Eastern Nursing Division Announces Outstanding Graduate
(Press Release 05-08-09)
Hank Mooney, Office of Public Information

Robin Burke from Talihina was presented the Outstanding Division of Nursing Graduate Award by May Durant during commencement exercises Friday (May 8) on the Wilburton campus of Eastern Oklahoma State College. One graduate from each of the six divisions of the college is selected each year for the honor.

During commencement, five other students were also named as Outstanding Divisional Graduates including: Julie Weeks from McAlester, Division of Language and Education; Cole Dalmont, McAlester, Division of Science and Mathematics; Andrew Enis, Wiburton, Division of Social Science and Music; Sarah Hayslip, Center, TX, Division of Business and Erica Gantz, Purcell, Division of Agriculture.

While at Eastern, Burke maintained a 3.74 grade point average as a nursing major. She has been a licensed practical nurse for 13 years and has been employed at Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority as a medical/surgical nurse for the last nine years. She also serves as nursing class treasurer. She is married to Bobby Burke and has two daughters Tara and Morgan.