Campus Hosts Mountaineer 'Mardi Gras' Monday
(Press Release 02-28-06)
Hank Mooney, Office of Public Information

High school students from across the state descended upon Eastern Oklahoma State College Monday (Feb 27) for the Wilburton college’s ninth 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 "Mardi Gras" themed Monday had more than 400 students from more than 40 area schools attend the all-day program.

Leah Miller, director of admissions, said this was one of the largest Mountaineer Mondays 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. The Eastern faculty and staff that took time to help made the day very successful."

For additional information about programs and activities contact the Office of Admission at Eastern Oklahoma State College, (918) 465-1767.

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Leah Miller, Eastern Oklahoma State College Director of Enrollment Management, spoke with more than 400 area high school students during Mountaineer "Mardi Gras" Monday.