Leo signs with UCO

Senior Ashlee Beatty (center, seated), also known as Leo the Lion, signs a letter of offer for the University of Central Oklahoma, where she will be the school’s mascot, Buddy the Bronco. The offer is for four years, and she will receive a scholarship of $1,000 per year as long as she is Buddy. She also received a $1,000 academic scholarship. Seated, from left to right, Jennifer Pryor, Beatty and Kathy Desmond. Standing, from left to right, Gavin Pryor, Bo Pryor, Lizzy Pryor, Cynthia Snider, Randee Gray, Rylee Beatty, Landon Gray and Betty Curtis. Photo/Emily Kalka