News Release

121 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, has inducted 121 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students as new members.

The ceremony on Nov. 20 featured remarks by U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre of Lumberton, who was a Morehead Scholar at Carolina, was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and graduated in 1978. He finished law school at UNC in 1981.

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 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 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 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.

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Below, 116 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 Five inductees asked that their names not be published.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, 81 are from North Carolina and 35 are from out of state. An asterisk (*) indicates that a student is listed in more than one location.

NORTH CAROLINA

Alamance County

Kunal Janak Choksi, a senior economics and political science major, son of Janak and Gira Choksi of Burlington.

Sarah Hayes Donnell, a senior dramatic art major, daughter of Robert and Mary Donnell of Burlington.

Buncombe County

William Rucker Arledge III, a senior environmental science major, son of Bill and Melissa Arledge of Arden.

Kelly Hall Hutzel, a senior international studies and Spanish major, daughter of Stephen and Linda Hall of Weaverville.

Llael Espaze Maffitt, a senior anthropology and city and regional planning major, daughter of Nancy Baumgarten of Candler, and Bruno Espaze of France.

Leacey Christian Nyberg, a junior nursing major, daughter of Alastair Odom and Carl Nyberg of Asheville.

Caswell County

Alice Ann Broadhead, a junior mathematics major, daughter of Carol W. Broadhead of Yanceyville and the late Walter Eugene Broadhead.

Chatham County

*Hannah Elizabeth Bennett, a senior dramatic art and communication studies major, daughter of Tim Bennett of Pittsboro and Mary Bennett of Rougemont.

Cleveland County

James Robert Jolley, a senior history and political science major, son of Mark and Susan Jolley of Lawndale.

Cumberland County

Cheryl Elaine Dietrich, senior international studies major, daughter of Walter and Barbara Dietrich of Fayetteville.

Amelia Marie Hummel, senior psychology and sociology major, daughter of David and Cindy Hummel of Fayetteville.

Currituck County

*Richard Dane Meredith, a senior biology major, son of Huisun Zabloudil of Corolla and Mike Meredith of Statesville.

Durham County

Fitz Edward Barringer, a senior history and political science major, son of Edward and Laura Barringer of Durham.

Brienne Michelle Letourneau, a senior Spanish major, daughter of Brian and Amy Letourneau of Durham.

Lauren Elizabeth Parker, a senior biology major, daughter of Ronald and Corette Parker of Durham.

Claire Katherine Smith, a senior exercise and sport science and psychology major, daughter of Michael and Maryann Smith of Chapel Hill.

Edgecombe County

Joshua Michael Hayes, a May 2006 graduate with an English and psychology double major, son of Michael and Jamie Hayes of Tarboro.

Forsyth County

Ian Volney Atwood, a May 2006 graduate with a history and psychology major, son of Sheila Billings of Winston-Salem.

Katherine Elizabeth Fleming, a senior dramatic art major, daughter of Howard and Donna Fleming of Kernersville.

Luke Ebret Habegger, a senior biology and English major, son of Rich and Carol Habegger of Winston-Salem.

Lauren Byers Loftis, a senior Spanish and journalism and mass communication major, daughter of John and Lili Loftis of Winston-Salem.

Catherine Linville Robbs, a senior English major, daughter of C. Laurence and Dee Ann Linville Robbs of Winston-Salem.

Asher Yoel Rosinger, a senior psychology and anthropology major, son of Michael and Elana Rosinger of Lewisville.

David Charles Sweigart, a May 2006 graduate with a history and economics major, son of F. Charles and Lynn Sweigart of Winston-Salem.

Franklin County

Matthew David Dale, a May 2006 graduate with a major in history and peace, war and defense, son of Clark and Holt Dale of Louisburg.

Guilford County

Stacey Ellen Craig, a May 2006 graduate with an international studies major, daughter of Terry and Peggy Craig of Greensboro.

Nathan Thomas Schaal-Wilson, a senior studio art and management and society major, son of Fred Wilson and Jennifer Schaal of Greensboro.

*Sean Daniel Walder, a senior chemistry and psychology major, son of John Walder of High Point and Leslie Lewis Walder of Charlotte.

Haywood County

Daniel Paul Verges, a senior biology major with a minor in Spanish, son of Drs. Leonard and Lisa Verges of Waynesville.

Iredell County

*Richard Dane Meredith, a senior biology major, son of Mike Meredith of Statesville and Huisun Zabloudil of Corolla.

Peggy Davis Nicholson, a senior political science and African studies major, daughter of Tip Nicholson and Nancy Davis of Statesville.

Jackson County

Julia Whiting Holliday, a senior history major, daughter of Mark and Mary Holliday of Sylva.

Lenoir County

Charles Van Dyke Archie, a senior history major, son of John and Dr. Cindy Archie of Kinston.

Lincoln County

*Grayson Ross Downs, a senior history major, son of Ronald Downs of Lincolnton and Renae Wilson of Central, S.C.

McDowell County

Derek Kyle Arrowood, a junior history and English major, son of Michael and Sherry Arrowood of Nebo.

Mecklenburg County

Elizabeth Bennett Carter, a junior Asian studies major, daughter of Kenneth and Pamela Carter of Charlotte.

Andrew Wenyeow Chan, a junior English major, son of Wai and Long Chan of Charlotte.

Thomas Elias Cluderay, a senior journalism and mass communication and Latin American studies major, son of Tom Cluderay and Randi Edmiston of Charlotte.

Lauren Ann Hartle, a junior physics major, daughter of Ed and Michele Hartle of Davidson.

Rebecca Ellen Pardue, a junior Russian and Eastern European studies and international studies major, daughter of Lawrence and Susan F. Pardue of Charlotte.

Lauren Rennick, a May 2006 graduate with a biology major, daughter of Dr. John H. and Millicent Rennick of Charlotte.

Amanda Woollen Shintay, a senior business administration major, daughter of Peter and Mary Shintay of Charlotte.

Vladimir Shklovsky, a senior mathematical decision sciences major, son of Dmitry and Alla Shklovsky of Charlotte.

*Sean Daniel Walder, a senior chemistry and psychology major, son of John Walder of High Point and Leslie Lewis Walder of Charlotte.

Daniel Arnold Wespe, a senior chemistry major, son of Arnold and Denice Wespe of Matthews.

*Ming Zhuo, a May 2006 graduate with a chemistry major, son of Cuihua Ye of Charlotte and Li Zhuo of Fort Mill, S.C.

Montgomery County

Jonathon Charles Benson, a senior political science major, son of Jonathon and Teddi Benson of New London.

Orange County

Joyce Celeste Chapman, a senior linguistics and German major, daughter of John K. and Joyce Chapman of Chapel Hill.

Earl Goodwin Chesson Jr. a senior international studies and women's studies major, son of Earl and Margaret Chesson of Chapel Hill.

Kayley Morgan Neill, a senior English major, daughter of W.L. Neill and Anne Neill of Hillsborough.

Leah Rachael Oster-Katz, a senior Latin American studies major, daughter of Arnie and Svea Oster of Durham.

Benjamin Charles Peterson, a senior political science and economics major, son of Herbert B. and Nancy Peterson of Chapel Hill.

Breannan Douglas Smith, a senior computer science major, son of Douglas Smith and Jan Hendrickson-Smith of Chapel Hill.

Person County

*Hannah Elizabeth Bennett, a senior dramatic art and media production communication major, daughter of Mary Bennett of Rougemont and Tim Bennett of Pittsboro.

Pitt County

Emma Jane Hodson, a senior health policy and administration major, daughter of Charles and Patricia Hodson of Greenville.

Jenny Lee Privette, a senior Romance languages and Latin American studies major, daughter of Douglas and Terry Privette of Greenville.

Polk County

Katelyn Rose Love, a junior political science and international studies major, daughter of Franklin Sadler Love III and Elizabeth Ann Love of Columbus.

Randolph County

William Powell Brisley, a senior political science major, son of Peter and Mary Lynn Brisley of Asheboro.

Robeson County

Stephen Christopher McIntyre, a May 2006 graduate with a political science major, son of U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre and Dee McIntyre of Lumberton.

Rockingham County

Catherine Frey Adamson, a junior anthropology and Asian studies major, daughter of Michael and Virginia Adamson of Madison.

Rowan County

Kristin Elizabeth Woodson, a senior journalism and mass communication major, daughter of Paul and Beth Woodson of Salisbury.

Union County

William Brian Humphries, a junior classics major, son of Bill and Evie Humphries of Matthews.

Scott Andrew Morrison, a senior Russian language and culture major, son of Sidney and Christina Morrison of West Indian Trail.

Samuel Wade Ross, a May 2006 graduate with a biology major, son of Thomas and Patricia Secrest Ross of Monroe.

Andrew Wesley Spiliotis, a senior geography major, son of Pete and Joanna Spiliotis of Waxhaw.

Wake County

Julia Cowper Bobbitt, a junior business administration and political science major, daughter of Julian and Harriett Bobbitt of Raleigh.

Patricia K. Brewer, a May 2006 graduate with a psychology major, daughter of Chris Brewer of Apex and Maureen Goodwin of Cary.

Matthew Clayton Callahan, a senior mathematics major, son of Paul and Celia Callahan of Cary.

Zachary Scott Clayton, a senior public policy analysis and psychology major, son of Jack and Mary Clayton of Raleigh.

Nathan Harris Danneman, a senior public policy analysis and psychology major, son of Jeff and Jill Danneman of Raleigh.

Lauren Eastman Gardner, a senior Asian studies major, daughter of Larry and Thea Gardner of Apex.

Meagan Elizabeth Griffin, a senior political science major, daughter of Charles and Georganne Griffin of Raleigh.

Edward Williams Jernigen III, a senior chemistry major, son of Edward and Dixie Jernigen of Raleigh.

Stephanie Rhianon Jones, a junior chemistry major, daughter of Stephen and Cindy Jones of Cary.

Neal Daniel Kumar, a junior business administration and mathematics major, son of Surinder and Victoria Kumar of Apex.

Jessica Erin Long, a senior environmental science major, daughter of Douglas and Denise Long of Raleigh.

Laura Ann Malone, a senior biomedical engineering and mathematics major, daughter of Michael and Linda Malone of Cary.

Maegan Lorraine Mohr, a senior psychology and political science major, daughter of John Mohr of Wendell and Karen Ann Preston of Raleigh.

Gaya Celeste Myers, a senior Spanish and international studies major, daughter of Wally Myers and Margaret Peeples of Raleigh.

Sarah Lindsay Thomson, a senior international studies major, daughter of Mark Thomson and Mary Beth Marr of Cary.

Robert Alan van der Vaart, a senior biology major, son of Donald and Sandra van der Vaart of Raleigh

Partrick Thomas Watkins, a May 2006 graduate with an English major, son of Thomas and Catharine Watkins of Raleigh.

Wayne County

Leah Duryeu Heim, a senior biology major, daughter of Dennis and Jennifer Heim of Dudley.

Wilkes County

Daniel Beshears Reeves, a senior economics and political science major, son of Glen D. and Debra Reeves of Purlear.

OUT OF STATE

California

Ginger Jackson-Gleich, a senior journalism and mass communications, economics and political science major, daughter of Dan Gleich and Pat Jackson of San Francisco.

Florida

Benjamin Wade James, a junior business administration major, son of Wade and Mirella James of St. Pete Beach.

Kathleen S. Kelso, a senior communication studies major, daughter of J. A. Scott Kelso of Boynton Beach and Betty Tuller of Ocean Ridge.

Monica Elisabeth Morgan, a senior music major, daughter of Gordon and Ursula Morgan of Tallahassee.

Kristin Ann Robinett, a senior psychology and Spanish major, daughter of Brad and Carol Robinett of Naples.

Georgia

Alyssa Diane Kaye, a junior psychology and sociology major, daughter of Donald and Judy Kaye of Marietta.

Emily Elizabeth Reardon, a senior psychology and political science major, daughter of Robert and Maria Reardon of Marietta.

Stephen Joseph Ross, a senior English major, son of Doug and Robyn Ross of Atlanta.

Iowa

Charles Andrew Schutte, a senior environmental science and biology major, son of Brian and Debra Schutte of Iowa City.

Louisiana

William Rudolph Smith V, a senior philosophy major, son of Rudy and Evelyn Smith of New Orleans.

Kentucky

Timothy Joseph Reilly, a senior political science an economics major, son of Joe and Janet Reilly of Louisville.

Maryland

Jack Stewart Bannister, a senior history major, son of David and Debra Bannister of Owings Mills.

Julia Mehr Brown, a senior political science and history major, daughter of Michael D. and Natalie Brown of Pikesville.

Alexander Peter Creticos, a senior comparative literature and French major, son of Peter and Ruth Creticos of Crownsville.

Michele Anne Crisafulli, a senior psychology major with a Spanish minor, daughter of Frank and Nancy Crisafulli of North Potomac.

Massachusetts

Jennifer Faye Holak, a senior public policy and history major, daughter of Thomas and Judith Holak of Beverly.

Emily Elizabeth Rosowski, a senior biology major, daughter of John and Jean Rosowski of Arlington.

New Jersey

Amanda Louise MacLachlan, a September 2006 graduate with a communication studies major, daughter of George and Donna MacLachlan of Tinton Falls.

Madeline Murray Walter, a senior English major, daughter of Richard and Paula Walter of Maplewood.

New York

Robert Matthew Hilton, a senior history and political science major, son of Kenneth and Meredith Hilton of New Rochelle.

Ashley Ferrara Staropoli, a May 2006 graduate with a sociology major, daughter of Patsy Staropoli and Joanne Ferrara-Staropoli of New Rochelle.

Ohio

Erin Elizabeth Washburn, a senior biology and Spanish major, daughter of David and Judy Washburn of Kettering.

Oklahoma

Brian L. Cox, a May 2006 graduate with a major in international studies, son of Richard Cox and Nancy Hudson of Enid.

Pennsylvania

Adam Rod Bensimhon, a senior music major with a chemistry minor, son of Georges and Jan Bensimhon of Allentown.

Charlotte Katherine Murphy, a senior English major, daughter of Keith and Gwen Murphy of Columbia.

South Carolina

*Grayson Ross Downs, a senior history major, son of Ronald Downs of Lincolnton, and Renae Wilson of Central, S.C.

Suzanne Wesley Lewis, an August 2006 graduate with a sociology major, daughter of Sam Lewis Jr. and Jeannie F. Lewis of Charleston.

*Ming Zhuo, a May 2006 graduate with a chemistry major, son of Cuihua Ye of Charlotte and Li Zhuo of Fort Mill.

Tennessee

Ariel Winona Aday, a senior Biology major, daughter of Gary and Winona Aday of Bristol.

Chase Alexander Tweel, an August 2006 graduate with a political science major, son of Jeffrey and Susan Tweel of Nashville.

Texas

Miranda June Noll Ross, a senior mathematics major, daughter of Jeffrey Ross and Carol Noll of Plano.

Virginia

Kelly Lynne Geoghegan,, a senior political science and psychology major, daughter of Glenn and Eileen Geoghegan of Ashburn.

Ryan Richard Landoll, a senior psychology major, son of Stephen and Christine Landoll of Springfield.

David Hodnett Mathews, Jr., a May 2006 graduate with a business administration major, son of David and Brenda Mathews of Richmond.

Hannah Lois Neal, a senior anthropology major, daughter of Danny and Merribeth Neal of Harrisonburg.

Canada

Jane Hope Hudson, a senior international studies major, daughter of Jack and Jean Hudson of Rexton, New Brunswick

Pakistan

Rabia Shakoor, a senior computer science major, daughter of Javed and Tehseen Shakoor of Karachi.

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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
News Services contact: L.J. Toler, (919) 962-8589