Southeastern
DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University and the Southeastern Foundation celebrated the creation of the Will Robinson Memorial Scholarship with a signing ceremony June 6.
The scholarship was established in memory of Coach Will Robinson, a 2011 Southeastern graduate who played four years of Savage Storm basketball for his father, head coach Tony Robinson. He went into coaching, with stops in Plano (Texas), Colbert, S&S Consolidated (Texas), and Achille before becoming the head girls’ basketball coach at Durant High School in 2019.
Coach Will turned the Lady Lions’ program around and had the team pointed to success before he and his 8-year-old daughter Clara tragically passed away in floodwaters after an automobile accident in Sherman, Texas, on Christmas Eve 2024. The Lady Lions went on to qualify for the Class 5A state tournament for the first time in 16 years, playing in memory of Coach Will Robinson.
The new Will Robinson Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to Durant High School graduates who have participated in athletics for the Lions. Special consideration will be given to leadership and civic involvement in the selection of scholarship recipients.
The scholarship was established through a gift from Scott and Carol Crain of Durant.
“Will was an amazing leader. He came to Southeastern as a men’s basketball walk-on and worked his way into the starting lineup,” said Scott Crain. “He was a natural leader, and his impact on his teammates and everyone he came into contact with will be felt for many years.”
Contributions to the fund can be made at https://www.se.edu/giving/give-here/. The Will Robinson Memorial Scholarship is the first giving option available in the drop-down.
About Southeastern
Founded in 1909, Southeastern Oklahoma State University provides an environment of academic excellence that enables students to reach their highest potential. By having personal access to excellent teaching, challenging academic programs, and extracurricular experiences, students will develop skills and habits that promote values for career preparation, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning. Our over 6,000 students include 50% first-generation students and 28% students of Native American descent, with 82% receiving financial aid. Southeastern ranks amongst the most affordable schools in the region thanks to out-of-state tuition waivers and is proud of its exceptional affordable accredited MBA program, stellar aerospace and teacher education programs, and outstanding national ranking in graduating Native American students.
