Gather Here. Go Far

NSU is where success begins. Here professors know their subjects and how to get you ready for a career after you graduate. We empower individuals to become socially responsible global citizens by creating and sustaining a culture of learning and discovery.

Gather Here. Go Far

NSU is where success begins. Here professors know their subjects and how to get you ready for a career after you graduate. We empower individuals to become socially responsible global citizens by creating and sustaining a culture of learning and discovery.

Gather Here. Go Far

NSU is where success begins. Here professors know their subjects and how to get you ready for a career after you graduate. We empower individuals to become socially responsible global citizens by creating and sustaining a culture of learning and discovery.

Gather Here. Go Far

NSU is where success begins. Here professors know their subjects and how to get you ready for a career after you graduate. We empower individuals to become socially responsible global citizens by creating and sustaining a culture of learning and discovery.

Gather Here. Go Far

NSU is where success begins. Here professors know their subjects and how to get you ready for a career after you graduate. We empower individuals to become socially responsible global citizens by creating and sustaining a culture of learning and discovery.

NSU Centurions

Established during the 2009 Centennial Founders Day Celebration, the Centurion honor is awarded annually to members of the Northeastern State University family alumni, faculty, staff, and students, whether past or present who impacted the life of the nominator, the Northeastern community, or the public at large.

2024 Centurion Honorees:

  • Dr. Eun-Jun Bang
  • Chief James Bell
  • Mr. C. Fred Burks
  • Dr. William Jackson, O.D.
  • Ms. Andrea D. Tucker
  • Cherokee Nation Deputy Chief Bryan Warner
  • Mr. Terry G. Williams

  • Gregory Combs, 1974 Alumnus, NSU Faculty
  • Ed Fite, 1984 Alumnus
  • Bob Harshaw, 1983 Alumnus
  • Dr. Roger Montgomery, 1981 Alumnus
  • Gary D. Parker, 1968 Alumnus
  • Fred Poteete, 1978;1981 Alumnus
  • Dr. Alissa Proctor, NSU Faculty
  • Kin Thompson, NSU Faculty
  • Lewis Wilson, 1972 Alumnus

2022_Centurion

Bill-Bright
William “Bill” Bright*, 1943 alumnus
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Bob Ed * & Jo Ellen Culver, 1956 alumnus and community supporter
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Dr. Ebony Johnson, 1999, 2001 alumna
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Dr. Debbie Landry, NSU faculty and staff

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Dr. Daniel Savage, NSU faculty



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Eldee Starr (Se-hah-yah Noxie) *, 1899 alumna, faculty (Cherokee National Female Seminary)
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Darrell Sullenger, 1952 alumnus



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Dr. Paul Westbrook, NSU faculty and staff



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Richard Zellner *, 1974, 1980 alumnus, NSU faculty
*deceased

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Dr. Sally Armstrong

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Tony Dearman

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Dr. Virginia Drywater-Whitekiller
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Dr. Suzanne Farmer

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Gene Frusher*

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Dr. James and Hon. Rebecca Gore
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Dr. Justin Lindsey

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Henry McCabe*
 

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Dr. Robyn Pursley

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Dr. Ray Stearns

*deceased

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Dr. Barbara Abercrombie

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Jerry Adsit

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Dr. Harold Aldridge, Jr.

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Brenda Bradford

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S. Joe Crittenden

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Dr. Charles Gourd

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Dr. James Buster Hall

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Robin Johnson
 

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Dr. Mitch Ricketts

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Dr. Sue Woods

*deceased

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Mr. Ed Brocksmith

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Mr. Joe Byrd

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Ms. Anne Cottrill

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Mr. Mike Fine

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Mr. Jack Kaufman

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Mr. Charles Seat

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Dr. Stephen E. Smith

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Dr. Vaud A. Travis

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Dr. Hank Van Veen

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Mr. & Mrs. Scott & Tommye Wright

*deceased

 

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Dr. Renée Cambiano

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Ms. Lynn Cyert

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Ms. Barbara Fuller

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Mr. Chuck Hoskin

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Mr. John Lowe*

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Mr. Todd Mutzig

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Dr. Barbara Reed & Mr. Lanny Reed
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Mr. John Yeutter

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Ms. Judy Ziehr

*deceased

2017-centurions

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Bobby Lipscomb

 

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Glenn Wallace White

 

John Cockrum
John Cockrum

 

Dr. Kenny ParisDr. Kenny Paris

 

Dr. Kirk Boatright
Dr. Kirk Boatright

 

Dr. Louis Bally*
Dr. Louis Bally*

 

Mark GishMark Gish

 

Rebecca Baughman
Rebecca Baughman

 

 

*deceased

 

2016-Centurions

Carol Ann Barkley
Carol Ann Barkley
 
Dr. Karen Carey
Dr. Karen Carey

Dr. Isabell Cobb*
Dr. Isabell Cobb*

Brian Craig Cromley
Brian Craig Cromley

Zoe Davis*
Zoe Davis*

Dr. Joseph Faulds
Dr. Joseph Faulds

Anna Knight
Anna Knight

Dr. Elizabeth Ann Nalley
Dr. Elizabeth Ann Nalley

Janice Carlile-Randall
Janice Carlile-Randall

Dr. Larry Rice
Dr. Larry Rice

*deceased

2015-Centurions

Dr. T. L. Ballenger*
Dr. T. L. Ballenger*

Rhonda Clemons-Hill
Rhonda Clemons-Hill

Dr. Don K. Cunningham*
Dr. Don K. Cunningham*

Dr. John de Banzie
Dr. John de Banzie
 
Ron Evans
Ron Evans
Dr. Mark & Bonnie Giese
Dr. Mark & Bonnie Giese
Dr. Debbie Lipscomb
Dr. Debbie Lipscomb
Suzanne Myers
Suzanne Myers
 
Kelly R. Ross
Kelly R. Ross
Randy & Patty Skinner
Randy & Patty Skinner

*deceased

2014-Centurions

Bill John Baker
Bill John Baker

Dr. John Carletti*
Dr. John Carletti*

Jerry Cook
Jerry Cook

Dr. Robert Daniel
Dr. Robert Daniel

Dr. Marlon Franklin*
Dr. Marlon Franklin*

Dr. Kay Grant
Dr. Kay Grant

Patsiann Nix Smith
Patsiann Nix Smith

Mary Stratton
Mary Stratton

Maurice & Clarice Turney
Maurice & Clarice Turney

Jeff Walker
Jeff Walker

*deceased

Dr. Dan Glasgow*
Dr. Dan Glasgow*

Dr. John Hackler*
Dr. John Hackler*

Jay Hannah
Jay Hannah

Dr. Diana Mashburn
Dr. Diana Mashburn

Caitlyn Mathis*
Caitlyn Mathis*

Patricia Presley
Patricia Presley

Ken Rivas
Ken Rivas

Dr. Ron Schaefer
Dr. Ron Schaefer

Dr. J. Ross Underwood*
Dr. J. Ross Underwood*

Dr. Diane Janice Willis
Dr. Diane Janice Willis

*deceased

Larry Adair
Larry Adair

Dr. Raymond Archer*
Dr. Raymond Archer*

Lynn and Paula Burris
Lynn and Paula Burris

Dr. Billy Joe Davis
Dr. Billy Joe Davis

John deSteiguer
John deSteiguer

Dr. Carl Farinelli
Dr. Carl Farinelli

Jesse Gailey*
Jesse Gailey*

Mary G. Ross*
Mary G. Ross*

Gregg Wadley
Gregg Wadley

Dr. Charles Ziehr
Dr. Charles Ziehr

*deceased

2011-Centurions

Dr. Brad Agnew
Dr. Brad Agnew

Bertie Carter*
Bertie Carter*

Drs. Ken* & Marjorie* Holland
Drs. Ken* & Marjorie* Holland

Dr. Vernon Isom
Dr. Vernon Isom

C. H. Parker
C. H. Parker

Dr. Sue Ellen Read*
Dr. Sue Ellen Read*

Charlie* & Jo Ellen Rogers
Charlie* & Jo Ellen Rogers

Harold "Tuffy" Stratton*
Harold "Tuffy" Stratton*

Dr. Donald Studebaker
Dr. Donald Studebaker

Dr. Earl Williams
Dr. Earl Williams

*deceased

2010-Centurions

Dr. Isabel Baker
Dr. Isabel Baker

Dr. Terri Baker
Dr. Terri Baker

Dr. Harold and Mary Battenfield
Dr. Harold and Mary Battenfield
Dr. Tom Cottrill
Dr. Tom Cottrill

Sue Crafton*
Sue Crafton*

Joe Davis*
Joe Davis*

George Elliott
George Elliott

Beth Herrington
Beth Herrington

Dr. Cesaro (Chet) Lombardi*
Dr. Cesaro (Chet) Lombardi*

Dr. Jim Malone*
Dr. Jim Malone*

*deceased

2009-Centurions

Charlie* & Donna Agee
Charlie* & Donna Agee

Amy Aldridge Sanford
Amy Aldridge Sanford

Ryan Alsup
Ryan Alsup

Joseph Anderson*
Joseph Anderson*

Ruth Arrington*
Ruth Arrington*

Janet Bahr
Janet Bahr

Betty Starr Barker*
Betty Starr Barker*

Dennis Bearpaw
Dennis Bearpaw

Denver Bedwell*
Denver Bedwell*

Gerald C. Benn*
Gerald C. Benn*

Amy Blackburn
Amy Blackburn

Beth Bowin
Beth Bowin

Sara Brown
Sara Brown

Cody Brumley
Cody Brumley

Lois Buttress
Lois Buttress

Ron Cambiano
Ron Cambiano

Rose Cambiano
Rose Cambiano

Mell Campbell*
Mell Campbell*

Raymond Carpenter*
Raymond Carpenter*

Leland Carr, III
Leland Carr, III

Bryan "Jake" Chanate*
Bryan "Jake" Chanate*

Craig Clifford
Craig Clifford

Donna Cochran*
Donna Cochran*

Ken Collins
Ken Collins

Lynda Cook
Lynda Cook

Richard Coones
Richard Coones

Lloyd Coppedge
Lloyd Coppedge

Ron Cox
Ron Cox

Bob Cunningham*
Bob Cunningham*

Denise Deason-Toyne
Denise Deason-Toyne

Dan Deloache*
Dan Deloache*

Jack & Zula Belle* Dobbins
Jack & Zula Belle* Dobbins

Penny Dotson
Penny Dotson

Matt Eaton
Matt Eaton

Drew Edmondson
Drew Edmondson

Dana Eversole
Dana Eversole

Dunn Faires
Dunn Faires

Phyllis Fife
Phyllis Fife

Ted Fisher*
Ted Fisher*

Dr. George Foster
Dr. George Foster

Dan Fuller
Dan Fuller

Raymond Gann*
Raymond Gann*

Shirley Girdner
Shirley Girdner

Carolyn Gower
Carolyn Gower

Everett Grigsby*
Everett Grigsby*

Justin Halpern
Justin Halpern

Lyle Haskins
Lyle Haskins

William Heck*
William Heck*

H.I. Hinds*
H.I. Hinds*

Bill Hinton
Bill Hinton

R. Fount Holland
R. Fount Holland

Juanita Holmes
Juanita Holmes

Elsie Hood*
Elsie Hood*

James K. & Lynn Howard
James K. & Lynn Howard

Robert Lander*
Robert Lander*

Kent Lashley
Kent Lashley

Lowell Lehman
Lowell Lehman

Valgene Littlefield
Valgene Littlefield

Richard Madaus
Richard Madaus

Melissa Mahan
Melissa Mahan

Willa Faye Mason
Willa Faye Mason

Robert Medearis*
Robert Medearis*

Pat Morton
Pat Morton

Ramon & Deanna Nadal
Ramon & Deanna Nadal

Greg Overacker
Greg Overacker

Jocelyn Payne
Jocelyn Payne

Ron Phillips*
Ron Phillips*

Sherry Pilant
Sherry Pilant

Scott Pursley
Scott Pursley

Lee Quiett*
Lee Quiett*

Brian Rader*
Brian Rader*

Jeff Reasor
Jeff Reasor

Thomas Rousey*
Thomas Rousey*

Charles Kyle Rudick
Charles Kyle Rudick

Susie Sanders
Susie Sanders

Stephan Sargent
Stephan Sargent

Dr. James Schooley*
Dr. James Schooley*

Lahoma Schultz
Lahoma Schultz

David Scott
David Scott

Joe Sears
Joe Sears

Ollie Shearhart*
Ollie Shearhart*

Vickie Sheffler
Vickie Sheffler

Donna Shelton
Donna Shelton

Boyd Smith
Boyd Smith

Laferne Smith*
Laferne Smith*

Mary Jane Smith
Mary Jane Smith

Delores Sumner
Delores Sumner

Tom Tucker
Tom Tucker

Calvin Turnbow*
Calvin Turnbow*

Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood

Joyce Van Nostrand
Joyce Van Nostrand

D. M. "Doc" Wadley*
D. M. "Doc" Wadley*

L.E. Wallen*
L.E. Wallen*

William Ward*
William Ward*

Linda West
Linda West

Arthur White
Arthur White

Louis White
Louis White

J. Ralph Whitworth
J. Ralph Whitworth

James Wilhite
James Wilhite

T. Alton Williams*
T. Alton Williams*

Florence Wilson*
Florence Wilson*

L.P. Woods*
L.P. Woods*

*deceased

2009:

Charlie Agee*, Donna Agee, Amy Aldridge Sanford, Ryan Alsup, Joseph Anderson*, Ruth Arrington*, Janet Bahr, Betty Starr Barker*, Dennis Bearpaw, Denver Bedwell, Gerald C. Benn*, Amy Blackburn, Beth Bowin, Sara Brown, Cody Brumley, Lois Buttress, Ron Cambiano, Rose Cambiano, Mell Campbell*, Raymond Carpenter*, Leland Carr III, Bryan "Jake" Chanate*, Craig Clifford, Donna Cochran*, Ken Collins, Lynda Cook, Richard Coones, Lloyd Coppedge, Ron Cox, Bob Cunningham*, Denise Deason-Toyne, Dan Deloache*, Jack Dobbins, Zula Belle Dobbins*, Penny Dotson, Matt Eaton, Drew Edmondson, Dana Eversole, Dunn Faires, Phyllis Fife, Ted Fisher*, Dr. George Foster, Dan Fuller, Raymond Gann*, Shirley Girdner, Carolyn Gower, Everett Grigsby*, Justin Halpern, Lyle Haskins, William Heck*, H.I. Hinds*, Bill Hinton, R. Fount Holland, Juanita Holmes, Elsie Hood*, James K. Howard, Lynn Howard, Robert Lander*, Kent Lashley, Lowell Lehman, Valgene Littlefield, Richard Maduas, Melissa Mahan, Willa Faye Mason, Robert Medearis*, Pat Morton, Ramon Nadal, Deanna Nadal, Greg Overacker, Jocelyn Payne, Ron Phillips*, Sherry Pilant, Scott Pursley, Lee Quiett*, Brian Rader*, Jeff Reasor, Thomas Rousey*, Charles Kyle Rudick, Susie Sanders, Stephan Sargent, Dr. James Schooley*, Lahoma Schultz, David Scott, Joe Sears, Ollie Shearhart*, Vickie Sheffler, Donna Shelton, Boyd Smith, Laferne Smith*, Mary Jane Smith, Delores Sumner, Tom Tucker, Calvin Turnbow*, Carrie Underwood, Joyce Van Nostrand, D.M. "Doc" Wadley*, L.E. Wallen*, William Ward*, Linda West, Arthur White, Louis White, J. Ralph Whitworth, James Wilhite, T. Alton Williams*, Florence Wilson*, L.P. Woods*

2010:

Dr. Isabel Baker, Dr. Terri Baker, Dr. Harold Battenfield, Mary Battenfield, Dr. Tom Cottrill, Sue Crafton*, Joe Davis*, George Ellliot, Beth Herrington, Dr. Cesaro "Chet" Lombardi*, Dr. Jim Malone*

2011:

Dr. Brad Agnew, Bertie Carter*, Dr. Ken Holland*, Dr. Marjorie Holland*, Dr. Vernon Isom, C.H. Parker, Dr. Sue Ellen Read*, Charlie Rodgers*, Jo Ellen Rodgers, Harold "Tuffy" Stratton*, Dr. Donald Studebaker, Dr. Earl Williams

2012:

Larry Adair, Dr. Raymond Archer*, Lynn Burris, Paula Burris, Dr. Billy Joe Davis, John deSteiguer, Dr. Carl Farinelli, Jesse Gailey*, Mary G. Ross*, Gregg Wadley, Dr. Charles Ziehr

2013:

Dr. Dan Glasgow*, Dr. John Hackler*, Jay Hannah, Dr. Diana Mashburn, Caitlyn Matthis*, Patricia Presley, Ken Rivas, Dr. Ron Schaefer, Dr. J. Ross Underwood*, Dr. Diane Janice Willis

2014:

Bill John Baker, Dr. John Carletti*, Jerry Cook, Dr. Robert Daniel, Dr. Marlon Franklin*, Dr. Kay Grant, Patsiann Nix Smith, Mary Stratton, Maurice Turney, Clarice Turney, Jeff Walker

2015:

Dr. T.L. Ballenger*, Rhonda Clemons-Hill, Dr. Don K Cunningham*, Dr. John de Banzie, Ron Evans, Dr. Mark Giese, Bonnie Giese, Dr. Debbie Lipscomb, Suzanne Myers, Kelly R. Ross, Randy Skinner, Patty Skinner

2016:

Carol Ann Barkley, Dr. Isabell Cobb*, Zoe Davis*, Anna Knight, Janice Carlile-Randall, Dr. Karen Carey, Brian Craig Cromley, Dr. Joseph Faulds, Dr. Elizabeth Ann Nalley, Dr. Larry Rice

2017:

Bobby Lipscomb, John Cockrum, Dr. Kirk Boatright, Mark Gish, Glenn Wallace White, Dr. Kenny Paris, Dr. Louis Bally*, Rebecca Baughman

2018:

Dr. Renée Cambiano, Lynn Cyert, Barbara Fuller, Chuck Hoskin, Mr. John Lowe*, Mr. Todd Mutzig, Dr. Barbara Reed, Lanny Reed, John Yeutter, Judy Ziehr

2019:

Ed Brocksmith, Joe Byrd, Anne Cottrill, Mike Fine, Jack Kaufman, Charles Seat, Stephen E. Smith, Dr. Vaud A. Travis, Dr. Hank Van Veen, Scott Wright, Tommye Wright

2020:

Dr. Barbara Abercrombie, Jerry Adsit, Dr. Harold Aldridge Jr., Brenda Bradford, S. Joe Crittenden, Dr. Charles Gourd, Dr. James Buster Hall, Robin Johnson, Dr. Mitch Ricketts, Dr. Sue Woods

2021:

Dr. Sally Armstrong, Tony Dearman, Dr. Virginia Drywater-Whitekiller, Dr. Suzanne Farmer, Gene Frusher*, Dr. James Gore, Hon. Rebecca Gore, Dr. Justin Lindsey, Henry McCabe*, Dr. Robyn Pursley, Dr. Ray Stearns

2022:

William "Bill" Bright*, Bob Ed Culver*, Jo Ellen Culver, Dr. Ebony Johnson, Dr. Debbie Landry, Dr. Daniel Savage, Eldee Starr "Se-hah-yah Noxie"*, Darrell Sullenger, Dr. Paul Westbrook, Richard Zellner*

2023:

Gregory Combs, Ed Fite, Bob Harshaw, Dr. Roger Montgomery, Gary D. Parker, Fred Poteete, Dr. Alissa Proctor, Kin Thompson, Lewis Wilson

* DECEASED

 

Centurion Luncheon 2024

2023 Centurion

Luncheon Video

2023 Centurion Luncheon