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UNC awards nearly $400,000 in scholarships to students with merit and financial need

By KATIE BLIXT and PAT HOGAN
UNC News Services

CHAPEL HILL -- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill recently honored 60 freshmen and five nursing students with its most prestigious need-based merit awards, the annual James M. Johnston Scholarships. The freshman scholarships are renewable for additional years of study.

All students with financial need are considered for Johnston Scholarships, but merit determines the winners. Stipends vary among recipients according to need and cover all their expenses.

UNC awarded totals of $362,533 to freshmen and $25,357 to nursing students, for $387,890 in new Johnston Scholarships this year. The total awarded to all new and returning Johnston Scholars was just over $1.2 million.

Johnston Scholars have numerous opportunities to widen their intellectual horizons and grow personally and socially. Each is assigned a faculty mentor who organizes extracurricular learning opportunities and offers friendship, guidance and support.

Johnston seminars are taught by Carolina faculty or distinguished visitors and are offered each semester for academic credit. Johnston Scholars suggest topics for the seminars and are given preference for enrollment. The scholars also plan and execute an annual spring issues forum.

The awards are funded by the Johnston Trust, founded by the late James M. Johnston, an Orange County native and former UNC student (1912-15) who established a successful investment banking firm in Washington, D.C., and owned the Washington Senators baseball team in the 1960s.

"The Johnston Scholarships are a great example of the alumni support that enables Carolina to ensure enrollment of outstanding students despite any financial limitations they may have," said Dr. Dan Thornton, senior assistant director for scholarships in UNC’s Office of Scholarships and Student Aid. "Carolina is fortunate to have such exceptional donor support."

The Johnston Trust’s current support for the scholarships count toward Carolina First, the historic, multi-year private fund-raising campaign that aims to position Carolina as the nation’s leader among public universities.

The Johnston Scholarships are among several prestigious privately funded scholarship programs at Carolina. Others that are merit-based include the Morehead Awards, now more than a half-century old and given by the John Motley Morehead Foundation, the Robertson Scholars Program, an innovative new joint program with Duke University, and the Carolina Scholars Awards.

Besides the 60 general winners, the university recognized five nursing students with Johnston Nursing Awards, a special focus of the Johnston program. Undergraduates entering the UNC School of Nursing as juniors and graduate nursing students are eligible.

This year’s winners include Heidi Abell of Jacksonville, Jessica Albrecht of Raleigh, Lindsey Chea Leach of Monroe and Amanda Beth Quig of Chapel Hill. (A fifth winner chose not to release information).

Winners are chosen based on academic achievement and financial need. They are included in most of the Johnston program's special events, and a senior award is given annually for the most outstanding nursing student.

Listed below by North Carolina county, and by state for out-of-state students, are 55 of the 2002-03 Johnston Scholars. (Five freshmen and one nursing winner chose not to release information). Johnston Nursing Scholars are listed at the end. Asterisks denote students listed in more than one location. For more information, call the UNC Office of Scholarships and Student Aid, (919) 962-9494.

Hayley Michelle Fischer, 549 3^rd St. S.W., Taylorsville; daughter of Brent James Fischer at 549 3^rd St. S.W. and Mary Lou Fischer of 61 Isenhour Park Road; graduate of Alexander Central High School.

Jenna Shaw Bridger, 200 Sandidge Drive, Bladenboro; daughter of Robert and Pamela Bridger; graduate of West Bladen Senior High School.

Jennifer Lena Brisson, 941 Cabbage Road, Bladenboro; daughter of Gene and Doris Brisson; graduate of West Bladen Senior High School.

Laura Jane Huskins, 2256 Covey Lane S.W., Supply; daughter of Robert Alan and Sheila Huskins; graduate of West Brunswick High School.

BUNCOMBE

Anne Eleanore Chesky, 8 Arrow Place, Asheville; daughter of John Alan Chesky of 41 Furman Ave. and Margaret R. Chesky of 8 Arrow Place; graduate of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.

Katherine Page Fullington, 21 Forest Ridge Drive, Arden; daughter of Martin and Martha Fullington; graduate of T.C. Roberson High School in Asheville.

Jeremy Scott Whitley, 965 Kenham Place, Lenoir; son of Robert and Joyce Whitley; graduate of West Caldwell High School.

Jessica Lauren Wiedey, 3351 Brooks Place, Granite Falls; daughter of Charles and Linda Wiedey; graduate of South Caldwell High School.

Nicole Klopovic, 10054 Bost, Chapel Hill; daughter of Zenaida Pablo Klopovic; graduate of C.E. Jordan High School.

Pearly Sunil Shah, 1716 E. Dixon Road, Shelby; daughter of Sunil and Minaxi Shah; graduate of Shelby High School.

Justin Michael Johnson, 2301 Grant Ave., Fayetteville; son of James D. and Beth Johnson; graduate of Cape Fear High School.

Rebekah Moore Sharpe, 327 MacFayden Drive, Fayetteville; daughter of the Rev. Benjamin S. Sharpe Jr. and Lisa C. Sharpe; graduate of Susannah Wesley Academy (home school).

David John Martiniuk, 475 Waitman Road, Lexington; son of Dr. Reg and Janice Martiniuk; graduate of Westchester Academy in High Point.

*Eric Charles Foss, 1141 Lilac Road, Charlotte; son of Robert Foss of 600 Audubon Lake Drive, Durham, and Carolyn Dempsey of 1141 Lilac Road, Charlotte; graduate of Myers Park High School.

Ingrid Elizabeth Smith, 1407 Valley Run, Durham; daughter of Eric J. Smith of 2008B Jersey Ave. and Asta O. Smith of 1407 Valley Run; graduate of Durham Academy.

*Turquoise Michelle Edwards, 116 Loop Court, Rocky Mount; daughter of Michael Edwards of 1505 Carolina Court, Upper Marlboro, Md., and Leathea Lyons of 116 Loop Court, Rocky Mount; graduate of Rocky Mount Senior High School.

Sarah Elise Hornack, 319 Willow Street, Stanley; daughter of Frederick Mathew Hornack Jr. and Patricia Gail Hornack; graduate of East Gaston High School.

Elijah William Rayfield, 1135 Hardin Road, Dallas; son of Allan and Anne Rayfield; graduate of Terra Libra School.

Margaret Rose Sandbank, 902 Kemp Road West, Greensboro; daughter of Mark F. and Mary Ellen Sandbank; graduate of Grimsley High School.

Natasha Shante Lewis, 103 Beale St., Dunn; daughter of Jimmy Lewis of 100 Dubois Circle and Janis Lewis of 103 Beale St.; graduate of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.

Heather Faye Scott, 59 Twin Oaks Road, Canton; daughter of Bobby Dwayne Scott and Glenda Scott; graduate of Pisgah High School.

Jennifer Marie Reynolds, 1206 Forest Hill Drive, Hendersonville; daughter of Stephen and Eva Marie Reynolds; graduate of Hendersonville High School.

*Casey Jordan Jennings, P.O. Box 627, Dillsboro; son of Tim Chesley of 150 Kirkwall Lane, Hendersonville, and Barbara Jennings of P.O. Box 627, Dillsboro; graduate of Smoky Mountain High School.

*Casey Jordan Jennings, P.O. Box 627, Dillsboro; son of Tim Chesley of 150 Kirkwall Lane, Hendersonville, and Barbara Jennings of P.O. Box 627, Dillsboro; graduate of Smoky Mountain High School.

Kathryn McBride Downs, 346 Hemlock Hills Drive, Franklin; daughter of James U. Downs of P.O. Box 879 and Catherine Cook of 346 Hemlock Hills Drive; graduate of Franklin High School.

Candice Danielle Lowdermilk, 451 Stroud Street, Marion; daughter of Dave and Cindy Lowdermilk; graduate of McDowell High School.

Elliot Whitley Cauble, 5801 Wintercrest Lane, Charlotte; son of Glenda W. Cauble; graduate of Charlotte Catholic High School.

*Eric Charles Foss, 1141 Lilac Road, Charlotte; son of Robert Foss of 600 Audubon Lake Drive, Durham, and Carolyn Dempsey of 1141 Lilac Road, Charlotte; graduate of Myers Park High School.

*Katherine Robinson Graham, 4303 Silo Lane, Charlotte; daughter of David A. Graham of 6303 Olsen Lane, Indian Trail, and Marsha Newton-Graham of 4303 Silo Lane, Charlotte; graduate of Charlotte Country Day School.

Helene Raven Bruno, 275 Piney Lane, Southern Pines; daughter of the late Curtis Chavis and Claire Bruno; graduate of Pinecrest High School.

ONSLOW

*Katy Elizabeth Kunst, 601 Jasmine Lane, Jacksonville; daughter of Todd Kunst of 601 Jasmine Lane, Jacksonville, and Jeanne Kunst of 1840 S. Palmetto Ave., South Daytona, Fla.; graduate of White Oak High School.

Nadav Ariel, 600 Robert Hunt Drive, Carrboro; son of Yaakov and Rachel Ariel; graduate of Chapel Hill High School.

Cristobal Miguel Palmer, 303 Forbush Mountain Drive, Chapel Hill; son of Michael W. and Maria T. Palmer; graduate of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.

Sarah Eileen Ivey, 1675 Rainey Road, Salisbury; daughter of William B. and Judith C. Ivey; graduate of East Rowan High School.

Rebecca Nicole Tart, 845 Rowan Road, Clinton; daughter of Spencer and Janet Tart; graduate of Clinton High School.

Tiffany Louise Graham, 9521 Turnpike Road, Laurinburg; daughter of Darlene Swope of 9521 Turnpike Road and Edward Graham; graduate of Scotland High School.

David Charles Wilson, P.O. Box 1048, King; son of Richard L. and Gay H. Wilson; graduate of West Stokes High School.

Chasey Jane Cox, 609 Dodson Mill Road, Pilot Mountain; daughter of Mike and Janice Cox; graduate of East Surry High School.

Mark Ernstmeyer Frank, 7521 Davis Road, Waxhaw; son of David and Lynn Frank; graduate of Parkwood High School.

*Katherine Robinson Graham, 4303 Silo Lane, Charlotte; daughter of David A. Graham of 6303 Olsen Lane, Indian Trail, and Marsha Newton-Graham of 4303 Silo Lane, Charlotte; graduate of Charlotte Country Day School.

Mendle Taylor Floyd, 8212 Canthy Circle, Garner; son of Mendle Wayne Floyd and Mary Jo Floyd; graduate of W. G. Enloe High School.

Jessica Leigh Forby, 1536 Hemphill Drive, Raleigh; daughter of Beth Forby of 1536 Hemphill Drive and Robb Forby; graduate of Millbrook High School.

Marisa Lynn Miner, 106V Ribbon Lane, Cary; daughter of James Jerome Miner of 208C Hyde Park Court and Kimberly Sue Osman Miner of 106V Ribbon Lane; graduate of W.G. Enloe High School.

Arne Phelps Newman, 1026 Medlin Drive, Cary; son of Robert and Brenda Newman; graduate of Apex High School.

William Louis Smith, 323 S. Boylan Ave., Raleigh; son of Richard L. and Rande S. Smith; graduate of Wake Forest-Rolesville High School.

Lindsay Alane Balance, 604 Benton Pond Road, Fremont; daughter of Todd and Deborah Balance; graduate of Charles B. Aycock Senior High School.

Lydia Marie Garlikov, 3300 Burning Tree Drive, Burmingham; daughter of Richard and Patricia Moodie Carlikov; graduate of Hoover High School.

Jonathan Park, 1143 Sweetbriar Drive, Glendale; son of Stephen Park of C.P.O. Box 5031, Seoul, Korea, and Rachel Park of 1143 Sweetbriar Drive; graduate of Anglo-American School of Moscow.

Cara Anne Sipprelle, 4821 Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles; daughter of Carl Sipprelle of 11823 Avon Way and Elizabeth Shadish of 4821 Sepulveda Blvd.; graduate of Notre Dame Academy.

Karen Davis Bohnsack, 1185 S.W. 69 Court, Miami; daughter of James and Barbara Bohnsack; graduate of Miami Palmetto Senior High School.

*Katy Elizabeth Kunst, 601 Jasmine Lane, Jacksonville, N.C.; daughter of Todd Kunst of 601 Jasmine Lane, Jacksonville, N.C., and Jeanne Kunst of 1840 S. Palmetto Ave., South Daytona, Fla.; graduate of White Oak High School.

Cara Ann Perinetti, 6250 Holmes Blvd. Unit 51, Holmes Beach; daughter of Robert and Cynthia Perinetti; graduate of Manatee High School.

*Amanda Beth Quig, 201 Howell St., Chapel Hill, N.C., Johnston Nursing Award; daughter of David Quig of 1332 Giese Road, Batavia, Ill., and Pat Somers of 1101 Highland Trail, Cary, N.C.; graduate of Apex High School, Apex, N.C.

*Turquoise Michelle Edwards, 116 Loop Court, Rocky Mount, N.C.; daughter of Michael Edwards of 1505 Carolina Court, Upper Marlboro, Md., and Leathea Lyons of 116 Loop Court, Rocky Mount, N.C.; graduate of Rocky Mount Senior High School.

Amy Elizabeth Armstrong, 15451 Schoettler Valley Court, Chesterfield; daughter of Fred Armstrong of 1014 E. Rue de la Banque, Creve Coeur, and Gail Armstrong of 15451 Schoettler Valley Court, Chesterfield; graduate of Parkway Central Senior High School.

NEW JERSEY

Nathan John Poslusny, 5 Chris Court, Mercerville; son of John and Diane Poslusny; graduate of Nottingham High School.

Suzanne Elise Cavadel, 3545 Harrowgate Road, York; daughter of Joel and Georgiana Cavadel; graduate of Central York High School.

Mary Ellen Case Giess, 1244 Ashbridge Road, West Chester; daughter of Gerry and Shelly Giess; graduate of B. Reed Henderson High School.

Justin Joseph Sirianni, 5914 Oak Hill Court, Export; son of John J. and Mary Lou Sirianni; graduate of Franklin Regional High School.

Rebecca Frances Wertman, 35 Smith Road, Danville; daughter of Gary L. and Patricia F. Wertman; graduate of Danville Area High School.

Kathryn McClellan Stansfield, 147 Abney Circle, Charleston; daughter of Scott and Kathy Stansfield; graduate of George Washington High School.

Heidi Abell, 406 Regalwood Drive, Jacksonville.

*Amanda Beth Quig, 201 Howell St., Chapel Hill; daughter of David Quig of 1332 Giese Road, Batavia, Ill., and Pat Somers of 1101 Highland Trail, Cary; graduate of Apex High.

Lindsey Shea Leach, 2105 Clover Bend Drive, Monroe; daughter of Stephanie G. Leach; graduate of Sun Valley High School.

Jessica Lynn Albrecht, 5405 Farley Drive, Raleigh; daughter of Peter T. and Nancy B. Albrecht; graduate of W.G. Enloe High School.

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Contact: UNC Office of Scholarships and Student Aid, 919-962-9494