News Release

127 UNC-Chapel Hill students
inducted into Phi Beta Kappa

CHAPEL HILL — Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most honored of all college honorary societies, recently inducted 127 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students as new members.

A Nov. 21 ceremony featured remarks by Dr. Tim Tyson, author of UNC’s 2005 summer reading book, "Blood Done Sign My Name."

Phi Beta Kappa membership is open to undergraduates in UNC’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 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 270 Phi Beta Kappa chapters nationwide. UNC’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.

Phi Beta Kappa officers at Carolina for 2005-2006 are students Cara Perinetti, president; Andrew Synn, vice president; and Lisa Bevevino, recording secretary. Dr. Robert Lowman, associate vice chancellor for research, is chapter secretary and faculty adviser.

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Below, 122 of the inductees are listed alphabetically by North Carolina county, state and country. Five inductees asked that their names not be published. Of those listed, 73 are from North Carolina and 49 from out of state. An asterisk (*) indicates that a student is listed in more than one location.

Charlotte Long Bryant, a May 2005 graduate, anthropology major, daughter of Henry L. Long of Burlington and Nancy C. Long of Burlington.

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Kavitha P. Kolappa, an August 2005 graduate, international studies major, daughter of Vimal and Kala Kolappa of Chocowinity.

Christopher Campbell Cianci, a senior English and dramatic art major, son of Nicholas A. and Susan L. Cianci of Southport.

*Justine Alexandra McGhee, a May 2005 graduate, English major, daughter of Dr. Terence McGhee of Charlotte and Debra Simons of Asheville.

Carlye Christine Yates, a senior psychology major, daughter of Stephen M. Yates of Asheville and Deborah A. Henderson of Asheville.

Sascha Bollag, a senior history major, daughter of Mitchel and Linda Bollag of Concord.

Russell Clayton Alexander, a senior history and peace, war and defense major, son of Alma and Alvin Phillip Alexander Jr. of Morehead City.

Courtney J. Jeffries, a junior exercise and sport science major, daughter of Theron D. and Sandra J. Jeffries of Yanceyville.

*Michael Andrew Jerch, a senior studio art major, son of Donald Jerch of Hickory and P. Jennifer Rohrer-Walsh of Fayetteville.

Elizabeth Stephens Gregory, a senior French and journalism and mass communication major, daughter of Randy S. and Anne C. Gregory of Fayetteville.

*Michael Andrew Jerch, a senior studio art major, son of Donald Jerch of Hickory and P. Jennifer Rohrer-Walsh of Fayetteville.

Nicholas James Minter, a junior public policy and geography major, son of Keith and Tracy Minter of Fayetteville.

Elizabeth Dieterle Buxton, a senior psychology major, daughter of Ralph and Donna S. Buxton of Nags Head.

Joshua David Smith, a May 2005 graduate, biology and chemistry major, son of David and Donna Smith of Lexington.

Ann Sholar Warren, a senior mathematics major, daughter of Carl and Ann Warren of Pinetops.

*Allyson Hope Atwood, a May 2005 graduate, anthropology major, daughter of Craig D. Atwood of Winston-Salem and Celia C. Atwood of Yadkinville.

Isaac Charles Beerman, a senior English and political science major, son of Paul and Linda S. Beerman of Lewisville.

*Alexandra Lyndon Bey, a junior biology and French major, daughter of Richard D. Bey of Yadkinville and Petty L. Gallagher of Clemmons.

Emily Paige Freeman, a senior history and art history major, daughter of Terry and Cyndi Freeman of Winston-Salem.

Lucy Holton Guill, a senior biology and Spanish major, daughter of Earl P. and Ann H. Guill of Winston-Salem.

Jessica Lee Hart, a senior history major, daughter of Oliver James Hart III and Lee Hart of Winston-Salem.

Lauren Marie Metcalf, a senior psychology major, daughter of W. Eugene and Judy Metcalf of Winston-Salem.

Alexander Byrd Punger, a senior English and psychology major, son of Leila and Douglas S. Punger Sr. of Winston-Salem.

Paige Connor Worsham, a senior political science major, daughter of Ron Worsham of Kernersville and Connie Connor of Winston-Salem.

*Charlotte Fleming Powell, a senior English major, daughter of Peter Powell of Raleigh and Alice Wray Fleming of Creedmoor.

Samuel Sterling Gingher, a senior music major, son of Robert Sterling Gingher of Greensboro and Marianne Buie Gingher of Greensboro.

Anya Blair Russian, a senior sociology major, daughter of Patricia Russian of Greensboro.

Margaret Rose Sandbank, a senior psychology major, daughter of Mark F. and Mary Ellen Sandbank of Greensboro.

*Roxanne Dawn Stockdale, a May 2005 graduate, English major, daughter of Donald L. Stockdale of Sanford and Caroline J. Moretto of Fuquay Varina.

Lyric Serena Angelique Thompson, a senior communication studies major, daughter of Edward Earl and Gabrielle Marlene Thompson of Marion.

Sarah Holmes Bass, a senior biology major, daughter of Dale and Ann Bass of Charlotte.

Adrian Wrae Broome, a senior psychology major, daughter of Ray Broome Jr. of Cornelius and Cathy Marshall of Charlotte.

Matthew William Clark, a May 2005 graduate, business administration and computer science major, son of Victor Robert and Katherine Graves Clark of Charlotte.

Zachary Marshall Guy, a senior business administration and political science major, son of Barry and Laurie Guy of Charlotte.

Laurel Ray McEwen, a senior international studies and anthropology major, daughter of L. Morris McEwen and Stephanie W. Block of Charlotte.

*Justine Alexandra McGhee, a May 2005 graduate, English major, daughter of Dr. Terence McGhee of Charlotte and Debra Simons of Asheville.

William Edward Poe III, a senior English major, son of W. Edward Poe Jr. and Joyce Poe of Charlotte.

Elizabeth Wood Pratt, a senior environmental science major, daughter of L. Vincent and Malyn Pratt of Charlotte.

Amanda Blythe Fritz Smith, a May 2005 graduate, psychology major, daughter of Arthur A. and Kathleen E. Fritz of Charlotte.

Mark Bruce Sussman, a senior economics major, son of Alan and Denise Sussman of Charlotte.

Kristin Jo Uicker, a senior psychology and Spanish major, daughter of Dr. Leo and Teresa Uicker of Matthews.

Miranda Lynn Chavis, a senior history major, daughter of Lawrence Wesley Chavi Jr., of Foxfire and Lisa VanKersen of Foxfire.

Amanda Jeanne Schimizzi, a senior biology major, daughter of Gregory F. and Marilynn R. Schimizzi of Wilmington.

Mariah Christine Mann, a May 2005 graduate, biology major, daughter of Steven and Kitty Mariah Taylor Mann of Pendleton.

Genevra Wenonah Alberti, a May 2005 graduate, psychology and Italian major, daughter of Bill and Gail Alberti of Hillsborough.

Nadav Ariel, a senior political science and history major, son of Yaakov and Rachel Ariel of Carrboro.

Stephanie Marie Hoffmann, a senior Spanish major, daughter of Daniel F. and Deborah L. Hoffman of Chapel Hill.

Diana Christine Petes, a May 20025 graduate, psychology major, daughter of Thomas D. Petes and Rosann Farber of Chapel Hill.

James Donald Terry, a senior peace, war and defense major, son of Thomas and Cathy Terry of Chapel Hill, until recently, residents of Geneseo, Ill.

Leah Margaret Peroutka, a junior music major, daughter of Peter Peroutka and Kathryn Langenkamp of Greenville.

Erica Caroline Spencer, a senior English major, daughter of Rick and Clarissa Spencer of Asheboro.

Joseph Benjamin Keever, a May 2005 graduate, Spanish major, son of Wayne and Susan Stallings Keever of Rutherfordton.

Margaret Russell Austin, a senior classics major, daughter of William Joseph Austin Jr. and Gail Russell Austin of Raleigh.

Christopher John Balga, a senior history major, son of John Balga of Cary.

Jennifer Ann Boos, a senior biology major, daughter of Dennis and Kathleen Boos of Raleigh.

Colleen Einhart Briggs, a senior political science major, daughter of Alan D. Briggs of Raleigh and Beth Briggs of Raleigh.

Gregory William Charville, a junior chemistry major, son of Eugene R. and Jo Ellyn Charville of Raleigh.

Hilary Roxanne Godette Cooper, a senior history major, daughter of Roy and Kristin Cooper of Raleigh.

Sarah Elizabeth Crittenden, a senior psychology and sociology major, daughter of David and Susan Crittenden of Raleigh.

Laura Kuether DeMaster, a May 2005 graduate, clinical laboratory science major, daughter of Dave and Vicki DeMaster of Cary.

Alec Charles Durrell, a senior chemistry major, son of Charles Durrell III and Carol Durrell of Raleigh.

Meredith Ashley Gilliam, a junior chemistry and Asian studies major, daughter of Robert E. and Janet L. Gilliam of Raleigh.

Divya Gopal, a May 2005 graduate, economics and political science major, daughter of Gopal Muppirala and Krishna Talluri of Morrisville.

Anne Elizabeth Hunnell, a senior art history major, daughter of Richard and Patricia Hunnell of Raleigh.

Elliot Mark Kahan, a senior Spanish major, son of Richard and Sandra Kahan of Raleigh.

Erin Leigh Kimsey, a senior double-major in Chinese, and peace, war and defense, daughter of Ray and Nancy Kimsey of Cary.

Tessa Margaret Lee, a senior international studies major, daughter of Alan and Julia Lee of Cary.

Diana Chung Lin, a senior history and Chinese major, daughter of Eric and Angela Lin of Raleigh.

Reid Allen MacHarg, a senior economics major, son of the late William MacHarg III and Karen Pezdek of Cary.

Jason Christopher Maxwell, a senior English and history major, son of E. Stuart and Karen Maxwell of Cary.

*Charlotte Fleming Powell, a senior English major, daughter of Peter Powell of Raleigh and Alice Wray Fleming of Creedmoor.

Thomas Harry Rimbach, a senior public policy and international studies major, son of Charles and Suki Rimback of Cary.

*Roxanne Dawn Stockdale, a May 2005 graduate, English major, daughter of Donald L. Stockdale of Sanford and Caroline J. Moretto of Fuquay Varina.

Uriah (Uri) Dominic Ferruccio, a senior political science major, son of Kenneth and Deborah Ferrucio of Norlina.

Abhineet Uppal, a senior chemistry major, son of Alok and Karuna Uppal of Goldsboro.

Marian Grace Johnson, a May 2005 graduate, communication studies major, daughter of Walter Glenn and Marolyn Brooks Johnson of Wilkesboro.

Davis Banks Templeton, a senior double-major in economics, and management and society, son of Bradley and Greta Templeton of North Wilkesboro.

Kirk Anderson James, a senior business administration major, son of John and Jeanne James of Wilson.

*Allyson Hope Atwood, a May 2005 graduate, anthropology major, daughter of Craig D. Atwood of Winston-Salem and Celia C. Atwood of Yadkinville.

*Alexandra Lyndon Bey, a junior biology and French major, daughter of Richard D. Bey of Yadkinville and Petty L. Gallagher of Clemmons.

Hoover: Laura Anne Novack, a senior biochemistry major, daughter of Tom and Judy Novack.

Tuscaloosa: Mary Hunter Morris, a senior philosophy major, daughter of Dr. Frank and Shelly Morris.

Gardena: Cara Ann Sipprelle, a senior environmental science major, daughter of Carl Sipprelle and Elizabeth Shadish.

Greeley: Danielle Lynn Janklow, a senior sociology major, daughter of Don and Lynn Janklow.

Norwalk: Carine Lilly Bonnist, a senior psychology and music major, daughter of Randolph M. and Robin E. Bonnist.

Stratford: Gia Marie Santoro, a senior psychology and exercise and sport science major, daughter of Vincent and Judith Santoro.

Tampa: Robert Jordan Applebaum, a senior public policy analysis major, son of Hal and Celia Applebaum.

Belleair: Ryan Christopher Bialas, a senior biology major, son of Robert and Marianne Bialas.

Decatur: Lindsey Elizabeth Kanes, a senior music major, daughter of Panos and Cheryl Kanes.

*Elgin: Amanda Jane Bennett, a May 2004 graduate, anthropology major, daughter of Richard Bennett of Elgin and Lisa Bennett of St. Charles.

Inverness: Angeline LaMantia, a senior biology and exercise and sport science major, daughter of Victor and Kathryn LaManti.

Glenview: Alison Bilger Ross, a senior English major, daughter of Richard M. Ross Jr. and Kimberly Ross.

*Geneseo: James Donald Terry, a senior peace, war and defense major, son of Thomas and Cathy Terry of Chapel Hill, N.C., until recently residents of Geneseo.

*St. Charles: Amanda Jane Bennett, a May 2004 graduate, anthropology major, daughter of Richard Bennett of Elgin and Lisa Bennett of St. Charles.

Indianapolis: Diane Christine Eikenberry, a senior English major, daughter of Dale Wayne and Linda Collins Eikenberry.

Richmond: Gregory Joseph Logan, an August 2005 graduate, religious studies major, son of Jerry and Terri Logan.

Darnestown: Meghan Elizabeth Marmillion, a senior biology major, daughter of Paul and Linda Marmillion.

Potomac: Caroline Ward Oppenheimer, a senior psychology major, daughter of Martin and Annilee Oppenheimer.

Ann Arbor: Thomas Woodside Jensen, a senior political science and history major, son of Steve and Peggy Jensen.

Minnetonka: Devin Michael Markell, a senior economics and French major, son of Michael and Jeanne Markell.

Chesterfield: Amy Elizabeth Armstrong, a senior exercise and sport science major, daughter of Gail Armstrong.

St. Louis: Jordan Christian Hicks, a senior economics and political science major, son of James R. and Mary E. Hicks.

Wildwood: Richard Edmond Finneran, an August 2005 graduate, philosophy major, son of Richard John Finneran and the late Mary FitzGerald Finneran.

Surry: Sarah Louise LaRocca, a senior environmental science major, daughter of Christopher LaRocca and Bonny Nadeau-LaRocca.

Cherry Hill: Matthew E. Goldberg, a May 2005 graduate, computer science major, son of Kenneth and Maryka Goldberg.

Hillsdale: Heather Eileen Mueller, a senior psychology major, daughter of Steven W. and Sandra L. Mueller.

Moorestown: Adam Serlin, a senior English major, son of David Serlin and Susan Denbo.

Holmdel: Kimberly Beth Timko, a senior business administration and Spanish major, daughter of Michael and Janet Timko.

Hillsdale: Gabriella Louise Zborovsky, a senior political science major, daughter of Garyan and Yelena Zborovsky.

East Hampton: Caitlin Craig Doyle, a senior English major, daughter of Sean and Joanna Doyle.

West Seneca: Arielle M. Pacer, a senior political science and history major, daughter of Mitchell and Cheryl Pacer.

Athens: Laurel Kate Wamsley, a senior history and political science major, daughter of Jay and Donna Wamsley.

Warrenton: Peter Michael Doyle, a senior exercise and sport science major, son of Patrick and Rose Marie Doyle.

Glenmoore: Jessica Lynn Bonnem, a senior English and history major, daughter of Jeffrey and Maureen Bonnem.

Columbia: Daphne Elizabeth Muller, a May 2005 graduate, English major, daughter of Boyce Lee and Deborah Ferguson Muller.

Rock Hill: Meera Jugalkishor Shah, a senior biology major, daughter of Dr. J.K. and Leena Shah.

Summerville: Salem Natanya Wolk, an August 2005 graduate, psychology major, daughter of Michael and Judy Wolk.

Knoxville: Abigail Marie Taylor, a senior dramatic art major, daughter of Ron and Maurine Pacenta Taylor.

Nashville: Mary Catherine Chisolm, a junior English major, daughter of Dr. Joe M. and Marsha K. Chisolm.

Memphis: Mark Joseph Laabs, a senior international studies and interdisciplinary studies major, son of Albert and Meta Laabs.

Memphis: Charlotte Jordan Robbins, a senior art history and classics major, daughter of Todd and Charlotte Robbins.

Houston: Sara Creager Childress, a May 2005 graduate, biology and history major, daughter of S.C. and Martha Childress.

Lynchburg: Donelle Renita Boose, a senior African American studies major, daughter of Theodore Roosevelt Boose Jr. and Sherlene Boose.

Blacksburg: Wesley Judkins Campbell, a senior political science and mathematics major, son of Anne Judkins Campbell and Hugh Gregory Campbell Jr.

Falls Church: Susan Rebecca Fisk, a senior economics and public policy major, daughter of Bradford and Carolyn Fisk.

Roanoke: Rebecca Joy Frazier, a senior exercise and sport science major, daughter of Jeffry Frazier of Roanoke and Robyn Frazier.

Alexandria: Melanie Ann Modlin, a May 1977 graduate, comparative literature major, daughter of Philip H. and Rosalind R. Modlin.

Charleston: Kathryn McClellon Stansfield, a senior biology major, daughter of Scott and Kathy Stansfield.

Oshawa, Ontario: David Donald Werry, a senior economics and political science major, son of Donald and Marlene Werry.

Totsuka-Ku Yokohama, Kanagawa: Akiko Yamazaki, a senior music major, daughter of Koji and Yoko Yamazaki.

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Phi Beta Kappa contacts: Student information, Wanda Wallace, (919) 962-9822, allace@email.unc.edu; faculty adviser, Dr. Robert Lowman, (919) 962-0656, lowman@unc.edu

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