Distinguished NSU Alumnus Robert Roady Honored
Published: 2007-01-08
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