Distinguished NSU Alumnus Robert Roady Honored

TAHLEQUAH - Northeastern State University recently presented the 2006 Distinguished Alumnus Award to Robert Roady. Due to inclement weather, Roady was unable to attend Emerald Ball, the NSU Alumni Association's annual recognition of outstanding alumni.

"It is with privilege, pride, and honor that I present this award to Robert Roady on behalf of Northeastern," said NSU President Dr. Larry Williams.

Roady was honored with fellow outstanding alumni Todd Allen Rolland, and Tim and Isabel Baker at Emerald Ball in December.

After attending Northeastern from 1946-48, Roady graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1950 with a bachelor of science in Geological Engineering. Roady retired from the oil industry in 1985, where as a geological-engineer he worked for several oil companies in both Oklahoma and Texas.

Roady served in the U.S. Navy before marrying his wife, Norma, in 1953. Roady has been involved in the Oklahoma City and Houston Geological Societies, as well as Boy Scouts, the Houston Petroleum Club, and the VFW. Roady is a Life Member of the NSU Alumni Association and serves on the NSU Foundation Board of Trustees.

"This is the highest honor I\'d5ve ever received," said Roady. "Every time I return to Northeastern, my knees kind of buckle because I'm so impressed with this place."

The NSU Alumni Association promotes the interests and welfare of NSU through lifelong commitment and support by alumni and friends. The Association promotes positive interactions between the University and through a variety of activities, events, services, and communication. For more information on the Alumni Association, please call 918-458-2143