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Sixty-six students receive academic, service, leadership awards at UNC

CHAPEL HILL -- Sixty-six of the brightest and most dedicated students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were honored yesterday (April 22) with the university’s top academic, service and leadership awards.

Chancellor James Moeser presided at the ceremony. Dr. Bernadette Gray-Little, executive associate provost, and Dr. Dean Bresciani, interim vice chancellor for student affairs, presented the 2003 Chancellor’s Awards. Proud parents and professors looked on as the high achievers collected medals, plaques and other decorations -- and congratulations -- from the university’s top leaders.

"Receiving one of these awards is perhaps the greatest honor bestowed upon an undergraduate at Carolina," said Dr. Cynthia Wolf Johnson, UNC associate vice chancellor for student learning and supervisor of the awards program an the ceremony.

"Among these students are individuals who translate Greek and Latin at sight, deliver captivating speeches extemporaneously or otherwise excel in many different areas of academics or co-curricular student life," she said. "They are the sharp thinkers, innovative researchers and unselfish crusaders who will go on to make this world a better place."

Standouts in a room filled with standouts included John Philip Hobach of Seminole, Fla., who won two awards: The Archibald Henderson Prize in Mathematics, to the undergraduate with a high degree of mathematical ability and the greatest promise of originality in the field, and the Paul E. Shearin Outstanding Senior Award in Physics, to the senior majoring in physics who is most outstanding on the criteria of scholarship, scientific insight and professional seriousness.

Janet D. Jackson of Hillsborough, winner of the McNally Award for Excellence in Geography, began pursuing a bachelor's degree in 1991. She started taking courses at UNC in 1999 through the continuing education program. Jackson, who will receive a bachelor's degree in geography

with a minor in information science on May 18, is geographic information systems coordinator for the Orange Water and Sewer Authority, which serves the Chapel Hill-Carrboro community.

Student recipients, their parents and awards are listed alphabetically below, with North Carolina winners first by hometown followed by out-of-state and international winners:

Battleboro
Russell Bart Pate, son of Mark and Marguerite Pate: The Rob Park Memorial Award, to the senior who has made a significant contribution by improving educational and community service programming to assist undergraduates in learning about the legal system, the rigors of a legal education and the changing nature of the legal profession.

Chapel Hill
Sarah Kasey Gore, daughter of Tony and Rebecca Gore: The Patrick F. Earey Award, to the graduating senior who has exhibited outstanding academic achievement, extracurricular involvement and leadership.

Claire-Elisabeth Anne Hartman, daughter of Tara Hartman: The Alexander Julian Fellowship in Design, to an undergraduate exhibiting an outstanding sense of design, which the faculty interpret as a mature integration of formal issues and content and who the faculty believe has done the most outstanding work in studio art.

Jonathan Arnold Karpinos, son of Ralph and Carolyn Karpinos: The Albert Suskin Prize in Latin, to the undergraduate who shows the best ability to understand Latin poetry and translate selected passages at sight.

Kunal Nandy, son of Kailas and Indrani Nandi: The Willie P. Mangum Medal in Oratory, to the senior class member who gives the best oration at an annual contest.

Charlotte
Katrina Latisha Harper, daughter of Jack and Sherri Harper: The Wallace Ray Peppers Award in Performance of African-American Literature, to the junior or senior in the department who is most outstanding in performance of African and African-American literature.

Bradley William Morris, son of Robby and Lorrie Morris: The Worth Award to the undergraduate with sustained excellence in philosophy.

Jennifer Kristen Taylor, daughter of James and Judith Taylor: The Robert B. House Memorial Prize in Poetry, to the graduating senior who has done distinguished work in poetry. This award was presented twice, also to Kerri Marie French of Greensboro.

Concord
Paul Jang, son of Sun and Jung Jang: The Venable Medal, to the two most outstanding seniors majoring in chemistry. Also presented to Randall Trenton Rhyne of Raleigh.

Farmville
Lewis Chandler Deans, son of Robert and Cordelia Deans: The Inter-fraternity Council Award, to the undergraduate who has made the most significant contribution in the areas of leadership, scholarship and service to their individual chapters and the Greek and university communities.

Fayetteville
Dorothy Michelle Brackett, daughter of John Brackett: The Paul Debreczeny Prize in Slavic Languages and Literatures, to the graduating senior whose work in Russian language and literature or Slavic linguistics is judged most outstanding.

Garner
Sarah Elizabeth Allen, daughter of Mary Godley: The Ria Stambaugh Undergraduate Award for Excellence in German, to the senior with the most distinguished academic record in German language and literature.

Greensboro
James Wellner Doggett, son of John and Audrey Doggett: The L. Richardson Preyer Award for Excellence in Political Science, to a senior judged by a faculty committee to have established the most distinguished record of scholarship in political science and service to the community.

Meredith Austen Flowe, daughter of William and Cheryl Flowe: The Jane Craige Gray Memorial Award, to the junior woman judged most outstanding in character, scholarship and leadership.

Kerri Marie French, daughter of Andrew and Patti French: The Robert B. House Memorial Prize in Poetry, to the graduating senior who has done distinguished work in poetry. This award was presented twice, also to Jennifer Kristen Taylor of Charlotte.

Kasey Q. Maggard, daughter of Patricia Maggard: The Chi Omega Award for Scholarship and Leadership, to the student in Romance languages who is most outstanding in scholastic achievement and exemplary leadership.

Jordan Keith Potter, son of Roger and Teresa Potter: The Earl Slocum Band Award, to the senior member of University Bands who has demonstrated meritorious achievement with regard to musicianship, leadership and academic excellence.

Hamptonville
Elizabeth Suzanne Thomasson, daughter of Steven and Suzanne Thomasson: The Undergraduate Prize in Economics, to the undergraduate majoring in economics who is most outstanding in the major and related courses.

Harrisburg
Jessica Dee Marks, daughter of Stephen and Patsy Marks: The Robert White Linker Award, to the most outstanding undergraduate residence hall officer, based on leadership, creativity, effectiveness and lasting contributions to the residence living hall.

Hillsborough
*Janet Dutton Jackson, wife of Michael Neal and mother of Jeffrey and Katherine Jackson; daughter of John and Pat Dutton of Farmington Hills, Mich.: The McNally Award for Excellence in Geography, to the senior with superior academic performance.

Kings Mountain
David Lyndon Weber Angeles, son of Teresa Angeles: The Ernest L. Mackie Award, to the junior class member judged most outstanding in character, scholarship and leadership. Angeles also recently won one of the nation’s top awards for college students, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship for students committed to careers in public service. Winners of the $30,000 award must have outstanding leadership potential and communication skills and be in the top quarter of their class. Angeles was one of 76 winners among 635 candidates.

Linden
Terri Sue Giles, daughter of Terry Scott and Sue Giles: The James M. Johnston Distinguished Senior Award in the Nursing Program, to the senior student most deserving of recognition for outstanding academic achievement and leadership contributions in the School of Nursing and the Johnston Awards Program.

Mocksville
Laura Ann Correll, daughter of Marsha Correll: The George Livas Award, to the most outstanding senior in the School of Nursing in the areas of scholarship, leadership and nursing excellence.

Mooresville
Sarah K. Chapman, daughter of Ronald and Helene Chapman: The Op White Prize in Geology, to the outstanding senior in geology.

*Allyson Braun Lippert, daughter of Kristen Carter of Mooresville and John Lippert of Alpharetta, Ga: The Hampton Shuping Prize, to the Kenan-Flagler Business School senior who excels in academics, integrity and leadership; shows concern for ethical management; and respects individual commitment to the success of free enterprise.

Morehead City
Anne Margaret Hardison, daughter of Ricky and Anne Hardison: The Bernard Boyd Memorial Prize, to the senior majoring in religious studies who is most outstanding in academic achievement.

Oriental
Erin Michelle Spruill, daughter of Joseph and Kim Spruill: The Harold D. Meyer Award in Recreation Administration, to the outstanding undergraduate majoring in recreation administration.

Raleigh
Hildy Felicia Fong, daughter of Siu and Kate Fong: The Frank Porter Graham Award, to the graduating senior who has made the most outstanding contribution to a realization of the human ideals of equality, dignity and community.

Rachel I. Gurvich, daughter of Mark and Nadezhda Gurvich: The Sterling A Stoudemire Award for Excellence in Spanish, to the senior who has excelled in Spanish.

Kathleen Currie Hall, daughter of John and Carolyn Hall: The Marc Adam Eisdorfer Award in Linguistics, to the senior most outstanding in academic achievement in linguistics.

Jeffrey Lawton Mikell, son of Jenny and Lawton Mikell: The Eben Alexander Prize in Greek, to the undergraduate who presents the best rendering into English of selected passages of Greek not previously read.

Randall Trenton Rhyne, son of George and Donna Jean Rhyne: The Venable Medal to the two most outstanding seniors majoring in chemistry. Also presented to Paul Jang of Concord.

Edgar Garcia Villanueva, son of Sheila Harris: The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award to one man and one woman in the senior class who have best demonstrated unselfish interest in human welfare. Co-recipient Lisa Marie Dunn of Ormond Beach, Fla.

Megan Elizabeth Youmans, daughter of James and Linda Youmans: The Ernest H. Abernethy Prize in Student Publication Work, to the student who has done the most distinctive work during the year in student publications.

Salisbury
Melody Rae Jones, daughter of Michael Jones and Ramona Trexler: The Kenneth C. Royall Award, to the senior Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet who demonstrates excellence in scholarship, fitness and leadership.

John Matthew Leatherman, son of John and Joan Leatherman: The J. Maryon Saunders Award, to the senior who has contributed most to the preservation and enhancement of loyalty and goodwill between UNC-Chapel Hill and its students, alumni and friends.

Kyle Anthony Weant, son of Ted and Frances Weant: The George H. Cocolas Pharmacy Student Body Award, to the senior who has demonstrated the highest qualities of character, deportment, scholarship, professionalism and participation in co-curricular activities.

Sylva
Rolf Edward Graning, son of George Graning and Mary Ferrell: The Josephus Daniels Scholarship Medal, to the senior midshipman in the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps who has attained the highest average in academic courses.

Wake Forest
Sydney Stafford Cooke, daughter of James and Mary Cooke: The Jacques Hardre Undergraduate Award for Excellence in French, to the student most outstanding in French language and literature.

Waynesville
Natalie Phillips, daughter of Bill and Gay Phillips: The Mary Turner Lane Award in Women’s Studies, to the senior who has made an outstanding contribution to research on women’s issues.

Whitakers
Demetri Deone Powell, son of Mary Powell: The Cornelius O. Cathey Award, to the undergraduate who has made the greatest contribution to the quality of campus life through sustained, constructive participation in established student programs, or through creative, persistent effort in development of new student programs.

Williamston
Katherine Darden Lilley, daughter of Lawrence and Claudia Lilley: The Undergraduate Prize in Art History, to the undergraduate who has done the most outstanding work in art history.

Wilmington
Guney Acipayamli, daughter of Nukhet Rahimbux: The Louis D. Rubin Jr. Prize in Creative Writing, to the outstanding fiction writer in the senior class.

Winston-Salem
Eleanor Link Blake, daughter of Paul and Sally Blake: The James M. Johnston Distinguished Senior

Award in the Undergraduate Program, to the senior student who is most deserving of recognition for outstanding academic achievement and for leadership contributions to the university and the Johnston Awards Program.

California
Daniel C. Herman, son of Bonnie and Paul Herman of Suisun City: The Gladys Hall and Albert Coates Award, to the Student Congress member whose service through the congress is judged most outstanding on criteria of statesmanship, commitment and constructive involvement in issues affecting the quality of the university community.

Joanna Lynn Jordan, daughter of Bill and Lynnette Jordan of Fresno: The Roger A. Davis Memorial Award, to the student who has given outstanding service to the university, especially in residence hall programs.

Florida
Lisa Marie Dunn, daughter of William and Patricia Dunn of Ormond Beach: The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, to one man and one woman in the senior class who have best demonstrated unselfish interest in human welfare. Co-recipient Edgar Garcia Villanueva of Raleigh, N.C.

*Carl Erik Fisher, son of Martin A. Fisher of Boca Raton and Elaine Fisher of Union, N.J.: The Edward McGowan Hedgpeth Award, to the undergraduate member of Alpha Epsilon Delta judged most outstanding in service to the campus and community through the society. Fisher recently won one of 15 Henry Luce Foundation Scholarships awarded nationwide among 110 candidates, chosen for highest academic achievement and outstanding leadership ability. The Luce provides for a year's internship in Asia. Fisher also has won a National Science Foundation Fellowship.

John Philip Hobach, son of John and Elizabeth Hobach of Seminole: The Archibald Henderson Prize in Mathematics, to the undergraduate with a high degree of mathematical ability and greatest promise of originality in the field; and the Paul E. Shearin Outstanding Senior Award in Physics, to the senior majoring in physics who is most outstanding on the criteria of scholarship, scientific insight and professional seriousness.

Britt Ashley Lake, daughter of Gary B. Lake and Maria Lake of Miami: The Class of 1938 Joseph F. Patterson Jr. and Alice M. Patterson International Leadership Award, to the undergraduate who has made the most significant contribution to increasing international awareness and understanding.

Elizabeth Ann Scanlon, daughter of Thomas and Kathryn Scanlon of Maitland: The Irene F. Lee Award, to the graduating woman judged most outstanding in leadership, character and scholarship.

Georgia
*Allyson Braun Lippert, daughter of John Lippert of Alpharetta and Kristen Carter of Mooresville, N.C.: The Hampton Shuping Prize, to the Kenan-Flagler Business School senior who excels in academics, integrity and leadership; shows concern for ethical management; and respects individual commitment to the success of free enterprise.

Jonathan Bruce Narveson, son of Bruce and Sally Narveson of Savannah: The E. Eugene Jackson Award, to the member of the graduating class whose leadership and selfless dedication have strengthened class pride and university loyalty, enriched the lives of seniors, and made the most significant contribution to the university.

Amanda Christine Stilley, daughter of Richard and Cathy Stilley of Roswell: The Panhellenic Woman of the Year Award, to the undergraduate who has made the most significant contributions in the areas of leadership, scholarship and service to their individual chapters and the Greek and university communities.

Illinois
David Frederic Chapman, son of Howard Stuart Chapman and Diane Lois Nelson of Northbrook: The Walter S. Spearman Award, to the man in the senior class whose academic achievements, co-curricular activities, leadership qualities and strength of character are most outstanding.

Shilpa Madangopal Khatri, daughter of Madangopal and Rajkumari Khatri of Elk Grove Village: The Archibald Henderson Prize in Mathematics, to the undergraduate with a high degree of mathematical ability and the greatest promise of originality in the field.

Maryland
Reena Arora, daughter of Suresh and Anju Arora of Germantown: The George Moses Horton Award for Multicultural Leadership, to the senior most outstanding in leadership, initiative and creativity in multicultural education programs.

Olapeju Fadiora, daughter of Oladipo and Florence Fadiora of Baltimore: The National Pan-Hellenic Council Award, to the undergraduate who has made the most significant contributions in the areas of leadership, scholarship and service to their individual chapters and the Greek and university communities.

Michigan
*Janet Dutton Jackson, daughter of John and Pat Dutton of Farmington Hills; wife of Michael Neal and mother of Jeffrey and Katherine Jackson of Hillsborough, N.C.: The McNally Award for Excellence in Geography, to the senior with superior academic performance.

Minnesota
Natalie Anne Halbach, daughter of Michael and Rhonda Halbach of Plymouth: The Jim Tatum Memorial Award, to the varsity intercollegiate athlete who has performed with distinction in his or her sport and who has contributed to the university community through constructive participation in co-curricular activities.

New Jersey
*Carl Erik Fisher, son of Elaine Fisher of Union and Martin A. Fisher of Boca Raton, Fla.: The Edward McGowan Hedgpeth Award, to the undergraduate member of Alpha Epsilon Delta most outstanding in service to the campus and community through the society. Fisher also recently won one of 15 Henry Luce Foundation Scholarships awarded nationwide among 110 candidates, chosen for highest academic achievement and outstanding leadership ability. The Luce provides for a year's internship in Asia. Fisher also has won a National Science Foundation Fellowship.

Glenn Grossman, son of Dr. Harry Grossman and Arlene Grossman of North Brunswick: The Boka W. Hadzija Award, to the graduate or professional student most outstanding in character, scholarship and leadership.

New York
Frederick William Hashagen III, son of Frederick and Martha Hashagen of New York: The Ferebee Taylor Award, to the senior class member who has made the greatest contribution to the continued vitality and strength of the honor code in the community.

South Carolina
Michal Gayle Hobbs, daughter of David and Donna Hobbs of North Augusta: The Camoes Prize in Portuguese, to the outstanding undergraduate in Portuguese.

Kathleen Elizabeth Wirth, daughter of David and Maggie Wirth of Columbia: The Robert B. House Distinguished Service Award, to the undergraduate who best exemplifies the spirit of unselfish commitment through service to the university and the surrounding community. Wirth also recently won a Robert E. Bryan Public Service Award for her efforts, through the UNC-Chapel Hill Student Government, to organize a public service day developed by the UNC system’s Association of Student Governments.

Tennessee
Paymon Rouhanifard, son of Jalil and Sonya Rouhanifard of Brentwood: The John Johnston Parker Jr. Medal for Unique Leadership in Student Government, to the senior who has the highest qualities of leadership in perpetuating the spirit and honor of student self-government.

Virginia
Mark Vincent Arduini, son of Robert and Lorraine Arduini of Newport News: The Peter C. Baxter Memorial Prize in American Studies, to the student in the curriculum who best exemplifies intellectual excellence, personal warmth and creativity.

Sarah Marie MacCarthy, daughter of Shane MacCarthy and Karen Neubert of McLean: The Howard W. Odum Undergraduate Sociology Award, to the senior in sociology most outstanding in academic performance.

Canada
Derek William Cool, son of Kevin and Linda Cool of Barrie, Ontario: The Sport Clubs Achievement Award, to the undergraduate who made the greatest contribution to the vitality and strength of club sports through either the Sports Clubs Council or one or more individual clubs.

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