Patrick Herring receives the George Nigh Leadership Scholarship
(Press Release 6-23-03)
Office of Public Information

The Eastern Oklahoma State College Development Foundation held their annual awards assembly recently on the Wilburton campus. Patrick Herring, right, from West, Texas received the George Nigh Leadership Scholarship presented by Eastern President Dr. Bill Campion. Herring will be a sophomore majoring in Criminal Justice and was elected by the student body at Eastern to be the new Student Senate President for the 03-04 school year. He was also very active and held office in various campus organizations including the Criminal Justice Club as Activities Director, Photography Club Student Senate representative as well as a member of the Aggie Club. Herring, a Choctaw Indian, represented the Native American Student Association as a Student Senate Representative. He was involved in campus activities ranging from the Christmas toy drive to helping with livestock shows. In addition to his many activities, he also maintained a 3.11 GPA and was selected to the Dean's Honor Roll.