The Paper

MICHELLE OBAMA AND TYLER DOUSE

If you know Tyler Douse, a graduate of Pryor High, you are one degree of separation from fame.

That’s Tyler with First Lady Michelle Robinson Obama at recent reception at the White House.

“She is an incredible lady and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to meet her,” said Tyler, who had met President Obama on several occasions before the reception due to Tyler interning for then-Senator Obama.

When he met Ms. Obama at the reception that was the first time.
“She may be my favorite Obama,” said Tyler.

Currently, the former PHS standout is working in the U.S. Senate for Sen. Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas as her research assistant.