The Eastern Statesman

Mentoring program makes an impact on all involved

By Emily Hassler, Statesman Columnist

Recently the members of the Eastern Honors Program have been mentoring and tutoring elementary students on Mondays and Wednesdays on the Wilburton campus. The tutoring sessions usually involve the children and grandchildren of Eastern’s extended family and last two hours in the East Cafeteria.

The Honors Program believes that this step is important to the children, by not only helping out academically, but by developing self-esteem and social skills. Each day that students are tutored, they are able to ask college students questions and learn in a positive environment.

Of course, what would homework time be without snacks? Another highlight of the time the kids spend with their mentors is snack-time. And when the students finish their homework, they are rewarded with a little outside time. This normally consists of action-packed games of freeze tag and kickball.

While the mentoring program is set up to help out the elementary students, it is benefiting the college kids as well. The Honors Program allows interaction between two age groups that may not otherwise take place and has been a success so far this year.

Eastern Honors program members participating include Mandy Atkinson, Kalah Smith, Randy Tipton, Justin Casey, Katie Martin, Emily Hassler, Jamie Mouser, Trevor Neering, Parker Richey, Takara Hawkins, Brittany Stephens, Blane Stacy, Megan Pitts, Eric Shaw, Tyler Price and Jacquie Meyer.

PHOTO CAPTION: Honors student, Brittany Stephens helps Braylen Duncan with his homework in the East Cafeteria after school. The Honors Program initiated a mentoring program on the Eastern Oklahoma State College campus. Braylen is the son of Brenton and Elizabeth Duncan. Photo by Naomi Miller

Carrying your gun to school: House Bill 2513

By KRYSTAL BAKER
Statesman Reporter

School shootings have become more common over the last few years. Frighteningly, they can happen anywhere and anytime. If Oklahoma Rep. Jason Murphey, R-Guthrie, has his way, some of our fellow students could soon be vigilantes.
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Eastern’s PTK earns fifth consecutive 5-Star status

By PATSY ROBERTSON
Statesman Reporter

Eastern Oklahoma State College Theta Pi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa recently returned from the Arkansas/Oklahoma Regional Conference in Ardmore with several honors, including the highest "5-Star Chapter Award" that any local honor society chapter can achieve. This marks the fifth straight year that Eastern’s chapter of PTK has earned the status.
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Eastern improves to 25-7

By STAFF REPORTS

It has already been an amazing season for the Mountaineers, as they begin conference play. Starting the season with an unprecedented preseason ranking, the Eastern baseball squad has been ranked as high as No. 18 in the NJCAA weekly poll.

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Current Issue Summary

News

Mentoring program makes an impact on all involved
Carrying your gun to school: House Bill 2513
Eastern’s PTK earns fifth consecutive 5-Star status
Anyone can be an identity theft victim

Sports

Eastern improves to 25-7
Eastern softball begins conference play
EOSC players receive high postseason honors
‘Spygate’ continues to put a black-cloud over New England

Entertainment

Theatre Eastern prepares for "Guys and Dolls"
New Fox drama also offers up a little humor
"No Country for Old Men" is filmmaking at its best
Movie offers special effects, but no story

Opinion

History, a subject worth learning
The gift of opportunity (Letter to the Editor)

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