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Home/Riverhawk News/NSU's 2010 Emerald Ball honors Alumni, offers chance to win prizes

NSU's 2010 Emerald Ball honors Alumni, offers chance to win prizes

Published: 2010-12-02

Northeastern State University's 13th annual Emerald Ball plans to entertain guests with games that yield generous prizes. The black-tie optional affair is Saturday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the UC Rozell Ballroom.

While the formal program recognizes this year's Alumni Association honorees, guests also will be treated to an entertaining evening of games, live music and dancing. All who choose to participate will have a chance to have their names drawn to compete in a series of "Minute to Win It" style challenges.

"We have a number of great prizes up for grabs including the grand prize of a cruise for two," said Daniel Johnson, director of alumni services. "Keeping with tradition, we will also give away a stunning emerald necklace donated by Meig's Jewelry."

The emerald necklace is an 18 karat white gold emerald and diamond necklace valued at $3,495.

The Emerald Ball is the Alumni Association's annual formal recognition of the alumni honorees including the Distinguished Alumni and the Outstanding Young Alumnus. The recipient of the President's Award for Community Service is also honored.

"The evening is about celebrating and recognizing the great works of our four alumni honorees and the contributions they have made," said Johnson. "We look forward every year to sharing this evening with our honorees and we pull out all the stops to make it an especially memorable occasion for them."

The honorees for Distinguished Alumnus are Lowell Lehman and Ron Quiett. The honoree for Outstanding Young Alumna is Dawn Holsted and Sandy Garrett is the honoree for the President's Award for Community Service.

Tickets for the Emerald Ball are $75 for Alumni Association members and $90 for non-members. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling the Office of Alumni and Development. For more information contact the association at 918-458-2143.

"We see the Emerald Ball as the holiday event of the season," said Johnson. "Next to homecoming, it is the biggest event undertaking of the Alumni Association and we feel it is a very appropriate way to honor these individuals who have done so much, each in their own way, for the region, the state and even the nation."