Southeastern students honored at Education & Behavioral Sciences Banquet

Press Release Date: 5-12-2011

DURANT, Okla. – Landmark Bank helped honor Southeastern Oklahoma State University students at the annual School of Education & Behavioral Sciences Student Scholars and Honors Banquet. Students, family members, friends, special guests, and faculty gathered on May 3 for this memorable event in the Magnolia Room.

"The School of Education & Behavioral Sciences Scholars and Honors Banquet is a celebration to honor our brightest and best students," said Dr. William Mawer, Dean of the School of Education & Behavioral Sciences. "This year’s banquet was elevated to a superior level by the partnership with Landmark Bank as a continuous sponsor."

Added Dr. Reba Criswell, Assistant Professor of Counseling in the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Special Events Committee Chair: "We are pleased to honor our students in this very important way. We extend our deep appreciation to Landmark Bank for such a generous contribution toward the support of education of our students."

Mawer presented an appreciation award to Landmark Bank representatives, with President Ron Bennett accepting the award.

Students were presented scholarships and special awards for their achievements from departments and programs within the School of Education & Behavioral Sciences.

Listed below are the student award winners by department:

Department of Behavioral Sciences: (School Counseling program) Laura Claborn, L. Michelle Frazier, Stacie Elyse Schein, Lauren Bookout, Stephanie Orr, Robin Roberson, and Chantelle Standefer. (Clinical Mental Health Counseling program) Gayle Avery, Renee Diehl, Carrie Edmondson, Dave Harbin, Rebecca Heathman, Jeffrey Ross, Robin Stallings, Amber Welch, Tammy Williams, and Karri Hickman. (Psychology program) Cody Chapman, Ashley Duncan, Emily Garrett, Ashlee Hale, Zachary Shannon, Angela Welborn, Rebecca Raelynn Beaty, Debra Sims, Ashley Duncan, Kayli Summers, Lucy Phillips, Bequeta Jones, and Laura Graham. (Sociology program) Kimberly Hampton, Estrella Pena, Ethan Wells, Heather Bass, Krystal Cummings, Gyan LaRovere, Lindsey Eastman, Michael Hicks, and Valarie Robison. (Criminal Justice program) Colton Ammerer, Marshall Brown, Cindi Collins, Jasen Thomas, Marshal Brown, Bryanna Bradshaw, Bethany Wallace, Patricia Noel, and Adam Lovell.

Department of Educational Instruction & Leadership: (Elementary Education program) Lorie Brady, Ashley Clark, Paige Cockerham, Danielle Fogarty, Jodie Maresh, Shaunda Mitchell, Bonnie Petersen, Erin Shufeldt, Alison Thornhill, Nathan Wickware, Rebecca Willis, Heather Valentine, Teressa Snapp, Delilah Rodriguez, Matthew Morris, Ashley Miller, Amanda Jones, Tony Clendening, and Mary Burgess. (Special Education program) Morgan Ellisor and Susannah Bodine.

Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation: (Health and Physical Education program) Colton Bacu, Tara Branch, Sage Burns, Josh Clowers, Jonathan Lowder, Courtney Miller, Leia Story, Nicholas LaToof, Shanéa Flowers, Jennifer Morales, Phylicia Vandawalker, Christin Nichols, Ryan Sullivan. (Recreation program) Cassy Tice, Trey Hedrick, and Allen Benson.

"We are looking forward to holding the Student Scholars and Honors Banquet each year,” Criswell said. “It is a great way to end a very rewarding school year."