Eastern students selected to national Who's who list
(Press Release 02-25-10)
Hank Mooney, Office of Public Information

Student names and photos are listed alphabetical on following pages:
MAIN | A-D | E-K | L-R | S-Z

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Maria G. Arroyo, Wilburton, (not pictured) Life Science Major Maria is a Health Occupation Student of America, Inducted in the American Dental Assistant Association May 2008.  She is an active member of Phi Theta Kappa, National Technical Honors Society, Outstanding Student Award 2008, Certificate of Excellence-Dean Vaughn Medical Terminology Exam, and State of Oklahoma Office of the Governor Career Readiness Certificate (Bronze), Certificate of Appreciation through the Red Cross.  She does work-study with the library is an active volunteer in the Oklahoma Dental Foundation and is also a Dental Assistant Volunteer (My Dentist, Tulsa, OK)

Krystal A. Baker, McAlester,   Major: Journalism Krystal is a Member of the Photo Club and Statesman and the Mountaineer Yearbook.  She has a been the Editor of the Statesman for two years, won various awards including Editor for Top Overall Newspaper-NSU, Editor for Top Overall Newspaper-OCPA, Top Journalism student 2008-2009, Top Photography student 2008-2009, and place third as Opinion Writer-NSU.

Randy D. Bean, Broken Bow, Major: Agriculture Education He is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Eastern Student Government Association and the Aggie Club.  He is also President of Phi Theta Kappa.  He has placed second in Crop judging freshman division 2008, in Soils Judging Freshman Division 2008 and in Forestry Judging Freshman Division 2008.  He works part time and is the Residential Assistant for Miller Hall dormitory.

Kaleb D. Brawner, Luther  Major: General Studies Kaleb is a sophomore member of the Eastern Oklahoma State College Baseball Team.

Kody L. Briggs, Antlers Major: Agriculture Economics Kody is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and the Aggie Club.  In 2008 he received 1st place for Intercollegiate judging in Horticulture and 3rd place Forestry and in 2009 he received the American FFA Degree.  Kody does RCE hours on campus, is a mentor for FFA/4-H kids, works part time at Gardeners Grocery, and is an active member of the First Baptist Youth Group.

Edward W. “Buddy” Burke, Bethel  Major: General Studies Edward is a sophomore member of the Eastern Oklahoma State Baseball Team

April Chandler Caraway, Wilburton Major: Criminal Justice April is a member in several clubs including NAACP, Psycho Club, Photography Club, Honors and Phi Theta Kappa.  She is the Student Senate Representative from the Psycho Club and Treasury for the Photo Club.  She volunteers 5-10 hours weekly for the college cafeteria.  She also does volunteer twice a month for a local nursing home in McAlester.

Megan Carline, McAlester Major:  Business Administration Megan is a member and president of Phi Beta Lambda and dedicated in ESGC as Satellite Campus Officer and the McAlester Campus Student Activities Leader. She received a 10+ rating with the Honors Club.  Megan is a homemaker who still finds time to be an active member at the King’s House, door greeter, and holding a part time job cleaning.  She is also the State Parliamentarian for the Oklahoma Chapter of PBL.

Teresa Chaudoin, Wilburton  (not pictured) Major:  Administrative Office Technology – Medical Option Teresa is work-study for Business Division Chairperson Kay Langham. Teresa also cares for her mother and children.  She is an active church member and does light house keeping for several of  her church members.

Caitlin S. Clifton, McAlester (not pictured) Major: Life Science Caitlin is a member of Phi Theta Kappa.  Caitlin volunteers as a classroom assistant at Krebs Elementary, volunteers at Heartland Hospice and takes care of the family’s livestock.

Ronita L. Coleman, Edmond Major: Elementary Education Ronita is a member of the Women’s Eastern Oklahoma State College Basketball team, the Psycho Club and the NAACP.

Severt A. Dahl, Clayton Major: General Studies Severt is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, vice president of the Photo Club, on the Leadership team of the Baptist Collegiate Ministry and is also with the NASA-Native American Student Association. Severt is an active Assistant Youth Aid at Choctaw Nation Youth Center and work-study in the Computer Science Department.  Severt serves as a sponsor for the Choctaw Nation Youth advisory Board and volunteer for the Choctaw Nation Healthy Lifestyle.

Kevin W. Danel, Hartshorne Major: Computer Information Systems (Business) Kevin is in Phi Beta Lambda where he holds the office of vice president and is a State Officer- Reporter.  He is also the Assistant Secretary in the Psychology Club.  Kevin is also in Phi Theta Kappa and NASA-Native American Student Association.  Kevin received numerous awards for his PBL activities.  At the State PBL Leadership Conference he won 1st in Computer Concepts, 1st in Computer Applications-State Level and place 6th in Computer Applications at the National PBL Leadership Conference.  Kevin also receive the Spring 2009 Phi Beta Lambda Gold Medal Award and was named to the Who’s Who in PBL.

Elizabeth A. Davidson, Haileyville Major: Psychology Elizabeth is active in her church, works at Komar and baby sits.