EOSC Hosts Largest Ever Mountaineer Monday
(Press Release 2-24-04)
Hank Mooney, Office of Public Information

High school students from across the state descended upon Eastern Oklahoma State College Monday (Feb 23) for the Wilburton college’s seventh annual Mountaineer Monday.

Designed as a visitation day for high school seniors to explore Eastern’s programs, activities, clubs and the campus before choosing a college, the special Monday had more than 360 students from more than 75 area schools attend the all-day program.

Leah Miller, director of admissions, said this was the largest Mountaineer Monday ever. Invitations were sent to high school students who expressed an interest when filling out profile cards for Eastern at career fairs. Posters and registration cards were also sent to all Oklahoma high school counselors.

The day included a variety of activities including an opportunity to visit with campus club representatives, academic areas, administrative offices, students and instructors. Miller says there were “fun-stuff” activities including a dance, a free lunch and a free Mountaineer Monday T-shirt.

Current Eastern students helped host the high school seniors through the day’s activities and answer the inevitable questions the campus visitors had.

“High school seniors were able to see the campus up close and experience for themselves what Eastern has to offer,” Miller said.

After lunch, students attended an activity seminar in the ballroom where all campus areas were represented.

“Students had the opportunity to visit with academic and club sponsors to discuss student activities as well as scholarships, campus employment and financial aid,” Miller said.

For additional information contact the Office of Admission at Eastern Oklahoma State College, (918) 465-2361 ext. 215 or 240.

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Karen Harrison, Eastern Oklahoma State College physical science instructor and coordinator for the Honors Program, spoke about the new program with nearly 400 area high school students during Mountaineer Monday.