Southeastern delegation has successful First Session of 57th Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature

December 4, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Southeastern Oklahoma State University delegation had a highly successful trip to the state capitol for the first session of the 57^th Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature in November.

The Southeastern delegation placed first in the Community Service competition, second in the Best Senate Delegation competition, and third in the Best Overall Delegation competition.

Chelsea Maxwell, a senior political science and computer science double major from Broken Bow, placed second and Charitie Massengale, a freshman political science major from Bennington, placed third in the Best Senate Freshman competition.

Aiden Devore, a sophomore political science major from Durant and Southeastern delegation vice chair, was nominated for OIL Speaker of the House.

Legislation authored by Southeastern students signed by the OIL governor included the Intimate Area Exam Act, the Hot Pursuit Act, and the Uniform Probate Modernization Act. Bills passing both houses included the Veteran Prescription Access Act and the Window Film Modernization Act.

The Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature (OIL) is a student-run mock government that replicates all three branches of the state government of Oklahoma. Founded under the leadership of then Oklahoma Lt. Governor George Nigh and a small group of dedicated college students in 1969, OIL provides students from institutions of higher learning across the state an opportunity to write, debate, and pass legislation about the issues they believe are important. Besides the mock legislature, OIL also contains a mock executive branch, moot court, and a press corps. Students interested in politics, law, or government process find the networking opportunities, experiences, and friends they are looking for at OIL.