News Release

111 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 111 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students as new members.

The ceremony on Monday (April 10) featured remarks by Rep. David Price, who was a Morehead Scholar at Carolina, was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and graduated in 1961.

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, 105 of the inductees are listed alphabetically by North Carolina county, state and country. Six inductees asked that their names not be published. Of those listed, 77 are from North Carolina and 28 are from out of state. An asterisk (*) indicates that a student is listed in more than one location.

NORTH CAROLINA INDUCTEES

Brunswick County

*Kathryn Lynne Snyder, a senior anthropology major, daughter of Dr. Herb Snyder of Shallotte and Jan Snyder-Hess of Lancaster, Pa.

Burke County

Catherine Hern Lafferty, a senior Spanish and Latin American studies major, daughter of John and Laura Lafferty of Valdese.

Buncombe County

Elizabeth DuBose Mayes, a senior environmental science major, daughter of Glenn and Sarah Mayes of Asheville.

Eric William Mills, a senior political science major, son of Craig and Catherine Mills of Asheville.

Valerie Anne Smith, a junior mathematical decision sciences major, daughter of Larry and Anne Smith of Arden.

Cabarrus County

Carrie Lynn Gibbons, a junior biology major, daughter of Phillip and Robin Gibbons of Concord.

Aubrey Hoover McEachern, a junior history and political science major, daughter of Dennis and Marietta McEachern of Concord.

Michelle Umarah Mian, a junior chemistry major, daughter of Dr. Khalid Mian and Patricia Mian of Concord.

Brian Patrick Troutman, a senior history major, son of Barry and Harriett Troutman of Concord.

Catawba County

Meghan Elizabeth Conine, a senior English and psychology major, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Conine of Hickory.

Emily Anne Triplett, a senior communication studies and linguistics major, daughter of Steven and Kathryn Triplett of Sherrills Ford.

Chatham County

Helen Elizabeth Chappell, a junior physics major, daughter of Ray and Cindy Chappell of Chapel Hill.

Cleveland County

Allison Elizabeth Hager, a senior journalism and mass communication and political science major, daughter of Robert and Nancye Hager of Kings Mountain.

Craven County

Marjorie Jeanne Habit Rapp, junior international studies and history major, daughter of Daniel and Patti Habit of New Bern.

Dare County

William Hall Byrum, a senior business administration major, son of Al and Lydia Byrum of Nags Head.

Davidson County

Joshua Stewart Long, a senior exercise and sports science major, son of Joe and Diana Long of Clemmons.

Durham County

*Aislinn Eyre Pentecost Farren, a senior anthropology major and entrepreneurship minor, daughter of J. David Farren of Chapel Hill and Martha S. Pentecost of Durham.

Jonathan David McNeill, a junior public policy and economics major, son of David and Diana McNeill of Durham.

Ingrid Elizabeth Smith, a senior German and international studies major, daughter of Eric J. Smith and Asta O. Smith of Durham.

Forsyth County

Jenna Sater Kanoy, a junior psychology and exercise and sports science major, daughter of Richard and Carolyn Kanoy of Winston-Salem.

Stephanie Leigh Maple, a May 2005 graduate with a journalism and mass communication degree, daughter of Robert and Lois Maple of Winston-Salem.

*Jeffrey Ryan Pote, a senior philosophy and economics major, son of Douglas A. Pote of Chilhowie, Va., and Sherry C. Maiden of Winston-Salem.

Gaston County

Lauren Elizabeth Huff, a senior psychology and sociology major, daughter of Michael and Ann Huff of Mt. Holly.

Guilford County

Laura Danielle Deterding, a senior linguistics major, daughter of Dr. James Deterding of Summerfield.

William Edward Gingher, a senior political science major, son of Rick and Jennie Gingher of Greensboro.

Jonathan Edward Haimes, a senior psychology major, son of Dr. David Haimes and Deborah Haimes of High Point.

Benjamin Thomas Kuhn, a junior biology and history major, son of Thomas and Patricia Kuhn of Greensboro.

Emily Janet Mays, a senior French major, daughter of Charles and Janet Mays of Greensboro.

Anne Hamilton Phillips, a junior journalism and mass communication major, daughter of Reid and Gloria Phillips of Greensboro.

Kate Rebecca Scott, a junior chemistry and international studies major, daughter of Randy and Connie Scott of Greensboro.

Alexandros Charalampos Thanos, a senior history and religious studies major, son of Bobby and Carol Thanos of Greensboro.

Harnett County

Natasha Shanté Lewis, a senior psychology and sociology major, daughter of Jimmy and Janis Lewis of Dunn.

Henderson County

Christine M. Grauer, a senior nutrition major, daughter of Richard and Sally Grauer of Hendersonville.

Johnston County

Rebecca Amelia Ewing-Jellesed, a senior Spanish and international studies major, daughter of Francine Stephenson and stepfather Don Stephenson of Clayton.

Katharine Paige O'Hale, a junior history and American studies major, daughter of Jack and Claudia O'Hale of Smithfield.

Lenoir County

Meredith Lee Hill, a senior mathematical decision sciences major, daughter of William and Jackie Hill of Deep Run.

Lincoln County

Daniel Edward Schneider, a junior biology major, son of Robert and Leslie Schneider of Denver.

McDowell County

Candice Danielle Lowdermilk, a senior psychology and exercise and sports science major, daughter of Dave and Cindy Lowdermilk of Marion.

Mecklenburg County

*Derek Paul Adler, a senior political science major, son of Larry Paul Adler of Weatherford, Okla., and Barbara Adler Phillips of Charlotte.

Julie Catherine Boner, a senior exercise and sports science major, daughter of Richard and Margee Boner of Charlotte.

Courtney Elizabeth Godwin, a senior linguistics major, daughter of Dr. Winston Godwin and Kim Godwin of Charlotte.

Stephen Byron Perry Huff, a junior mathematics major, son of Stephen and Gayna Huff of Matthews.

Andrew Morrow Jones, a junior English major and creative writing minor, son of David H. Jones and E. Randall Morrow of Charlotte.

Hillary Anne Langley, a senior psychology major, daughter of Jerry and Myra Langley of Matthews.

Kamal Nand Menghrajani, a senior biology major, daughter of Nand and Jaya Menghrajani of Charlotte.

Ashley Catharine O'Steen, a senior religious studies and sociology major, daughter of Jamie and Patti O'Steen of Charlotte.

Mia Yang, a junior biology major and creative writing minor, daughter of John Young and Jean Wang of Charlotte.

Nash County

Berkley Carrington Skinner IV, a junior psychology and history major, son of Berkley Carrington Skinner III and Susan Skinner of Rocky Mount.

Orange County

Christine Elizabeth Bookhout, a junior biology major, daughter of David and Lynne Bookhout of Chapel Hill.

Christa Leigh Carter, a senior psychology major, daughter of Robert and Pamela Carter of Hillsborough.

Andrew Chen, a senior biology major, son of Tai-Sheng Chen and Jun-Chia Chen of Chapel Hill.

Kristen Carter Elmore, a senior psychology and political science major, daughter of William G. Elmore Jr. and Sandra Elmore of Chapel Hill.

*Aislinn Eyre Pentecost Farren, a senior anthropology major and entrepreneurship minor, daughter of J. David Farren of Chapel Hill and Martha S. Pentecost of Durham.

Eszter Alicianna Julian, a senior dramatic art major, daughter of Shannon and Susan Julian of Chapel Hill.

Eveleen Rachael Randall, a junior biology major, daughter of Elizabeth Randall of Chapel Hill.

Rowan County

Walker David Brooks, a junior biochemistry major, son of Ronald and Glenda Brooks of Salisbury.

Jill Louise Steinberg, a senior English major, daughter of Sidney and Sheila Steinberg of Salisbury.

Rockingham County

Lindsay Cheryl Bridges, a junior biology major, daughter of J. Richard Bridges and Merea Bridges of Stoneville.

Rutherford County

Bonnie Marie Tucker, a junior English and Spanish major, daughter of Tommy and Diane Tucker of Rutherfordton.

Sampson County

William Joel Starling Jr., a senior history major, son of Bill and Alta Starling of Clinton.

Union County

Lauren Elizabeth Braswell, a senior communication studies major, daughter of Bill and Cecilia Braswell of Waxhaw.

Elizabeth Lynn Cropper, a senior communication studies and Spanish major, daughter of Timothy and Linda Cropper of Weddington.

Wake County

Robert Ziyoung Chang, a senior business administration and economics major, son of Ty and Ping Chang of Raleigh.

Ashmita Chatterjee, a junior biology and psychology major, daughter of Ashok and Rita Chatterjee of Raleigh.

Erin Whitfield Dunn, a junior chemistry major, daughter of Charles and Vickie Dunn of Raleigh.

*Courtney Danielle Enlow, a senior public policy and economics major, daughter of Ralph William Enlow of Cary and Myrna Enlow of Mardela Springs, Md.

*Vera Rae Fabian, a junior international studies and anthropology major, daughter of Richard Fabian of West Hartford, Conn., and Susie Morris of Cary.

Lennon Grant Flowers, a junior international studies and political science major, daughter of Billy Williams and Sue Flowers of Raleigh.

Kevin James Henderson, a senior chemistry major, son of David and Pattilee Henderson of Cary.

Sumreen Khaleeque Hussain, a junior biology and history major, daughter of Khaleeque and Najma Hussain of Cary.

Jessica Katherine Oliver, a junior Spanish major, daughter of Greg and Susan Oliver of Raleigh.

Christina Marie Paniccia, a senior biology and Spanish major, daughter of Robert and Carol Paniccia of Raleigh.

Adam Michael Rodman, a junior history and economics major, son of Michael and Elizabeth Rodman of Cary.

Amy Michelle Rossi, a senior communication studies major, daughter of Scott and Melinda Rossi of Cary.

Allison Carole Standard, a senior political science major, daughter of Dan and Carole Barber of Fuquay Varina.

David Edward Szwedo, a senior psychology major, son of Edward and Michele Szwedo of Raleigh.

Watauga County

John David Devirgiliis, a senior communication studies major, son of Juan Devirgiliis of Boone and the late Anita Devirgiliss.

Wilson County

*Neeta Mudlagiri Goli, a junior chemistry major, daughter of M.B. Goli of Greenwood, Miss., and Deepa Goli of Wilson.

OUT-OF-STATE INDUCTEES

Colorado

Daniel Paul Findlay, a senior journalism and mass communication and Spanish major, son of William and Jane Findlay of Grand Junction.

Connecticut

*Vera Rae Fabian, a junior international studies and anthropology major, daughter of Richard Fabian of West Hartford and Susie Morris of Cary, N.C.

Florida

Rebecca Ashley Morgan, a junior music major, daughter of Paul and Reneé Morgan of Winter Park.

Natalie Marie Phelan, a senior history major, daughter of Mike and Lee Ann Phelan of Tampa.

Georgia

Elyse Whitney Grant, a junior psychology and American studies major, daughter of Wayne and Phyllis Grant of Atlanta.

Maryland

*Courtney Danielle Enlow, a senior public policy and economics major, daughter of Ralph William Enlow of Cary, N.C., and Myrna Enlow of Mardela Springs.

Benjamin Robert Kaplan-Singer, a junior political science major, son of Richard Singer Jr. and Linda Kaplan of Rockville.

Benjamin Greenberg Shapero, a senior psychology and history major, son of David and Anita Shapero of Potomac.

Massachusetts

Amelia Forrest Kaye, a senior political science major, daughter of Robert Kay and Nancy Forrest Kaye of Chestnut Hill.

Mississippi

*Neeta Mudlagiri Goli, a junior chemistry major, daughter of M.B. Goli of Greenwood and Deepa Goli of Wilson, NC.

Missouri

*Meghan Louise Valentine, a senior biology major, daughter of Arthur Franklin Valentine of Ossining, N.Y., and Claudia Valentine Fjone of Chesterfield.

New Jersey

Julianne Taylor Clancy, a junior English and dramatic arts major, daughter of John and Eileen Clancy of Paramus.

Nathan John Poslusny, a senior biology and environmental science major, son of John and Diane Poslusny of Mercerville.

Phillip Alan Steindel, a junior chemistry major, son of Charles and Sarah Steindel of Glen Ridge.

New York

Katherine Elizabeth Florio, a senior political science and international studies major, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Florio of Rye.

Scott Andrew Burr, a senior international studies major, son of John and Patti Jo Burr of New York City.

*Meghan Louise Valentine, a senior biology major, daughter of Arthur Franklin Valentine of Ossining and Claudia Valentine Fjone of Chesterfield, Mo.

Ohio

Dana Ariel Gruber, a senior Spanish major, daughter of Robert and Dana Gruber of Cincinnati.

Elizabeth Anne Noelcke, a senior psychology major, daughter of John and Susan Noelke of Cincinnati.

Oklahoma

*Derek Paul Adler, a senior political science major, son of Larry Paul Adler of Weatherford and Barbara Adler Phillips of Charlotte, N.C.

Pennsylvania

Sarah Irene Plastino, a junior public policy and international studies major, daughter of David Plastino of Malvern and Sue Ellen Larkin of Wayne.

Michelle Ann Schaaf, a senior political science and economics major, daughter of James and Sharon Schaaf of Pottstown.

*Kathryn Lynne Snyder, a senior anthropology major, daughter of Dr. Herb Snyder of Shallotte, N.C., and Jan Snyder-Hess of Lancaster.

Rebecca Frances Wertman, a senior Spanish major, daughter of Gary and Patricia Wertman of Danville.

Tennessee

Benjamin Joshua Lundin, a junior religious studies major, son of Keith and Linda Lundin of Nashville.

Texas

Tracy Jane Austria, a junior dramatic art and communication studies major, daughter of George and Cynthia Austria of Austin.

Ashleigh Michelle Francis, a senior biostatistics major, daughter of David Francis and Sheryl Hughes of Houston.

Jennifer Sara Rosen, a senior English major, daughter of Ted and Nancy Rosen of Houston.

Virginia

Sarah Katherine Duddy, a senior political science and history major, daughter of Patrick and Mary Duddy of Falls Church City.

Elena Claire Fowler, a junior sociology and anthropology major, daughter of Sharrell and Toni Fowler of Galax.

*Jeffrey Ryan Pote, a senior philosophy and economics major, son of Douglas A. Pote of Chilhowie and Sherry C. Maiden of Winston-Salem, N.C.

Robert John Richwine, a junior psychology and French major, son of Ron and Cathy Richwine of Virginia Beach.

West Virginia

Bethany Ann Woomer, a junior biology major, daughter of Steve Woomer and Carla Stricker of Charleston.

Washington, D.C.

Emily Mary Elizabeth Williams, a junior political science and religious studies major and a Truman Scholar, daughter of John and Emily Williams of Washington.

Singapore

Chi Hsiung Ian Lye, a junior journalism and mass communication and political science major, son of Khim Loong Laurence Lye and Hoi Chun Audrey Wong of the city of Singapore.

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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) 962-8593 or laura_toler@unc.edu