Collinsville's Ron Evans has been named a "2015 Centurion" by Northeastern State University. Evans (a CHS 1955 grad) will be a guest of NSU at their annual Founder's Day celebration luncheon March 6th, in Tahlequah. The NSU tradition began in 2009 and continues with Evans' name (along with 9 others this year) being added to the list of NSU Centurions "to carry forward the heritage and legacy of our fine institution" according to NSU President Steve Turner.

"An NSU Centurion is an individual whose leadership and commitment, in the course of helping others, has made a significant impact during the university's history. A Centurion honoree may come from any walk of life. Educators, administrators, staff, coaches, entrepreneurs, civic leaders, athletes, entertainers, community supporters and other notable alumni have been honored."

Evans is a 1960 and 1964 graduate of NSU.

Miss Baylee Eigenheer, daughter of Julie and Matthew Eigenheer of Collinsville,has been selected finalist for Oklahoma's 35th Annual Homecoming Selection to be held April 11, 2015, at the Oklahoma City Airport Hilton Garden Inn in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She is Collinsville High School Homecoming Queen.

Oklahoma's 2015 Homecoming Queen will receive a cash scholarship plus an all expense paid trip to the National Finals to compete with queens from the other states for America's Homecoming Queen. America's Homecoming Queen Inc. is a non-profit organization promoting education, educational travel, and community service in all fifty states.

Baylee will also be competing for Oklahoma's favorite homecoming queen. You can vote for her at www.americashomecomingqueen.com. (Note: There is a $5 minimum fee for voting)

-- Diertra Harris (Collinsville Public Schools) 2/19/2015

-- Sherry Campbell --- Collinsville Downtown Inc.