Southwestern Oklahoma State University

05/13/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/13/2025 12:42

2025 Outstanding Students Named by SWOSU College of Business and Technology

The Everett Dobson College of Business and Technology at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford recognized its 2025 Outstanding Students and 2025-26 scholarship recipients during the 3rd annual Dobby Awards ceremony.

The Dobby Awards ceremony was planned and hosted by Dr. Jonna Myers and students in her Professional Development course. The event celebrates academic achievement and provides support for students pursuing degrees in business, technology, and related fields. Students were honored for their performance in undergraduate and graduate programs, and scholarships were awarded through the SWOSU Foundation, thanks to the generosity of donors and supporters.

2025 Outstanding Students

The following students were recognized as Outstanding Students for their respective degree programs:

  • Accounting: Caden Russell
  • Agricultural Business: Carli Anderson
  • Entrepreneurship: Tobias Roland Jr.
  • Finance: Lukas Hendricks
  • General Business: Brody McAbee
  • Management: Monica Salazar
  • Marketing: Colombia Castro
  • Organizational Leadership: Amanda Clingman
  • Computer Science: Reese Westrope
  • Applied Engineering Management: Eric Foufoulas
  • Engineering Technology: Phoenix Braswell
  • Graduate - MBA: Cayan Freeman

Not pictured: Zeb Rowley, Abigail Harmon, Jakob Buchanan, Jessica Burleson, Andrea Dougherty, Shana Elledge, Jalyn Todd, Shpend Topalli, Dru Steffes, John David Elam, Madeline Rahon, Tina Foster, Sara Glass, Hudson Hamar, Mason Hartley, Darian Lovelace, Gracie Snider, Lincoln Stone, Riley Massey, Jezimay Watson, Brian Alvarado, Brady Chittum, Ethnie Henderson, and Phillip Stell.

2025-26 Scholarship Recipients

Scholarships awarded by the Everett Dobson College of Business & Technology through the SWOSU Foundation included:

Billy Johnson Memorial Scholarship

  • Casey Russell (Accounting)

Computer Club Scholarship

  • Dillon Martinez (Computer Science)
  • Zeb Rowley (Computer Science)

Dr. Albert H. Gabriel Endowment

  • Cayan Freeman (MBA)
  • Abigail Harmon (MBA)

Egerton-Bankers Association Scholarship

  • Dallas Billington (Accounting)

Dr. W.W. Ward & Elsie Ward Memorial Scholarship

  • Tyler Bandy (Management)
  • Olivia Boeckman (Management)
  • Jakob Buchanan (Agricultural Business)
  • Jessica Burleson (Managerial Leadership)
  • Jacey Clark (Accounting)
  • Blayze Clem (Leadership & Organizational Studies)
  • Monica Cox (Management)
  • Anthony Dendy (Entrepreneurship)
  • Andrea Dougherty (MBA)
  • Heather Dye (Management)
  • Shana Elledge (Management)
  • Tina Foster (Management)
  • Sara Glass (Management)
  • Hudson Hamar (Management)
  • Mason Hartley (Leadership & Organizational Studies)
  • Darian Lovelace (Accounting)
  • Madelynn Moore (Management)
  • Gracie Snider (Agricultural Business)
  • Lincoln Stone (Management)
  • Carli Stuva (General Business)
  • Amanda Taylor (Marketing)
  • Bryce Teut (Accounting)
  • Jalyn Todd (Managerial Leadership)
  • Jamie Wroge (MBA)

Crall/Shipley Endowment Scholarship

  • Michael Holmstrom (Human Resource Management)
  • Shelby Robinson (General Business)
  • Shpend Topalli (Accounting)

Dobson Communications Corporation Endowment

  • Otto Heden (Management)
  • Maritza Hernandez (Marketing)
  • Mariano Racca (MBA)
  • Prajwal Santhosh (MBA)

Ethel Grace Heinrich Wilson Memorial Scholarship

  • Riley Massey (General Business)
  • Dru Steffes (Agricultural Business)
  • Jessica Woodbury (Marketing)

Frank & Shirley Polk Scholarship

  • Carrington Kohout (Accounting)
  • Tabor Marlatt (Accounting)
  • Jezimay Watson (Accounting)

MidFirst Bank Scholarship

  • Ayden Ivey (Finance)
  • Cooper Patton (Finance)
  • Jenna Scott (Finance)

John & Judy Beech Endowed Scholarship

  • John David Elam (Accounting)
  • Madeline Rahon (Accounting)
  • Lilyan Rangel (Accounting)
  • Courtney Riley (Accounting)
K.B. Cornell Sr. Scholarship
  • Brian Alvarado (Computer Science + Management)
  • Hannah Herrel (Agricultural Business)
  • Anisa Sewell (Entrepreneurship)

Western Oklahoma Bankers Association Scholarship

  • Carissa Bailey (Finance)
  • Dailyn Castillo (Finance)
  • Brady Chittum (Finance + Agricultural Business)
  • Ethnie Henderson (Accounting)
  • Tyler Ingram (Finance)
  • Taylor Musick (Finance)
  • Fabian Ponce (Accounting)
  • Phillip Stell (Accounting)

The Everett Dobson College of Business and Technology extends its appreciation to Mr. Everett Dobson, long-time SWOSU benefactor, and Mr. Garrett King with the SWOSU Foundation for their continued support of student success. Additional thanks go to Ms. Erin Hawkins, administrative assistant for the College of Business and Technology; and Mr. Cody Roper, event photographer.

SWOSU remains committed to offering high-quality, accessible business and technology programs that prepare students for leadership in a wide range of industries. More information about the Department of Business is available at https://www.swosu.edu/academics/business/index.php.

About Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) was founded in 1901 and offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs across three locations in Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon. The university serves over 5,000 scholars and prides itself on affordability, small class sizes, and over 200 faculty and staff committed to helping students achieve their academic and personal goals.

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