TU names Jess Chouteau Outstanding Seniors

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TULSA, OK (10/03/2012)(readMedia)-- The University of Tulsa will present 10 students with the Jess Chouteau Outstanding Senior award during the university's 2012 Homecoming celebration, Oct. 18-21, on the TU campus.

The Jess Chouteau Outstanding Senior honor is granted to TU seniors who demonstrate exceptional achievement in both academic and service endeavors. No more than 10 seniors receive the award each year.

Requirements for the award include completion of 90 credit hours, at least 30 of which must be completed at TU; a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and involvement in campus and off-campus activities.

The TU 2012 Jess Chouteau Outstanding Seniors are: Claire Atkinson, Andrew S. Brooks, Audrey M. Buxton, Jennifer Daer, Taber J. Hunt, John Lepine, Sara Lewis, Rick Shipley, Shaliah DeNise Thierry and Jake Turner.

Below is biographical information for the Senior from your area:

Taber J. Hunt is the son of Gary and Lana Hunt of Fort Smith, Ark. An economics major, Taber has served as president and secretary of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity as well as vice president and treasurer of TU University Ambassadors. The Presidential Scholar and National Merit Scholar serves as a Will Rogers Mentor and currently volunteers with the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, Relay for Life, Up With Trees, TU Service Day and Oklahoma Academy. After graduation, Taber plans to attend law school and obtain a federal clerkship or an international government office.

For more information, please contact Amy Freiberger at 918-631-3727, or via e-mail at amy-freiberger@utulsa.edu.