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

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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

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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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Fifty-six students were named to the 1987 Who’s Who Among Stu- dents in American Universities and Colleges. Campus nomination committees and editors of the annual directory developed the list of students, based on academic achievement, service to the community, leader. ship in extra-curricular activities, and potential for continued success. Students honored and their major field of study included: ANILERS: Becky Sue Fodge, accounting. ARDMORE: Lori Lyn Lemons, music educa- tion; Charles Dale McMillon, chemistry; Vicki Ann Shamp Stevens, speech education; Dawn M. Tidwell, physical education and recreation. ATOKA: Beverly Ray, math education; Rhonda Sue Thomas, mathematics. BENNINGTON: James Marvin Brese, business aaministration; Leo Bryan Campbell, science education and biology. BOKCHITO: Rebecca Ruth ‘Brese, speech; Barbara J. Bryant, accounting. BRADLEY: Jason Todd Smotherman, chemis- try. BROKEN BOW: Roy G. Bean, music educa: tion, Darrin Lynn Dean, science education and biology; Lisa Mulkey Dean, elementary education. CARTWRIGHT: Kimbery Kay Whisenhunt, computer science. 30—Honors COLEMAN: Stacey Ika Hamilton, accounting; Joani Daniel Hartin, accounting. DURANT: Chance Wayne Allen, health and Physic education; Angela Dawn Barton, accounting; Sabinna Michelle Cavnar, home economics; Cheryle Ann Chaffin, sociology; Jimmy Dee Davis, business administration; Eric Allen Dennis, SOST education; Ann Michelle Ridgway Moore, music education; Justin Duane Murphy, history; Jerry Dale O’Steen, modern languages education; Katrina Elaine Sherrer, vocational home economics; Brenda A. Wells, theatre. ELMORE CITY: Teri Denise Worsham, physical education and recreation. EL PASO, IX: William H. Bailey, accounting. HAWORTH: Twanna Denise Farley, chemistry; Cleatus Troy Fuller, Jr., science education and biology; Cynthia Pat Ebert McGough, music education. HUGO: Shelly Suzanne Clay, business admin- istration; Susie Wallace Cunningham, business aaministration; Brent Arthur Packard, econo- mics. KINGSTON: Beverly J. Reedus, business edu- cation. LEBANON: Linda May Rushing, accounting. NOBLE: Kenneth Karl Cunningham, conserva: tion. OKEMAH: Pamela Kay Satterfield, mathemat- ics. OKLA HOMA CITY: Leonard Ray Lee, theatre. POTEAU: Franklin Delano Turner, accounting. SAVANNA: Leslie D. Herring, speech. SHAWNEE: James S. Long, business adminis: tration. SHERMAN, TX: Jeffery Earl Engel, computer science. Top students earn recognition | ‘ SOPER: Kimberly Jo Smith, business educa: tion; Tracy Rene Thompson, mathematics. SULPHUR: Donna G. Bufkin, vocational home economics. TALIHINA: Jean Ann Barbour, SOST educa: tion. TELEPHONE, TX: Rina Rene Brawner, math education. WAYNE: Jerry Kent Smith, chemistry. WEWOKA: Jerry Don Kincade, biology. WILBURTON: Shanna Beth Poor, speech. WRIGHT CITY: Judy lL. Hawthorne, accounting. YUKON: Ruth Castro Sweeden, English edu- cation. Alpha Chi was an honorary fraternity for top academic students. Students selected for the organiza- tion had a grade point average of 3.8 or better, on a 4.0 scale. ALPHA CHI members initiated are (front) Linda Burge, Bret Packard, Khoo Poe Kee, Elizabeth Cothran, Donna Gallaway, Marilyn Brewster, Stacey Hamilton, Carol Haines, Gwen Frost, (middle) Cheryl Wood, Darlene Rahimi, Angela Barton, Katrina Sherrer, Tracey Thomp- son, Becky Fodge, Bill Bailey, David Clemmons, Carrie Heard, Donna Bufkin, Hai Pham, Joni Midaleton, (rear) Jana Hampton, Lisa Lancaster, Jonathan Trent, Dale McMillon, Steve Van Wagoner, Tim Young, Joel Allen, Jill Kennedy, Jason Smotherman, and Roy Bean.