Pictured: Dr. James C. Milligan

Pictured: Mick Thompson

Lloyd had a passion for baseball and formed and managed sandlot baseball teams in the early 1950s. Lloyd, his dad and several others built the first little league and pony league parks in Durant. He later started and built the American Legion Baseball program in...

Pictured: Dillard M. and Anne Louise Eubank He was born in Huchow, China to missionary parents, and lived there the first sixteen years of his life. He attended the University of Chicago, William Jewell College, and Southeastern University at Durant, Oklahoma. He...

Pictured: James R. Wintle Wintle received grants and awards from Mid-America Arts Alliance, the Oklahoma Arts Council, the Organized Research Fund of Southeastern Oklahoma State University, the Everette Foundation, the Delius International Competition, the Oklahoma...

In Honor of Dr. C. Henry Gold Dr. Gold taught in the business school of Oklahoma City University and served in several administrative positions before establishing classes in Ardmore and producing the first Higher Education Center in Oklahoma. He moved his family to...

In Honor of Dr. Ernest Sturch, Jr. Pictured: Dr. Ernest Sturch, Jr. After graduating from Achille High School in 1947, he went on to earn a B. S. in Chemistry and Mathematics from Southeastern State University of Oklahoma. He continued his education at the...

Pictured: Don and Kay Parham Established to honor Dr. Don and Kay Parham. Don is retired June 2004 after 46 years of service at SOSU.

In honor of Kirk Ashton Pictured: Kirk Ashton  Kirk graduated with a master’s in communications from Ft. Hays State University in Hays, KS, in 1970, marking the beginning of his career in higher education. He taught communications and served as a standout debate...

Pictured: Wesley Smithart He was recruited to play basketball at Southeastern by Hall of Fame coach Bloomer Sullivan, receiving a half-scholarship worth $12.50 per month. Wesley started officiating basketball in 1949 and retired after a 50-year career. After his...

Pictured: Dr. Edward L. Byrd Dr. Edward Byrd joined the Southeastern Oklahoma State faculty in 1966 and by 1967 he had stepped to the best seat a Paul Laird Field behind the public address microphone. The next quarter century he would become the “Voice of the Savages.”

Pictured: Max McClendon Max was an art professor at Southeastern from 1964-1989. He was chosen as the first director of the Parson’s Scholar Program in 1979 and remained in the role until his retirement in 1989. Max has received numerous awards such as National Art...

Pictured: Albert Brigance Albert graduated from Keota High School in 1951. His bachelor’s degree was complete as an honor student at Southeastern State University, Durant, Oklahoma in 1955 while serving in the Air Force. He served in the Air Force from 1953 through...

Pictured: Albert H. Brigance and Pat (Hicks) Brigance Albert graduated from Keota High School in 1951. His Bachelor Degree was complete as an honor student at Southeastern State University, Durant, Oklahoma in 1955 while serving in the Air Force. He served in the...

Former Retired English Teacher at Durant Independant School District. Studied English Education/Speech Communication at Southern Nazarene University.

Pictured: Ruth Lance Wester and Jackie Mayo Their 15,000 endowment produced an art, math, and education scholarship, named after the two, which will support Native American students.

Pictured: Ken Lance and Ruth Lance Wester The late Ken Lance was a trick roper, all-around cowboy and rodeo promoter who graduated from Durant High School in 1946. He received numerous trophy belt buckles over the years. He was the Southwestern Rodeo Association...

Pictured: Dr. Truman Krattiger and Ruth L. Wester Honoring Dr. John T. Krattiger and Mrs. Ruth L. Krattiger-Wester

Pictured: Dr. Truman and Ruth L. Wester With 51 years of educational experience, Dr. Wester taught and served in administration at the University of Oklahoma, the University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma Baptist University, Holdenville...

Pictured: Joe F. and Van-Noy Gary Joe attended schools in Raborn and Madill graduating from Madill High School in 1935. He earned his Associate Degree from Murray State College, his BA from Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Masters from The University of...

Pictured: O.J. and Mary Christine Harvey Established to honor O.J. and Mary Christine Harvey

Pictured: Mr. Tom Criswell and Dr. Reba Criswell

In honor of Francis Marion Currin Pictured: Francis Marion Currin

Pictured: William A. Crutcher Georgia Ann Gibson established a number of scholarships in honor of her family in the fall of 2006. Five members of the Crutcher family all attended and graduated within just a few years of one another. Education was a major part of...