Durant, Oklahoma -- First United Bank and Southeastern Oklahoma State University teamed up to recognize outstanding high school students Tuesday night at the Tri-County Honors event at the Visual & Performing Arts Center.
Seth Fairchild, executive director of cultural services for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, was guest speaker.
First United Bank regional market president Brandon Johnson was the event’s host, with Southeastern president Dr. Thomas Newsom offering welcoming remarks. Shelly Key, associate vice president for enrollment management at Southeastern, introduced educators and bank presidents for the award presentations.
Students received medals and certificates in recognition of their academic performance and leadership.
Following is the list of student award winners, listed by school:
Achille: Kaya Johnson, Keeli Ervin, Riley Wittiger, Ashlee Dunegan
Bennington: Tommy (Xander) Sutherland, Arywen Mead, Caden McGee, Kayden Blackburn
Boswell: Kennedy Wilson, Kaydence Winship, Jaci Kerr, Garrett Bacon, Kade McIntyre, Bethany Wagnon
Caddo: Claire Pope, Emma Pope, Carson Culbreath, Gabrial Hale, Bracie Gray, A.J. Peevyhouse, Kadey McKay
Calera: Kaysun Thralls, Kaydence Young, Macy Strahan, Greenlee Burkhalter
Colbert: Keira Copeland, Bailey Phillips, Malachi Lewis, Emma Ward
Durant: Carlton Marlow, Chloe Henderson, Kori Jo Whitley, Laila Jo Ahmed, Nathan Bull, Jack Burrage, Jordan Caldwell, Maya Dodson, Hunter Duke, Annika Ferguson, Sydney Grover, Joshua Hitchcock, Jaygen Guilbeau, Bellamy Knight, Jacey Lowery, Scott Mendez, Reagan Musgrove, Tanner Piearcy, Aiden Sager, Brooklyn Sullivan, Ryley Summit, Jaelyn Wilson, Nicole Wingfield
Fort Towson: Samantha Scott, Kyra Johns, Drew Earthman, Anna Drinkard
Hugo: Allie Tollett, Kolby Worthy, Tanner Irvin, Jodi Emberson
Kiamichi Technology Center, Durant: Makensie Boyd, Jonathan Richardson, Samuel Rivera, James Clark, Colton Means, Kadence Hampton, Alex Eastwood, Colton Hicks, Brannon Williams, Andrew Tatar
Kiamichi Technology Center, Hugo: Micah Lowrance, April Beauchamp
Kingston: Allie Hartin, Sydney Navarrett, Violet Morton, Rafe Patterson, Grant Gill, JJ McKinney
Legacy Christian School: Elisabeth Presley, Chaney Canler, Evan Gerard, McKenna Heinew
Madill: Yailin Serrano, Evan Watts, Caden McHatton, Mackenzie Mathis
Rock Creek: Hannah Sharp, Meagan Davis, Jacey Edelen, Aiden Fenton, Reagan Holloway
Silo: Bayleigh Bransford, Avery Beauchamp, Lucas Rezner, Hannah Armstrong
Soper: Ryleigh Springfield, Kate Clifton, Nate Scott, Rikki Springfield
About Southeastern
Founded in 1909, Southeastern Oklahoma State University provides an environment of academic excellence that enables students to reach their highest potential. By having personal access to excellent teaching, challenging academic programs, and extracurricular experiences, students will develop skills and habits that promote values for career preparation, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning. Our over 5,500 students include 50% first-generation students and 28% students of Native American descent, with 82% receiving financial aid. Southeastern ranks amongst the most affordable schools in the region thanks to out-of-state tuition waivers and is proud of its exceptional affordable accredited MBA program, stellar aerospace and teacher education programs, and outstanding national ranking in graduating Native American students.
