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NEO recognized its Top Ten Freshmen on Tuesday, February 25th in the Bruce Carter Student Union, Calcagno Ballroom. This prestigious honor highlights students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and campus involvement.

This year’s keynote speaker was NEO alumnus Robbie Phillips (Class of 2019), who served as Student Body President and was a Top Ten Freshmen recipient during his time at NEO.

Top Ten Freshmen of 2024
Lauren Bailey | Clinton, MO | Agriculture, Pre-Accounting
Corissa Bandel | Oskaloosa, KS | Pre-Engineering
Madilynn Campbell | Big Cabin, OK | Pre-Veterinary Science
Jiro Cardenas Bedford | The Woodlands, TX | Business Administration, Pre-Engineering
Lindsey George | Skiatook, OK | Pre-Engineering
Tyeson Gravenhof | Roundup, MT | Animal Science, Agribusiness
Katelyn Long | Afton, OK | Psychology and Sociology, Criminal Justice, Social Science
Jacey Smith | Decatur, AR | Pre-Veterinary Science
Ashley Wooden | Muskogee, OK | Business Administration
Farren Wright | Skiatook, OK | Agriculture

Photos from the event are available on Flickr.