Southeastern Oklahoma State University

11/06/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/06/2026 16:03

Southeastern celebrates Top Ten Freshmen of 2025-26

Southeastern Oklahoma State University celebrated its annual Top Ten Freshmen with a ceremony and reception Friday afternoon.

The awards are based on academics, leadership, campus involvement, and letters of recommendation, and were presented to students who were freshmen in 2025-26.

Alicyn Bell is a Marketing major from Ardmore. She is the president of the Southeastern Marketing Club, vice president of Cardinal Key National Honor Society, president of the Southeastern President's Leadership Class student organization, 2025 President's Leadership Class, a residential community leader for Housing and Residential Life, member of Student Bible Center, Oklahoma Theta Chapter of Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and a student representative for the General Education Council.

Tatum Cross is a Health and Human Performance major from Celina, Texas. She is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Baptist Collegiate Ministries, John Massey Leadership Scholars, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Green Bandana, a resident assistant for Housing and Residential Life, and a member of the Southeastern Cross Country and Track and Field teams.

Joscelin Hoffpauir is a pre-nursing major from Kingston. She serves as President of Rotaract, is a John Massey Leadership Scholar, and member of Baptist Collegiate Ministries.

Onali Lokuwaduge is a Professional Pilot and Occupational Safety & Health double major from Grapevine, Texas. She is a member of Women in Aviation, Alpha Eta Rho, and Student Government Association.

Mackenzie Robinson is a Chemistry major from Longview, Texas. She is a member of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, 2025 President's Leadership Class, SE Cross Country and Track teams, and a Savage Storm Leader.

Brady Turner is a Biological Health Sciences major from McKinney, Texas. She is a member of the Student Government Association, Pre-Health Association, and Tri-Sigma sorority.

Cole Vukich is a Professional Pilot major from University Place, Washington. He is a member of Women in Aviation, 2025 President's Leadership Class, and Alpha Eta Rho.

Alexander Wall is a Professional Pilot major from Prosper, Texas. He is a member of the SE Flight Team, Alpha Eta Rho, a John Massey Leadership Scholar, and Women in Aviation.

Ryan Ward is a Criminal Justice major from Pittsburg. He is a member of Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature, Student Government Association, Turning Point USA, and the Honors Program.

WhiteCloud WhiteCloud is a Management major from White Oak and a citizen of the Lenape, Loyal Shawnee and Adopted Cherokee tribes. He is a member of the McNair Scholars Program, National Society of Leadership and Success, Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Blue Key Honor Society, Cherokee Gourd Society, President's Honor Roll, and TRIO Student Support Services.

Cutline: Front row, from left: Alicyn Bell, Tatum Cross, Joscelin Hoffpauir, Mackenzie Robinson and Brady Turner. Back row, from left: Dylan Klassen, Southeastern President David Whitlock, WhiteCloud, Alexander Wall, Onali Lokuwaduge, Ryan Ward and Cole Vukich.

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