Southeastern Oklahoma State University - Savage Yearbook (Durant, OK)

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‘Beauty and brains take charge Southeastern’s Second Annual Junior Miss Pageant saw Alisa Frank crowned. Frank, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Frank of Bokchito, won a one-year full scholarship to the Du rant college. First runner-up Stephanie Norris of Durant and sec- ond runner-up Shawnda Smith of Bennington were named before a standing- room-only audience. Ofh- er participants were Tonia Self of Caddo, Vicky Lynn Pool of Wright City, Tammy Hayden of Colbert, Lori Carol Allensworth of Rattan, Cynthia Carrell of Blue, Gina Gregory of Broken Bow, Christy Hammons of Antlers, Delinda Eve Staton of Yuba and Dana Michelle Tobey of Hartshorne. Special mistress of ceremonies was Mignon Merchant, the reigning Miss Oklahoma. A special appearance by Laura Wil llams, Miss Southeastern, and the retirement of the first Southeastern Junior Miss, Lee Ann Jones of Broken Bow, highlighted the late October evening. Early in September, brains-—-specifically those looking for a rewarding ca- reer, took part in the annu- al Southeastern Career Day. Area high school and university students visited displays and representa- tives from at least 30 differ- ent fields. PUBLICITY photos capture the joy of winning for second runner-up Shawnda Smith, Junior Miss South- eastern Alisa Frank, first runner-up Stephanie Norris and Miss Oklaho- ma Mignon Merchant following the beauty pageant in Montgomery Auditorium. MILLING AROUND the ballroom, students interview and are inter. viewed by prospective employ: ers during the annual career day activities. Activites—27

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Homecoming Wins Colors and pageantry of homecoming unfurled at Southeastern with a pep rally and bonfire, 17 queen candidates, a parade with bands and floats, an alum- ni luncheon, an honored alumnus and a winning football team. The day was cool and crisp with several hundred former students and gradu:- ates with scores of parents returning. Jennifer Post, a junior art student from Fort Towson, represented the Baptist Stu- dent Union when she was named homecoming queen. Her court included Charlotte Turnley, a junior chemistry major from Idabel representing Chi Al- pha, and Becky Fodge, a senior accounting major from Antlers representing Tau Kappa Epsilon. Other contestants were Cherie Baker of Red Oak, Tawni Boudreau of Elmore City, Michele Buchanan of Durant. Also, Elizabeth Cothran of Durant, Karen Jane Fernandez of Denison, Ix., Denise Hale of Denison, Tx., Tanya Johnson of Antlers. Also, Lisa Jones of Kings- ton, Denise McGaugh of Broken Arrow, Kelly Sherrard of Wills Point, Tx., Toma Skelton of Healdton. Also, Robin Trueblood of Ardmore, Lisa Walker of Hugo, and Gail Lynn Wulff of Neshkora, Wi. Bill Seeds of Moore was honored as the HOMECOMING QUEEN Jennifer Post, first runner-up Charlotte Turnley and second runner-up Becky Fodge are presented fo the crowd during the halftime ac- tivities. WINNER of the float competition is the American Chemical Society's entry. ‘‘Traveling over the Rangers.”’ AIRBORNE Mike Korbuly scores the first touchdown as he finished a 19-yard run with a dive to payedirt. 26—Activities Distinguished Alumnus of 1986. Classes honored were 1909-1936, ’46, ’56, ’66, '76 and ’86. American Chemical Society won the float com: petition. Kingston Redskin Band and the Healdton High School Band took top honors in the parade. Football Savages capped the day with a 52-24 win over the North- western Rangers. A reception was held for all association past presidents and friends.

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28—Honors Are we having fun yet? People who found them: selves receiving special re- cognition had a great time during the year. Students with high grade points and outstanding lea- dership abilities took hon- ors in the ‘‘Who’s Who Among American Universi- tles and Colleges.”’ Parson’s Scholars found themselves receiving extra special attention. Students named for the prestigious scholarships attended various extra-curricular ac- tivities, including the State Fair of Texas production of the Broadway musical “Cats.” Departments honored their top students with scholarships, either pro- vided through the universi- ty or organizations through: out the country. Two con servation majors, Rebecka Culbertson of Madill and Ken Cunningham of Noble received the first Oklahoma State Game Rangers Associ ation Scholarship. Graduates who brought honor and glory to South eastern in the business com munity were named as Distinguished Alumni and presented at the Home- coming festivities. Others such as Faye A. Boydstun of Kenefic were honored as top graduates during commencement. Dr. David Norris received honors for his book, “‘A History of Southeastern Okla homa State University Since 1909.” Max McClendon re- ceived the Governor’s Arts Award for community ser- vice. Retirements of Virginia Fisher, W.O. Hawkins, Troyce McGovern, Cleo Martin, Pierce Martin, Dorothy Sil- ver, and Truman Websters were announced. The faculty members were recognized by friends, stu dents and fellow instructors during various socials. Were honors really fun? For many, there was plea sure.