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

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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.

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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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THERE she is, Miss America, flanked by Miss Southeastern page ant sponsors Marsha Gathron and Vicki Hudson during the February ’86 show. CHOCTAW Princess Cheri Baker of Red Oak pauses before the tradi- tional pow wow fo inform fellow students of her duties. 66 99 Coat syphies Who's Who Alpha Chi Parson’s Scholars Scholarships Distinguished Alumni Faculty Hall of Fame SSU’s History Book IT IS REALLY HERE, according to Dr. Leon Hibbs and Dr. David Norris. The book is “‘A History of South. eastern Oklahoma State Universi ty Since 1909.”’ Honors—29