ALVA, Okla. — The Northwestern Oklahoma State University President’s Leadership Class (PLC) will welcome 17 new members this fall.
PLC is a leadership development program led by Dr. Bo Hannaford, university president. The program seeks to develop leadership skills in students who have compiled exemplary records of academic success and participation in high school activities. Graduates of the program are expected to assume leadership roles on campus during their time at Northwestern.
Students selected for this year’s Northwestern President’s Leadership Class include:
Kylie Adair, a biology major from Alva
Audra Coldiron, a political science major from Perry
Brayden Cowan, an agriculture major from Fay
Jayli Diel, a nursing major from Garber
Katey Doss, a psychology major from Cherokee
Addyson Dunkin, an early childhood education major from Enid
Tanith Erikson, a chemistry and microbiology major from Alva
Afton Froelich, a chemistry and microbiology major from Beaver
MaKenzi Hamil, an agribusiness major from Taloga
Jaelyn Koontz, a nursing major from Thomas
Matthew Manning, an undecided major from Rockwall, Texas
Tatum Ricke, a biology major from Alva
Jose Rodriguez, an engineering major from Binger
Tyler Skaggs, a psychology major from Moore
Colton Sudbeck, an engineering major from Owasso
Ava Watkins, a nursing major from Piedmont
Kailah Wyatt, a biology major from Edmond.
Selection to the PLC is through a competitive process including applications, letters of recommendation and an interview on the Northwestern-Alva campus.
The students will begin their year-long adventure Aug. 1-5 with a trip to Dallas, Texas. Activities during the five-day trip include visits to The National Medal of Honor Museum, the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, and AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys. The group will also attend a baseball game at Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers.
“Taking part in PLC is a great opportunity for our students,” Hannaford said. “Our PLC class creates a bond and a network that will last a lifetime. During the summer and fall semesters, they learn how to become better leaders and citizens in our communities.”
The first PLC class began in the fall 2001 with assistance from the Presidential Partners. In 2007, Presidential Partners was renamed The President’s Association. Moving toward a more long-term investment, the President’s Association was changed to the Northwestern Leadership Trust in 2020, which is an endowment program to better serve the needs of the students.
Class members participate in leadership activities and assist the president and staff in hosting dignitaries on campus and in selected recruitment activities.
Visit the Northwestern President’s Leadership Class webpage to learn more.
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