Published: June 08, 2009 04:07 pm      

Area seniors receive USAO scholarships

Several local high school seniors recently joined an exclusive group of students from across the state chosen to receive scholarships and attend the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma this fall in Chickasha.

The university awarded multiple types of scholarships, from academic to art talent and from athletic to music, to high school seniors throughout Oklahoma.

Nancy Moats, director of financial aid, said this year’s scholarship recipients display high levels of academic and leadership skills.

“It is always exciting to see so much potential in a new freshman class,” she said. “The academic level of the students we are recruiting this year has increased significantly.”

Most of the recipients took advantage of their scholarships by enrolling early in April and May. Fall enrollment for first-time freshmen typically begins in late summer. In addition, recipients can enroll throughout the summer. USAO’s fall term begins Aug. 24.

Ranked for the second time at the top of the exclusive “Great Schools, Great Prices” list in U.S.News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges guide, USAO holds onto its No. 1 spot among all baccalaureate colleges in the western United States. USAO is ranked No. 1 on the “best buys” list for both academic quality and reasonable cost, according to the magazine’s website.

More information about the university is available online at www.usao.edu.

Amber-Pocasset senior John Brown received the Regents Baccalaureate Scholarship. He is the son of Paul and Lynn Brown.

Chickasha High School seniors receiving scholarships include:

Anthony Klipp received the President's Leadership Scholarship. Klipp is the son of Steven and Mischele Klipp.

Cassandra Filip received a University Scholarship. She is the daughter of Otto and Doris Filip. Cassandra recently presented the Valedictory Salute at the CHS commencent exercises.

Christopher Jeffries received the President's Leadership Scholarship. He is the son of Mary and Thomas Jeffries.

Haedyn Kitchko received the Green and Gold Scholarship. She is the niece of Cynthia and C.J. Smith.

Jamie Harvey received an Incentive Scholarship. She is the daughter of Russ and Deana Harvey.

William Ford received the University Scholarship. He is the son of Mike and Susan Ford.

Zachary Robbins received the University Scholarship. He is the son of Alan and Kathy Robbins.

Ninnekah High School seniors receiving scholarships include:

Larrci Menefee received an Incentive Scholarship. Her family includes Traci Allen, Ronnie Allen and Larry Menefee.

Jerren Berry received the University Scholarship. He is the son of Donna and Todd Berry.