May 15, 2007

Association honors 25 'Distinguished Seniors'

by Kathy Dillard

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The Southern Illinois University Alumni Association and Student Alumni Council on the Carbondale campus presented Distinguished Senior Awards to 25 outstanding SIUC students at an annual spring "Super Student Honors Dinner" April 14.

The Distinguished Senior Award is presented to 25 standout SIUC students who enrich the University through their involvement in campus activities. In order to qualify for the honor, students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0, be a graduating senior who has contributed to the University and Carbondale community, answered two essay questions and provided letters of recommendation.

SIUC Interim Chancellor John M. Dunn and his wife, Linda, the SIU Alumni Association and Student Alumni Council hosted the awards banquet.

Student recipients received recognition plaques, Saluki "puppy" statues, SIUC license plate frames, SIU alumni T-Shirts, and a first-year membership in the SIU Alumni Association.

The recipients, their majors, and parents, by hometown are as follows:

Illinois

Bartlett: Jeffrey Jaynes, College of Applied Sciences and Arts, Patricia and Dennis Jaynes, Academic achievements include: 3.6 grade point average; Dean's List (six semesters); FAA Private Pilot's License (fall 2003); National Weather Service Certification for Surface Based Weather Observation (fall 2003); FAA Instrument Rating (spring 2005); FAA Commercial Pilot's License (fall 2005); FAA Multi Engine Rating (spring 2006); FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate (summer 2006); Super Student Junior Scholarship Recipient (2006); SIUC Finish in Four Scholarship (2007); Mike Peters Aviationinterview.com Scholarship (2006).

Braidwood: Teresa Abney, College of Engineering, Chris and Chuck Abney, Academic achievements include: 4.0 grade point average; Dean's List (seven semesters); David Eddingfield Award (spring 2006); Herman J. Stoever Award (spring 2007); Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society (spring 2005-present); Alpha Lambda Delta Collegiate National Honor Society; Caterpillar Excellence Scholarship (fall 2004, 2005, 2006); College of Engineering Scholarship (fall 2003-spring 2005); Ada I Pressman Society of Women Engineers National Scholarship (fall 2006).

Carterville: Sarah Vorhees, College of Mass Communication and Media Arts, Nancy and Gary Vorhees, Academic achievements include: 3.8 grade point average; University Honors Program (fall 2003–present); Dean's List (six semesters); Betty Lou Mitchell Scholarship (spring 2005); Delyte W. Morris Scholarship (spring 2006); Donna Summerfield Women's Studies Scholarship (spring 2005); Elks Association Scholarship (fall 2003); Foote Scholarship for Off-Campus Study (spring 2006); Alpha Lambda Delta Collegiate National Honor Society (spring 2004-present); Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society (fall 2004-present); Order of Isis Honor Society (fall 2004-present); Order of Omega Honor Society (fall 2005-present); Marian Johnson Frutiger Sigma Kappa Scholarship (fall 2005); Mass Communication and Media Arts New Student Scholarship (fall 2003); MCMA Erich Stephen Ennen Scholarship (fall 2005); Panhellenic Scholar of the Month (spring 2005); Service to Southern Award Finalist (spring 2007); Silkworm "Outstanding Greek Women of the Year" Scholarship (spring 2005); Southern Illinois University Homecoming Queen (fall 2005); Provost Scholarship (fall 2003); Susan Schumake Memorial Scholarship (spring 2006); Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship (fall 2003).

Chester: Nathaniel Brown, College of Liberal Arts, Barbara and Richard Brown, Academic achievements include: 3.3 grade point average; Dean's List (one semester); SIUC Homecoming Court (2005); Intergenerational Leadership Symposium, delegate (spring 2005); "Bridging the Gap" Discussion Panelist (fall 2005); Association of College Unions International Program, presenter (fall 2006); SIU President Poshard Inauguration Area School Program, speaker (2006).

Chicago: Melody Boykin, College of Applied Sciences and Arts, Denise Robinson, Academic achievements include: 3.8 grade point average; Dean's List (seven semesters); Study Abroad Scholarship (summer 2005); SIUC Honors Scholarship (fall 2005-spring 2006); African American Achievement Scholarship (spring 2006); College of Applied Science and Arts Scholarship (fall 2006); SIUC Cash Scholarship (spring 2006); James Walker Scholarship (fall 2006-spring 2007); SIUC Finish in Four Scholarship (spring 2007); Scholastic Honors Day Award (spring 2006); Alpha Lambda Delta National Honors Society (spring 2004-present); Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Scholarship Award (2004); First Baptist Congregational Church Scholarship (2005, 2007); Internship with JC Penney Corporation (summer 2006).

Crystal Lake: Kenneth Burrows, College of Applied Sciences and Arts, Kenneth Burrows, Academic achievements include: 3.7 grade point agerage; Dean's List (six semesters); College of Applied Sciences and Arts Scholarship; Field Training Distinguished Graduate (summer 2005); Physical Fitness Award (fall 2005, spring 2006, fall 2006, spring 2007); Air Force Scholarship (three year scholarship; 1 of 230 given nationwide); Distinguished Graduate of Air Force ROTC (top ten percent of 2000 nationwide); Marshall/Arnold Award (number one AFROTC cadet at the detachment, spring 2007); Lieutenant General Joseph J. Redden Award (No. 1 AFROTC cadet in the nation, spring 2006); Air Force Association; Reserve Officers Association; Military Order of World Wars; Daughters of Founder and Patriots of America.

Fairfield: Ciji Taylor, College of Business & Administration, Cheryl and Charles Taylor, Academic achievements include: 4.0 grade point average; Dean's List (six semesters); SIUC Presidential Scholarship (fall 2003-present); College of Business and Administration Tuition Waiver (fall 2003-present); Elk's Scholarship (fall 2003-present); Valedictorian Scholarship (fall 2003); Super Student Junior Scholarship Recipient (2006); Alpha Kappa Psi Unity Award (spring 2006); SIUC Finish in Four Scholarship (spring 2007); Service to Southern Finalist (spring 2007); nominated for Marketing Department's Outstanding Senior (spring 2007, winner not yet announced); nominated for Management Department's Outstanding Senior (spring 2007, winner not yet announced); nominated for COBA's Outstanding Senior (spring 2007, winner not yet announced).

Frankfort: Christine Nagel, College of Applied Sciences and Arts, Janet and Clifford Nagel, Academic achievements include: 3.7 grade point average; University Honors Program (fall 2004-present); Dean's List (eight semesters); Golden Key International Honour Society (fall 2005-present); College of Applied Sciences and Arts Scholarship (fall 2006).

Freeport: Miles Bardell, College of Applied Sciences and Arts, Patricia Leininger and Phillip Bardell, Academic achievements include: 4.0 grade point average; University Honors Program (spring 2004-present); Dean's List (eight semesters); Provosts Scholarship (fall 2003-spring 2004); Air Traffic Control Association Scholarship (fall 2007); Ester Pariott Scholarship (fall 2007); USA Funds Access to Education Scholarship (fall 2003-fall 2006); Delyte W. Morris Award (fall 2005-spring 2006); Betty Lou Mitchell Scholarship (fall 2006-spring 2007); Boeing Produce Support Scholarship (spring 2006); Frank Klingberg Scholarship (fall 2007); Beta Theta Pi RTS Scholarship (spring 2004); Illinois Aviation Trades Association Scholarship (fall 2005-spring 2006); National Business Aviation Association L. Ginnochio Scholarship (spring 2006); InterFraternity Council Man of the Year Award (2006); InterFraternity Council President of the Year Award (spring 2006); Illinois Trades Scholarship (fall 2005-spring 2006); Airframe and Powerplant certified; General Radiotelephone Operator License holder; RADAR endorsed; SIUC Homecoming Court (2006).

Kankakee: Marques Anderson, College of Mass Communication and Media Arts, Chaquida and David Anderson, Academic achievements include: 3.7 grade point average; University Honors Program (spring 2004-present); Dean's List (five semesters); Chancellor's Scholar (fall 2003–present); Vance Stickell Internship Finalist (2006); Golden Quill Award Recipient (spring 2004, spring 2005); Journalism Alumnus Scholarship (spring 2006); Multi-Ethnic Student Academic Excellence Award (fall 2005-spring 2006); Golden Key International Honour Society (fall 2006-present).

Litchfield: Michael Logsdon, College of Mass Communication and Media Arts, Linda Robichau and Bruce Logsdon, Academic achievements include: 3.9 grade point average; Dean's List (seven semesters); Tommy Thaviu Radio-Television Scholarship (spring 2006); Radio-Television Award for Best Audio Edit (spring 2006); SIUC Student-Athlete Scholar Award (spring 2004, spring 2005); SIUC Finish in Four Scholarship (spring 2007).

Makanda: S. Lydia San, College of Liberal Arts, Jenny and Chan San, Academic achievements include: 3.6 grade point average; Dean's List (seven semesters); Betty Lou Mitchell Scholarship (2007); Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society (2004-present); Order of Isis Honor Society (2005-present); Order of Omega Honor Society (2006-present); Carbondale Elks Scholarship.

McHenry: Sabrina Weber, College of Applied Sciences and Arts, Debra Stokes-Weber and Richard Weber, Academic achievements include: 3.5 grade point average; Dean's List (five semesters); College of Applied Sciences and Arts Tuition Waiver (2007); ExpressJet Transition Course Scholarship (2007); Inspiring Women's Gala (2006); 4-H Award of the Bronze Clover (2006); Commercial Multi-engine Instrument Pilot; Certified Flight Instructor; Certified Weather Observer; Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society; National Intercollegiate Flying Association 3rd Place Women's Achievement Award (May 2006); National Intercollegiate Flying Association Region 8 Scott Perry Award (October 2006); Cessna Foundation Scholarship (2006); William R. Norwood Aviation Scholarship (2006); Women in Aviation Scholarship (2003).

Moline: Erin Strathdee, College of Business & Administration, Denise and Gene Strathdee, Academic achievements include: 4.0 grade point average; University Honors Program (spring 2004-spring 2007); Dean's List (six semesters); SIUC Presidential Scholarship (fall 2003-spring 2007); Albert and Leyla Somit University Honors Program Scholarship (fall 2006); College of Business and Administration Tuition Scholarship (fall 2003-spring 2007); Outstanding Senior in Finance Award (spring 2007); nominated for Outstanding Senior in COBA Award (spring 2007, winner not yet announced); University Leadership Council (fall 2003); Golden Key International Honour Society (spring 2006-present); Kappa Alpha Psi "Miss Gamma Upsilon" Scholarship (spring 2006); SIUC Finish in Four Scholarship (spring 2007).

Morton: Ashley Richmond, College of Education & Human Services, Pam and Gary Richmond, Academic achievements include: 3.7 grade point average; University Honors Program (spring 2005-present); Dean's List (four semesters); Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honors Society (spring 2006-present); Gamma Beta Phi Honors Society (fall 2006-present); Golden Key International Honour Society (fall 2006-present); Curriculum and Instruction Mini Grant Award for implementation of a multicultural thematic unit for student teaching at Parrish Elementary School (spring 2007); State Representative Keith summers General Assembly Scholarship (2004-2005).

Nashville: Jacinda Steinkamp, College of Liberal Arts, Nancy and Marvin Steinkamp, Academic achievements include: 4.0 grade point average; Dean's List (five semesters); Salutatorian Scholarship (2004); Provost Scholarship (2004); Penny Severns Character Counts Endowed Scholarship (2006); Alpha Lambda Delta Collegiate National Honor Society (spring 2005-present); Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (Spri ng 2006); SIUC Ambassador of the Year (2005-2006); General Assembly Scholarship (2004-2005).

Normal: Bethany Hobson, College of Liberal Arts, Wendy and John Hobson, Academic achievements include: 3.8 grade point average; University Honors Program (fall 2004-present); Dean's List (six semesters); Alpha Lambda Delta Collegiate National Honor Society (spring 2004-present); Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society (fall 2004); Order of Isis Greek Honor Society (fall 2004-present); Golden Key International Honour Society (fall 2005-present); Order of Omega Greek Honor Society (fall 2005-present).

Paris: Zachary Englum, College of Mass Communication and Media Arts, Cathy and Kevin Englum, Academic achievements include: 3.5 grade point average; Dean's List (two semesters); Top Tau Kappa Epsilon Scholar (2005, 2006); Order of Omega Greek Honor Society, president (spring 2006-present); SIUC Homecoming Court (2006).

Pinckneyville: Fahran Robb, College of Agricultural Sciences, Myrna and Sam Robb, Academic achievements include: 4.0 grade point average; Lincoln Academy Student Laureate, State of Illinois (2006); USA Today All-USA College Academic Team (2006, 2007); Service to Southern Award (2006); Provost Scholarship (2003); Valedictorian Award (2003); The Senator Penny Severns Women's Public Service Endowed Scholarship and Internship Award (2006); Senator David Luechtefeld General Assembly Scholarship (2006); College of Agricultural Sciences (COAS) Dean's Certificate of Distinction Award (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007); COAS Outstanding Junior (2006); COAS Outstanding Senior (2007); Roscoe Pulliam Memorial Scholarship (2004, 2005, 2006); SIU Alumni Association Perry County Chapter Scholarship (2003); SIUC Resident Housing Association Spotlight of the Month Award (August 2004); SIUC RHA Outstanding Student of the Year Runner-up Award (2005); Albert and Leyla Somit University Honors Scholarship (2006); COAS Heritage Scholarships (2003-2007); SPCM 201 Outstanding Spotlight Hour Performer, Kleinau Theatre (December 2005); Sigma Alpha Academic Achievement Award (2005, 2006); COAS Outstanding Agbassador Award (2005); Undergraduate Student Government Senator Spotlight Award (spring 2005).

Rockford: Jene´ Pulliam, College of Business & Administration, Kathy Pulliam, Academic achievements include: 3.8 grade point average; University Honors Program (fall 2003-present); Dean's List (ten semesters); Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society (fall 2004-present); Athlete of the Week (fall 2004, fall 2005); Regents Bank Scholar-Athlete of the Week (fall 2005); MVC All-Academic Team (2004); SIU Saluki Scholar (2004, 2005, 2006); SIU Minority Participation Award (spring 2005); SIU Multi-Ethnic Student Academic Award (spring 2005); National Association of Black Accountants Scholarship; National Black MBA Association Scholarship (2006).

St. Libory: Brett Stehl, College of Business & Administration, Kathy and Dennis Stehl, Academic achievements include: 3.8 grade point average; Dean's List (five semesters); Tuition Waivers (three years); Kenneth J. Hull Accounting Scholarship (fall 2005); Donald T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship (spring 2006); Beta Alpha Psi National Accounting /Finance Honors Society; Southern Spotlight Article (November 2006).

Tinley Park: Janine Gawel, College of Liberal Arts, Jean and Richard Gawel, Academic achievements include: 3.9 grade point average; Dean's List (five semesters); SIUC Environmental Ambassador (spring 2006); Order of Isis Honor Society (spring 2006-present); Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (spring 2006-present); Daisy Powell Memorial Scholarship (spring 2006).

Witt: Amy Davis, College of Liberal Arts, Joanie and Ken Davis, Academic achievements include: 3.6 grade point average; University Honors Program (fall 2005-present); Dean's List (five semesters); College of Liberal Arts Scholarship (fall 2003-spring 2005); Robert C. Radtke Leadership Award (spring 2007); Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology (fall 2005-present); International Neuropsychological Society's Annual Conference, presenter (February 2007); Alpha Lambda Delta Collegiate National Honor Society (fall 2003); Senator Deanna DeMuzio General Assembly Scholarship (2005-2006).

Missouri

Blue Springs: Jonathan Cairns, College of Engineering, Sue and Paul Cairns, Academic achievements include: 3.8 grade point average; University Honors Program (fall 2005-present); Dean's List (five semesters); College of Liberal Arts Scholarship (fall 2003-spring 2005); Robert C. Radtke Leadership Award (spring 2007); Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology (fall 2005-present); International Neuropsychological Society's Annual Conference, presenter (February 2007); Alpha Lambda Delta Collegiate National Honor Society (fall 2003); Senator Deanna DeMuzio General Assembly Scholarship (2005-2006).

St. Louis: Amanda Clifton, College of Business & Administration, Debbie and Ron Clifton, Academic achievements include: 3.9 grade point average; Dean's List (seven semesters); Presidential Scholarship; Silkworm Salukis Futures Scholarship (2005); College of Business and Administration Scholarship (2003, 2004); James B. King II Memorial Accounting Scholarship Award (April 2006); SIU SIUC Finish in Four Scholarship (2007); SIU Scholar-Athlete Banquet, honors athletes with 3.0 GPA (2004, 2005, 2006); ESPN/CoSida Academic All-American (2006); Missouri Valley Conference Championship team member (two years); Missouri Valley Conference All-Tournament team (2006); MVC Scholar-Athlete (2006).

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