Students Receive Scholarships at RiverHawk Rally

Area high school students were treated to a free lunch during RiverHawk Rally at Northeastern State University.

TAHLEQUAH Ten high school students from across Oklahoma were the lucky recipients of $500 scholarships from Northeastern State University on Saturday, Nov. 8 during RiverHawk Rally.

Over 350 students attended the largest RiverHawk Rally to date, and a random drawing chose the winners of the tuition waivers. RiverHawk Rally allows high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to visit campus, meet students and faculty, tour housing facilities and learn about financial aid programs at Northeastern.

The $500 scholarship winners include Kerry Roberson, Adair High School; Abby Stephens, Pryor High School; Kayla Tracy, Tulsa Christian Heritage Education Center; Callie McCurdy, Jenks High School; Alan McCoy, Westville High School; CheyAnne Daniels, Quapaw High School; LaQuica Drew, Vian High School; Caitlin Bludworth, Mustang High School; Holly Borin, Bixby High School; and DaiJon Runnels, Beggs High School.

If you missed the chance to visit Northeastern during RiverHawk Rally, we conduct campus tours for students and their families during the week, said Jason Jessie, Office of High School and College Relations director.

To schedule a campus tour or for more information about NSU, contact the Office of High School and College Relations at 918-444-4675.

The Office of High School and College Relations will be hosting another opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to visit campus during RiverHawk Jam on Saturday, Jan. 24. Watch NSU's website for registration details.

11/13/2008

Published: 2008-11-13 00:00:00