News Release

128 Carolina students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa

CHAPEL HILL - Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most honored of all college honorary societies, has inducted 128 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students as new members.

Phi Beta Kappa membership is open to undergraduates in UNC-Chapel Hill’s College of Arts and Sciences and professional degree programs who meet stringent eligibility requirements. 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 1 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 276 Phi Beta Kappa chapters nationwide. UNC-Chapel Hill’s chapter, Alpha of North Carolina, was founded in 1904 and is the oldest of six 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.

An April 9 ceremony honoring the new inductees was held at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education and featured remarks by Daniel Wallace, English professor in the UNC-Chapel Hill creative writing program and author of the 1998 novel “Big Fish.”

Phi Beta Kappa officers at Carolina for 2006-2007 are students Gregory Charville, president; Julianne Clancy, vice president; and Jonathan McNeill, recording secretary. Dr. Robert Lowman, associate vice chancellor for research, is chapter secretary and faculty adviser.

Note: Below, 125 of the inductees are listed alphabetically by North Carolina county, state and country. Three inductees asked that their names not be published. Of those listed, 76 are from North Carolina and 49 are from out of state. An asterisk (*) indicates that a student is listed in more than one location.

NORTH CAROLINA INDUCTEES

Alamance County
Laura Ashley Beaudry, a senior international studies and anthropology major, daughter of John and Sandra Beaudry of Haw River.

Beaufort County
Elizabeth Grace Jarvis, a junior biology major, daughter of Woody and Joy Jarvis of Belhaven.

Joel Leon Moore Jr., a junior chemistry major, son of Joel and Glenda Moore of Washington.

Buncombe County
Jordan Randal Stone, a senior English and political science major, son of Randy and Cathy Stone of Black Mountain.

William Jackson Turbyfill III, a junior biology major, son of Dr. Bill Turbyfill Jr. and Jane Grant of Asheville.

Samuel John Yancey, a senior sociology major, son of Jeffrey and Cynthia Yancey of Asheville.

Burke County
*Carl Dylan Trettin, a junior history and international studies major, son of Carl C. Trettin of Mount Pleasant, S.C., and Lillian Trettin of Jonas Ridge.

Caldwell County
Jesslyn Blake Tye, a senior international studies and Spanish major, daughter of Dr. John Tye and Diana Tye of Lenoir.

Carteret County
Caroline Judith Eubanks, a junior psychology and American studies major, daughter of Gerald Eubanks and Susan McSorley-Eubanks of Morehead City.

Charles Devans Waters, a junior biology and environmental science major, son of James R. Waters and Barbara J. Simon Waters of Morehead City.

Cleveland County
Alexander Harrison Queen, a junior psychology and geography major, son of Dr. J. Allen Queen and Patsy Queen of Kings Mountain.

Columbus County
Jennifer Marie Biser, senior history major, daughter of Dan and JoAnne Biser of Hallsboro.

Cumberland County
Amit Gupta, a junior anthropology and biology major, son of Drs. Rakesh and Vinita Gupta of Fayetteville.

Christopher Ryan Leggett, a junior music major, son of Gregory Leggett and Dr. Priscilla Manarino-Leggett of Fayetteville.

Maile Cathleen Lesica, a senior journalism and mass communication and economics major, daughter of John and Katie Lesica of Fayetteville.

Winfree Anne Spears, a senior political science major, daughter of Philip and Beverly Spears of Stedman.

Currituck County
Danielle Nicole Hartman, a senior English and history major, daughter of Ron and Annette Hartman of Shawboro.

Dare County
Patrick Teal Lyons, a senior biology major, son of Jim and Marcia Lyons of Buxton.

Davidson County
Elizabeth Suzanne Miles, a senior exercise and sport science major, daughter of Briggs David Miles and Cindy Miles of Lexington.

Durham County
Arick Ravn Morton, a junior political science and philosophy major, son of Stephen T. and Lori P. Morton of Durham.

Sara Elizabeth Wienke, a senior biology major, daughter of Alan and Jane Wienke of Durham.

Forsyth County
Ramsey Leigh Bowman, a senior political science major, daughter of Tim and Rose Lynne Bowman of Winston-Salem.

Matthew William Farabee, a senior dramatic art major, son of Mike and Martha Farabee of Winston-Salem.

Timothy Owen Shelburne Jr., a junior mathematics and music major, son of Timothy and Anne Shelburne of Winston-Salem.

Granville County
Melanie Lynn Beck, a junior psychology major, daughter of John Beck Jr. and Stephanie Beck of Creedmoor.

Greene County
John Andrew Hulbert, a junior computer science and chemistry major, son of Robert B. Hulbert and Karen Crutchfield of Snow Hill.

Lori Alicia McArthur, a senior English major, daughter of Dr. Robert McArthur and Paula McArthur of Snow Hill.

Guilford County
Bruce Snedegar Burnside, a senior religious studies major, son of Robert and Barbara Burnside of Greensboro.

Samantha Noel Canipe, a senior English and psychology major, daughter of Henry and Ruth Canipe of Greensboro.

Kathryn Laura Gouzoules, a junior biology and chemistry major, daughter of Fred and Melanie Gouzoules of High Point.

Christopher Foster Hanzaker, a senior chemistry major, son of Farrell and Pamela Hanzaker of Greensboro.

Craig Conover Reed, a junior biology major, son Nathaniel and Noreen Reed of Greensboro.

Angela Mari Vandegrift, a junior biology and psychology major, daughter of Keith and Chris Vandegrift of Greensboro.

Elizabeth Keats Webb, a senior studio art major, daughter of Tommy and Anne Webb of Colfax.

Sarah Margaret West, a senior communication studies major, daughter of Jeffery West and Christine Morris of Greensboro.

Jiayin Xue, a junior chemistry major, daughter of Qi Xue and Jie Hu of Greensboro.

Iredell
John Francis Gillis II, a junior biology and psychology major, son of John F. and Jill R. Gillis of Statesville.

Jackson County
Kellen Lee Carpenter, a junior linguistics major, son of Dale and Kim Carpenter of Cullowhee.

Johnston County
Paul Covington Burgess, a senior communication studies and Spanish major, son of Steven and Mary Burgess of Smithfield.

Seth Riley Vinson, a senior biology major, son of Tom and Emily Vinson of Clayton.

Lee County
Virginia Andrews Doster, a senior French major, daughter of W. Woods and Kathryn J. Doster of Sanford.

Mecklenburg County
Stacy Marie Dunne, a senior biology major, daughter of Gary and Cathy Dunne of Huntersville.

Spencer Devin Leach, a junior environmental studies major, son of Edward and Denisa Leach of Charlotte.

Marjorie Beth Maynard, a junior comparative literature major, daughter of Mallam J. and Robin E. Maynard of Wilmington.

Julia Susan Seay, a junior psychology major, daughter of Eric and Martha Seay of Cornelius.

New Hanover County
Amanda Marie Sayed, a senior biology major, daughter of Yousry and Linda Sayed of Wilmington.

Stephanie Helen White, a senior international studies and Spanish major, daughter of Dr. Kenneth White and Lena White of Wilmington.

Onslow County
Robin Alexandra Felker, a junior chemistry major, daughter of Robert and Mary Felker of Jacksonville.

Sean Ryan vonLembke, a senior communication studies major, son of Ron vonLembke and Cara Lea Smith of Jacksonville.

Orange County
Kesson Eugenia Anderson, a senior international studies and psychology major, daughter of Charles Anderson and Nancy Easterling of Chapel Hill.

Kristen Emily Anderson, a graduate with a degree in international studies, daughter of Alexander and Jennifer Anderson of Carrboro.

Ana Hacic-Vlahovic, a senior political science major, daughter of Damir Hacic and Gordana Vlahovic of Chapel Hill.

Xiaojuan Li, a senior chemistry major, daughter of Zhixiong Li and Yunfang Zhou of Chapel Hill.

Malcolm Strachan Ross, a junior chemistry major, son of Derek and Rhona Ross of Chapel Hill.

Chris Elizabeth Tommerdahl, a junior environmental science major, daughter of Mark and Kathy Tommerdahl of Chapel Hill.

Pitt County
Kelley Elizabeth Haven, a senior anthropology and international studies major, daughter of Dr. Andrew Haven of Greenville and Linda Haven of Winterville.

Megan Elizabeth Jablonski, a senior psychology major, daughter of John Jablonski of Farmville and Mary Winstead of Greenville.

Randolph County
James Tristan Routh, a senior peace, war and defense and history major, son of Dan and Dedra Routh of Franklinville.

Rowan County
*Suzanne Virginia Saleeby, a senior Arabic and Spanish major, daughter James Jeffrey Saleeby of Salisbury and Dorothy Houck Saleeby of Poute Vedra, Fla.

Stokes County
*Erin Leigh Glant, a junior history major, daughter of John Glant of Greenwood, Ind., and Barbara Westmoreland of King.

Wake County
Colby Lauren Day, a graduate with a degree in linguistics and international studies, daughter of Drs. Michael and Janna Day of Raleigh.

*Victoria Yizhi Ding, a junior biostatistics and mathematics major, daughter of Jiu Ding of Hattiesburg, Miss., and Hong Qiu of Raleigh.

Samuel Batiste Hartzell, a junior political science and philosophy major, son of Jerry and Liz Hartzell of Raleigh.

Kennan Foster Hedrick, a junior peace, war and defense and international studies major, son of Bob Hedrick and Georgette Shepherd of Raleigh

Sherry Iimay Ho, a junior sociology major, daughter of Chi Pai and Kuan Ho of Cary.

Kian Kamyab, a junior economics and cultural studies major, son of Iradj Kamyab and Roxana Hamidi of Cary.

David Alexander Markle, a senior chemistry major, son of Suzanne O’Hanlon of Cary.

Courtney Dana McAllister, a junior history major, daughter of Scott and Lou McAllister of Cary.

Abigail Lynn Merrick, a junior art history major, daughter of B. Alex and Nancy P. Merrick of Cary.

Vishwan Pamarthi, a junior biology major, son of Mohan and Latha Pamarthi of Cary.

Jacob Lepie Rosch, a junior sociology and music major, son of Joel Rosch of Raleigh and the late Alice Lepie.

*Daniel Charles Savas II, a senior economics major, son of Daniel Savas of West Falmouth, Mass., and Debra Hornbeck of Cary.

Christina Marie Smith, a junior music and economics major, daughter of Ronald C. and Phyllis M. Smith of Cary.

Jennifer Leigh Smyre, a junior English major, daughter of Jack and Kathy Smyre of Cary.

Wayne County
Carolyn Melinda Ziemer, a junior biology and Spanish major, daughter of Carey and Penny Ziemer of Goldsboro.

Wilson County
Jarrod Kevin Howard, a senior American studies major, son of Jerry Wayne and Janice Overman Howard of Lucama.

OUT-OF-STATE INDUCTEES

Alabama
Jesse Prentice-Dunn, a senior public policy and environmental studies major, son of Steven and Laurie Prentice-Dunn of Northport.

California
Ryan William Elder, a senior political science and Latin major, son of Norman and Anne Elder of Foster City.

Tristan Thomas Heinrich, a junior political science and economics major, son of Shirley Heinrich of San Carlos.

Colorado
Tiffany Kohrs McDole, a junior public policy major, daughter of Matthew M. McDole and Sandi C. Kohrs of Englewood.

James Martin Norton, a junior economics and mathematical decision science major, son of Robert Lipschutz and Nancy Norton of Boulder.

Hayley McKenzie White, a junior biology major, daughter of Ron and Judy White of Littleton.

Connecticut
Fabienne Noelle Santacroce, a senior political science and exercise and sport science major, daughter of James and Eva Santacroce of Baltic.

District of Columbia
Lily Penelope Clark, a junior public health major, daughter of Louis Clark and Penny Bevis of Washington.

Florida
BriAnne McKeon, a junior biology and Spanish major, daughter of Thomas McKeon and Dr. Martha Price of Tampa.

*Suzanne Virginia Saleeby, a senior Arabic and Spanish major, daughter James Jeffrey Saleeby of Salisbury, N.C., and Dorothy Houck Saleeby of Poute Vedra.

Georgia
Richard Wyatt Andrews II, a junior political science and economics major, son of Richard and Fran Andrews of Dalton.

Eve Marie Carson, a junior political science major, daughter of Bob Carson Jr. and Teresa Bethke of Athens.

Dana Cooley Clifton, a junior biology major, daughter of David S. Clifton and Eileen L. Cooley of Decatur.

Scott Ralph Spillman, a junior history and English major, son of David and Carolyn Spillman of Tucker.

Illinois
Nathan Elery Bitner, a senior psychology major, son of John M. Bitner of Suger Grove and Mary C. Waldron of Aurora.

Samuel Robert Dolbee, a junior international studies and history major, son of William Dolbee and Susan Peecher of Lake Forest.

Indiana
*Erin Leigh Glant, a junior history major, daughter of John Glant of Greenwood and Barbara Westmoreland of King, N.C.

Louisiana
James Fortier Brown, a senior psychology major, son of James and Kelly Brown of New Orleans.

Maryland
Alexander Arkin Berger, a junior psychology and biology major, son of Jeffrey L. Berger and Diane Arkin of Chevy Chase.

Massachusetts
Patricia Marie Alessi, a junior music and cultural studies major, daughter of Robert and Marie Alessi of Revere.

Emily Kathryn Mytkowicz, a senior international studies major, daughter of Robert A. and Patricia Mytkowicz of Duxbury.

*Daniel Charles Savas II, a senior economics major, son of Daniel Savas of West Falmouth and Debra Hornbeck of Cary, N.C.

Michigan
Kristen Elizabeth Ziara, a senior nutrition major, daughter of Tom and Sue Ziara of Okemos.

Mississippi
*Victoria Yizhi Ding, a junior biostatistics and mathematics major, daughter of Jiu Ding of Hattiesburg and Hong Qiu of Raleigh, N.C.

Missouri
Lauren Elizabeth Kirkpatrick, a junior exercise and sport science major, daughter of Charles and Denise Kirkpatrick of St. Louis.

Nebraska
Andrew Dale Kerkhoff, a junior music major, son of Jon and Judith Kerkhoff of Omaha.

New Jersey
Kelly Anne Bianco, a senior biology major, daughter of Douglas and Kathy Bianco of Upper Saddle River.

Jessica Lynne Jungblut, a senior psychology major, daughter of Christine Jungblut of Whitehouse Station.

Sarah Margaret Quinn, a junior biology and psychology major, daughter of Sean and Pauline Quinn of Succasunna.

New York
Christine T. Gunnigle, a senior exercise and sport science and psychology major, daughter of John and Maureen Dalton of Lake Ronkonkoma.

Alair Currier Holoman, a junior French and comparative literature major, daughter of Christopher Louis and Constance Currier Holoman of Amherst.

Elise Christine Janicke, a junior anthropology major, daughter of David and Marie Janicke of Amherst.

Scott Joshua Kaplan, a junior English and psychology major, son of Jeffrey and Marsha Kaplan of Merrick.

James Byong Oh, a senior philosophy and physics major, son of Gun Rok Oh and Myong Sun Kim of Bayside.

Lori Elaine Sullivan, a junior English major, daughter of Mark Sullivan and Lin Silver of Fairport.

Ohio
Suzanne Hilary Firestone, a senior political science major, daughter of Melvin Firestone and Diane Schneiderman of Cincinnati.

Nitin Sekar, a junior biology and environmental science major, son of Chandra and Paomini Sekar of Cincinnati.

Pennsylvania
Margaret Hall Wurth, a senior political science and Latin American studies major, daughter of Albert H. and Barbara H. Wurth of Bethlehem.

Laura Emilee Keefer, a graduate with a degree in mathematics, daughter of Jeffrey Lee and Anne Elizabeth Keefer of West Chester.

South Carolina
Sarah Kathleen Bond, a senior history and Spanish major, daughter of William and Anne Bond of Florence.

*Carl Dylan Trettin, a junior history and international studies major, son of Carl C. Trettin of Mount Pleasant and Lillian Trettin of Jonas Ridge, N.C.

Elizabeth Joyce Woodward, a junior art history and French major, daughter of Paul and Jan Woodward of Greer.

Tennessee
Hudson Laney Vaughan, a junior history major, son of Billy Vaughan and Joni Laney of Memphis.

Texas
Austin Guyton Walker, a senior classics and comparative literature major, son of Paul and Diane Walker of Houston.

Daniel Allan Cothran, a junior English major, son of Gus and Marian Cothran of Bryan.

Utah
Cooper M. McGuire, a junior international studies major, son of Kim McGuire and Robbyn Paxton-McGuire of Park City.

Virginia
Kathleen Marie Claus, a junior chemistry major, daughter of Henry and Kathleen Claus of Fredericksburg.

Brady Lee Nash, a senior philosophy and English major, son of Natalie Nash of Arlington and the late Larry Nash.

Washington
Dane Marcus Anderson, a senior economics and political science major, son of Marc and Connie Anderson of Vancouver.

Benjamin Paul Scandella, a junior environmental science major, son of Dr. Carl J. Scandella of Yarrow Point and Dr. Nancy Haigwood of Seattle.

West Virginia
Kelly Ann Margolis, a senior religious studies major, daughter of Jay and Julie Margolis of Charleston.

Lynda Liwen Yang, a junior computer science and biology major, daughter of Chengmin Yang and Xiaowei Xue of Charleston.

England
Jamie Conrad Smith, a graduate with a degree in exercise and sport science, son of William and Joy Smith of Andover, Hampshire.

Germany
Van Thanh Tran, a senior economics and German major, daughter of Dr. Tran Duc Chinh and Le Thank Ha of Goethingen.

Phi Beta Kappa contacts: Wanda Wallace, (919) 962-9822, allace@email.unc.edu; Robert Lowman, (919) 962-0656, lowman@unc.edu
News Services contact: L.J. Toler, (919) 962-8589