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Pittsburg GEAR UP Students Participated in a Virtual Tour of Eastern Oklahoma State College

December 3, 2020

Fifteen Pittsburg freshman and sophomore EOSC (Eastern Oklahoma State College) GEAR UP students recently participated in a virtual college tour with EOSC. EOSC Admissions Recruiter Karen Darby, met with students at Pittsburg High School and gave them a brief overview of the college and what they can expect as a college student. Darby began the day by asking students about their plans upon graduation. She explained the differences between two- and four-year colleges, and the

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Quinton EOSC GEAR UP Students Participate in Virtual Tour of the University of Florida

December 2, 2020

Quinton ninth and 10th grade Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP students recently participated in a UF (University of Florida) virtual tour through Zoom, which is a virtual conferencing platform. The tour was hosted by FOCUS Training, an EOSC GEAR UP Partner. Students were welcomed by Dacia Bowra, UF Associate Director of Freshman Admissions. Bowra provided students with an overview of the University of Florida, which is located in Gainesville, Fla. UF is probably best

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Antlers Ninth Grade EOSC GEAR UP Students Visit Rose State College

December 2, 2020

Antlers ninth grade Eastern Oklahoma State GEAR UP students recently toured Rose State College in Midwest City, Okla. Donnie Anderson, RSC Future Student Relations/Engagement Coordinator, began the visit in the newly constructed W.P. Bill Atkinson Student Center by providing students with an overview of Rose State College, including majors offered and a look into student life on campus. Following the talk, students took a walking tour of campus where they met several current RSC students.

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Haileyville Ninth and Tenth Grade GEAR UP Students Explore Carl Albert State College

November 6, 2020

Haileyville ninth and tenth grade GEAR UP students recently toured Carl Albert State College. Pictured are (front row, left to right) Skylar Wilkins, Paige Labor, Macie Graves, Annie Dawson, Jenessa Dugger, Shayden Cole, Alex Pease, Lydia Zachary, Chelsea Easter, Shelby Ranells, Mariah Shamasco, De’Marion Bickham, (back row) Toby Easter, Caleb Hatcher, Akiera Hawk, Braden Suter, Tyler Wagstaff, Jaylon Hughes, Jaymen Jones, Wyatt Beers, Brennan Kuykendall, James Meek, Alex Richards, Christopher Johnson, Dylan Parks and Elijah Tackett.

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Indianola Ninth Grade GEAR UP Students Tour Connors State College

November 6, 2020

Eighteen Indianola ninth grade GEAR UP students recently toured Connors State College in Warner, Okla. Director of Recruitment Logan Nero welcomed the students to campus at the Fine Arts Building. She gave each student a CSC informational booklet, and then showed a PowerPoint presentation about the college. Nero informed the students about admissions requirements, the 25 degree options, tuition costs, financial aid availability, and on-campus student life opportunities. Due to COVID-19, there are many safety

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Indianola tenth grade GEAR UP students recently visited Connors State College. Pictured are (front row, left to right) Hailey Martin, Jaidi Painter, Tiffany McNeelis, Jaden Boatner, Abbi Collins, Dusty Bush, Angel Skinner, (row 2) Eric Neace, Joshua O’Dell, Garrett Townley, Brycen Battles (back row) Casey Mekler, Paris Stone, Jason Haws, Noah Peterson and Seth Stone.

Indianola Tenth Grade GEAR UP Students Visit Connors State College

November 6, 2020

Indianola tenth grade GEAR UP students recently visited Connors State College. Pictured are (front row, left to right) Hailey Martin, Jaidi Painter, Tiffany McNeelis, Jaden Boatner, Abbi Collins, Dusty Bush, Angel Skinner, (row 2) Eric Neace, Joshua O’Dell, Garrett Townley, Brycen Battles (back row) Casey Mekler, Paris Stone, Jason Haws, Noah Peterson and Seth Stone.

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McAlester Tenth Grade GEAR UP Students Virtually Tour Seminole State College

November 6, 2020

One hundred forty-three McAlester tenth grade GEAR UP students recently participated in a virtual tour of Seminole State College. Due to COVID-19, and following the school’s safety procedures, adjustments were made to the normal on-campus college field trip to give students the opportunity to learn about college at SSCOK. Using Zoom, a video conferencing platform, students connected with SSCOK Recruitment Specialist Britney Honsinger who discussed several topics, the benefit to attending a community college, the

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McAlester Ninth Grade GEAR UP Students Virtually Tour Northeastern State University

November 6, 2020

One hundred sixty-three McAlester ninth grade GEAR UP students recently participated in a virtual tour of Northeastern State University. Due to COVID-19, and complying with the school’s safety standards, adjustments were made to the normal on-campus college field trip to give students an insight to a college experience at NSU. NSU representative Sara Ryals connected with the students via Zoom, which is a video conferencing platform. Ryals introduced herself and shared her experience as a

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Wilburton ninth grade GEAR UP students tour the University of Arkansas Fort Smith

May 21, 2020

Wilburton ninth grade GEAR UP students recently toured UAFS (University of Arkansas Fort Smith). Students were met by UAFS student ambassadors, and discussed the admissions process as well as on-campus and online degree programs. UAFS offers 74 academic programs, including 33 bachelor degrees, 14 associate degrees, and 27 certificates. As the students were divided into two groups and led through campus, UAFS student ambassadors discussed the importance of freshman year of high school, which is

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Bokoshe GEAR UP students visited the Symphony by the Sea at the Oklahoma Aquarium

April 30, 2020

Eighteen Bokoshe eighth and ninth grade GEAR UP students recently attended Symphony by the Sea at the Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma. Oklahoma Aquarium partnered with the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra to create an experience combining both arts and science. The students were guided by Oklahoma Aquarium Education Specialist, Alyssa Rodriguez, through three galleries in the aquarium to learn about a particular animal or habitat from the aquarium combined with a selected musical ensemble. Bokoshe GEAR

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Rattan eighth grade students tour Paris Junior College

April 28, 2020

Rattan eighth grade Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP students recently toured PJC (Paris Junior College) in Paris, Texas. Students were greeted at the Williams Administration Building by Academic Advisors Misty McMikel and Randy Hider. The tour began with an informational session about the application process to PJC followed by the importance and process of financial aid. McMikel and Hider gave students the opportunity to ask questions about what it takes to attend PJC, and

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Crowder GEAR UP students tour Connors State College

April 28, 2020

Thirty-four Crowder eighth and ninth grade Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP students recently toured Connors State College in Warner, Oklahoma. Students began the day in the Fine Arts Auditorium where they received information about Connors State College, current staff, available majors, work-study programs, sports, and financial aid. Students participated in a campus tour where they viewed the Equine Barn, Classroom Building, Student Union, and Melvin Self Fieldhouse. Throughout the tour, students received information regarding

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Fanshawe eighth grade GEAR UP students tour Connors State College

April 28, 2020

Fanshawe eighth grade Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP students recently toured CSC (Connors State College) in Warner, Okla. CSC Assistant Director of Recruitment Chandler Young met the group at the Fine Arts Auditorium where she provided students with an introduction and overview of the college. She discussed the different degree programs as well as the importance of ACT scores, financial aid, and scholarships. Young challenged students to begin thinking about their future. After touring

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Cameron GEAR UP students visit UAFS

April 28, 2020

Cameron eighth and ninth grade Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP students recently toured UAFS (University of Arkansas Fort Smith) in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Students were greeted by Admissions Officer Megan Gabbard, and then began their tour in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center (CC). Gabbard spoke with students about the importance of considering location, cost, time, and finances when exploring potential colleges. Students learned the CC is where offices such as Admissions, Financial Aid, and the

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Shady Point eighth grade GEAR UP students visit NSU

April 28, 2020

Seventeen Shady Point eighth grade GEAR UP students recently toured NSU (Northeastern State University) in Tahlequah. Students began the day at the University Center where they were greeted by NSU Campus Visit Program Graduate Assistant Bailey Rush, and NSU Student Ambassadors Tim Gardenhigh and Cheyenne Johns. Rush presented students with an overview of NSU, including information about admissions and scholarships, campus life activities, and degree programs. According to Affordable Schools, NSU is ranked 25th in

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Poteau eighth grade GEAR UP students visit UAFS

April 28, 2020

Poteau eighth grade Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP students recently toured UAFS (University of Arkansas Fort Smith) in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Students were greeted by Admissions Officer Megan Gabbard, and began their tour in the auditorium of the Windgate Art and Design Building. While in the auditorium, Gabbard spoke with students about what it is like to attend UAFS. Students learned about several degree plans offered by the college, as well as the smaller

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Howe GEAR UP students tour Connors State College

April 28, 2020

Howe eighth and ninth grade GEAR UP students recently toured CSC (Connors State College) in Warner, Oklahoma. The tour began in the Fine Arts Building. Students met with CSC Assistant Director of Recruitment Chandler Young as she gave a brief overview of what to expect during a student’s college experience. The students gained valuable information about applying for admission, financial aid, ACT scores, scholarships, and programs available on campus. Young led the students through the

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Panama ninth grade GEAR UP students toured Northeastern State University

March 9, 2020

Forty-four Panama ninth grade GEAR UP students recently toured NSU (Northeastern State University) in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Students were greeted by NSU’s Visit Program Graduate Assistant Bailey Rush and Tour Guides Cheyenne Johns and Emma Chasteen. Rush presented students with an overview of NSU, highlighting information on how to become an NSU RiverHawk! Rush shared NSU’s Freshmen College Entrance Requirements, such as taking the ACT, meeting a score of 20 or above, and the importance of

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Haileyville GEAR UP students toured Connors State College

March 9, 2020

Twenty-three Haileyville eighth and ninth grade GEAR UP students recently toured Connors State College in Warner, Oklahoma. The tour began in the Fine Arts Building, where the students met with the Director of Recruitment, Logan Nero. She provided the students with a handout about the college and the programs they have to offer. Nero informed the students about admissions, twenty-five different degree options, tuition fees, concurrent enrollment, and student life on campus. Nero then gave

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Porum Eighth Grade GEAR UP Students visited The Outsiders House Museum

March 9, 2020

Thirty-two eighth grade GEAR UP students from Porum recently visited The Outsiders House Museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Students began the tour with an introduction to Danny Boy O’Connor at the “Curtis Brothers House.” O’Connor provided information regarding the restoration of the home while retaining the look and feel from the book and movie. Students viewed photographs, props, manuscripts, and other historically significant artifacts related to The Outsiders. One of the staff members at The Outsiders

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