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Timothy L. Lewis, professor of biology and department chair, was selected to receive the 2006 Alumni Association Award for Distinguished Teaching. The award was established in 1960, and it is the highest recognition Wittenberg bestows on its faculty. It is accompanied by a stipend of $2,000. Candidates must have taught at Wittenberg for more than five years and are nominated by students, alumni, faculty and staff.
LaTosha Johnson of Cincinnati, Ohio, was named Alma Mater, an honor bestowed upon a junior women on the basis of character and integrity, service to the community, concern for others and high standards of scholarship.
Brian DeSantis of Gates Mills, Ohio, was named Alma Lux, an honor bestowed upon a junior male student who possesses qualities of leadership, scholarship and service. DeSantis was also elected to Mortar Board and Omicron Delta Kappa, national senior honoraries. In addition, he received the ATO-Paul F. Bloomhardt Award in history and was selected for Gamma Sigma Alpha, a national honor society, which recognizes outstanding academic performance within the Greek community.
Pam Evans of Lindsey, Ohio, received the Heimtraut Dietrich Award, which was established in 1981 to recognize the student who best emulates the spirit of the late associate dean of students’ devotion to Wittenberg through faith and service.
The M. Alice Geiger Award was presented to Elise Renz of Columbus, N.J. The award, named for the first woman graduate, recognizes a senior woman for outstanding contributions to the Wittenberg campus in the areas of the performing or literary arts, athletics, co-curricular leadership, new programming, special academic pursuit or through special representation at any time during her college career.
The John F. Mitchell Award, honoring the senior man who best represents the liberal arts tradition at Wittenberg, was presented to Mark Yehl of Benton City, Wash. The award goes to a top student who is a positive force in academic, cultural and social aspects of the campus.
The Alpha Delta Pi Scholarship Award, created in 1990 by the Springfield Alumnae Association and Chi Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, recognizes two junior women, one Greek and one non-Greek, who best exemplify the characteristics consistent with the ideals and goals of the sorority. This year’s recipients are Christine Maddox of Miamisburg, Ohio, (non-Greek) and Melissa Niece of Put-In-Bay, Ohio, (Greek).
The Global Awareness Award, instituted in 1992, recognizes seniors who contribute to greater global awareness within the Wittenberg University community. This year’s recipients are Isaac Boye-Arthur of Tema, Ghana, and Luke Horner of West Liberty, Ohio.
Jennifer N. Brubaker of Brookville, Ohio, received the Charles J. Ping Student Community Service Award for outstanding leadership and ability to meet the needs of the community by working in partnership with members of the community. It recognizes the student’s effort to create an organization to lead and to involve others. Ohio Campus Compact, a statewide membership organization that serves to promote community service initiatives at colleges and universities, sponsors this award. Brubaker was also elected for membership in Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most prestigious of the national honor societies.
Latesha Clay of Columbus, Ohio, and Bruce Robinson of Cincinnati, Ohio, were the recipients of the Martin Luther King Jr. Award for positive examples to members of the African American community and to the university.
Melinda J. Clark of Springfield, Ohio, received the Broadwell Chinn Award, named for one of the first African American students to enroll at Wittenberg in the 1870s. The award honors the student holding the highest grade point average among African American juniors. Clark was also named a Presidential Scholar.
The Omicron Delta Kappa Award for outstanding teaching by a professor who has been on the faculty five years or less was presented to Matthew H. Collier, assistant professor of biology.
Presidential Scholars, named for former presidents of Wittenberg, are the junior students having the top 12 grade point averages of their class. Those students are Eric J. Rellinger of Upper Sandusky, Ohio; Kevin R. Magley of Great Falls, Va.; Kathryn A. Holt of Lancaster, Ohio; Alison N. Maye of Elida, Ohio; Melinda J. Clark of Springfield, Ohio; Jessica J. Schultz of Dublin, Ohio; Katherine C. Cridge of Kettering, Ohio; John M. Shields of New Kensington, Pa.; Rachel M. Schwope of Plain City, Ohio; Seyed G. Sohi of Farmington, Mass.; Rebekah T. Weiner of Solon, Ohio, and Mary E. Holmgren of Sidney, Ohio.
ADDITIONAL AWARD WINNERS:
Ivy Ring
Ivy Ring is a junior women’s service honorary. Members are chosen on the basis of their contributions to the Wittenberg campus and to the community through the quality of their academic work and their participation in extracurricular activities.
New Members
Caitlin J. Augustus, South Charleston, Ohio
Emily E. Bell, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Keeley M. Buehler, Wooster, Ohio
Kara M. Clunk, Radnor, Ohio
Kelley L. Cridge, Kettering, Ohio
Mary K. Hudson, Hilliard, Ohio
Christine M. Jackson, Akron, Ohio
Samantha L. Mohr, Northbrook, Ill.
Karen K. Phelan, Fishers, Ind.
Clistie E. Puckett, Washington Court House, Ohio
Lara A. Rath, Mt. Pleasant, Pa.
Stephanie M. Rines, Portland, Ind.
Aleena M. Rorapaugh, York Haven, Pa.
Courtney M. Symons, Westfield, Ind.
Kelly J. Zink, St. Marys, Ohio
Pick and Pen
Pick and Pen is a junior honorary emphasizing leadership, service and scholarship.
New Members
Shiloh E. Aderhold, Thomasville, N.C.
Amy A. Apidone, Richfield, Ohio
Jacob T. Ark, Springfield, Ohio
Megan E. Arthur, Columbus, Ohio
Carolyn S. Boggs, Whitehall, Ohio
Nicola K. Brady, Herndon, Va.
Emily E. Daniels, Grove City, Ohio
Nicole A. Heller, Allentown, Pa.
Mary K. Hudson, Hilliard, Ohio
Erik K. Lindsjo, Mjolby, Sweden
Karen K. Phelan, Fishers, Ind.
Lindsey A. Short, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Abigail R. Sjostrom, Conneaut, Ohio
Halley A. Studer-Sweetman, Layton, N.J.
Kelly J. Zink, St. Marys, Ohio
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETIES
Alpha Lambda Delta
Alpha Lambda Delta is a national honor society that seeks to recognize and to encourage scholarship among first-year college women. Selection is based entirely on achieving a 3.5 cumulative grade point average for fall semester of the first year.
New Members
Rebekah A. Anthony, East Liberty, Ohio
Alyssa M. Armstrong, Liberty Township, Ohio
Jennifer M. Bostelman, Napoleon, Ohio
Betsy R. Brown, Greenville, Ohio
Sarah M. Bucher, Findlay, Ohio
Lauren C. Butch, Bay Village, Ohio
Megan K. Coleman, Waconia, Minn.
Rebecca E. Cooper, Georgetown, Ky.
Bridget J. Copes, Fogelsville, Pa.
Michelle R. Costello, Muncie, Ind.
Amy K. Criel, Albuquerque, N.M.
Emily E. Daniels, Grove City, Ohio
Heather L. Decatur, Dublin, Ohio
Sarah M. Dennett, Millersville, Md.
Tracy E. Dohn, Westerville, Ohio
Mary L. Dollinger, SouthVienna, Ohio
Maria H. Eberle, Cincinnati, Ohio
Jaclyn G. Flickinger, South Amherst, Ohio
Erin M. Focht, Dublin, Ohio
Tiffany N. Gasiecki, Buffalo, N.Y.
Erin E. Gorman, Medina, Ohio
Kara E. Guss, Bucyrus, Ohio
Rebekah M. Hall, Caledonia, Mich.
Aubrey E. Herbst, Columbus, Ohio
Lauren M. Hough, Galion, Ohio
Andrea N. Ipjian, Paradise Valley, Ariz.
Rachel K. Johnson, Cincinnati, Ohio
Erin M. Kapp, Gibsonia, Pa
Meredith H. Karg, Wooster, Ohio
Monica R. Karsai, Indianapolis, Ind.
Nicole E. Katze, Havertown, Pa.
Kristian M. Kovacs, Gahanna, Ohio
Lauren E. Kowalski, Coraopolis, Pa.
Kathryn R. Kulma, Lakewood, Ohio
Marie L. Lenk, Springfield, Ohio
Allison L. Macke, Dublin, Ohio
Whitney E. Marshall, Barre, Mass.
Stephanie L. Maxwell, Euclid, Ohio
Erin H. McBride, Westlake, Ohio
Courtney L. McNutt, Westfield, Ind.
Brandy R. Meade, Columbus, Ohio
Katherine M. Miller, Worthington, Ohio
Jessica R. Mobley, Carmel, Ind.
Jordan P. Moore, Batavia, Ohio
Rachel I. Morton, Naperville, Ill.
Brittany E. Neal, Willoughby, Ohio
Sarah A. Overshiner, Versailles, Ind.
Sarah M. Pagels, Princeton, N.J.
Kendra A. Plant, Wooster, Ohio
Martha A. Puffenberger, Toledo, Ohio
Allison L. Reed, Duluth, Ga.
Lindsey S. Reilly, Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Caroline D. Rentz, Cincinnati, Ohio
Elizabeth D. Sandrock, Glenshaw, Pa.
Allison M. Scaia, St. Louis, Mo.
Katie A. Shoemaker, Arcanum, Ohio
Cassidy L. Short, Westlake, Ohio
Kelsey E. Simons, Norwalk, Ohio
Mallory J. Snyder, Lima, Ohio
Anne K. Speakman, Pickerington, Ohio
Rosel E. Spiker, Fairborn, Ohio
Kelsey E. Ufholz, Akron, Ohio
Ashley N. Uhrig, Vandalia, Ohio
Tristan E. Wade, Twinsburg, Ohio
Maureen E. Walsh, Highland Heights, Ohio
Maribeth L. Wright, Columbus, Ohio
Julie K. Ziegler, Sandusky, Ohio
Phi Eta Sigma
Phi Eta Sigma is a national honor society that seeks to recognize and to encourage scholarship among first-year college men. Selection is based entirely on achieving a 3.5 cumulative grade point average for fall semester of the first year.
New Members
Timothy P. Beck, New Paris, Ohio
Daniel A. Bruce, Rochester Hills, Mich.
David T. Donofrio, Dublín, Ohio
Nicholas F. Ferrari, Dublín, Ohio
Charles T. French, Mansfield, Ohio
Robby D. Gravley, Ashley, Ohio
Cody J. Grindle, Perry, Ohio
John A. Hahn, Bexley, Ohio
Brett C. Herleikson, Pomfret Center, Conn.
Devin S. Langston, Versailles, Ohio
Daniel R. Marous, Bexley, Ohio
Brian E. Moore, Chapel Hill, N.C.
Kraig W. Reiber, Cincinnati, Ohio
Ronald J. Ross, New Philadelphia, Ohio
Brian A. Schubert, Norwalk, Ohio
Benjamin W. Scott, Strongsville, Ohio
Brien R. Sewell, Greenville, Ohio
Justin L. Tank, Graytown, Ohio
Lukas E. Treu, Mantua, Ohio
Gary A. Tyack, Columbus, Ohio
Matthew S. Wigton, Lancaster, Ohio
Mortar Board
Mortar Board is a national senior honorary recognizing scholarship, leadership and service. Candidates must have a 3.3 grade point average and excel in both curricular and co-curricular leadership and service to the Wittenberg community.
New Members
Seth T. Bennett, Cambridge, Ohio
Erica M. Bodnar, Upper Arlington, Ohio
Alex J. Brown, Marieta, Ohio
Jena R. Buchhop, Napoleon, Ohio
Brian J. DeSantis, Gates Mills, Ohio
Patrick D. Denbow, Louisville, Ky.
Stacy L. Fennell, Bradford, Ohio
Ashley E. Gerace, Dublin, Ohio
Emily S. Heidrich, West Chester, Ohio
Kathy M. Hittle, Nobelsville, Ind.
Amy L. Holden, Boardman, Ohio
Colleen C. Keppel, Tipp City, Ohio
Julia A. Machledt, Indianapolis, Ind.
Christine D. Maddox, Miamisburg, Ohio
Kevin R. Magley, Great Falls, Va.
Emily A. Mattes, Warminster, Pa.
Melissa E. Niese, Put-In-Bay, Ohio
Amy E. Nilson, Englewood, Ohio
Ashley A. Petersen, Loveland, Ohio
Sabrina C. Renkar, London, Ohio
Amanda J. Reno, Laurelville, Ohio
Robert F. Richardson, Parma, Ohio
Erin K. Robinson, Lexington, Ky.
Shantel R. Sechrist, Saltsburg, Pa.
Kathryn A. Spittler, Garfield Heights, Ohio
Jennifer L. Storer, Sylvania, Ohio
Rebekah T. Weiner, Solon, Ohio
Amanda M. Wiesehan, Defiance, Ohio
Sarah E. Yehle, West Lafayette, Ind.
Omicron Delta Kappa
Omicron Delta Kappa is a national senior leadership honor society
recognizing leadership in scholarship, athletics, university publications, cultural life and student affairs.
New Members
Seth T. Bennett, Cambridge, Ohio
Jena R. Buchhop, Napoleon, Ohio
Brian P. Cataldi, Franklin, Ind.
Jenna N. Corwin, Louisville, Ky.
Brian J. DeSantis, Gates Mills, Ohio
Jacqueline L. Del Brocco, Chesterland, Ohio
Patrick D. Denbow, Louisville, Ohio
Ryan C. Deutschendorf, Northville, Mich.
Christine D. Maddox, Miamisburg, Ohio
Kevin R. Magley, Great Falls, Va.
Emily A. Mattes, Warminster, Pa.
Holly L. McHugh, Randolph, N.J.
Melissa E. Niese, Put-In-Bay, Ohio
Amy E. Nilson, Englewood, Ohio
Sabrina C. Renkar, London, Ohio
Amanda J. Reno, Laurelville, Ohio
Robert F. Richardson, Parma, Ohio
Jennifer L. Storer, Sylvania, Ohio
Rebecca L. Tittle, New Carlisle, Ohio
Amanda M. Wiesehan, Defiance, Ohio
Sarah E. Yehle, West Lafayette, Ind.
Alpha Sigma Lambda
The Wittenberg chapter of this national honor society for adult students is one of more than 200 throughout the nation. The society recognizes superior academic achievement by mature adults who typically pursue their studies while meeting major responsibilities of work and family.
New Members
Martha L. Bacon, Springfield, Ohio
Kerry A. Ellis, Fairborn, Ohio
Keith L. Jenkins, Dayton, Ohio
Micah Q. Mitchell, Troy, Ohio
Lillian L. Rambo, Springfield, Ohio
Sarah J. Shivler, Springfield, Ohio
Nicole R. Starr, Springfield, Ohio
Scott B. Stephens, Springfield, Ohio
Derek L. Thompson, Xenia, Ohio
David M. Vanuch, Springfield, Ohio
Judith A. Walthall, Springfield, Ohio
Chi Alpha Sigma
Chi Alpha Sigma is a national college athletic honor society founded in 1996. Members must be of junior or senior class standing, have a 3.4 or higher cumulative grade point average, be of good moral character and have earned a letter in a varsity intercollegiate sport.
New Members
George A. Andress III, Mansfield, Ohio
Regina A. Carney, Lexington, Ky.
Michael A. Carrier, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Nathan R. Cherry, Toledo, Ohio
Amy S. Conner, Noblesville, Ind.
Patrick D. Denbow, Louisville, Ky.
Rachel E. Dunn, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Kathy M. Hittle, Noblesville, Ind.
Emily A. Hodgkiss-Lilly, Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Elizabeth A. Hurst, Loveland, Ohio
Jan M. Kehres, Alliance, Ohio
Christine D. Maddox, Miamisburg, Ohio
Holly L. McHugh, Randolph, N.J.
Tristan M. Murray, New Carlisle, Ohio
Emma F. Robinow, Yellow Springs, Ohio
John M. Shields, New Kensington, Pa.
Kathryn A. Spittler, Garfield Heights, Ohio
Matthew D. Stechschulte, Columbus Grove, Ohio
Sarah E. Yehle, West Lafayette, Ind.
Linda S. Young, Minster, Ohio
Gamma Sigma Alpha
Gamma Sigma Alpha is a national honor society founded in 1989 at University of Southern California to promote intellectual interaction between Greek students and the academic community. The society recognizes outstanding academic performance within the Greek community as compared to all university averages. Members must achieve a cumulative grade point average above a 3.5 for the junior and senior year. Gamma Sigma Alpha also provides regional academic awards and scholarships for graduate study to its members.
Corey H. Alshouse, Avon Lake, Ohio
Courtney L. Bennett, Canfield, Ohio
Seth T. Bennett, Cambridge, Ohio
Jennifer M. Blaine, St. Marys, Ohio
Kathleen R. Burns, Dublin, Ohio
Michael J. Burns, Marlinton, W.Va.
Brian J. DeSantis, Gates Mills, Ohio
Ann E. Delaney, Buffalo Grove, Ill.
Patrick D. Denbow, Louisville, Ky.
Ryan C. Deutschendorf, Northville, Mich.
Joyce E. Dindo, Akron, Ohio
Kylie E. Evans. Morgantown, W.Va.
Richard J. Hitt, Covington, Ohio
Kathy M. Hittle, Noblesville, Ind.
Amy L. Holden, Boardman, Ohio
Kathryn A. Jablonowski, Medina, Ohio
Katherine B. Lampe, Cincinnati, Ohio
Julia A. Machledt, Indianapolis, Ind.
Joshua A. Mancini, North Royalton, Ohio
Kristina G. McFarland, Johnstown, Ohio
Danielle M. Newman, St. Clair Shores, Mich.
Stacy N. Niedermeier, Willard, Ohio
Brian W. Phillips, Parma, Ohio
Elizabeth M. Reed, Urbana, Ohio
Allison M. Reese, Worthington, Ohio
Eric A. Rey, Grosse Point Woods, Mich.
Robert F. Richardson, Parma, Ohio
Erin K. Robinson, Lexington, Ky.
Carolyn M. Rowe, Ada, Mich.
Andrew L. Scarponi, Akron, Ohio
Jonathan D. Umbel, Thompson, Ohio
Jana M. Venema, Centerville, Ohio
Lesley A. Waldsmith, Westerville, Ohio
Megan M. Weber, Wadsworth, Ohio
Amanda Williams, Marysville, Ohio
Chelsea Williams, New Concord, Ohio
L. C. Yarnelle, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Elizabeth Yoke, Mentor, Ohio
Seniors Earning University Honors
Elizabeth L. Asta, Millbury, Mass.
Jennifer M. Blaine, St. Marys, Ohio
Martha C. Boatright, Lawrence, Kan.
Jennifer N. Brubaker, Brookville, Ohio
Michael J. Burns, Marlinton, W.Va.
Tracy R. Butler, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Danielle M. Clifford, Louisville, Ky.
Joyce E. Dindo, Akron, Ohio
Elizabeth A. Eshelman, Westerville, Ohio
Kylie E. Evans, Morgantown, W.Va.
Pamela D. Evans, Lindsey, Ohio
Anna K. Finkelstein, Whitehall, Mich.
Jessica M. Gegel, Carmel, Ind.
Neal B. Hayes, Cedarville, Ohio
Amanda J. Hicks, North Lawrence, Ohio
Ashley N. Huffman, Ostrander, Ohio
Jeffrey E. Klukas, Nashotah, Wis.
Sean A. McKinniss, Springfield, Ohio
Erin M. Mills, Middletown, Ohio
Ellen R. Peterson, Ada, Ohio
Christopher M. Petrik, Highland Heights, Ohio
Nicole E. Ream, Washington Court House, Ohio
Maria P. Recalde, Quito, Ecuador
Jonathan G. Scruggs, Alcoa, Tenn.
Nicole E. Spirgen, Cleveland, Ohio
Sarah A. Staylon, Amherst, Ohio
Jonathan R. Stewart, Vincennes, Ind.
Rebecca M. Stewart, Knoxville, Tenn.
Katherine A. Tarr, Orange, Calif.
Richard J. Wilson, Westerville, Ohio
Larry C. Yarnelle, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Elizabeth G. Yoke, Mentor, Ohio
DEPARTMENTAL AND PROGRAM AWARDS
Art
The Ralston C. Thompson Awards were established in honor of the late Ralston Thompson, professor of art (1941-1970). These awards are granted by the Art Department to students who demonstrate exceptional promise in art.
2006 Recipients: Jacqueline Del Brocco, Chesterland, Ohio
Rebecca J. Graves, Springfield, Ohio
Mary C. Griffith, Dover, Ohio
The Wittenberg Guild Awards are given annually from a fund established by the Wittenberg Guild. These awards are granted by the Art Department to students who demonstrate exceptional promise in art.
2006 Recipient: Kristen L. Jackwood, Wooster, Ohio
The S. Paul & Clara M. Weaver Endowed Scholarship was funded through a generous gift in loving memory of S. Paul Weaver by his wife Clara M. Weaver, Columbus, Ohio, to provide financial assistance to sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are either art majors or education majors with a desire to teach art.
2006 Recipient: Colleen C. Keppel, Tipp City, Ohio
Biology
The Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement in Biology is given
by the faculty of the department in recognition of seniors who have had outstanding achievement and demonstrate strong potential in biology.
2006 Recipients: Danielle M. Clifford, Louisville, Ky.
Erin M. Mills, Middletown, Ohio
The Emmett Bodenberg Award for Outstanding Achievement in
Environmental Biology, named to honor the late professor of biology
(1931-1968), is given to the junior or senior students who have excelled in and demonstrated commitment to this field of study.
2006 Recipient: Jennifer M. Blaine, St. Marys, Ohio
The Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is given in recognition of seniors with exceptional achievement and strong potential in biochemistry and molecular biology.
2006 Recipient: Amanda J. Hicks, North Lawrence, Ohio
Chemistry Department
Nelson E. Sartoris Award is given to outstanding senior chemistry major.
2006 Recipient: Alan L. Vorst, Independence, Ky.
Communication
Laurels in Communication are given to a major who demonstrates academic excellence, personal integrity, a commitment to community and the motivation and potential to use his/her advanced knowledge of communication toward socially responsible ends.
2006 Recipient:Kylie E. Evans, Morgantown, W.Va.
Community Service
The Outstanding Service to Springfield Award recognizes one student and one faculty or staff member who, through continuing community service, contribute to Springfield in an exceptional way. A donation will be made to a Springfield charity of the winner’s choice.
2006 Recipients: James L. Huffman (Faculty/Staff)
Melissa L. Gallion, West Jefferson, Ohio (Student)
East Asian Studies
The winner of the Outstanding East Asian Language Study Award is:
2006 Recipients:Yung Whi, Northfield, Ill. (Chinese)
Rex E. Van Wormer, Mt. Cory, Ohio (Japanese)
The Shigeharu Matsumoto Award is given to a senior major who exemplifies the East Asian Studies tradition of academic excellence, community service and commitment to international understanding.
2006 Recipients: Librette E. Tye, Cincinnati, Ohio
Rex Van Wormer, Mt. Cory, Ohio
The Eugene Swanger Scholarship is awarded to a sophomore East Asian Studies major who demonstrates high academic achievement and shows promise as an Asian studies scholar.
2006 Recipient: Amanda J. Rollins, La Crescenta, Calif.
Economics Department
The Economics Prize for outstanding achievement is given by the department to recognize economics majors who have maintained high standards in course work and research.
2006 Recipients: Lindsay P. Jacobs, Springfield, Ohio
Jonathan R. Stewart, Vincennes, Ind.
Maria P. Recalde, Quito, Ecuador
Education Department
The Barbara Steel Kane Memorial Award was established in memory of Barbara Steel Kane, a 1978 graduate of Wittenberg. The award is presented to one major and one minor from the Teacher Education Program who demonstrate the capacities of character, commitment, and community that are in keeping with the mission of the Education Department and its theme of "Educational Leaders for Constructive Social Change."
2006 Recipients: Major: Katherine G. Pocock, Holland, Mich.
Minor: Allison B. Myser, Columbus, Ohio
The Virginia Lucas Silver Apple Award is presented to the Education department junior who displays the qualities exemplified by Professor Emerita
of Education Virginia Lucas (1973-1992).
2006 Recipient: Jennifer J. Osborn, Findlay, Ohio
English Department
The Allen J. Koppenhaver Prize, established in honor of the late Allen J. Koppenhaver, professor of English (1961-1991), is awarded annually to the outstanding senior English major who best represents the breadth and depth of Professor Koppenhaver’s scholarship and interdisciplinary interests.
2006 Recipient: Sarah L. Leavens, Milroy, Ind.
The Award for Excellence in Literary Studies is given to the senior English major who best exemplifies excellence in literary criticism and scholarship.
2006 Recipients: Alison T. Davis, Dublin, Ohio
Elizabeth A. Eshelman, Westerville, Ohio
Geography Department
The Martin E. Johnson Award - Through a fund established to honor the late Dr. Martin E. Johnson, associate professor of geography, an annual award is made to the junior geography major with the highest grade point average.
2006 Recipient: Melissa S. Jackson, Worthington, Ohio
History Department
The ATO - Paul F. Bloomhardt Award, established in honor of the late Paul F. Bloomhardt, professor of history and biography (1925-1956), is awarded to outstanding junior history majors.
2006 Recipients: Brian P. Cataldi, Franklin, Ind.
Brian J. DeSantis, Gates Mills, Ohio
Eric A. Rey, Grosse Point Woods, Mich.
The Margaret S. Ermarth Award, established in honor of the late Margaret Sittler Ermarth, professor of history (1953-1974), is awarded to an outstanding senior history major.
2006 Recipient: Sarah A. Staylon, Amherst, Ohio
The Martha and Robert Hartje Award, established in 1988 to honor
Robert Hartje, professor of history (1956-1988) and his wife Martha Hartje,
is awarded to an outstanding senior history major skilled in writing historical narrative.
2006 Recipient: Rex E. Van Wormer, Mt. Cory, Ohio
Intercollegiate Athletics Program
The North Coast Athletic Conference Student-Athlete Award recognizes a student who has performed with distinction both in the classroom and on the playing field.
2006 Female Recipient: Emily P. Hiscar, Pataskala, Ohio
2006 Male Recipient: Sebastian A. Missura, Quito, Ecuador
LANGUAGES
The Kurt J. Fickert Award, established in honor of Kurt J. Fickert, professor of languages (1956-1986), is presented to an outstanding junior or senior majoring in a modern language. The recipient must possess those qualities exemplified by Professor Fickert during his more than 30 years of service to the Department of Languages and to the university.
2006 Recipients: Jeffrey E. Klukas, Nashotah, Wis. (French)
Nicole E. Ream, Washington Court House, Ohio (German)
Management Department
The Tau Pi Phi Award is given to the graduating management major who combines the highest academic achievement with university contribution. The department provides a permanent plaque.
2006 Recipient: Maria P. Recalde, Quito, Ecuador
The Wall Street Journal Award recognizes the graduating management major with the greatest potential for career success. Dow Jones and Company provides a one-year subscription to The Wall Street Journal, a medallion and a permanent plaque.
2006 Recipient: George A. Andress III, Mansfield, Ohio
The Dr. Woodrow Wilson Prize for Excellence in Management, made available by the widow and children of Woodrow Wilson, professor emeritus of business administration (1956-1978), was created to give annual financial awards to students who major and excel in management.
2006 Recipients: Kyle L. Barger, Baltimore, Ohio
Alyssa C. Bray, Cedarburg, Wis.
Jenna N. Corwin, Louisville, Ky.
Amy E. Nilson, Englewood, Ohio
Bryan M. Vehonsky, Reynoldsburg, Ohio
The Denise Calvert Leadership Award is given to the senior management major who provides significant leadership to both the department and university, while offering a strong example of dedication to scholarship and the needs of others. The award was named, posthumously, for the 1980 alumnus who, as president, led Wittenberg’s American Marketing Association chapter to several national awards.
2006 Recipient: Brian W. McCoach, New Concord, Ohio
Financial Executives International Award recognizes an outstanding senior finance or accounting student based on academics, leadership and service. The award consists of a personal gift and a permanent plaque provided by FEI.
2006 Recipient: Nathan R. Cherry, Toledo, Ohio
The Oak Associate Award sponsored by the Wittenberg Investment Club, recognizes students of high academic achievement who further the American free enterprise system via their knowledge of markets and investments. This monetary award derives uniqueness because it is provided by the students for the students.
2006 Recipients: Christopher K. Pelfrey, Dayton, Ohio
Clint R. Pergram, Columbus, Ohio
Math and Computer Science Department
The Paul Hessler Award, established in memory of Paul Hessler, a member of the mathematics faculty at Wittenberg (1969-1978), is awarded to junior or senior majors for outstanding achievement in mathematics or computer science.
2006 Recipients: Lindsay P. Jacobs, Springfield, Ohio
Jennifer E. Williams, Springfield, Ohio
The Norman E. Dodson Award, named in honor of the late Norman Dodson, a member of the mathematics faculty at Wittenberg (1957-1975),
is awarded to a graduating senior for excellence in preparation to teach mathematics or computer science.
2006 Recipient: Allison B. Myser, Columbus, Ohio
The Richard A. Little Mathematics Fund was established by
Richard Little, a 1960 graduate of Wittenberg, in memory of his parents.
Part of the fund provides awards to outstanding junior or senior mathematics
or computer science majors.
2006 Recipients: Shyam M. Guthikonda, Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich.
Ellen R. Peterson, Ada, Ohio
Karl R.B. Schmitt, Baltimore, Md.
Jonathan R. Stewart, Vincennes, Ind.
Music Department
The Jan Bender Memorial Award, established in honor of the late Jan Bender, professor of music (1965-1975), is awarded to a senior whose performance both academically and musically has been excellent and whose contributions to the Department of Music have been outstanding.
2006 Recipient: Neal B. Hayes, Cedarville, Ohio
The Elmer Blackmer Award, established in memory of Professor Elmer Blackmer (1962-1974), is presented to music students who have shown outstanding achievement in music theory and music skills.
2006 Recipients: Gregory J. McCoach, New Concord, Ohio
Bradley M. Wilson, New Carlisle, Ohio
Philosophy Department
The Remsberg/Klive Award, established in honor of Robert G. Remsberg (professor of philosophy 1940-1975) and Visvaldis V. Klive (professor of philosophy 1966-1994). This recognition is given to the outstanding senior philosophy major and includes a book award.
2006 Recipients: Alison T. Davis, Dublin, Ohio
Richard J. Wilson, Westerville, Ohio
Political Science Department
The Joe H. Bindley Scholarship, which honors Professor Bindley (1968-1987), is granted to a junior or senior political science major who exhibits high levels of leadership or scholarship while pursuing courses of study leading toward law school or American politics.
2006 Recipient: Patrick D. Denbow, Louisville, Ky.
The Jeffrey Y. Mao Alumni Award in Political Science is given to junior political science majors in recognition of outstanding scholarship, service to the university and promise of significant contributions to society.
2006 Recipient: Glenn W. Leever, Loveland, Ohio
Psychology Department
The Bethlehem Steel Award has been established to honor outstanding senior students in psychology.
2006 Recipient: Elizabeth L. Asta, Millbury, Mass.
The Award for Professional Potential is given to a senior psychology major who has demonstrated the potential for advanced study in psychology.
2006 Recipient: Tracy R. Butler, Fort Wayne, Ind.
The Virgil E. Rahn Memorial Fund in Psychology has been established to honor an outstanding junior student in psychology.
2006 Recipient: Kathryn A. Holt, Lancaster, Ohio
Religion Department
The David Hartman Award, established in honor of the late David Hartman, associate professor of religion (1962-1976), is awarded to an outstanding senior in the Department of Religion based upon the student's academic performance, ability to relate the study of religion to the liberal arts, and contributions to the department and its program.
2006 Recipient: Nicole E. Ream, Washington Court House., Ohio
Russian Area Studies
The Award for Excellence in Russian Area Studies is given to the outstanding senior Russian Area Studies majors.
2006 Recipient: Kathryn M. Volk, Blissfield, Mich.
School of Community Education
The Award for Excellence in Liberal Studies is given to an SCE Liberal Studies major of at least advanced junior standing who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the liberal studies program.
2006 Recipient: Wendy L. Everett, Springfield, Ohio
Sociology Department
The T. Edwin Boling Sociology Scholarship Award, established in honor of the late Ed Boling, professor of sociology (1967-1994), is given to outstanding senior sociology majors.
2006 Recipients: Elizabeth A. Narcho, Springfield, Ohio
Nicole E. Spirgen, Lakewood, Ohio
Women's Studies Program
The Women’s Studies Writing Award, sponsored by the Women’s Studies Program, is presented for outstanding writing in any area of Women’s Studies.
2006 Recipient: Alison T. Davis, Dublin, Ohio
State and National Awards
United States Track Coaches Association
Division III All-Academic Team
Joseph H. Rumschlag, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
National Field Hockey Coaches Association
Division III National Academic Squad
Rachel Dunn, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Whitney Marshall, Barre, Mass.
Holly McHugh, Randolph, N.J.
Julia Wickham, Columbus, Ohio
Women’s Soccer
NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
Emily Hiscar, Pataskala, Ohio
PHI BETA KAPPA
Founded at the College of William and Mary in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest and most prestigious of the national honor societies. Wittenberg's chapter, Omicron of Ohio, was established in 1992.
Phi Beta Kappa exists to give recognition to students who have achieved high academic distinction at Wittenberg. Phi Beta Kappa stresses the importance of the liberal arts and sciences, and elects to membership only those students who have demonstrated their awareness of the liberal arts tradition by building programs broad in scope yet sufficiently concentrated to ensure comprehensive knowledge in one or more disciplines.
Students are normally elected as seniors or, in special cases, as juniors.
They must be majoring in one of the liberal arts or sciences, have a high grade point average, have taken a variety of courses across the liberal arts spectrum, and have demonstrated a knowledge of mathematics and a foreign language appropriate to a liberal arts education.
New Members
Juniors:
Kevin R. Magley, Great Falls, Va.
Alison N. May, Elida, Ohio
Eric J. Rellinger, Upper Sandusky, Ohio
Andrew L. Scarponi, Akron, Ohio
Jessica J. Schultz, Dublin, Ohio
Rachel M. Schwope, Plain City, Ohio
John M. Shields, New Kensington, Pa.
Rebekah T. Weiner, Solon, Ohio
Seniors:
Jennifer M. Blaine, St. Marys, Ohio
Martha C. Boatright, Lawrence, Kan.
Jennifer N. Brubaker, Brookville, Ohio
Michael J. Burns, Marlinton, W.Va.
Tracy R. Butler, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Danielle M. Clifford, Louisville, Ky.
Hillary C. de Roo, Holland, Mich.
Joyce E. Dindo, Akron, Ohio
Pamela D. Evans, Lindsey, Ohio
Jessica M. Gegel, Carmel, Ind.
Neal B. Hayes, Cedarville, Ohio
Sarah E. Hinshaw, Medina, Ohio
Adam M. Klimkowski, Carmel, Ind.
Erin M. Mills, Middletown, Ohio
Allison B. Myser, Columbus, Ohio
Danielle M. Newman, St. Clair Shores, Mich.
Clint R. Pergram, Columbus, Ohio
Ellen R. Peterson, Ada, Ohio
Christopher M. Petrik, Highland Heights, Ohio
Nicole E. Ream, Washington Court House, Ohio
Maria P. Recalde, Quito, Ecuador
Allison M. Reese, Worthington, Ohio
Carolyn M. Rowe, Ada, Mich.
Matthew D. Stechschulte, Columbus Grove, Ohio
Alan L. Vorst, Indeendence, Ky.
Lesley A. Waldsmith, Westerville, Ohio
Jennifer E. Williams, Springfield, Ohio
Larry C. Yarnelle, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Elizabeth G. Yoke, Mentor, Ohio
Linda S. Young, Minster, Ohio
SMITH SCHOLARS
Recipients of this full-tuition scholarship must maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA each year for scholarship renewal. Smith Scholarships are based on superior academic performance, cocurricular achievements, personal references, writing ability and SAT/ACT scores. Recipients are automatically inducted to the University Honors Program.
Senior Smith Scholars:
Martha C. Boatright, Lawrence, Kan.
Elizabeth A. Eshelman, Westerville, Ohio
Andrew J. Kessler, Carey, Ohio
- Phyllis Eberts and Marj Newman
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