Remember The Ten Run Scholarship recipients announced

Thursday, April 16, 2015

The Remember The Ten Run Scholarship Program has named its 2015-2016 recipients based on their good citizenship, high moral character and strong work ethic. The winners must be enrolled in one of the following graduate or doctoral degree specialties at OSU: Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Community Counseling, and Marriage and Family Therapy. This year’s beneficiaries are:

Douglas Knutson, Oklahoma City, is a second year doctoral student studying Counseling Psychology.
Connor Patros, Columbia, Conn., is a fourth-year graduate student in the Clinical Psychology program.
Stephanie Drymon, Sand Springs, is a second year Masters student in the Marriage and Family Therapy program.
Lawrence Richardson, from Moore, is pursuing two graduate degrees: an MS in Mental Health Counseling and an MPH in Public Health.
Kristi Triplett, from Tulsa, is pursuing a graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling.
Rob Drinkwater, from Charlotte, N.C., is a third year Counseling Psychology doctoral student.
Elly Leavens, from Overland Park, Kan., is pursuing a graduate degree in Clinical Psychology.
Kristen Dinneen, from Lincoln, Neb., is pursuing a PhD in Counseling Psychology.
Alli Mullins, from Haworth, Okla., is a first year graduate student in the Clinical Psychology doctoral program.
Natalie Richardson, from Arapaho, Okla., is a first year graduate student in the Marriage and Family Therapy program.

Each recipient receives a $1,000 cash prize with $500 awarded each semester. The Remember the Ten Run honors the 10 members of the Oklahoma State family who died in a plane crash in 2001— one of the greatest tragedies OSU has endured. The scholarship, which was added to the annual run in 2012,supports those who provide counseling following such tragedies as well as in other areas of life.

The selection committee is comprised of representatives from the Remember the Ten Run Steering Committee, University Counseling Services, OSU Athletics and the OSU Foundation.

Douglas Knutson

Douglas Knutson is a 2nd year doctoral student in counseling psychology in the College of Education at Oklahoma State University. He was born in Oklahoma City at Mercy Hospital and he considers himself a proud Oklahoma native. Douglas is deeply honored to receive a Remember the Ten Run scholarship and is humbled by the spirit of the award. Receiving the scholarship will allow him to conduct research among underrepresented populations and will enable him to present his findings at conferences both nationally and internationally.

Connor Patros

My name is Connor Patros and I am a fourth-year graduate student in the Clinical Psychology doctoral program here at OSU. I am originally from Columbia, CT, and came to Stillwater to pursue my degree, specifically focusing on examining core cognitive mechanisms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. While I spend a lot of time working on research, clinical work is something I find tremendously important and is a skill that I continue to hone. I am truly honored to be a recipient of the 2015-2016 Remember the Ten Run Scholarship, and hope that I am able to continue to provide therapeutic services to members of our society who are enduring difficult times.

Stephanie Drymon

My name is Stephanie Drymon, and I am a second year Master's student in the Marriage and Family Therapy program. I am from Sand Springs, OK, and graduated in 2013 with my B.S. in Human Development and Family Science with an option in Early Childhood Education. During student teaching, I saw my intervention and prevention capabilities being very limited to the context of the classroom. I knew that becoming a marriage and family therapist would be a way for me to be a part of the healing process in broken families. Receiving this scholarship means so much more for me than its monetary value. It enables me to be the caring heart and listening ear of the Cowboy community to all who enter my therapy room. I am honored to receive this scholarship which allows me to continue to serve my community and help those suffering from the heartache of losing a loved one.

Lawrence Richardson

Originally from Moore, OK, Lawrence Richardson moved to Stillwater to attend OSU and graduated with a BS in psychology. He is currently pursuing two graduate degrees: an MS in mental health counseling and an MPH in public health. He will be completing his third and final year in graduate school. “I am absolutely honored and excited to be a recipient of the Remember the Ten Scholarship. This scholarship will assist me in providing services to underserved communities in Oklahoma, such as the LGBTQ population.

Kristi Triplett

Kristi Triplett is from Tulsa, Oklahoma. “I am truly honored to be receiving this scholarship. I hope to use this scholarship to continue my career in Mental Health Counseling and be able to continue in assisting others through empowerment. I am grateful for our OSU community and the family I have made here. The support I have been given as well as the support I have seen OSU give is overwhelming, and I am honored to say that this will forever be my Alma Mater.”

Rob Drinkwater

Rob Drinkwater is a third year counseling psychology doctoral student from Charlotte, NC. Rob received my bachelor’s degree in psychology from UNC-Chapel Hill, and his master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Appalachian State University. Currently Rob works at the OSU counseling center as an intake and crisis counselor. His research interests include experimental existential psychology as it pertains to understanding death anxiety, counselor identity development, and group process exploration. In his spare time, Rob enjoys mountain biking, hiking, and disc golf. He also love to cook, and has recently gotten into practicing yoga. “Receiving the Remember the Ten Scholarship means a great deal to me. As a clinician who has worked with many grieving clients, I strongly believe in the healing power of discussing grief and loss within a therapeutic setting. The Remember the Ten Scholarship will help me meet my educational goals, and in doings so, will also enable me to further help others who are dealing with grief and loss issues. It is a huge honor to be a recipient of the Remember the Ten Scholarship.”

Eleanor (Elly) Leavens

Eleanor (Elly) Leavens is originally from Overland Park, KS. “I am honored and humbled to be one of the recipients of the Remember the Ten Scholarship. The scholarship will aid in my ability to continue pursuing my degree in clinical psychology. This scholarship is particularly humbling given the commitment of the Remember the Ten Run Steering Committee to bringing awareness to the importance of grief counseling. This scholarship will encourage me to grow in my knowledge of grief counseling and help me to better serve our community. Thank you!”

Kristen Dinneen

"My name is Kristen Dinneen and I am originally from Lincoln, NE. I moved to Stillwater in 2011 to pursue my PhD in Counseling Psychology. I have held the Grief and Loss Graduate Assistantship position through the OSU Counseling Center for the past two years. Within this position I provide individual and group grief counseling as well as complete grief and loss outreach presentations across campus. Additionally, I have helped start a Students of AMF chapter on the OSU campus to connect grieving college students. I am passionate about grief work and am extremely grateful that I was selected to receive a Remember the Ten Run Scholarship. I am excited to continue to help provide grief and loss support to others throughout my future career work."

Alexandria Mullins

Alexandria Mullins is a first year graduate student in the Clinical Psychology Doctoral program at OSU, where she is a member of the Pediatric and Health Psychology Lab under the supervision of Dr. Larry Mullins. Alli is originally from Haworth, Oklahoma and received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from OSU. Alli states, “I am honored and grateful to receive this award. This scholarship will aid me in completing my graduate training and pursuing a career assisting families adjusting to a child’s diagnosis of a chronic or life-threatening illness”.

Natalie Richardson

Natalie Richardson is from Arapaho, Oklahoma. She is a first year student in the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) graduate program. She graduated from OSU in 2014 with a B.S. in Human Development and Family Science with an option in Child and Family Services. “Growing up in a small town and as an active participant in the 4-H Youth Organization, I learned the value of family, support, and serving others in need or during times of crisis at a young age. These values helped to influence my career choice to become a Marriage and Family Therapist, where I will be able to lend a hand and be a part of families' healing and growing processes. Through internship and research opportunities, my clinical and research interests have developed to focus on the impact of trauma on couples and families in unique situations. More specifically, I am interested in the unique experiences of military couples and families with individuals with intellectual disabilities. I find it to be a great privilege to be a part of these families' challenging and unique journeys towards adjustment, acceptance, and happiness. I am honored to receive this award because it allows me to continue to work towards my passion of becoming a MFT at the university that I love! Go Pokes!”