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CHAPEL HILL – Sixty of the brightest and most dedicated students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were honored today (April 13) with the university’s top academic, service and leadership awards.

Chancellor James Moeser presided at the annual Chancellor’s Awards ceremony. Dr. Robert Shelton, provost and executive vice chancellor, and Dr. Cynthia Wolf Johnson, associate vice chancellor for student learning, presented the 2004 Chancellor’s Awards. Families, friends and faculty members looked on as the high achievers collected medals, plaques and other prizes.

"Receiving one of these awards is perhaps the greatest honor bestowed upon a student at Carolina," said Johnson, who supervises the awards program and ceremony. "These students excel in many different areas of academics or co-curricular student life. They are quick thinkers, innovative researchers and unselfish crusaders who will go on to make this world a better place."

Four seniors won two awards each:

· Joshua Adam Carter, a double major in mathematics and physics and astronomy, won top student prizes in both fields: the Archibald Henderson Prize in Mathematics and the Paul E. Shearin Outstanding Senior Award in Physics. Last year Carter, the son of William and Sharon Carter of Winston-Salem, won a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, one of the nation’s most distinguished student awards, and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. He has been a National Undergraduate Fellow for the U.S. Department of Energy.

· Christopher Jackson Childers, a classics major, won the Eben Alexander Prize in Greek and the Albert Suskin Prize in Latin. In classics department competitions for the awards, students are given passages in Greek and in Latin – without knowing beforehand what the passages will be – and write English translations. Childers, the son of Jack and Jennifer Childers of Memphis, Tenn., has won three Herrington Prizes in the classics department for reading aloud before faculty judges, once in Greek and twice in Latin. He also won a Herrington Scholarship from the department.

· Kasey Quillen Maggard, daughter of Robert and Pat Maggard of Greensboro, an economics major, won the Sterling A. Stoudemire Award for Excellence in Spanish and the Undergraduate Prize in Economics. She is in honors societies in both subjects and will graduate with honors in economics. Inducted last year into Phi Beta Kappa, Maggard is a Morehead Scholar – one of an elite group of students awarded full four-year merit-based scholarships to UNC. She participates in the N.C. Fellows Program at Carolina, a four-year leadership development program.

· Kelly C. White, daughter of Mark and Carmen White of Cary, a sociology major, won an academic award as well as one of the university’s most distinguished awards in public service: the Howard W. Odum Undergraduate Sociology Award, to the senior judged by the department faculty to be the most outstanding in academic performance, and the Frank Porter Graham Award, to the senior who has made the most outstanding contribution to a realization of the human ideals of equality, dignity and community.

Senior Meredith Austen Flowe, daughter of William and Cheryl Flowe of Greensboro, won an award for the second year in a row. This year Flowe won the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award for the woman of the graduating class who has best demonstrated unselfish interest in human welfare. Last year she received the Jane Craige Gray Memorial Award for the junior woman judged most outstanding in character, scholarship and leadership. An international studies major, Flowe is co-president of the Campus Y, one of UNC’s largest student groups, and was nominated by Carolina this year for a Rhodes Scholarship.

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All 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. Students listed in more than one location are noted with asterisks.

Gena Lee Bittner, daughter of Robert and Cathy Bittner: The Jim Tatum Memorial Award, to the varsity intercollegiate athlete who has performed with distinction in his or her sport and contributed to the university community through constructive participation in co-curricular activities.

Christopher L. Lamb, son of Andrew Lamb: The Walter S. Spearman Award, to the senior man whose academic achievements, co-curricular activities, leadership qualities and strength of character are most outstanding.

Stephanie Burge Hollowell, wife of Richard Louis Hollowell III, daughter of John and Lucy Burge: 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.

David P. Janka, son of Cindy Janka: The Edward McGowan Hedgpeth Award, to the undergraduate member of Alpha Epsilon Delta voted most outstanding in service to the campus and community through the society.

Kelly C. White, daughter of Mark and Carmen White: The Frank Porter Graham Award, to the senior who has made the most outstanding contribution to a realization of the human ideals of equality, dignity and community; also, the Howard W. Odum Undergraduate Sociology Award, to the senior judged by the department faculty to be most outstanding in academic performance.

Matthew Samuel Tepper, son of Brian and Susan Tepper: The John Johnston Parker Jr. Medal for Unique Leadership in Student Government, to the senior who has demonstrated the highest qualities of leadership in perpetuating the spirit and honor of student self-government. Tepper was 2003-2004 Student Body President.

Donald Edward Brandl, son of Dennis and Diane Brandl: The Paul E. Shearin Outstanding Senior Award in Physics, to the senior physics major judged most outstanding on criteria of scholarship, scientific insight and professional seriousness.

Rachael Emily Gurlitz, daughter of Richard and Carey Gurlitz: The Undergraduate Prize in Art History, to the undergraduate who, according to a faculty committee, has done the most outstanding work in art history.

Nicole Gallagher, daughter of Ann Gallagher: The Peter C. Baxter Memorial Prize in American studies, to the undergraduate in that discipline who best exemplifies Baxter's intellectual excellence, personal warmth and creativity. The award honors the memory of Baxter, who was an American studies student.

Pamela Johnston Kirkpatrick, daughter of Pamela Kirkpatrick and the late UNC professor Dr. Robert Galloway Kirkpatrick Jr.: The Robert B. House Memorial Prize in Poetry, to a senior who has done distinguished work in poetry.

*Joseph David Batchelor, son of David Batchelor of Chapel Hill and Heather Wagner of Rough and Ready, Calif.: The Venable Medal, to the two most outstanding senior chemistry majors; also won by Stephen Watts Weinman of Winston-Salem.

Sendra Yang, daughter of Mer Yang: 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.

In Joon Hwang, son of Wook and Yung Hwang: The James M. Johnston Distinguished Senior Award, to the senior in the Johnston Undergraduate Awards Program most deserving of recognition for outstanding academic achievement and leadership contributions to the program and the university. The Johnston Awards are UNC’s most prestigious need-based and merit-based scholarships.

Helena Bates, daughter of Mae Helen Porter: The Robert White Linker Award, to the most outstanding undergraduate residence hall officer.

John Wyatt Dickson Jr., son of John (Sr.) and Margaret Dickson: The Interfraternity Council Award, to the undergraduate who has made the most significant contributions in leadership, scholarship and service to the university and UNC Greek communities and his chapter.

Jason Langberg, son of Leslie and Sandy Langberg: The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, to one man and one woman of the graduating class who have best demonstrated unselfish interest in human welfare; also won by Meredith A. Flowe of Greensboro.

Elizabeth Mary Michalka, daughter of Alzbeta Michalka: The Ernest H. Abernethy Prize in Student Publication Work, to the student judged to have done the most distinctive work in student publications.

Norledia Shian Moody, daughter of Lawrence and Bettie Moody: The George Moses Horton Award for Multicultural Leadership, to the senior who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, initiative and creativity in multicultural education programs.

Thomas Justin Robinson, son of Tommy and Sandra Robinson: The Camoes Prize in Portuguese, to the outstanding undergraduate in Portuguese.

Kasey Quillen Maggard, daughter of Robert and Pat Maggard: The Sterling A. Stoudemire Award for Excellence in Spanish, to a senior who has excelled in Spanish; also, the Undergraduate Prize in Economics, to the economics major judged most outstanding in courses for the major and related courses.

Meredith A. Flowe, daughter of William and Cheryl Flowe: The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, to one man and one woman of the graduating class who have best demonstrated unselfish interest in human welfare; also won by Jason Langberg of Fletcher.

Charlene A. Wong, daughter of Joe Wong: The Irene F. Lee Award, to the graduating woman judged most outstanding in leadership, character and scholarship.

George Walter Leamon, son of S. Michael and Laura Ann Leamon: The E. Eugene Jackson Award, to the senior whose leadership and selfless dedication have strengthened class pride and loyalty to the university, enriched the lives of seniors and made the most significant contribution to the university.

Justin Wade, son of Dana and Diana Wade: The Roger A. Davis Memorial Award, to the undergraduate judged to have given outstanding service to the university, especially in residence hall programs.

Richard C. Waters, son of James Robert Waters: The Ernest L. Mackie Award, to the junior man judged most outstanding in character, scholarship and leadership.

Jeremy Bennett Taylor, son of Edward and Jane Taylor: The Josephus Daniels Scholarship Medal, to the senior midshipman in the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps with the highest academic average.

Bonnie Noel Clarke, daughter of Susan Clarke: The Cornelius O. Cathey Award, to the student 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.

Kevin Crotty, son of Thomas and Dawn Crotty: The Chi Omega Award for Scholarship and Leadership, to the senior in music chosen as most outstanding in scholastic achievement and exemplary leadership.

Frank Arthur Blazich Jr., son of Frank (Sr.) and Joan Blazich: The Kenneth C. Royall Award, to the senior Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet who demonstrates excellence in scholarship, leadership and officership.

Mumukshu Patel, son of Vierehdra and Darshna Patel: The Willie P. Mangum Medal in Oratory, to the senior who, in the opinion of judges, gives the best oration at an annual contest.

Emily G. Cook, daughter of English and Elizabeth Cook: The Panhellenic Council Award, to the undergraduate who has made the most significant contributions in leadership, scholarship, service to the Greek and university communities their individual chapters.

Heidi Abell, daughter of Dennis and Shirley Abell: The James M. Johnston Distinguished Senior Award in the Nursing Program, to the senior in the Johnston Nursing Awards Program most deserving of recognition for outstanding academic achievement and leadership in the program and the School of Nursing.

June Madeline Mayhew, daughter of Bill and Mary Mayhew: The J. Maryon Saunders Award, to the senior who has contributed most to the preservation and enhancement of loyalty and goodwill between the university and its students, alumni and friends.

Jonathan P. Caldwell, son of Ralph and Rebecca Caldwell: The Earl Slocum Band Award, to the senior in university bands who has demonstrated meritorious achievement in musicianship, leadership and academic excellence, and who also has made a significant contribution to the growth and success of the band program.

Noah Morgan McLean, son of Robert and Nancy McLean: The Op White Prize in Geology, to the outstanding senior in geology.

Kathryn Ringler Pruitt, daughter of Daniel and Deborah Pruitt: The Marc Adam Eisdorfer Award in Linguistics, to the senior judged most outstanding in academic achievement in linguistics.

Jessica Nell Cowan, daughter of Lanny and Connie Cowan: The Harold D. Meyer Award in Recreation Administration, to the most outstanding undergraduate majoring in recreation administration.

Nina Poe, daughter of Stephen and Jane Poe: The Bernard Boyd Memorial Prize, to the senior majoring in religious studies and selected by a faculty committee as most outstanding in academic achievement.

Joshua Adam Carter, son of William and Sharon Carter: The Archibald Henderson Prize in Mathematics, to the undergraduate judged by the mathematics faculty to have demonstrated a high degree of mathematical ability and the greatest promise of originality in the field; also, the Paul E. Shearin Outstanding Senior Award in Physics, to the senior physics major judged most outstanding in scholarship, scientific insight and professional seriousness.

Rebecca Leah Brunstetter, daughter of Peter and Jodie Brunstetter: The Louis D. Rubin Jr. Prize in Creative Writing, to the outstanding senior fiction writer.

Stephen Watts Weinman, son of Paul and Maribeth Weinman: The Venable Medal, to the two most outstanding senior chemistry majors; also won by Joseph David Batchelor of Chapel Hill.

Margaret Duncan Midyette, daughter of Charles and Margaret Midyette: The Jacques Hardre Undergraduate Award for Excellence in French, to an undergraduate whose work in French language and literature has been judged most outstanding by a faculty committee.

Vanessa Farrales Tulao, daughter of Marino and Emma Tulao of Glencoe: The George Livas Award, to the most outstanding senior in the School of Nursing.

*Joseph David Batchelor, son of Heather Wagner of Rough and Ready and David Batchelor of Chapel Hill, N.C.: The Venable Medal, to the two most outstanding senior chemistry majors.

Lily West, daughter of John and Eileen West of Washington, D.C.: The Jane Craige Gray Memorial Award, to the junior woman judged most outstanding in character, scholarship and leadership.

Katherine Leigh Jackson, daughter of John and Linda Jackson of Marietta: The Hampton Shuping Prize, to a senior who excels in academics, integrity and leadership; shows concern for ethical management; and respects individual commitment to the success of free enterprise.

Parker Y. Wiseman, son of Bonnie Wiseman and Dr. William Martin Wiseman of Starkville: The Albert and Gladys Hall Coates Award, to the Student Congress member whose service through the congress is judged most outstanding in statesmanship, commitment and constructive involvement in issues affecting the quality of the university community.

Julia H. Hansen, daughter of Will and Judy Hansen of Kirkwood: The Sport Clubs Achievement Award, to the student who has made the greatest contribution to the vitality and strength of club sports through the Sport Clubs Council or one or more individual clubs.

Elizabeth Kistin, daughter of Martin and Sidney Kistin of Corrales: The L. Richardson Preyer Award for Excellence in Political Science, to a senior judged by a faculty committee to have the most distinguished record of scholarship in political science and service to the community. Kistin won a Rhodes Scholarship in November.

KaDarra Nakia Lowe, daughter of Stephanie Spivey of Bronx: The Wallace Ray Peppers Award in Performance of African and African-American Literature, to the junior or senior judged by a faculty committee to be most outstanding in this endeavor.

Patrick Daniel Kennery, son of Thomas and Mary Kennery of North Massapequa: The Patrick F. Earey Award, to a senior who has exhibited outstanding academic achievement, extracurricular involvement and leadership.

William H. Dupont, son of Susan Jane Dupont of Wynantskill: The Rob Park Memorial Award, to a senior who, in the opinion of members of the local chapter of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, has made a significant contribution to undergraduate students interested in careers in the law. Recipients are judged to have improved educational and community service programming to help undergraduates learn about the legal system, the rigors of a legal education and the changing nature of the legal profession.

Jonathan P. Slain, son of Lee and Arlene Slain of Shaker Heights: The Ferebee Taylor Award, to the senior who has made the greatest contribution to the continued vitality and strength of the honor code.

Joan Catharine Snider, daughter of Philip and Catherine Snider of Xenia: The McNally Award for Excellence in Geography, to a senior chosen by the geography faculty for superior academic work.

Elizabeth Blair Nassef, daughter of Andy and Pat Nassef of Danville: The Worth Award, for sustained excellence in undergraduate study of philosophy, based on course performance and faculty recommendation.

*Brenna Katharine Murphy, daughter of Ted Murphy of Mount Pleasant and Helen Courter of Chattanooga, Tenn: The Alexander Julian Fellowship in Design, to an undergraduate exhibiting an outstanding sense of design that the faculty interprets as a mature integration of formal issues and content.

*Brenna Katharine Murphy, daughter of Helen Courter of Chattanooga and Ted Murphy of Mount Pleasant, S.C.: The Alexander Julian Fellowship in Design, to an undergraduate exhibiting an outstanding sense of design, which the faculty interprets as a mature integration of formal issues and content.

Christopher Jackson Childers, son of Jack and Jennifer Childers of Memphis: The Eben Alexander Prize in Greek, to the undergraduate judged by the classics faculty to have presented the best rendering into English of passages of Greek not previously read; also, the Albert Suskin Prize in Latin, to the undergraduate best able to understand Latin poetry and translate selected passages at sight.

*Michael Rosenthal, son of Georgia Bernstein of Nashville and Lowell Rosenthal of Garland, Texas: The Boka W. Hadzija Graduate Award, to the graduate or professional student judged most outstanding in character, scholarship and leadership.

*Michael Rosenthal, son of Lowell Rosenthal of Garland and Georgia Bernstein of Nashville, Tenn.: The Boka W. Hadzija Graduate Award, to recognize the graduate or professional student judged most outstanding in character, scholarship and leadership.

Diane Elliott Caton, daughter of Douglas and Nancy Caton of Earlysville: The Paul Debreczeny Prize in Slavic Languages and Literatures, to the senior whose work in Russian language and literature or Slavic linguistics is judged most outstanding by a faculty committee in the Slavic languages and literatures department.

Pablo Durana, son of Roberto and Juanita Durana of Montreal: The Robert B. House Distinguished Service Medal, to the undergraduate who best exemplifies the spirit of unselfish commitment through service to the university and the surrounding community.

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Chancellor's Awards contacts: Dr. Cynthia Wolf Johnson and Kathy Sutton, 919-966-4045

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