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CHAPEL HILL – Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most honored of all college honorary societies, inducted 126 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students April 4. Music professor Dr. Thomas Warburton, chapter secretary and faculty adviser for Phi Beta Kappa, spoke at the spring induction ceremony.

Each new member received a certificate and a Phi Beta Kappa key, the organization’s symbol.

A student who has completed 75 hours of course work and has a grade-point average of 3.85 (on a 4-point scale) or better is eligible for membership. Also eligible is any student who has competed 105 hours of course work and has a 3.75 grade-point average. Grades earned at other universities are not considered. Less than one percent of all college students qualify to be members.

Past and present Phi Beta Kappa members from across the country have included six American presidents, 12 U.S. Supreme Court justices and numerous artistic, intellectual and political leaders. There are 262 Phi Beta Kappa chapters nationwide. UNC’s chapter, Alpha of North Carolina, was founded in 1904 and is the oldest of four chapters in the state.

Each year, Phi Beta Kappa chapters and alumni associations across the country raise and distribute more than $1 million in awards, scholarships and prizes benefiting high school and college students.

Phi Beta Kappa officers at UNC for 2004-2005 are students Amorn Wongsarnpigoon, president; Elizabeth Makrides, vice president; and Casey Molino Dunn, recording secretary.

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Following is an alphabetical list of inductees by North Carolina county, by state and by country. Six inductees asked that their names not be published. An asterisk (*) indicates that a student is listed in more than one location.

Tiffany Dawn Creegan, a senior Romance languages (Spanish) and Latin American studies major, daughter of Timothy S. and Regina I. Creegan of Arden.

Patricia Gillispie Lee, a junior art history and anthropology major, daughter of Drs. Heon Cheol Lee and Sooja Lee of Weaverville.

Jennifer L. Smith, a senior political science and psychology major, daughter of Ted and Susan Smith of Asheville.

Emily Marie Zayatz, a senior international studies and Russian language and literature major, daughter of Richard and Catherine Zayatz of Asheville.

*Kelly Nelson Carson, a senior political science major, son of James Carson of Mooresville and Phyllis Alexander of Concord.

*Laura Ellen Stephens, a junior English major, daughter of Dr. Ann Latimer of Emerald Isle and F. Dwight Stephens III of Raleigh.

Amon Easterling Anderson, a senior international studies major, son of District Court Judge Charles Anderson and Nancy Easterling of Chapel Hill.

Alexander Michael Bowling, a senior history major, son of J. Michael and Denise Christopher Bowling of Chapel Hill.

Justin Paul Tatham, a senior political science and peace, war and defense major, son of Jerry and Shirley Tatham of Andrews.

Meredith Hollon Skinner, a senior psychology major, daughter of Stephen C. and Meredith N. Skinner of Edenton.

Justin Richard Barbaro, a senior biology and psychology major, son of Richard and Patricia Barbaro of Fayetteville.

Crystal Renee Cox, a senior chemistry major, daughter of Bruce and Betty Cox of Parkton.

Virginia Anne Franks, a junior communication studies major, daughter of George J. and Gayle Franks of Fayetteville.

Justin Michael Johnson, a junior biology major, son of James D. and Beth W. Johnson of Fayetteville.

Carter Yates Spears, a senior geography major, son of Phil and Beverly Spears of Stedman.

Rachel Anne Meyer, a senior psychology major, daughter of Dr. Paul and Julie Meyer of Lexington.

Mary Hil Edens, a junior biology major, daughter of Michael and Mary Beth Edens of Winston-Salem.

Todd Phillip Peacock, a junior nutrition major, son of James and Patti Peacock of Winston-Salem.

John Warren Steen IV, a senior English major, son of Warren and Kathy Steen of Winston-Salem.

Matthew Hart Ward, a senior sociology and political science major, son of Jeffery and Martha Ward of Lewisville.

Logan Gary Foltz, a junior chemistry major, son of Gary Foltz of McAdenville and Nancy Foltz of Belmont.

Jeffrey Bernard Collie, a senior mathematical decision science major, son of Bernard and Linda Collie of High Point.

Emily Erin Cupito, a junior economics and public policy analysis major, daughter of Thomas and Susan Cupito of Greensboro.

Kathryn Leigh Idol, a senior biology major, daughter of John Franklin and Blenda Kay Idol of Greensboro.

Emily Dawn Johnson, a senior women’s studies and exercise and sports science major, daughter of Ralph and Kathy Johnson of Pleasant Garden.

*John Joseph Sharkey Jr., a December 2004 graduate in management and society, son of John J. Sharkey Sr. of Browns Summit and Marie Humes of Jacksonville.

Bradley James Phillis, a junior medieval history and music major, son of James and Susan Phillis of Hendersonville.

*Kelly Nelson Carson, a senior political science major, son of James Carson of Mooresville and Phyllis Alexander of Concord.

*Benjamin Allan Ellis, a senior philosophy and linguistics major, son of Sharon Ellis of Clayton and Bob Ellis of Wilson.

Claire Summers Young, a senior international studies major and cognitive science minor, daughter of J. King and Janet S. Young of Highlands.

Nathaniel Michael Carle, a senior political science and peace, war, and defense major, son of Michael G. and Ramah H. Carle of Charlotte.

Patrick McKenzie Hanna, a junior computer science and music major, son of Donna Hanna of Charlotte.

*Alan Bennett Keesee, a senior economics major, son of Larry B. Keesee of Charlotte and Gloria L. Keesee of Berkeley Heights, N.J.

Andrew Duncan Knudsen, a junior political science and public policy major, son of Kris W. and Phyllis D. Knudsen of Charlotte.

Gregory Stephen Knudsen, a senior economics major, son of Arthur E. and Laurie Knudsen of Charlotte.

Neepa Kurang Mehta, a junior business administration and history major, daughter of Kurang and Varsha Mehta of Charlotte.

Lauren Emily Mills, a junior international studies and Latin American studies major, daughter of (John) Roger and Trudy Mills of Charlotte.

*Michael Minder, a senior chemistry major, son of Joseph K. Minder of Matthews and Jill Minder of Indian Trail.

Allan Douglas Nanney III, a senior biology and Spanish major, son of Allan D. Nanney Jr. of Charlotte and Angela F. Lindsay of Charlotte.

Molly Sexton Rankin, a senior English major, daughter of Edward Lee Rankin III and Suzy Thomas Rankin of Charlotte.

Michael Daniel Scherger, a senior economics and political science major, son of Daniel M. and Marion C. Scherger of Charlotte.

Jennings Randall Snider, a senior Spanish major, son of V. Reitzel Snider of Charlotte and Debbie Lange of Charlotte.

*Stefanie Marie Trotta, a junior Spanish and Latin American studies major, daughter of Paul Trotta of Waxhaw and Kathy Trotta of Charlotte.

*James Edwin Covington III, a senior peace, war and defense major, son of Linda Covington of Southern Pines and Dr. Ned Covington of Alexandria, Va.

Elizabeth Tyler Cox, a senior English major, daughter of Richard Allen and Connie Cox of Wilmington.

*John Joseph Sharkey Jr., a December 2004 graduate in management and society, son of Marie Humes of Jacksonville and John J. Sharkey Sr. of Browns Summit.

Leah Ruth Dunham, a senior women’s studies major, daughter of Robert and Marla Dunham of Chapel Hill.

Joshua Lee Glasser, a junior political science and public policy analysis major, son of Scott and Kim Glasser of Chapel Hill.

Eric William Hirsh, a junior physics and music major, son of Donald George and Lisa Anne Hirsh of Carrboro.

Tarah Elaine Shaver, a senior psychology and Spanish major, daughter of Gary C. and Denise B. Shaver of Chapel Hill.

Andrew Jaeyoung Synn, a junior English major, son of Wonh and Grace Synn of Chapel Hill.

*Brian Joseph Zeithaml, a senior biology major, son of Valarie Zeithaml of Chapel Hill and Carl Zeithaml of Charlottesville, Va.

Crystal Anne Zeager, a junior math major, daughter of Lester Zeager and Eunice Zeager of Greenville.

Mariam Rabya Qureshi, a junior English and economics major, daughter of Dr. Ayyaz and Shahla Qureshi of Eden.

James Phillip Lefler, a public policy analysis major, son of Rufus S. and Maureen M. Lefler of Albemarle.

*Michael Minder, a senior chemistry major, son of Jill Minder of Indian Trail and Joseph K. Minder of Matthews.

*Stefanie Marie Trotta, a junior Spanish and Latin American studies major, daughter of Paul Trotta of Waxhaw and Kathy Trotta of Charlotte.

Elisabeth Anne Alsop, a senior Spanish major, daughter of Bill and Cathy Alsop of Raleigh.

Justin Harrison Blank, a junior philosophy and math major, son of Gary and Deborah Blank of Raleigh.

Sarah Anne Bobbe, a senior international studies major, daughter of Allan and Barbara Bobbe of Wake Forest.

Brian Christopher Bunker, a senior economics major, son of Dave and Kathie Bunker of Morrisville.

Sulemon Ghafoor Chaudhry, a junior chemistry and economics major, son of Abdul and Fauzia Ghafoor Chaudhry of Raleigh.

David Grant Forsythe, a graduate in physics and mathematics, son of Grant Forsythe of Cary and Pam Forsythe of Raleigh.

Justin Ferrel Guillory, a senior political science and history major, son of Ferrel and Kathleen Guillory of Raleigh.

Bo Han, a junior biology major, daughter of Bajin Han and Xiaomin Li of Raleigh.

Laura Katherine Hegyi, a senior English major, daughter of Steven M. and Katherine H. Hegyi of Wake Forest.

Vanessa Eileen Holder, a junior international studies and economics major, daughter of William and Betty Smith Holder of New Hill.

Luis Manuel Lluberas-Oliver, a junior economics and peace, war and defense major, son of Luis and Maria Lluberas of Raleigh.

John Nowlin McClain III, a senior political science and English major, son of John Nowlin McClain Jr. and Frances Norwood McClain of Raleigh.

Satish Kumar Misra, a junior chemistry and economics major, son of Kailash and Suprava Misra of Cary.

Jeanne Bagley Morris, a junior international studies and history major, daughter of Thomas and Deborah Morris of Raleigh.

James Kevin O’Connor, a senior philosophy major, son of Timothy and Regina O’Connor of Raleigh.

Katherine Marie Sebastian, a senior chemistry and history major, daughter of David O. and Margaret B. Sebastian of Raleigh.

Justin David Sosne, a junior political science and Spanish major, son of Dr. Howard L. and Sandra R. Sosne of Raleigh.

Jillian Leigh Spivey, a senior English major and history minor, daughter of Stephen M. and Beth L. Spivey of Raleigh.

*Laura Ellen Stephens, a junior English major, daughter of F. Dwight Stephens III of Raleigh and Dr. Ann Latimer of Emerald Isle.

John Raymond Troutman, a senior mathematics major, son of Craig and Anna Troutman of Raleigh.

Laura Rebeca Vidales, a junior biology major, daughter of Carlos E. and Carol L. Vidales of Raleigh.

Blake Andrew Wynia, a junior psychology major, son of Virgil H. and Joyce M. Wynia of Raleigh.

*Kelsey Erin Clark, a senior economics major, daughter of Greg Clark of Blowing Rock and Sally Hummel of Arlington, Texas.

Richard Randolph Coble, a junior English major and religion minor, son of Randy and Mary Jane Coble of Plymouth.

Rebecca Ruth Handy, a senior biology major, daughter of Albert and Faye Handy of McGrady.

*Benjamin Allan Ellis, a senior philosophy and linguistics major, son of Bob Ellis of Wilson and Sharon Ellis of Clayton.

Mariam Missaghi, a senior political science major and French minor, daughter of Jahan Missaghi and Stephanie Vandrick of Novato.

*Katherine Ruth Pease Stratton, junior vocal performance and dramatic art major, daughter of Steve Stratton of Boulder and Susan Andre of Columbus, Ohio.

Erin Lee Heagney, a December 2004 graduate in mathematics, daughter of Michael and Mary Ann Heagney of Port Charlotte.

Valerie Anne Koffman, a senior political science and psychology major, daughter of Kenneth J. and Kathleen E. Koffman of Boca Raton.

Erika Barnes Kranz, a senior philosophy major, daughter of Kenneth D. Kranz and Susan G. Barnes of Tallahassee.

Lara Ilona Markovits, a senior psychology major, daughter of Andrew S. Markovits of Pensacola and Michael Markovits of Pensacola.

Cara Ann Perinetti, a junior biology major, daughter of Robert and Cynthia Perinetti of Holmes Beach.

*Renee Chivon Smith, a senior chemistry major, daughter of Freddie Smith of Tallahassee and Mable Smith of Henderson, Nev.

Sydney Marie Bufkin, a junior English and American studies major, daughter of Michael and Marjorie Bufkin of Atlanta.

*Thomas Joseph O’Keefe, a junior economics major and creative writing minor, son of Dennis O’Keefe of Boise and Jackie O’Keefe of Austin, Texas.

Joseph Krieger Pickrell, a senior biology major, son of Harry and Renee Pickrell of Wilmette.

Alan Glenn Woodruff, a senior biology major, son of Lawrence and Claudia Woodruff of Orland Park.

Jennifer Helen Kling, a junior English and philosophy major, daughter of Thomas Kling Jr. and Sandy Kling of Indianapolis.

Rachel Elizabeth Rosenberg, a senior environmental studies major, daughter of Dr. Allan J. Rosenberg of New Orleans and the late Ellen Rosenberg.

Alison Leigh Carr, a junior English and biology major, daughter of Peter and Becky Carr of Poolesville.

Meghan Kathryn Greene, a senior English major, daughter of Rickey and Mary Ann Greene of Clarksville.

Steven Thomas Piantadosi, a junior mathematics and linguistics major, son of Steven and Bonnie Piantadosi of Reisterstown.

Emilie Katherine Ziemer, a senior business administration and English major, daughter of Robert and Margaret Ziemer of Laurel.

Sara Maureen Peach, a senior environmental studies major, daughter of John and Maureen Peach of Arlington.

Elizabeth Ross Carr, a senior psychology major, daughter of Dr. Thomas and Denise Carr of East Lansing.

Jourdan Elizabeth Stuart, a junior Spanish major, daughter of William and Janet Stuart of East Grand Rapids.

Rachel Leigh Herbold, a senior economics and French major, daughter of Ken and Carolyn Herbold of St. Louis.

Kristal Lynn Jones, a senior international studies major, daughter of Steve Jones of Bozeman and Les Jones of Bozeman.

Brian Kendal Hunt, a senior public policy major, son of Robert and Karen Hunt of Incline Village.

*Renee Chivon Smith, a senior chemistry major, daughter of Mable Smith of Henderson and Freddie Smith of Tallahassee, Fla.

*Alan Bennett Keesee, a senior economics major, son of Gloria L. Keesee of Berkeley Heights and Larry B. Keesee of Charlotte, N.C.

Barbie Jean Huelser, a senior philosophy and psychology major, daughter of Steven Huelser of Huntington and Janice Cody-Huelser of Westhampton.

*Katherine Ruth Pease Stratton, junior vocal performance and dramatic art major, daughter of Susan Andre of Columbus and Steve Stratton of Boulder, Colo.

Mary Ellen Case Giess, a senior religious studies and Italian major, daughter of Gerry and Shelly Giess of West Chester.

Ronda Leigh Harding, a senior English and psychology major, daughter of Ronnie J. and Cathy L. Harding of Hellertown.

Jena Louise Levin, a senior psychology major, daughter of Dr. Jeremey Levin and Susan Lovdjieff-Levin of Devon.

Jessica Ann Fitts, a junior history and political science major, daughter of Casey and Sue Fitts of Mt. Pleasant.

Jacquelyn Ilene Terry, a senior sociology major, daughter of Thomas and Ellen Terry of Sullivan’s Island.

David Christopher Allen, a senior computer science major, son of Michael and Barbara Allen of Nashville.

James Pritchard Dickens , a senior business administration and political science major, son of Marty G. and Betty P. Dickens of Nashville.

Sarah Marie Hench, a junior international studies and political science major, daughter of Bill and Mary Hench of Nashville.

Nicholas John Reid, a junior biology major, son of Ron and Jo Reid of Nashville.

*Kelsey Erin Clark, a senior economics major, daughter of Sally Hummel of Arlington and Greg Clark of Blowing Rock, N.C.

Jeremy Eugene Fiel, a junior chemistry (biochemistry) major, son of Charles Richard Fiel of Lubbock and Sandra Woodard Fiel of Lubbock.

Rebecca Ashton Freeman, a senior chemistry (biochemistry) major, daughter of Michael and Marcy Freeman of Kingwood.

*Thomas Joseph O’Keefe, a junior economics major and creative writing and pre-medical minor, son of Jackie O’Keefe of Austin and Dennis O’Keefe of Boise, Idaho.

*James Edwin Covington III, a senior peace, war and defense major, son of Dr. Ned Covington of Alexandria and Linda Covington of Southern Pines, N.C.

John Stuart Hartmann, a senior biology major, son of Dr. Paul K. and Barbara S. Hartmann of Williamsburg.

Matthew Patrick McDowell, a junior business administration and political science major, son of John McDowell of Roanoke and Janet McDowell of Roanoke.

Susan Leigh Thompson, a junior art history and political science major, daughter of Robert E. Thompson III and Nancy L. Thompson of Williamsburg.

*Brian Joseph Zeithaml, a senior biology major, son of Carl Zeithaml of Charlottesville and Valarie Zeithaml of Chapel Hill, N.C.

Alyssa Chana Fine, a senior African studies major, daughter of David and Marti Fine of Milwaukee.

Jeffrey William Giertz, a junior history and political science major, son of Norm and Deb Giertz of Kohler.

Adrian Mark Johnston, a junior economics and philosophy major, son of Ronald R. and Barbara H. Johnston of Toronto.

Heidi Suzanne Fisher, a senior music and economics major, daughter of Tom and Lori Fisher of Tokyo.

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