The Sigma Omicron Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity presented the Triangle Achievement Award scholarship to two incoming MTSU freshmen on September 11, 2011. A Finalist's Reception hosted by the Sigma Omicron Alumni Association was held that day where the award winners were announced. Finalists and award winners were chosen with regard for scholarship, leadership and service. These areas make up the foundation of the fraternity’s tradition of excellence.

The scholarship is made available to men and women, 18 years of age or older, who are attending Middle Tennessee State University for Fall 2011 as first-time Incoming Freshmen and enrolled full-time by taking at least 12 hours of classes. This financial award is designed to help new students offset costs associated with attending college.

The award was presented in the form of a check for $250 each to students Macari Harrison and Jesse Scott, while having their photo taken with MTSU mascot "Lightning" during the MTSU vs. Georgia Tech football game.

Macari Harrison is an Elementary Education major from Siegel High School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was involved with Varsity Basketball for 4 years, Girls' Track for 2 years, Health Occupations Students of America, Key Club, Pep Club, Star Club, Murfreesboro Young Life, Junior League of Murfreesboro Debutante and was a Senior Office Aide. In addition to performing many hours of community service she was a 2010-2011 Beta Club Inductee, 2010-2011 Senior Football Homecoming Queen, 2010-2011 Senior Superlative-Most Popular, 2010-2011 Senior Basketball Team Captain, SRO Sharpshooter Pageant 2009-1st Runner Up, 2011 Siegel High School Pageant-3rd Runner Up and Student Council Senior Class Representative.

Jesse Scott is an Entrepreneurship/Business major from Eagleville High School in Rockvale, Tennessee. He had accumulated over 300 volunteer service hours along with being involved with the high school varsity baseball and basketball teams. He helped tutor younger students in math, was involved with Future Farmers of America and Future Business Leaders of America and Virtual Enterprise, was a delegate for the American Legion Boys State, and received numerous academic honors including recognition as a TSSAA Student Athlete Award of Merit as well as the Distinguished Scholastic Achievement Award for both baseball and basketball.

"The Triangle Achievement Award is an opportunity for us to recognize tomorrow's leaders for their service and academic excellence, while also being heavily involved in extracurricular activity." said Nathan Lux, chairman of Sigma Omicron.. "It showcases some of MTSU's finest incoming students who have already demonstrated a desire to excel in life. It is our goal to encourage them to continue that level of involvement throughout their lives"

This is the third year the Triangle Achievement Award has been presented. The scholarship is privately funded through donations and fundraisers. For more information visit http://sotke.com or write to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it