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Nov. 25, 2003 -- No. 626

Note: Following is an alphabetical list of inductees by North Carolina county, by state and by country. An asterisk (*) indicates that a student is listed in more than one location.

107 UNC-Chapel Hill students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa

CHAPEL HILL -- Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most honored of all college honorary societies, inducted 107 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students Monday (Nov. 24). Richard "Stick" Williams, chairman of the UNC Board of Trustees, spoke at the fall induction ceremony.

Each new member received 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, said UNC chapter secretary and faculty adviser Dr. Thomas Warburton, a music professor. Also eligible is any student who has completed 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," Warburton said.

Past and present Phi Beta Kappa members from across the country have included six American presidents, 12 Supreme Court Justices and numerous artistic, intellectual and political leaders, Warburton said. Of 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, Warburton said.

Phi Beta Kappa officers at Carolina for 2003-2004 are students Charlene Wong, president; Craig Baden, vice president; and Catherine Duncan, recording secretary.

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NOTE: Following is a list of 105 of the inductees by N.C. county, by state and by country. Two inductees asked that their names not be published. Students listed in more than one place are noted with asterisks. For more information, call (919) 962-9822.

North Carolina Inductees: Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Cartaret, Catawba, Chatham, Cumberland, Currituck, Durham, Forsyth, Gaston, Guilford, Henderson, Johnston, Lee, Macon, Martin, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Orange, Rowan, Rockingham, Stokes, Union, Wake, Watauga

Out-of-State Inductees: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia

NORTH CAROLINA INDUCTEES

Buncombe County

*Lara Suzanne Kent, a May 2003 graduate with a degree in interdisciplinary studies, daughter of Ronald Leroy Kent of 44 Randall Drive, Fairview, and Donna Gail Kent of 533 Kenmure Drive, Flat Rock.

Burke County

Ellen Elizabeth Veazey, a senior environmental science major, daughter of Douglas and Gwendolyn Veazey of 103 LaBellevue St., Morganton.

Cabarrus County

Laura Julide Say, a senior English major, daughter of Resat and Joanne Say of 835 Courtney St., Concord.

Karen Lee Shurig, senior linguistics major, daughter of Jerry and Lynne Shurig of 9050 Lazy Ridge Lane, Concord.

Cartaret County

*Vadas Gintautas, a senior physics and mathematics major, son of Dr. Kristina Gintautiene of P.O. Box 1025, Newport, and Dr. Jonas Gintautas of 84-19 107th St., Richmond Hill, N.Y.

Catawba County

Scott Michael Brittain, a senior biology and economics major, son of Steve and Norma Brittain of 7469 Old Shelby Road, Vole.

Chatham County

Zephyr Taylor, a May 2003 graduate with a degree in political science, son of Matthew and Dorothy Taylor of 300 River Bend Road, Siler City.

Cumberland County

Katie Susan Hardin, a senior psychology major, daughter of Gary and Susan Hardin of 413 Thorncliff Drive, Fayetteville.

Keyvan Tavakoli, a senior anthropology major, son of Asad and Vida Tavakoli of 176 Ellerslie Drive, Fayetteville.

Walton Harris Walker III, a senior English and political science major, son of Walton Harris Walker II and Catherine Walker of 3674 Raeburn Court, Fayetteville.

Currituck County

Sarah Elizabeth Old, a pharmacy student, daughter of Forrest Paul Old Jr. and June B. Old of P.O. Box 400, Moyock.

Durham County

Sinissa Haberle, a senior psychology major, daughter of Zuonko Haberle and Ines Batinic-Haberle of 1 Cotswold Place, Durham.

Rebecca Jane Kehrer, a senior environmental science major, daughter of Lawrence Kehrer and Ann Ramsbotham of 8216 Farrington Mill Road, Chapel Hill.

Sarah Kay Peterson, a senior psychology major, daughter of Lawrence and Karen Peterson of 103 Pensbury Court, Durham.

Forsyth County

Mary Davenport Hauser, a senior English and French major, daughter of Charles and Susan Hauser of 948 Wellington Road, Winston-Salem.

Laura Katherine Hoeing, a senior elementary education major, daughter of Paul and Beth Hoeing of 944 Bryansplace Road, Winston-Salem.

Amanda Carol Kennedy, a senior biology major, daughter of William J. Kennedy Jr. and Georgia P. Kennedy of 1628 Slane Road, Clemmons.

Mary Gretchen Kroncke, a senior English major with a minor in creative writing, daughter of James Ernest Kroncke and Karen Paige Kroncke of 4185 Dimholt Court, Winston-Salem.

Sarah Chapman Miller, a senior history and biology major, daughter of Richard and Susan Miller of 591 Barkworth Road, Clemmons.

Nina Eloise Poe, a senior religious studies major, daughter of Stephen and Jane Spangler Poe of 2745 Old Town Club Road, Winston-Salem.

Sonia Monika Wilson, a junior classics major, daughter of Larry James Wilson and Roberta A. Wilson of 1406 Lambs Lane, Kernersville.

Gaston County

Joshua Bradford Simmons, a senior political science and economics major, son of Dr. Ron Evans and Gail Evans of 3516 Sherwood Circle, Gastonia.

Guilford County

*Lee Armfield Cannon, a senior English major with a minor in creative writing, son of Brenda Waller Pace of 1 Charleston Square, Greensboro, and Millis Armfield Cannon of 114 Knights Ridge Drive, Stokesdale.

Judy Chang, a junior nutrition and biology major, daughter of Shoou-Yuh and Jean Chang of 3907 Pondfield Court, Greensboro.

Meredith Austin Flowe, a senior international studies major, daughter of William H. Flowe Jr. and Cheryl B. Flowe of 4107 Williams Dairy Road, Greensboro.

*Clarke Stanfield Lambeth, a senior communication studies major, son of J.E.D. Lambeth of 3914 Old Berkshire, Brown Summit, and Bobbie Barham of 1048 Sandy Cross Road, Reidsville.

*Laura Elizabeth Schabinger, a senior philosophy and political science major, daughter of Kathy Schabinger of 2610 Shady Dawn Drive, Greensboro, and Bruce Schabinger of 1808 Glencove Lane, Richmond, Va.

Henderson County

*Lara Suzanne Kent, a May 2003 graduate with a degree in interdisciplinary studies, daughter of Donna Gail Kent of 533 Kenmure Drive, Flat Rock, and Ronald Leroy Kent of 44 Randall Drive, Fairview.

Johnston County

Sarah Elizabeth Allen, a May 2003 graduate with a degree in German, daughter of Mary Kris Godley and stepfather Charles E. Godley Sr. of 250 Susan Drive, Garner.

Kristina Marie McCowan, a senior psychology major, daughter of Jack and Karen McCowan of 112 Murphy Drive, Clayton.

Lee County

Paul Mason Cox, a senior history major, son of Dr. Stephen H. Cox and Patti M. Cox of 2208 Brookwood Trail, Sanford.

Macon County

Jennifer Elise Mouchet, a senior political science and English major, daughter of Judy Mouchet of 99 Dolly Lane, Highlands.

Martin County

Katherine Darden Lilley, a May 2003 graduate with a degree in art history and a minor in English, daughter of Lawrence E. Lilley Jr. and Claudia D. Lilley of 300 Country Drive, Williamston.

Mecklenburg County

Gary Brian Ernst Jr., a senior history major, son of Gary and Brenda Ernst of 1334 Bellemeade Lane, Charlotte.

Lydia Harris Guterman, a May 2003 graduate with a degree in journalism and mass communication, daughter of James Hans Guterman and Wylly Morse Guterman of 3426 Foxridge Road, Charlotte.

Rachel Elizabeth Norton, a senior economics and political science major, daughter of Harold W. and Susie Norton of 1808 Kilmonack Lane, Charlotte.

*Leigh Anne Page of of 163 Seagull Lane, Pasadena, Md., a May 2003 graduate with a degree in business administration, daughter of Gary and Sharon Page of 4809 Pine Ridge Road, Charlotte.

Stephen Brett Twitty, a May 2003 graduate with a degree in English, son of Ron and Margaret Twitty of 7617 Sharpthorne Place, Charlotte.

Hillary Barton Vaden, a May 2002 graduate with a degree in music, daughter of Michael T. Vaden and Dana B. Vaden of 6505 Chestnut Grove Lane, Charlotte.

Quyen Ngoc Vu, a senior chemistry major, son of Khuy Nguyen and Mai Bui of 1106 Land Grant Road, Charlotte.

Mitchell County

*Sasha Nicole Jenkins, a senior biology major, daughter of Dr. Roger Jenkins of 10601 Highway 226 N., Bakersville, and Dr. Basia Jenkins of 3933 Topside Road, Knoxville, Tenn.

Orange County

*Joseph David Batchelor, a senior chemistry major, son of David Batchelor of 109 Hotelling Court, Chapel Hill, and Heather Wagner of 11893 Rough and Ready Road, Rough and Ready, Calif.

*Wayne Alexander Chomitz, a senior chemistry and English major, son of Margaret Akers and stepfather Dr. Lewis Tisher of 614 Aberdeen Drive, Chapel Hill, and Richard Chomitz of 940 Truro Lane, Crofton, Md.

Melanie Anne Fehrenbacher, a senior English major, daughter of Melvin and Dolly Fehrenbacher of 100 Green Willow Court, Chapel Hill.

*Matthew Fiorentino, a May 2003 graduate with a degree in music, son of Mariana Fiorentino of 102 Purple Leaf Place, Carrboro, and Richard Hardy of 6001 Benton Heights Ave., Baltimore.

Laurie Jane Hull, a senior dramatic art major with a minor in French, daughter of Grover Hull and Joan Manring Hull of 40 Oakwood Drive, Chapel Hill.

Brigid Hollywood Poole of 244 Cassidy Lane, Chapel Hill, a senior English major, daughter of the late Joseph Francis Hollywood Jr. and the late Imogene Harper Hollywood of Annapolis, Md.

Rowan County

Melissa Lee Lassiter, a senior economics and international studies major, daughter of Dr. Raymond L. Lassiter and Martha C. Lassiter of 201 N. Milford Drive, Salisbury.

Rockingham County

*Clarke Stanfield Lambeth, a senior communication studies major, son of Bobbie Barham of 1048 Sandy Cross Road, Reidsville, and J.E.D. Lambeth of 3914 Old Berkshire, Brown Summit.

Stokes County

*Lee Armfield Cannon, a senior English major with a minor in creative writing, son of Millis Armfield Cannon of 114 Knights Ridge Drive, Stokesdale, and Brenda Waller Pace of 1 Charleston Square, Greensboro.

Union County

Theresa Caroline Younger, a senior political science and peace, war and defense major, daughter of David and Patricia Younger of 9608 Tallwood Drive, Indian Trail.

Wake County

Sohair Ahmadi, a senior international studies major, daughter of Javad and Soodabeh Ahmadi of 8800 Colesbury Drive, Raleigh.

Frank Arthur Blazich Jr., a senior history major, son of Dr. Frank A. Blazich Sr. and Joan April Blazich of 806 Merwin Road, Raleigh.

Rachel Courtney Citron, a senior psychology major with a minor in social and economic justice, daughter of Andrew and Cheryl Citron of 10216 Whitestone Road, Raleigh.

Melissa Jane Couchon, a senior English and philosophy major, daughter of John and Barbara Couchon of 3905 Elmswick Court, Apex.

Cara Craig Davidson, a senior biology major, daughter of Iain and Rosina Davidson of 8600 Seagate Drive, Raleigh.

Jennifer Leigh Frye, a May 2003 graduate with a degree in political science and German, daughter of Dr. Michael W. Frye and Judy Sloop Frye of 4424 Riverport Road, Raleigh.

Sarah Elizabeth Hegyi, a senior communication studies major, daughter of Steven and Katherine Hegyi of 1229 Westerham Drive, Wake Forest.

Jenkins Robert Miller, a senior psychology and anthropology major, son of Bruce Miller of 406 E. Lane St., Raleigh, and Kathy Miller.

Meredith Elliot Miller, a senior psychology major, daughter of Eddie and Colleen Miller of 3421 La Costa Way, Raleigh.

Erin Marie Sullivan, a senior English major, daughter of Richard Andrew Sullivan of 106 Chaparral Court, Cary, and Marla Lee Spencer of 309 Schubauer Drive, Cary.

Lauren Elaine Turner, a senior art history major, daughter of Fred and Elaine Turner of 521 Northbrook Drive, Raleigh.

Jennifer Leigh Woodard, a senior biology major, daughter of Kenneth Wayne Woodard of 3208 Optimist Farm Road, Apex, and the late Louise Conrad Woodard.

Watauga County

Erin Davis Hopper, a senior chemistry major, daughter of John and Anne Davis of 1186 Edmisten Road, Blowing Rock.

 

OUT-OF-STATE INDUCTEES

ALABAMA

Melissa Allison Glass, a senior business administration and political science major, daughter of James and Mary Sue Glass of 5725 Jones Valley Drive, Huntsville.

ARKANSAS

*Peter Jeffrey Richmond, a senior economics and international studies major, son of Jeff Richmond of 13815 Belle Pointe Drive, Little Rock, and Adele Richmond of 1110 Bolling Ave., Apt. 11A, Norfolk, Va.

 

CALIFORNIA

*Joseph David Batchelor, a senior chemistry major, son of Heather Wagner of 11893 Rough and Ready Road, Rough and Ready, and David Batchelor of 109 Hotelling Court, Chapel Hill, N.C.

CONNECTICUT

Abigail Aria Ames, a May 2003 graduate with a degree in international studies, daughter of Jay and Andrea Ames of 12 Old Mill Court, Storrs.

DELAWARE

Denise Marie Woodward, a senior environmental science and biology major, daughter of Michael and Irene Woodward of 43 Harris Circle, Newark.

FLORIDA

Madelyn Jane Curley, a senior international studies and drama major, daughter of John Bryant of 712 Forest Dr., Tallahassee, and Marilyn Wilson of 1908 Lawson Drive, Tallahassee.

Patrick Benton Weede, a senior political science major, son of Harry W. Weede Jr. and Judith B. Weede of 7970 Sandhill Court, West Palm Beach.

Amy Leann Zaccaria, a May 2003 graduate with a degree in biology, daughter of Alphonso Zaccaria Jr. and Bonnie Zaccaria of 3 Holly Ridge Trail, Ormond Beach.

GEORGIA

Rosaleen Hsu Chou, a May 2003 graduate with a degree in economics, daughter of Rich and Felicia Chou of 765 Anthony Court, Lawrenceville.

Kristin Lynne Keranen, a senior history and political science major, daughter of Roger and Juanita Keranen of 95 Idlegate Court, Alpharetta.

Laura Elizabeth Little, a senior international affairs and political science major, daughter of Wilder Glover Little Jr. of 7702 Georgetown Chase, Roswell, and Jane E. Hardwick of 3357 Lakewind Way, Alpharetta.

Matthew Dale Thompson, a senior music major, son of Dale and Ruth Thompson of 261 Kristi Lynn’s Way, Midland.

ILLINOIS

Katherine Cichucki, a May 2003 graduate with a degree in international studies, daughter of Jon and Penny Cichucki of 8700 Crystal Springs Road, Woodstock.

Victoria Louise Jackson, a senior history major, daughter of William and Amy Jackson of 216 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff.

INDIANA

Beth Anne Buchholz, a May 2003 graduate with a degree in psychology, daughter of Carl and Chris Buchholz of 164 S. 22nd St., Richmond.

Lindsay Kyle Lewellyn, a May 2003 graduate with a degree in biology, daughter of Michael and Kathy Lewellyn of 3774 E. Carmel Drive, Carmel.

KENTUCKY

John F. Gleason Jr., a senior history major, son of Mary W. Gleason of 1854 Yale Drive, Louisville, and the late John F. Gleason Sr.

LOUISIANA

Matthew Vernile Greco, a junior physics and classics major, son of Claude and Beryl Greco of 1237 Melody Drive, Metairie.

MARYLAND

*Wayne Alexander Chomitz, a senior chemistry and English major, son of Richard Chomitz of 940 Truro Lane, Crofton, and Margaret Akers and stepfather Dr. Lewis Tisher of 614 Aberdeen Drive, Chapel Hill, N.C.

Ann Upchurch Collier, a senior English major, daughter of Dr. Thomas and Dr. Virginia Collier of 5306 Johnsontown Road, Chestertown.

*Matthew Fiorentino, a May 2003 graduate with a degree in music, son of Richard Hardy of 6001 Benton Heights Ave., Baltimore, and Mariana Fiorentino of 102 Purple Leaf Place, Carrboro, N.C.

Nicole Elizabeth Gallagher, a senior American studies and political science major, daughter of Edward and Ann Gallagher of 2 Coatbridge Court, Olney.

*Leigh Anne Page of 163 Seagull Lane, Pasadena, a May 2003 graduate with a degree in business administration, daughter of Gary and Sharon Page of 4809 Pine Ridge Road, Charlotte, N.C.

MASSACHUSETTS

Courtney Elizabeth Bridges, a May 2003 graduate with a degree in philosophy, daughter of Charles and Susan Bridges of 8 S. St., Marblehead.

Patrick Martin Doggett, a senior environmental studies major, son of Marty and Patty Doggett of 1 Elm St., Byfield.

*Louise Ann Johnson, a May 2003 graduate with a degree in political science, daughter of Charles Johnson of 62 Castle Drive, Groton, and Susan Wolf-Downes of 76 Trenton St., Manchester, N.H.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

*Louise Ann Johnson, a May 2003 graduate with a degree in political science, daughter of Susan Wolf-Downes of 76 Trenton St., Manchester, and Charles Johnson of 62 Castle Drive, Groton, Mass.

NEW MEXICO

Elizabeth James Kistin, a senior political science and Latin American studies major, daughter of Dr. Martin Kistin and Sidney Kistin of 204 E. Meadowlark Lane, Corrales.

NEW YORK

James A. Boccardo, a senior computer science major, son of James and Linda Boccardo of 497 Berg Road, Ontario.

*Vadas Gintautas, a senior physics and mathematics major, son of Dr. Jonas Gintautas of 84-19 107th St. Richmond Hill, and Dr. Kristina Gintautiene of P.O. Box 1025, Newport, N.C.

*Mariam Rosalie Noorai, an August 2003 graduate with a degree in classics and a minor in English, daughter of Dr. Farid S. Noorai of 600 W. 111th St., New York, N.Y., and Dr. Nora Rooche Field of 518 W. North 4th St., Seneca, S.C.

OHIO

Evan August Gurney, a senior English major and creative writing minor, son of Michael and Pamela Gurney of 1660 Markley St., North Canton.

PENNSYLVANIA

Heather Irene Ballance, a senior psychology and Spanish major, daughter of John and Carol Ballance of 190 Kildee Drive, Wexford.

Douglas Harrison Wolfe, a senior English and political science major, son of Marc and Lauren Wolfe of 313 Gregg St., Stroudsburg.

SOUTH CAROLINA

*Brenna Katherine Murphy, a senior studio art major, daughter of Ted Murphy of 1103 Shadow Lake Circle, Mount Pleasant, and Helen W. Courter of 3314 Black Oak Circle, Chattanooga, Tenn.

*Mariam Rosalie Noorai, an August 2003 graduate with a degree in classics and a minor in English, daughter of Dr. Nora Rooche Field of 518 W. North 4th St., Seneca, and Dr. Farid S. Noorai of 600 W. 111th St., New York, N.Y.

Thomas Alexander Whitmire, a senior psychology and communication studies major, son of Jerry and Barbara Whitmire of 244 Lay Bridge Road, Central.


TENNESSEE

Zachary David Addison, a senior sociology major, son of Lewis and Susan Addison of 3310 Alta Vista Drive, Chattagnooga.

John Tanner Bond, a senior political science major, son of Greg and Linda Bond of 1504 Valley Breeze Circle, Maryville.

Lewis Chilton Foster III, a senior economics and political science major, son of Lewis C. Foster Jr. and Cynthia Foster of 4045 Towanda Trail, Knoxville.

*Sasha Nicole Jenkins, a senior biology major, daughter of Dr. Basia Jenkins of 3933 Topside Road, Knoxville, and Dr. Roger Jenkins of 10601 Highway 226 N., Bakersville, N.C.

*Brenna Katherine Murphy, a senior studio art major, daughter of Helen W. Courter of 3314 Black Oak Circle, Chattanooga, and Ted Murphy of 1103 Shadow Lake Circle, Mount Pleasant, S.C.

TEXAS

William Mark Craig Jr., a senior Asian studies major, son of William Craig Sr. and Sandra Craig of 6029 Waggoner Drive, Dallas.

Adam Jordan Gierisch, a senior political science and European history major, son of Bobby and Diane Gierisch of 3505 Hillbrook Drive, Austin.

Heather Hyun Harrison, a senior music performance and mathematics major, daughter of Merrick and Helen Harrison of 17503 Sapphire Rim Drive, San Antonio.

VIRGINIA

Victoria Bales Alterman, a senior philosophy major, daughter of Dr. Harold P. Alterman and Mary Alterman of 3509 Sterling Ave., Alexandria.

Matthew Scott Bonzek, a senior mathematics major, son of Christopher and Mary Bonzek of 204 Vista Drive, Newport News.

Justin William Follin, a senior philosophy major, son of Gregory and Mary Follin of 418 Great Falls St., Falls Church.

Kathryn Fay Holloway, a May 2003 graduate with a degree in English, daughter of the Rev. Guy Holloway and Gay Holloway of 2331 Singingwoods Lane, Richmond.

Brian Andrew Michael Millikin, a senior communication studies major, son of William and Virginia Millikin of 11807 Rutgers Drive, Richmond.

*Laura Elizabeth Schabinger, a senior philosophy and political science major, daughter of Bruce Schabinger of 1808 Glencove Lane, Richmond, and Kathy Schabinger of 2610 Shady Dawn Drive, Greensboro, N.C.

*Peter Jeffrey Richmond, a senior economics and international studies major, son of Adele Richmond of 1110 Bolling Ave., Apt. 11A, Norfolk, and Jeff Richmond of 13815 Belle Pointe Drive, Little Rock, Ark.

WEST VIRGINIA

Ahmad Zamael Amin, a senior biology major, son of Nurul Amin and Shireen Purveen of 12 Briar Hill Road, Charleston.

Anna Michelle Tulchinsky, a junior chemistry and biology major, daughter of Michael Tulchinsky and Marina Dumer of 1104 Galway Circle, Charleston.

THAILAND

Pailin Lorraine Wedel, a senior biology major, daughter of Paul Wedel Jr. and Yuangrat Wedel of 1269/1 Ramintra 67, Bangkok.

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