This year marked the first graduating class from the American Indian Center for Excellence (AICE) at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (NEO) since the College received the Title III Grant two years ago. Chief John Froman of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma served as the event’s keynote speaker. NEO’s 2013 class is comprised of 31 percent American Indian students, compared to the total Native American population of 20 percent attending NEO. The amount of Native America...
A check totaling $2,000 was donated on behalf of NEO’s President’s Partners to help defray the cost of traveling and entry fees for the rodeo team at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (NEO). Five rodeo team members will compete in the College National Finals Rodeo that will take place June 9-15, 2013 in Casper, Wyo. “It has been an all-around outstanding year for the Ag Program at NEO," said Jennifer Hessee, executive director of the NEO Development Foundation. &...
Robynn Rulo, sophomore at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (NEO) was crowned 2013 Miss Indian Oklahoma after winning Miss Indian NEO. Miss Indian NEO, Robynn Rulo, was crowned 2013 Miss Indian Oklahoma on May 4 at the First Council Event Center in Newkirk, Okla. Rulo is a sophomore at NEO from Pawhuska, Okla. Rulo plans on completing an additional year at NEO to earn a degree in Native Studies. “I am so pleased with the way Robynn Rulo has represented Northeastern...
Congratulations to NEO's 500K Step Challenge Winners, sponsored by the NEO Wellness Center Front row (left to right): Cathy Olivarez, Sarah Luper, Stephanie McKibben, Lindsey Evans Back row (left to right): Jordan Hessee (wellness staff), Jason Hardee (1st place winner), and Chad Davis, wellness coordinator
Football staff from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (NEO) will be hosting a Youth Skills Camp on May 28-30 from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Crossland Football Complex and NEO practice fields. The purpose of the camp is to prepare young athletes with the skills they need in order to be a competitive football player. The cost is $75 per camper if enrolled prior to May 24. After that date the cost is $100 per camper. Who Can Atten...
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (NEO) will host Oklahoma Boys State for the 27th consecutive year beginning Saturday, May 25 – Saturday, June 1, 2013. The college will again welcome key players on the state’s political frontier who will speak at Okla. Boys State. Approximately 400 students are expected to attend Boys State. Students from across Okla. will travel to NEO to participate in the week-long event. “Boys State is recognized as the most respected youth le...