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<big>I want to give you an update on yesterday's trip to OKC for
National Trio Day. We had 20 students, 3 staff, and 2 honored
guests--Dr. Harrison and Kathy Couch. It was a wonderful trip, the
students were all so well behaved, and the ride was wonderful due to
the nice bus and to the driving abilities of Robert Tackett. He was
really the best!! He was so helpful to us all and very patient! Thank
you so much Robert. <br>
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It was a delight to have Dr. Harrison and Ms. Couch with us. They
helped me so much just being supportive and I got many new ideas and
insights from them on the trip. </big><big>At the ceremonies, </big><big>we
heard from 3 students who were Trio participants, and for me, this was
the best part of the trip. Just to hear how they overcame adversities
to succeed in college with the help of a Trio program was inspiring.
That's what this is all about for me and for the women I work with. I
think that Dr. Harrison and Ms. Couch would also agree. Helping
students who have family problems, financial problems, and disability
challenges to become successful college students and productive
citizens is our goal and mission.<br>
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<i><u><b>The great news is that Eastern won recognition yet again for
it's efforts in the community service project! </b></u> </i>Over 1200
lbs of food was collected from all the Trio projects in the state, and
Eastern's Student Support Services project was responsible for over
half of the total!! Give yourselves a hand! Thanks to all who donated
and to all the buildings that let us put our boxes out. <br>
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We hope that next year's trip will be even bigger and better!<br>
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Sue Lovett, Director<br>
Student Support Services<br>
Eastern Oklahoma State College<br>
Wilburton, OK 74578<br>
918-465-1823<br>
Fax: 918-465-4405<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:slovett@eosc.edu">slovett@eosc.edu</a><br>
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