Foundation Scholarships for 2006
(Press Release 05-30-06)
Hank Mooney, Office of Public Information

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More than 100 students at Eastern Oklahoma State College received endowment scholarships through the Eastern Oklahoma State College Development Foundation recently at an awards assembly in the Student Union Ballroom on the Wilburton campus. Many of the students were those who had applied for the scholarships in early March and will be incoming freshman when classes begin next fall.

	Scholarship pic 33 Krista Rowland
Krista Rowland from Pittsburg was presented the Dr. James M. and Nancy Miller Scholarship by Dr. J.N. Baker. Rowland is a freshman majoring in business administration and plans to get her bachelor’s degree in marketing. Rowland is the daughter of Charlie and Julie Rowland. She graduated from Pittsburg High School and was active in Eastern’s President’s Honor Roll, Eastern Honor Classes, 4-H Club, basketball, softball, National Honor Society, student council, Who’s Who Among American High School Students.
	Scholarship pic 34 Justin Lowder
Justin Lowder from Wilburton was presented the Dr. Lloyd E. Church Scholarship by Marilynn Duncan. Lowder is a freshman majoring in business administration. He is the son of William Lowder. Lowder graduated from Wilburton High School.
	Scholarship pic 35 Kimberly Thompson
Kimberly Thompson from Buffalo Valley was presented the Dr. Lloyd E. Church Scholarship by Marilynn Duncan. Thompson will be a freshman majoring in general studies and after completing her education at Eastern, she plans to attend the University of Arkansas in Interior Design. She is the daughter of Pat and Ed Skinner. Thompson graduated from Buffalo Valley High School and was active in honor roll, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, President’s Honor Roll, Oklahoma Honor Society, music, Quiz Bowl and drama.
	Scholarship pic 36 Ava Paxton
Ava Paxton from Panola was presented the Dr. Lloyd E. Church Scholarship by Marilynn Duncan. Paxton is the daughter of Tina and Wade Paxton. She graduated from Panola High School and was active in band, vocals and FCCLA.
	Scholarship pic 37 Ryan England
Ryan England from Panola was presented the Dr. Lloyd E. Church Scholarship by Marilynn Duncan. England is a freshman majoring in agriculture education. He would like to teach agriculture education in Southeast Oklahoma and work with a youth group at church upon completing his education. He is the son of Rhonda Price Quinn. England graduated from Panola High School and was active in Aggie Club, Soils Judging Team, FFA, State FFA Degree, class president and baseball.
	Scholarship pic 38 Natasha Vinson
Natasha Vinson from Red Oak was presented the Dr. Lloyd E. Church by Ray Henson. Vinson is a freshman majoring in psychology and after graduating from Eastern, she plans to attend East Central University to get her master’s degree in psychology. Vinson is the daughter of Stan and Sheila Vinson. She graduated from Red Oak High School and was active in FCCLA, class officer, National Honor Society and art.
	Scholarship pic 39 Carla Sanders
Carla Sanders from Red Oak was presented with the Dr. Lloyd E. Church Scholarship by Ray Henson. Sanders is a freshman majoring in education and after completing her degree, teaching and coaching certification, she will work towards her deaf-education certification. After completing her masters degree she plans to open a school for the deaf in Southeastern Oklahoma. Sanders graduated from Red Oak High School. She is married with three children. She is active as a Summer League Coordinator, First Baptist Church Upward Bound Program, teacher’s aide, coaches assistant for T-ball, 5-pitch, Co-Ed and women’s softball.
	Scholarship pic 40 Hollie Brinkley
Hollie Brinkley from Wilburton was presented with the Dr. Lloyd E. Church Scholarship by Ray Henson. Brinkley will be a freshman majoring in general studies and would like to become a teacher or a nurse. She is the daughter of Derrall and Regina Brinkley. Brinkley graduated from Wilburton High School and was active in FFA, 4-H Club, FBLA, 4-H Horse Club, basketball and 4-H/FFA Show Team.
	Scholarship pic 41 Amanda Kirk
Amanda Kirk from Wilburton was presented with the Dr. Lloyd E. Church Scholarship by Ray Henson. Kirk will be a freshman majoring in general studies and would like to continue her education and get her bachelors degree. She is the daughter of Bowdi and Michelle Kirk. Kirk graduated from Wiburton High School and was active in varsity cheerleading, Who’s Who, FBLA, yearbook, service learning, vocals, National Honor Society and speech.
	Scholarship pic 42 Daniel Patrick
Daniel Patrick from Wilburton was presented with the Dr. Lloyd E. Church Scholarship by Ray Henson. Patrick will be a freshman majoring in forestry and plans to get his bachelors degree in forestry after completing his education at Eastern. He is the son of Dan and Heather Patrick. Patrick graduated from Wilburton High School and was active in football, service learning, FBLA, Pick-a-Star, decorating nursing homes, food drives and worked on his father ranch as a ranch hand.
	Scholarship pic 43 Jessica Champion
Jessica Champion from Wilburton was presented the Dr. Lloyd E. Church Scholarship by Ray Henson. Champion is the daughter of Kurtis and Kristie Lund. She graduated from Wilburton High School and was active in track, TSA, student council, basketball, choir, softball, speech, yearbook, FBLA, FCCLA, homecoming attendant and was Student of the Year.
	Scholarship pic 44 Cody Woods
Cody Woods from Wilburton was presented the Dr. Lloyd E. Church Scholarship by Ed Woods. Woods will be a freshman majoring in agriculture education. He is the son of Eddie and Christine Woods. He graduated from Wilburton High School and was active in FFA, football, baseball and FCCA.
	Scholarship pic 45 Veronica Allen
Veronica Allen from Wilburton was presented with the Dr. Lloyd E. Church Scholarship by Ed Woods. Allen is a freshman majoring in music and would like to become a singer. She is the daughter of Patricia Rector. Allen graduated from Wilburton High School and was active in speech, choir, band, academic team, Color Guard and the Sound Sensations.
	Scholarship pic 46 Daniel Bacorn
Daniel Bacorn from Quinton was presented with the E.O. Rowland Scholarship by Ed Woods. Bacorn will be a freshman majoring in agriculture education and would like to continue his education at Oklahoma State University to become an agriculture teacher after completing his education at Eastern. He is the son of Kenneth and LeVitia Bacorn. Bacorn graduated from Quinton High School and was active in Livestock Judging, Quiz Bowl, 4-H Shooting Sports and speech.
	Scholarship pic 47 Sara Maltese
Sara Maltese from Panola was presented with the Edgar and Jessie Wood Scholarship by Bill Albright. Maltese will be a freshman majoring in child development and would like to open her own day care center after completing her education. She is the daughter of Robin and Doug Maltese. Maltese graduated from Panola High School and was active in FCCLA, Pom and Dance, class president and student council.
	Scholarship pic 48 Keith Ketcher
Keith Ketcher from Panola was presented with the Edgar and Jessie Wood Scholarship by Bill Albright. Ketcher will be a freshman majoring in agriculture education and will continue his education to get his bachelors degree. He is the son of Robert and Tammy Ketcher. Ketcher graduated from Panola High School and was active in student council, FFA, Show Swine, baseball, basketball and the Panola Baptist Church.
	Scholarship pic 49 Amanda Wingo
Amanda Wingo from Wilson was presented with the Faculty Choice Scholarship by Bill Albright. Wingo is a freshman majoring in biological sciences, after graduating from Eastern she plans to attend Langston School of Physical Therapy and participate in the doctoral program to obtain her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She will specialize in sports injuries and work with athletes and younger people. Wingo is the daughter of Jeff and Margaret Wingo. She graduated from Wilson High School and was active in FFA, National Honor Society, Life Leaders, basketball, track, Eastern Aggie Club, Phi Theta Kappa, American Cancer Society and Taekwondo.
	Scholarship pic 50 Beau Hall
Beau Hall from Howe was presented with the Farrell-Cooper Mining Company Scholarship by Bill Albright. Hall will be a freshman majoring in science and would like to pursue an engineering degree with interest in the Arts & Radiology field. He is the son of Elvis and Shonnie Hall. Hall graduated from Howe High School and was active in FFA, Forestry Judging Team, Livestock Shows, FCCLA, baseball, basketball, student council and drama.
	Scholarship pic 51 Cortney Loyd
Cortney Loyd from Poteau was presented the Farrell-Cooper Mining Company Scholarship by Bill Albright. Loyd is a freshman majoring in animal science and plans to transfer to Oklahoma State University to get her bachelor’s degree and would like to work for the USDA or other research institutions for diseases. She is the daughter of Jean Fehers. Loyd graduated from Poteau High School and was active in Aggie Club, Meat Judging Team, National Honor Society, FFA and owns Mountain Creek Boer goats.

	Scholarship pic 52 Selena Dambacher
Selena Dambacher from Clayton was presented with the Frank Jr. and Grace Marie Cirar Scholarship by Frank Raunikar. Dambacher will be a freshman majoring in secondary math education and wants to become a math teacher. She is the daughter of Eileen and James Fortner. Dambacher graduated from Clayton High School and was active in soccer, math team, Spanish Club, Literature Club, Speech and Debate Team, Bulldogs for Christ and Prom Committee.
	Scholarship pic 53 Crystal Needham
Crystal Needham from Quinton was presented with the Franklin Electric Scholarship by Don Butler. Needham is a freshman majoring in music and plans to have an Elementary Education Teaching degree with an Associates in Music. She is married with three daughters. Needham graduated from Quinton High School. She is active in Eastern’s Choir and Sound Sensations.
	Scholarship pic 54 Rowdy Long
Rowdy Long from Wilburton was presented with the Franklin Electric Corporation Scholarship by Don Butler. Long will be a freshman majoring in biology with a goal to do research in the field of biological sciences working for national parks and other wild life reserves. He is the son of Harold and Kim Long. Long graduated from Wilburton High School and was active in speech, drama club, Academic Team, FBLA, FFA, TSA, Civil Air Patrol and National Forensics League.
	Scholarship pic 55 Hannah Snow
Hannah Snow from Stigler was presented the Fred and Florence Stovall Scholarship by Ed Woods. Snow is a freshman majoring in journalism and plans to transfer to Oklahoma University to get her bachelors to be able to work in the Journalism and Communications field. She is the daughter of Ellis and Linda Snow. Snow graduated from Stigler High School and was active in the marching band, yearbook staff, Eastern Statesman and Mountaineer Yearbook.
	Scholarship pic 56 Jane Chancellor
Jane Chancellor from Whitesboro was presented with the Gene Stipe Scholarship by Gary Batton. Chancellor will be a freshman majoring in speech, language and pathology and once she completes her bachelor’s she will obtain her master’s in Speech and Language Pathology. She is the daughter of Deanna Chancellor. Chancellor graduated from Whitesboro High School and was active in student government, class officer, softball, basketball, FFA, speech, YAB member, Crash Club Leader and Let’s Talk.
	Scholarship pic 57 William Bencoma
William Bencoma from Weleetka was presented with the Guy Gardener Scholarship by Coach Bob Williams. Bencoma is a freshman majoring in physical education and after getting his bachelor’s degree, become a coach. He is the son of Pam Brown. Bencoma graduated from Weleetka High School and was active in basketball, FCA, BCM and the Little Mountaineers.
	Scholarship pic 58 Hannah Snow
Hannah Snow from Stigler was presented with the Jim D. Sullivan Scholarship by Del Allen. Snow is a freshman majoring in journalism. She is the daughter of Ellis and Linda Snow. Snow graduated from Stigler High School and was active in the marching band, yearbook, Eastern Statesman and Mountaineer Yearbook.
	Scholarship pic 59 Brett Rigsby
Brett Rigsby from Wilburton was presented the Joe and Brenda Coy Scholarship by Kay Langham. Rigsby will be a freshman majoring in Life Science Pharmaceuticals and would like to own a pharmacy. He is the son of Jerry and Susan Rigsby. Rigsby graduated from Wilburton High School and was active in drama, Speech and Debate Team, yearbook, student council, delegate at Boy’s State, Relay for Life, Pick-a-Star and Meals-on-Wheels.

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