Durant, Okla. – After a vote by the student body at Southeastern Oklahoma State University during its annual Homecoming week, Addison McCortney and Ryan Murrell were named Homecoming Royalty at halftime of the Savage Storm’s football game versus Ouachita Baptist on Saturday, October 5.
McCortney is a senior mathematics major from Ada representing the Line Dancing Club, of which she is a founder and captain. She has been a member of the Student Government Association for seven semesters and is currently serving as the Student Body President. She is also involved with the Honors Program, Alpha Chi Honor Society, and the Shelf-Care Book Club.
Addison works as a Math Tutor at the Learning Center. She has been involved with the Savage Storm Leaders, the Honors Advisory Council, the Native American Student Association, and the Math Club.
Murrell is a senior criminal justice major from Bonham, Texas, representing the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity. He is also a member of the Southeastern Cheer Team, which made history by competing in the National Cheerleading Competition in Daytona Beach, Fla. He was also the recruitment director for his fraternity which resulted in one of the largest recruiting classes.
Ryan has been a member of the Student Government Association, and worked for Student Life, Housing and Residence Life, and the campus police department.
About Southeastern
Founded in 1909, Southeastern Oklahoma State University provides an environment of academic excellence that enables students to reach their highest potential. By having personal access to excellent teaching, challenging academic programs, and extracurricular experiences, students will develop skills and habits that promote values for career preparation, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning. Our over 5,800 students include 50% first-generation students and 28% students of Native American descent, with 82% receiving financial aid. Southeastern ranks amongst the most affordable schools in the region thanks to out-of-state tuition waivers and is proud of its exceptional affordable accredited MBA program, stellar aerospace and teacher education programs, and outstanding national ranking in graduating Native American students.
