue Scales (’96) has worked as a teacher assistant for more 10 years while she continued pursuing her degree in Elementary

Education. She resides in Idabel.

Chuck Easttom (’98) was recently in Singapore teaching cryptography. Earlier this year, he published his 13th computer science book. Easttom has also developed seven patents. His plans next month include teaching a cryptography course to the Secret Service Cybercrime Task Force.

John Conley ('99) is a Family Practice Physician in Madill, Oklahoma. He was named 2012 Humanitarian of the Year by the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce for his history of outstanding medical care in Marshall County.

2000sCarol Ridley (’00) was recently nominated by the Bureau of Indian Education for the 2012 BIE Teacher of Distinction representing the Arizona Navajo Central Education Line Office. She and fellow art teacher, Michaela Brady, are the founders of the first-ever Many Farms Fine Arts Festival in Arizona. Ridley also teaches music at Many Farms High School.

James Pritchett (’02) graduated with a bachelor of science in recreation. He is enrolled in the Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine program at Oklahoma State University. He and his wife, April (’03, ’06), reside in Tulsa. Sheila Garland (’03) is teaching fifth grade at Stanfield Elementary School in Stanfield, Arizona, which is the same school she attended from kindergarten through eighth grade. She graduated with her Master’s in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment from Walden University and is looking to further her education in the near future.

Garland and her husband have recently purchased a new home in Arizona. Jimmie Wyrick (’04) graduated with a bachelor of science in Education. He is the head baseball coach and assistant high school football coach at Atoka High School. Brett Fuller (’05) received a bachelor of science in Occupational Safety and Health. He is employed with NASA as a subject matter expert at the Johnson Space Center. Karen (Ward) Kraakevik (’06) graduated with a bachelor of arts in Communication. She is a photographer and currently lives in Atoka, Oklahoma.

Andrew Knight (’07) graduated with a bachelor of arts in Criminal Justice. He is an assistant football coach at Alexandria High School in Alexandria, Louisiana. Chad Austin (’08) received his bachelor of science in recreation. He is the head baseball coach at Jay High School in Jay, Oklahoma.

Lesley McWaters (’08) relocated to California after graduating with a bachelor of business administration (management). She is employed by a nationally-known company.

Ryan Woolsey (’08) graduated with a bachelor of business administration (management). He is the head boys’ basketball coach at Broken Bow High School (Oklahoma).

Jami McAdoo ('09) moved to Oklahoma City after graduation and started physical therapy school at Langston University. She graduated in May 2012 with her doctorate of physical therapy and passed her boards in

early July. She found a passion for working with children during her schooling and has started working at The Children's Hospital at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City.

Matthew Hanna (’10) accepted a full-time position at First United Bank in Durant shortly after graduation. He has been working as an Internal Auditor and recently received a promotion as a banking officer.

Christopher Nunley (’10) worked at KTEN-TV (Denison, Texas) in the summer as the weekend sports anchor and producer. He also worked at KXII-TV for two years as a producer/editor. The fall 2012 semester will be his second semester at the University of Oklahoma where he is majoring in Meteorology and hoping to join the Accelerated BS/MS Computer Science program. His plans are to study abroad in England next year.

Chance Dunlap (’11) is currently attending graduate school at the University of North Texas where he is pursuing a master of fine arts in studio art with an emphasis on sculpture. He has been a Teaching Assistant for sculpture courses, and taught his own section of design. Dunlap passed his graduate review this past semester. Phylicia Vandawalker (’11) received her bachelor of science in HPER. She is an elementary physical education teacher in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Brad Chesshir (’12) received his bachelor of science in HPER. He is a special education teacher and the assistant football coach at Alexandria High School in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Carl Preston Pollak, Jr. "C.J." was born March 17, 2012, at 1:01 p.m., weighing 9 lbs., 8 oz. Proud parents are Carl and Alyson (Farmer) Pollak of Fort Worth, Texas. Alyson is a 1999 graduate of Southeastern and also serves on the Southeastern Alumni Association Board of Directors. Carl Jr. was baptized at Arborlawn United Methodist

Church on July 8, 2012.

Jackson Wright Langley was born on March 8, 2012, weighing 9 lbs. and 21 inches long. Proud parents are Lon and Leigh (DeSoto) Langley. Both graduated in 2005 with a bachelor in Biology --Biological Health Sciences, and a minor in HPER. While at Southeastern, Lon was on the football team and Leigh played on the volleyball team. Lon is currently in the School of Pharmacy at Southwestern and Leigh is a Clinical Dietician at OU Medical Center in Edmond. They make their home in Yukon.

1930sMary A. Parish (Attended ’38-’39), Tishomingo, business owner, (May 4, 2012)

1940sJettie Lee (Pitts) Ross (’44), Boswell, retired teacher, (April 24, 2012)

1950sTroy B. Robison (Attended ’49-’50), Durant, U.S. Army veteran, business owner, (May 13, 2012)Bobbie Jean Alley Curtis (’52), Durant, secretary, Sooner Petroleum Company, (July 1, 2012)

1960sBert M. Roberts (Attended ’62), Graham, Texas, U.S. Army veteran, oilfield worker, (March 14, 2012)Michael Bennett Wyatt ('69), Durant, retired from Campbell Soup Corporation, Los Angeles, Calif. (June 28, 2012)Jack Ann (Nichols) Kilpatrick (’68, ’73), Marietta, retired teacher, (March 26, 2012)

1970sWaunita Inez Wilson (’70), Tulsa, retired teacher, (April 22, 2012)Lonnie William Norton (’76), Norman, U.S. Army veteran, (March 14, 2012)Doug Lawrence (Attended ’68 -’76) Durant, (April 29, 2012)Luther Dean Harp, Jr. ('77), Durant, businessman, (March 30, 2012) Donald J. Weiss (Attended ’73-’78), Oklahoma City, retired U.S. Navy veteran, businessman, (May 31, 2012)

1980sLeslie Richard Roberts, Jr. (’80), Hugo, minister, teacher, (June 14, 2012)Angela Dawn Steadham King (Attended ’84-’86), Ardmore, paramedic, dispatcher, (March 31, 2012)Don Talley (Attended ’86), Calera, businessman, (June 1, 2012)Ernest Hooser (Attended ’59, ’86), Durant, retired educator, (May 22, 2012)William Earl Winkley (Attended ’88), Durant, retired businessman, (March 28, 2012)

1990sJackie Weatherton Sanders (’90), Fort Smith, Arkansas, teacher, (April 24, 2012)Robbie Lyn Brooks (’91), Ardmore, controller, (May 26, 2012)Rhonda L. Maples (’91), Caddo, businesswoman, (May 7, 2012)Johnnie Lee Hill (’93), Mannsville, U.S. Air Force veteran, retired teacher, (April 18, 2012)John Delano Harper (’99), Ardmore, (April 28, 2012)

2000sDavid Sellers Bennett (’05), Greenville, Texas, teacher, (February 8, 2012)Michael David Copeland (’06), Colbert, former U.S. Marine, civilian aircraft mechanic (June 9, 2012)Georganna L. Milton (’09), Ardmore, (June 9, 2012)

Jimmie (Jim) Gerald Tyler (July 2, 2012), served on the Southeastern Foundation Board from July 1, 2006-June 30, 2010. He valued education and with his wife, Donna, established a scholarship through the Southeastern Foundation to help students from George Washington and Robert E. Lee elementary schools. Tyler was an avid football fan and saw sports as a way to help young people realize their goals in life. He and a friend, former Oklahoma Sooner John Tatum, helped develop Durant’s Little League Football program. He was a member of the Durant Elks Lodge and Durant Country Club. Tyler and older brother Bennie were part of Durant’s East Side Kids. He graduated from Durant High School where he played football for the Lions. Tyler served in the National Guard at age 14. He attended Southeastern from

1965-1983, but his education was interrupted by a stint in the U.S. Air Force. He spent some time in Fort Worth, Texas, before returning to Durant and the automobile business. In 1989, he purchased the Ford, Lincoln, Mercury dealership in Durant and later bought the Chevrolet dealership in Madill. He also co-owned the Ford dealership with son Randal in Booneville, Arkansas. Tyler learned the value of hard work when he caddied as a youngster at the Durant Country Club, where he developed his love of golf.

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