News Release

CHAPEL HILL -- Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most honored of all college honorary societies, inducted 109 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students recently. Joan Darling, professor of dramatic art, spoke at the fall 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 1 percent of all college graduates qualify to be members.

Phi Beta Kappa members nationwide include six of the current Supreme Court justices, former presidents Bill Clinton and George Herbert Walker Bush and numerous artistic, intellectual and political leaders. Of 270 Phi Beta Kappa chapters nationwide, UNC’s chapter -- Alpha of North Carolina, founded in 1904 -- is the oldest of four chapters in the state.

Each year, Phi Beta Kappa chapters and alumni associations nationwide 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. Dr. Thomas Warburton, music professor, is the chapter secretary and faculty adviser.

Following is a list of 105 inductees by N.C. county, by state and by country. Four inductees asked that their names not be published. Students listed in more than one place are noted with asterisks.

• Sara Elizabeth Charneskie, a senior exercise and sport science major, daughter of Philip R. Charneskie Jr. and Donna Charneskie of Mebane.

• Paul Joseph Messino, a May 2004 graduate in English and philosophy, son of Michael J. and Christine Messino of Fletcher.
• Katherine Wilcox Meyer, a senior English and psychology major, daughter of John Andrew Meyer and Laurie Wilcox-Meyer of Fairview.
• Jessica Lynne Thompson Stone, a senior political science major, daughter of Pat and Becky Stone of Fairview.
• Nora Ashley Tramm, a junior physics and biology major, daughter of Capper Tramm and Jeanne Norgaard Tramm of Asheville.

• Jenny Elizabeth McCraw, a senior English major, daughter of Raymond and Marilyn McCraw of Concord.

• Emily Renee Glover, a May 2004 graduate in English and women’s studies, daughter of Janet Willis Stevens of Beaufort.
• *David Michael Gray, a senior philosophy major, son of Michael Gray of Carteret County and Martha Gray of Charlotte.

• Susan Elizabeth Hardy, a senior psychology major, daughter of P. Curtis and Donna Elizabeth Hardy of Pittsboro.

• Shannon Fogarty Beddingfield, a senior classics and English major, daughter of A.E. Beddingfield Jr. and Sarah Beddingfield of Fayetteville.
• Joseph Bernard Walker, a senior psychology major, son of Walton H. and Catherine K. Walker of Fayetteville.

• KeithAnn Henney, a senior exercise and sport science major, daughter of Keith J. and Teri T. Henney of Moyock.

• Diana Brewer Bahnson, a May 2004 graduate in history, daughter of Frank and Pam Bahnson of Mocksville.

• Elizabeth Dear, a May 2004 graduate in psychology, of Durham.
• Matthew David Kiefer, a junior music (violin performance) major, son of David F. and Patricia A. Kiefer of Chapel Hill.
• Melanie Lynn Myers, a senior psychology major, daughter of Larry and Colette Myers of Durham.

• Joshua Blake Branscomb, a senior computer science major, son of Eddie and Melissa Branscomb of Clemmons.
• Tempe Jeannette Arendell Carlton, a senior international and area studies major, daughter of Dr. William Y. and Susan P. Carlton of Winston-Salem.
• Amy Kathleen Way, a May 2004 graduate in psychology and communications, daughter of Stephen and Patricia Way of Clemmons.

Gaston

• John Christopher Miller, a senior biology major, son of John L. and Margaret R. Miller of Gastonia.

• Meredith Charlotte Kincaid, a senior music major, daughter of Lisa Neal of Greensboro and Richard Kincaid.
• Julie Anna Robinson, a senior psychology and Spanish major, daughter of Freddy and Susan Robinson of Greensboro.

• Sarah Renee Massagee, a May 2004 graduate in anthropology, daughter of Boyd Massagee III and Sally Massagee of Hendersonville.

• Sarah Ellen Vartabedian, a May 2004 graduate in psychology and communication studies, daughter of Robert A. and Laurel Klinger Vartabedian of Cullowhee.

• Lauren Brooke Casey, a senior English major, daughter of Jay S. and Vicki Casey of Huntersville.
• Rebecca Lauren Frucht, a senior political science major, daughter of Barry and Lisa Frucht of Charlotte.
• *David Michael Gray, a senior philosophy major, son of Michael Gray of Carteret County and Martha Gray of Charlotte.
• Erin Elizabeth Hickey, a senior psychology major, daughter of Kevin and Eileen Hickey of Charlotte.
• Lauren Paige Holloway, a senior psychology major, daughter of Dr. Ted and Mary Gilliatt Holloway of Charlotte.
• *Elizabeth Joy Kroboth of Silver Spring, Md., a May 2004 graduate in psychology, daughter of Timothy and Kathryn Kroboth of Charlotte.
• Penelope Nicole Lazarou, a May 2004 graduate in English and Spanish, daughter of Paul and Mary Lazarou of Charlotte.
• William Michael Miller, a May 2004 graduate in history and political science, son of Robert and Jan Miller of Charlotte.
• *Daniel Craig Pignatiello of Houston, a May 2004 graduate in geology, son of Nicholas and Carol Pignatiello of Charlotte.
• John Thomas Sim, a senior English major, son of David and Kim Meeks of Matthews.

• Sarah Elizabeth Carrington, a senior English major, daughter of Robert W. Carrington III and Mary Carrington of Pinehurst.

Nash

• Seth Alan Abel, a senior biology major, son of Mark and Becky Abel of Nash County.
• Elizabeth Ashley Fleming, a senior biology major, daughter of John B. Fleming Jr. and Cheryl L. Fleming of Nashville.
• Jennifer Faye Orr, a senior chemistry and international studies major, daughter of Kenneth and Faye Orr of Rocky Mount.

New Hanover

• Gabrielle Ann Haddock, a senior chemistry major, daughter of William A. Haddock Jr. and Jean Carlson Haddock of Wilmington.
• Jeremy Miles Wilson, a senior political science and economics major, son of Stephen Wilson and Kathy Wilson of Wilmington.

• Andrea Kristin Anderson, an August 2004 graduate in philosophy, wife of Owen T. Anderson of Chapel Hill.
• Rachael Emily Gurlitz, a May 2004 graduate in art history, daughter of Richard and Carey Gurlitz of Chapel Hill.
• Thurston Tyler Lindberg, a senior biology major, of Chapel Hill.
• Justin Thomas Low, a senior physics major, son of William Yee Lim Low and Rosita Yuen Yuen Low of Chapel Hill.
• Timothy James Matson, a senior dramatic art and music major, son of Steven and Martha Matson of Chapel Hill.
• Matthew Sprigg Torell, a senior psychology and Spanish major, son of Curt Torell and Patricia Sprigg of Carrboro.
• Rebecca Elizabeth Werner, a senior biology major, daughter of Arthur Werner and Bea Hughes-Werner of Chapel Hill.
• *Ryan Michael Zimmerman, a senior biology major, son of Dr. Neal B. Zimmerman of Baltimore and Sheryl Zimmerman of Chapel Hill.

Pasquotank

• Michael Philip Stella, a junior biology major, son of John Stella and Leslie Stella of Pasquotank County.

• Daniel Nathan Kluttz, a senior sociology and psychology major, son of Henry G. and Sharon B. Kluttz of Salisbury.

• Lindsey Edwards Britt, a May 2004 graduate in studio art, daughter of Margaret Yelton Britt of Rutherfordton.

• Evander Ray McCormick III, a senior philosophy major, son of Evander Ray McCormick Jr. and Judy Diane Morton McCormick of Laurinburg.

• Amy Lynn Merritt, a senior English major, daughter of Gary and Darlene Merritt of State Road.

• Omar Hafez Ayad, a senior political science major, son of Hafez and Hannah Ayad of Cary.

• Jeromy David Franklin, a senior political science major, son of Ronald and Virginia Franklin of Cary.

• Andrew Michael Fuller, a junior physics and computer engineering major, son of Larry and Sharyn Fuller of Raleigh.
• Alison Jo O’Leary, a May 2004 graduate in mathematics, daughter of Barry and Janalee O’Leary of Zebulon.
• Nathan Daniel Perez, a senior history and economics major, son of Hector and Claudia Perez of Raleigh.
• Jonathan Reza Salahshour, a senior biology and chemistry major, son of Abdi and Judy Salahshour of Raleigh.
• Rachel Elisabeth Townson, a senior biology major, daughter of James and Barbara Townson of Raleigh.

• David Wesley Parker II, a senior biology and psychology major, son of David W. and Jody H. Parker of Goldsboro.

• Charlotte Amanda Hagood, a senior English and creative writing major, daughter of Thomas D. and Carol Cook Hagood of Birmingham.

• Timur Warner Hammond, a senior English major, son of Douglas Hammond of Santa Monica and Ayshe Ege of Los Angeles.

CONNECTICUT

• Christine Lynn Bischoff, a senior vocal performance major, daughter of Michael and Rhea Bischoff of Stamford.

• Katherine L. Harris, a senior music and communications major, daughter of Robert A. Harris and Martha B. Hubbard of Pawcatuck.

• Matthew E. Salesses, a May 2004 graduate in English, son of Peter and Susan Salesses of Storrs.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

• Lily Eileen West, a senior journalism and political science major, daughter of Robin West and Eileen Shields-West.

FLORIDA

• William Cato Cramer III, a May 2004 graduate in history and peace, war and defense, son of Bill and Carolyn Cramer of Panama City.

• Heidi Robyn Karp, a May 2004 graduate in public policy, daughter of Jerry and Judith Karp of Boca Raton.

• Kathryn McKinnon Cunningham, a senior dramatic art and political science major, daughter of Brian and Bebe Cunningham of Gainesville.

• Laura Elizabeth Gibson, a senior French major, daughter of James and Sandra Gibson of Atlanta.

• Kimberly Gray Kallianos, a junior biology and chemistry major, daughter of George Kallianos and Candice Stone Bradshaw of Atlanta.

• David Marable McCarty Jr., a senior environmental studies major, son of David and Celia McCarty of Alpharetta.

• Joel Varley, a senior physics major, son of Robert and Gloria Varley of Athens.

• *Angela Marie Liu, a May 2004 English major, daughter of Albert Liu of Kansas City, Mo., and Theresa Liu of Fairway.

• Lyda C. Kendrick, a senior dramatic art major, daughter of William S. and Leatha F. Kendrick of East Point.

• Lindsay Holt Thurman, a May 2004 graduate in biology, daughter of Dr. James C. and Susan H. Thurman of Glasgow.

• *Elizabeth Joy Kroboth of Silver Spring, a May 2004 graduate in psychology, daughter of Timothy and Kathryn Kroboth of Charlotte, N.C.

• *Ryan Michael Zimmerman, a senior biology major, son of Dr. Neal B. Zimmerman of Baltimore and Sheryl Zimmerman of Chapel Hill, N.C.

• Lee Turner-Dodge, a senior philosophy and French major, daughter of David and Susan Turner Dodge of Bloomfield Hills.

• Edward M. Wellman, a senior psychology major, son of Henry Wellman and Karen Lind of Ann Arbor.

• *Angela Marie Liu, a May 2004 English major, daughter of Albert Liu of Kansas City and Theresa Liu of Fairway, Kan.

• Sangeetha Shivaji, a senior English and biology major, daughter of Ratnasingham and Renuka Shivaji of Starkville.

• Jordan Jennifer Williams, a senior English major, daughter of David and Susan Williams of Elkhorn.

• Ainsley Elizabeth Morse, a senior Slavic languages and literature major, daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Morse of Hanover.

• Katy Schoenbeck, a senior math decision sciences major, daughter of Dave and Ellen Schoenbeck of Franklin Lakes.

• Gregory Richard McCandless, a senior music major, son of George T. McCandless of Brockport and the late Barbara McCandless.

• Daniel Charles Sevier, a May 2004 graduate in psychology, son of Charles J. and Marleah Sevier of Auburn.

• Karl Robert Herrmann, a senior political science major, son of Richard and Margaret Herrmann of Columbus.

• Ann Capps Warshaw, a senior international studies major, daughter of Gregg and Martha Warshaw of Cincinnati.

• Lisa Shugert Bevevino, a junior English and French major, daughter of Joseph G. and Cynthia Shugert Bevevino of Beaver.

• Amy Williams, a senior biology major, daughter of John G. and Mary Murray Williams of West Chester.

• Maynard Sinclair Haslett, a senior history major, son of John R. and Ann Haslett of Dataw.

• Michal Gayle Hobbs, a senior linguistics major, daughter of David T. and Donna S. Hobbs of North Augusta.

• Eric Keith Bilbrey, a junior trumpet performance major, son of Keith Bilbrey of Madison and Eve Bilbrey of Nashville.

• Christopher Jackson Childers, a senior classics major, son of Jack and Jennifer Childers of Memphis.

• Joseph Edward Decosimo, a senior English major, son of Nick and Karen Decosimo of Signal Mountain.

• John David Graeber, a senior history and political science major, son of Dave and Jane Graeber of Dallas.

• Reagan Allen North, a senior psychology major, son of Dr. Ronald J. and Gail North of Lubbock.

• Meredith Woodley Louis, a May 2004 graduate in art history and studio art, daughter of Dr. Jack A. and Jane Dryden Louis of Austin.

• Sarah Elizabeth Pickle, a senior comparative literature major, daughter of Jerry and Helen Pickle of Temple.

• *Daniel Craig Pignatiello of Houston, a May 2004 graduate in geology, son of Nicholas and Carol Pignatiello of Charlotte, N.C.

• Justin Mannige Rao, a senior economics and philosophy major, son of M. Vikram and Susan Rao of Houston.

• Leon G. Scroggins III, a senior computer science major, son of Leon and Debra Scroggins of Dallas.

• Charles Edward Murphy, a senior psychology major, son of James E. Murphy Jr. and Anne L. Murphy of Glen Allen.

• Kate Miriam Coxon, a senior political science major, daughter of Ron and Anne Coxon of Issaquah.

• Emily Rose O’Neill, a senior history major, daughter of Douglas and Beth O’Neill of Shoreline.

• Theodore Francis Wiesner, a senior biology major, son of George Wiesner and Cindy Wiesner of Madison.

• Daniel David Tifft, a senior international studies and political science major, son of David and Carol Tifft of Milton.

• Jared David Sokolsky, a senior economics major, son of Joel and Denise Sokolsky of Kingston, Ontario.

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Phi Beta Kappa contacts: Wanda Wallace, (919) 962-9822; or Dr. Thomas Warburton, (919) 962-1039 or (919) 966-5110

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