Ethan Vaughn stands on OSU football field, making the pistols firing  sign with his hands.

Oklahoma State University celebrated its “America’s Brightest Homecoming” with help from Choctaw student Ethan Vaughan, a junior professional pilot major who served on the executive director team. Vaughan oversaw all vendors and student organizations participating in Walk Around, screening, approving, arranging and coordinating security for more than 70 vendors.

Because of his organized system, more than 20 additional vendors were able to participate, raising an additional $9,000 for the OSU Alumni Association to support student and alumni activities. Vaughan accomplished this while maintaining a full course load, serving as vice president of the OSU Bass Fishing Team and completing his instrument rating in the aviation program.

“We are so proud of Ethan and all of his accomplishments! More than that, we are proud of his dedication to making OSU a better place for all,” said Heather Vaughn.