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Goals, Pride & Achievement: July 2, 2008

Megan Carter, an Earlham College senior and daughter of Deborah and Phillip Carter of Lewis, presented research at the Butler Undergraduate Research Conference in Indianapolis on April 18.

Carter presented “Sapling and Environmental Characteristics Across an Edge to Interior Gradient.”

Earlham is a selective, liberal arts college in Richmond.



A graduating senior in Indiana State University’s College of Business has received the Gene Lundry Scholarship from the Indiana Risk and Insurance Management Society.

The $4,000 scholarship was awarded to Travis Walker of Terre Haute in recognition of his high grade-point average, excellent communications skills and professionalism. Four insurance and risk management students from throughout the state were nominated for the 2008 award. Walker was the sole recipient.

A 2004 graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo High School, Walker is the son of John and Deborah Siefert. While at ISU, he was active in the Student Investment Club and served as vice president of the ISU chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma, the student insurance, risk management and actuarial science society.

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Harding University student Jonathan Striclyn of Terre Haute participated in an educational tour of several religious establishments in Dallas from April 17-20. Striclyn, a junior missions major, is one of 77 students who spent three days studying various world religions represented in the city.

The trip is the culmination of the class, “Living World Religions,” taught by Monte Cox, director of the Center for World Missions at Harding. The group visited a Hindu temple, a Zen Buddhist center, a Soka Gakkai Buddhist center, a Sikh temple, a conservative Jewish synagogue, a mosque and a Baha’i community center.

The students spent time learning about each religion and place of worship from adherents of each faith. They observed various rituals and practices and had opportunities to ask questions.

Cox said that by exposing students to firsthand interaction with people of different faiths, they gain a better understanding of and respect for other religions.

“There are limitations to what you can learn from a textbook,” he said. “I think it’s important for the students to be able to engage in conversation with other religious people.”

This was the second time Cox has taken a group to Dallas. Each fall, students in the class visit similar religious institutions in Chicago.

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Kelli Archer of Terre Haute was honored with the Jill Behrman Emerging Leader Scholarship, the Marketing Volunteer of the Year award as well as with the Strength and Conditioning Consultant of the Year award at the annual Indiana University Student Recreational Sports Association Honors Banquet in Bloomington on April 15.

Archer is a graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo High School. She is pursuing degrees in both exercise science and dietetics, with minors in psychology and fitness Instruction. Archer has worked with IU Campus Recreational Sports in the Fitness/Wellness department as a strength and conditioning consultant for about two years. This year, she began volunteering as a reporter for the new RS weekly podcast series, the Rec Sports Report.

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Haleigh Sanders of West Vigo High School has been awarded a faculty scholarship from Bethel College for fall 2008. The Faculty Scholarship award ranges from $2,500 to $3,000 and is renewable. Sanders plans to study music education.

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Indiana University Department of Biology honored Sandra Ngo of Terre Haute with a $1,000 Fernandus and Elizabeth Payne Scholarship at the annual award ceremony on April 25. Ngo plans to graduate in May 2009 with majors in microbiology and Spanish and a minor in chemistry.

The Payne Scholarship is IU biology’s oldest undergraduate award and recognizes talented students planning to pursue careers in teaching or research. This award honors Fernandus Payne and his wife, Elizabeth. Fernandus Payne held various administrative positions at the university, including chairman of the Department of Zoology, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and dean of the Graduate School.

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Sixteen students from Vigo County were among 1,700 students who received degrees during graduation ceremonies April 26 at Indiana Wesleyan University’s main campus in Marion.

Graduating were the following Terre Haute residents:

Juliana Abara, master of science in nursing primary care; Jade Avelis, bachelor of science in psychology; Penelope Callaway, master of science in nursing primary care; Lisa Cornelous, bachelor of science in management; Roger Cox, bachelor of science in nursing; Mary Davidson of West Terre Haute, master of science in nursing primary care; Jamie Dillon, master of science in nursing primary care; Matthew Evans, bachelor of science in computer information systems; Amy Funkhouser, master of education; Sherri Jernberg, master of science in nursing primary care; Anthony Meehan, master of education; Terri Michl, master of science in nursing primary care; Dustin Roe, master of education; Kelly Romanelly, master of science in nursing primary care; Jacki Switzer, bachelor of science in management; and Alison Terrell, bachelor of science in nursing.

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Millikin University student Elizabeth Porter of Terre Haute made a research presentation during the Freshmen Focus Day program on April 25, during Millikin’s Celebrations of Scholarship. The presentations were part of Millikin’s Honors Scholars Program.

Porter presented a project titled, “Facing Death: The Emotional and Spiritual Being.” Porter is a theater major and a graduate of Terre Haute South Vigo High School.

Students are chosen for the Freshmen Honors Scholar program based on outstanding academic achievement in high school. Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average 3.4 on a 4.0 scale to remain in the program.

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Brianne Bensinger, a senior at Oakland City University in Oakland City, has been named to the dean’s list. She is the daughter of Marilyn Bensinger and Douglas Bensinger of Terre Haute.

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Adam Brown, a student at Terre Haute North Vigo High School, was one of a select group of students who attended the Molecular Medicine In Action program March 9-10 at Indiana University School of Medicine.

This year, 50 of Indiana’s best high-school students were selected — from about 160 applicants — for the two-day program, during which they worked alongside top research scientists learning hands-on laboratory techniques used in modern biomedical research.

Brown and the other students in this year’s program isolated DNA in test tubes, stained chromosomes in order to identify mutations, learned about issues in bioethics and practiced techniques for inserting genes into cells, among other activities. Program director Mark Kelley, Ph.D., associate director of the Herman B. Wells Center for Pediatric Research, notes that it’s hoped that the Molecular Medicine in Action program will get students excited about science careers and demonstrate that they can pursue those careers in Indiana.

More information about the Molecular Medicine In Action program is available at www.wellscenter.iupui.edu/MMIA.

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Christopher Charles Watkins is the recipient of a Wabash Valley Foundation grant. Watkins graduated from Terre Haute North Vigo High School in 2004 and is graduating as a mechanical engineer from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He will move from Terre Haute to pursue his new career in engineering. He will also continue his education at the same time by working towards an MBA.

Entrepreneurial-spirited, Watkins started his first company at the age of 16 where he developed and sold T-shirts. He went on to buy his first investment property and invested a lot of sweat equity to increase the value of the property revenue to over four times the purchase price within three months.

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The Eastern Illinois University William H. Groves Memorial Scholarship Award has been presented to Brent Noble of Terre Haute. He is the son of David and Becky Noble. He is majoring in exercise science.

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Jordan Bayles of Terre Haute earned his associate degree in culinary arts from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., last month.

Bayles is a 2004 graduate of Terre Haute South Vigo High School.

The Culinary Institute is on the Web at www.ciachef.edu.

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The Lincoln Trail College Foundation at Robinson, Ill., honored its 2007-08 scholarship recipients during the April 30 Student Honors Night at the college. The foundation committed more than $74,000 in student scholarships last year. The scholars included:

n Wade Callaway of Hutsonville, Ill., Jerry Carey Scholarship

n Tyler Zellers of Hutsonville, Frankie and Garland Flick Music Scholarship and Hutsonville Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

n Kayla Parsley of Marshall, Ill., Illinois Health Improvement Association Nursing Scholarship

n Megan Michel of Martinsville, Ill., Ragon-Parker Sports Scholarship

n Tanner Gordon of Palestine, Ill., Ray and Lois Spencer-Smith Scholarship

n Lindsay McKee of Palestine, Larry E. Beabout Jr. Scholarship (transfer student) and Crawford County University Women Scholarship

n Teresa Neighbors of Palestine, Karla “Dee” Fasig-Velma Aten Nursing Scholarship

n Gwendolyn Osborn of Palestine, Regions Bank Scholarship (Non-traditional student)

n Anthony Atkins of Robinson, Arden Sackrider Scholarship (Vocational/technical)

n Daniel Cox of Robinson, Illinois Health Improvement Association Nursing Scholarship

n Danielle DeMarzio of Robinson, Robinson Rotary Club Scholarship

n Cindy Grimm of Robinson, Roy Midget Masonic Scholarship (Masons)

n Cassy Hooks of Robinson, Alberta Trousdale Eagleton Scholarship (Literature)

n Ashley Kamplain of Robinson, Doc and Dorothy Inboden Nursing Scholarship

n Tracy Loudermilk of Robinson, Nursing Scholarship

n Rendell Lowrance of Robinson, Alberta Trousdale Eagleton Scholarship (Literature)

n Ben Miller of Robinson, Robinson Kiwanis Club Scholarship

n Dustin Reinoehl of Robinson, Mary Patton & Berenice Patton Scholarship

n Adam Richart of Robinson, Ivan and Mary Lou Miller Scholarship (Transfer student)

n Whitney Shonk of Robinson, Alberta Trousdale Eagleton Scholarship (Literature)

n Paige Tullock of Robinson, Jerry Carey Scholarship

n Ashley Watts of Robinson, Alberta Trousdale Eagleton Scholarship (Literature)

n Kris Wilson of Robinson, Doug Dollahan Scholarship

n Jerry Chapman of West Union, Ill., Joann Strange Scholarship

n Robin Przybylowski of West Union, First Robinson Savings Bank Scholarship (Non-traditional)

n Danyelle Ayres of West York, Ill., IHIA Nursing Scholarship

For more information about the Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship program and selection, visit www.phikappaphi.org/Web/Scholarships/graduatefellowship.html.

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On April 15, Benjamin Lenderman of West Terre Haute was named a 2008 Fellowship recipient by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Lenderman is a 2003 graduate of Indiana State University. The Fellowship will enable him to pursue a master of business administration and a master's degree in education at Stanford University. He is the son of Floyd and Teddy Lenderman and husband of Jevy Lenderman.

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Megan Carter, daughter of Deborah and Phillip Carter of Lewis, was awarded a bachelor of arts degree from Earlham College in Richmond, Ind., during commencement ceremonies May 3. Carter majored in biology.

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Students represented in the 2007-2008 Cultivating Creativity: Consolidated Communications Children’s Exhibition were recognized for their achievement at an awards reception May 5 at the Tarble Arts Center, Eastern Illinois University.

Each student represented in the exhibition was awarded a $100 Savings Bond from Consolidated Communications. Sarah Grieder of Consolidated Communications presented the awards. Greider also presented each of the participating art teachers with a $50 donation from Consolidated Communications to support their schools’ art programs.

Cultivating Creativity is a traveling exhibit made up of art by elementary, junior/middle, and senior high-school students representing 42 area schools. One piece of art represents each school. Cultivating Creativity is being exhibited in the communities of the represented schools.

The purpose of Cultivating Creativity: Consolidated Communications Children’s Exhibition is to showcase some of the outstanding art created by area students, to highlight the excellent work being done by area school art teachers, and to emphasize the importance of including the arts in a well-rounded school curriculum.

At the awards program, Tarble Arts Center director Michael Watts stated that the Cultivating Creativity program helps to highlight the importance of including art in the school curriculum. Said Watts, “The art teachers guide and encourage their students, they instruct and inspire them to be creative problem solvers, adaptive users and critical thinkers, not just to be good artists.”

Several students were recognized at the awards reception including Brionna Budd, Casey-Westfield High School; Alexis McTeer, Kansas School; and Danielle Newcomer, Crestwood Elementary and Junior High School.

The 2007-2008 tour takes Cultivating Creativity to 12 sites, from Tuscola to Effingham and Assumption to Paris. Upcoming venues are: Edgar County Bank and Trust in Kansas (through June 19), Marshall Public Library (June 21-July 10), Citizens National Bank of Oakland (July 12-31) and Booth Library- Eastern Illinois University (Aug. 2-21).

The exhibit is made up of art done in a wide variety of media and styles. There are tempera, oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, drawings in pencil, ink, pastel, and marker, plus collage. Other media include textiles, printmaking, photography, and scratchboard.

The styles are equally diverse with pieces done in representational, abstract, and non-objective modes. Subjects include friends, family members, animals, still lifes, flowers, landscapes and fantasy subjects like dragons.

Cultivating Creativity is an educational and outreach program of the Tarble Arts Center.

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John Andrew Newman has been named to the Dean’s List at Franklin College for the fall 2007 and spring 2008 semesters. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must complete 12 or more credit hours for the semester and achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. He also received the underclassman math award, which was presented at the Spring Honors Convocation and was named as a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, a National academic honor society for freshmen. Newman is a 2007 graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo High School and the son of Steve and Beverly Newman of Terre Haute.

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Union Hospital Foundation has announced the students selected to receive scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year. Nineteen students were awarded over $23,000 in scholarships by the Union Hospital Foundation.

These include nine scholarships for nursing students, four scholarship awards presented to students pursuing other health career degrees such as physical therapy, respiratory therapy and speech pathology, two scholarships awarded to an employee of Hospice, four scholarships awarded to children or employees of Union Hospital Health Group and a scholarship awarded to an area student athlete.

These scholarships are made possible by charitable gifts and bequests made to Union Hospital Foundation. Many of the scholarships were established in memory of or in honor of a loved one or a colleague by those who made gifts.

The foundation’s scholarship committee includes a diverse representation from the community including hospital staff, members of the board of directors and other community members

This group devoted a significant amount of time to help to review the over 94 applications for scholarships and to make the difficult selections that were required. “The Scholarship Committee is very pleased to be able to assist the scholarship recipients with their academic pursuits. We were very impressed with the accomplishments of these well-deserving individuals and we are glad to help them with their promising future,” stated Danny Tanoos, chairman of the Union Hospital Foundation Scholarship Committee.

Along with Union Hospital Foundation scholarships was the awarding of three Margaret Carroll Scholarships from the Service League of Union Hospital. Dr. Mary Ann Carroll, daughter of Margaret Carroll stated, “Our family appreciates the fact that the Service League named its scholarships after mother.

Education has always been one of the top values of our family and we couldn’t be more pleased that the scholarships will help these promising students.” Margaret Carroll was a member of Union Hospital’s board of directors from 1941 until 1989.

The following is a list of the students selected to receive scholarships:

n Dr. C.N. Combs Memorial Nursing Scholarship — Elizabeth Collins, Terre Haute, nursing, Indiana State University

n Donna Hux Scholarship for Hospice — Loretta Ann Romanyk, Terre Haute, nursing, Indiana Wesleyan University; Amelia Ladd, Marshall, family nurse practitioner, University of Southern Indiana

n Wanita I. and Ernest E. Hinshaw Nursing Education Scholarship — Jennifer Goodwin-Nation, Terre Haute, nursing, Indiana State University

n Gertrude & Ralph Horton Grants-In-Aid for Nursing Education Scholarship — Kailee Roan, Terre Haute, nursing, Indiana State University; Jordan Sisson, Clinton, nursing, Indiana State University

n Gladys N. Marvel, R.N. and Cecil B. Marvel Memorial Nursing Scholarship — Cassandra Pabst, Terre Haute, nursing, Indiana State University; Kathie Skaggs, nursing, Ivy Tech Community College

n Mary Kay Holvey Aust Nursing Scholarship — Ashley McCullough, Brazil, Nursing, Indiana State University

n Amanda Pugh Memorial Nursing Scholarship — Amber Batson, West Terre Haute, nursing, Indiana State University

n John C. & Jennie Figg Health Careers Scholarship — Leslie LeMay, Terre Haute, respiratory therapy, Ivy Tech Community College

n Eleanor N. Royse Health Careers Scholarship — Lauren Ditteon, Terre Haute, physical therapy, Governors State University

n Century Club Health Careers Scholarship — Jolene Dailey, Brazil, speech therapy, Indiana State University; Matthew Whittaker, Terre Haute, radiologic technology, Ivy Tech Community College

n Union Hospital Foundation Scholarships — Susan Gregg, Terre Haute, business administration, Indiana State University; Lacie DePlanty, Bloomingdale, accounting, Franklin College; Briana Lindsey, Clinton, radiology, Ivy Tech

n Frank & Linda Shelton Scholarship — Scott Conley, Terre Haute, family nurse practitioner, Indiana State University

n Brandon Bickers Memorial Scholarship for Student Athletes — Hanna Moore, Brazil, biochemistry, Indiana University

n Margaret Carroll Scholarship — Kyleigh Brown, Terre Haute, nursing, Indiana State University; Kelli Marietta, Rockville, nursing, Ball State University; Amy Wheeler, Terre Haute, nursing

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John Michael Meehan, a resident of St. Mary-of-the-Woods, received a master of arts in higher education administration from St. Louis University during its annual commencement ceremony, May 17. Meehan is a 1990 graduate of West Vigo High School

St. Louis University is a Jesuit, Catholic university ranked among the top research institutions in the nation. The university fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 12,000 students on campuses in St. Louis and Madrid, Spain. Learn more about SLU at www.slu.edu.



























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The United States Achievement Academy announced today that Harley Davis from Terre Haute has been recognized as a student of excellence by making the honor roll. He is the son of Samra Burris, Ben Burris and Culton Davis all of Terre Haute and the grandson of Jean Parks of Granite City, Ill., and the late Sam Parks, and the late Norm and Rita Burris.

The Academy recognizes fewer than 10 percent of all American high-school students.

Davis, who attends Chauncey Rose Middle School, was nominated for this honor by United States Achievement Academy and he will appear in the academy’s official yearbook which is published nationally.

“Recognizing and supporting our youth is more important than ever before in America’s history. Certainly, United States Achievement Academy students should be congratulated and appreciated for their dedication to excellence and achievement,” said George Stevens, founder of the United States Achievement Academy.

The academy recognizes students upon the exclusive recommendation of teachers, coaches, counselors, and other qualified sponsors and upon the Standards for Selection set forth by the Academy. The Standards for Selection include academic performance, interest and aptitude, leadership qualities, responsibility, enthusiasm, motivation to learn and improve, attitude and cooperative spirit, dependability, and recommendation from a qualified sponsor.























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CUTLINE: Jessica Bonnell (center) is the recipient of the LTC Secretarial/Clerical Group Scholarship. Presenting the check are co-presidents Carrie Callahan (left) and Greta Tracy (right).

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Brian Padgett of Hattiesburg, Miss., has received the Distinguished Nurse Crusader Award at William Carey University in Hattiesburg.

Padgett is a native of West Terre Haute, The award recognizes a senior nursing student who epitomizes the spirit of nursing through professional, academic and community achievements. Nursing students are nominated by faculty and the student with the greatest number of faculty votes that meets all the criteria is selected as the award recipient.

Padgett is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sylvester Padgett Sr. and he has 14 siblings, all of who reside in West Terre Haute.

Padgett is a nursing major at Carey with a 3.5 grade-point average. A 1990 graduate of West Vigo High School, he was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau honors society of nursing in 2007. Currently working as a registered nurse in the emergency department of Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Padgett is the first recipient of the Distinguished Nurse Crusader Award.

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Kelsey Miller of Hymera will attend the Jr. National Young Leaders Conference, a youth conference, this summer in Washington, D.C. Miller will be a sixth-grader at Hymera Elementary.



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Jessica Bonnell of Robinson, Ill., is the recipient of the Lincoln Trail College Secretarial/Clerical Group Scholarship presented annually to outstanding office careers students.

Bonnell is enrolled in LTC’s administrative information tech program.

In other LTC news, the Alpha Iota Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society conducted its Lincoln Trail College induction ceremony April 30 in the Zwermann Arts Center Theater.

Phi Theta Kappa recognizes and encourages scholarship among two-year college students. An invitation for membership is extended to full-time students achieving at least a 3.5 grade-point average.

New members of the honor organization include: Wade Callaway and Wendy Hightshoe of Hutsonville; Mindy Davis of Marshall; Janis Cullison and Sandy Lawrence of Palestine; and Anthony Atkins, Jessica Bonnell, Sara Cafin, Dawn Dunlap, Ryan Erickson, Karen Freed, Pamela Gemmecke, Alisha Gill, Kaycee Gosnell, Troy Green, Sharlotte Gunn, Kayla Henry, Ashley Kamplain, Amanda Lewis, Samantha Maxwell, Brian McFarland, Matthew Miller, Mark Parker, Nancy Polley, Christina Pugh, Dustin Reinoehl, Anjanetta Reynolds, Adam Richart, Tabatha Roth, Cristina Sandu, Brenda Shipman, Jennifer Simpson, Staci Simpson, Megan Tennyson, Ian Thackrey, Justin Warren and Whitley Webster, all of Robinson.

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Michalyn Allen, a graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo High School; and Alexandria Montgomery, a graduate of Terre Haute South Vigo High School, have been selected as 2008 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars, as announced by the Wabash Valley Community Foundation. They will receive four-year, full-tuition scholarships to college of their choice, along with an annual stipend of up to $800 for required books and equipment. Funded by Lilly Endowment Inc., this scholarship program is administered by the Wabash Valley Community Foundation and its affiliates, the Clay County Community Foundation and the Sullivan County Community Foundation. Allen is the daughter of Michael and Diana Allen of Terre Haute, and Montgomery the daughter of Russell and Tracy Pruden of Terre Haute.

Sullivan County students receiving the award include Sullivan High School graduate Chloe Pugh, daughter of Paul Pugh of Shelburn and Cynthia Crosby of Jasonville; and North Central High School graduate Tara

Klobuchar, the daughter of Melinda Hastings of Shelburn.

Representing Clay County as award-winners are Northview High School graduate Abby Birkey, the daughter of Allan and Robin Birkey of Brazil and Clay City High School graduate Andrew Nicoson, son of Jennifer Flater of Clay City and Theodore Nicoson of Spencer. Clay City High School graduate Hanna Moore, daughter of David and Marcey Moore of Brazil, was originally selected as a 2008 Clay County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar, but graciously declined the award as she is the recipient of an additional full scholarship to the school of her choice in Indiana.

The Community Foundation received more than 200 applications from students in the three-county area. Each county had its own selection committee comprised of citizens. The selection process was “blind” in that all identifying material was concealed prior to application review by the committees in an effort to

make this as fair a process as possible. Any student entering college for the first time in the fall of 2008 who resided in or attended school in Clay, Sullivan, or Vigo counties and was (or would be) a graduate of an accredited Indiana high school in the current or past two academic years was eligible to apply. Selection criteria for the three-county area is weighted as follows: 10 percent financial need; 45 percent academic achievement; and 45 percent activities outside the academic setting, such as extracurricular activities, service to the greater community and/or part-time employment.



Matthew L. White of Terre Haute received a bachelor’s degree in communication studies May 18 from Manchester College. He is a graduate of Terre Haute South Vigo High School.

Manchester, an independent arts and sciences college in northern Indiana, offers 55 areas of study to 1,036 students from 24 states and 23 countries. For more about the college, visit www.manchester.edu.

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Franklin College has announced its dean’s list for the spring 2008 semester. Students named to the dean’s list have achieved academic distinction by earning a 3.5 grade-point average or above.

Students from west central Indiana include:

Kayla Rae Cash, a freshman, is the daughter of John and Roberta Cash of Terre Haute.

Lacie Anne DePlanty, a freshman, is the daughter of Rick and Laura DePlanty of Bloomingdale.

Kaitlyn Elizabeth Hammond, a freshman, is the daughter of Wes and Janice Hammond of Greencastle

Waylon W. Higgins, a senior, is the son of Jerry and Sandy Haltom of Cloverdale.

Shawn M. Hines, a sophomore, is the son of Robert and Tracy Hines of Terre Haute.

Carlee Geneva Hudock, a freshman, is the daughter of Tim and Teresa Hudock of Terre Haute.

Cassandra Gayle Mitchell, a junior, is the daughter of Donna Hargett of Greencastle.

John Andrew Newman, a sophomore, is the son of Steve and Beverly Newman of Terre Haute.

Matthew Allen Parker, a freshman, is the son of David and Mitzi Parker of Terre Haute.

Alison Elizabeth West, a senior, is the daughter of Douglas West and Karla West.

Krista Leigh Wilson, a senior, is the daughter of Scott and Jorita Wilson of Brazil.



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The Indiana Mining & Technical Society awarded nine scholarships totaling $10,000 to students from coal-producing counties throughout southern Indiana. Students qualified for the scholarships by pursuing a career in a mining-related field or being from a mining family.

Students who received $1,000 scholarships included: Kyle Cross, son of Dale and Carmen Cross of Sandborn, and employed by MacAllister Machinery; Anthony Herrick, son of Ron and Karen Herrick of Lewis, and employed by Quality Refrigeration.

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Anderson University has announced its dean’s list for the spring semester of the 2007-2008 academic year.

To be named to the dean’s list, a student must earn a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Local students named to the dean’s list include: Jalie Gayle Herman of Terre Haute, Alisa Anne Neidlinger of West Terre Haute and Jessica Kay Myers and Jacob Isaiah Jackson, both of Rockville.

Anderson University is a private, four-year, Christian liberal arts institution of about 2,800 undergraduate and graduate students.

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The United States Achievement Academy has announced that Paige M. Cox from Terre Haute has been recognized as a student of excellence in art, band, Honor Roll and science. The Academy recognizes fewer than 10 percent of all American high-school students, making this a significant achievement.

Cox, who attends Woodrow Middle School, was nominated for this honor by Sharon Pitts, school principal. Cox will appear in the United States Achievement Academy’s Official Yearbook, published nationally. Cox is the granddaughter of Francis Cox of Terre Haute.







Valparaiso University student Emily Trimble of Carlisle recently presented her work at the VU Celebration of Undergraduate Scholarship.

The Celebration of Undergraduate Scholarship is an annual conference that allows undergraduate students from all academic disciplines to showcase their creative and/or scholarly work and research in a professional format.

The title of Trimble’s presentation was “The Complexity of Public Relations Internships: How Employment Structures (Nonprofit, Agency, Corporate, and Government) View the Discipline.” Her study examined student responses to research on what academics and practitioners view as the key outcome skills in the public relations discipline.

Trimble is a junior public relations major. She is a 2005 graduate of Sullivan High School and the daughter of Jeff and Alice Trimble.

Valparaiso University student Nathaniel Bruce of Terre Haute also recently presented his work at the VU Celebration of Undergraduate Scholarship.

Bruce was a member of a team of nine students majoring in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and psychology that was selected to give a Deans’ Choice Presentation. The deans of the university’s five undergraduate colleges selected students to represent their college at the Deans’ Choice Presentations.

The title of the team’s presentation was “A Point Vibration Therapy Device for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum.” The goal of their project was to design a discreet device that uses the concept of vibrational therapy to help children suffering from SIDs, or Sensory Integration Dysfunction, to better function in society.

Bruce is a senior electrical engineering major. He is the son of William and Tina Bruce.

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The Franklin College Student Foundation is a group of junior and senior students who seek to maintain a healthy relationship between the student body and alumni, trustees, donors and friends of the college. The foundation serves as a liaison between the student body and the development, public relations and alumni services offices at the college. It also sponsors or co-sponsors events such as Grizzly Grand Prix, Homecoming, President’s Dinner and Senior Gala.

New members include Shawn Hines, son of Robert and Tracy Hines of Terre Haute, and Shay Skene, daughter of Beverly Williams of Greencastle.

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Kevin Greve, a junior at Earlham College in Richmond, Ind., recently earned a varsity letter in baseball. He is the son of Kimberly Greve and Aaron Greve, both of Farmersburg. The Earlham baseball team finished the 2008 season finished with a 13-27 record.

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Tabitha Phegley of Terre Haute earned a place on the spring 2008 semester Dean’s List at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Mo. Phegley’s academic work earned her a place on the 3.5 to 3.99 list.



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Rachel S. Forsythe graduated from Grace College with a bachelor’s degree in counseling and criminal justice. The commencement ceremony took place May 3 at the Orthopaedic Capital Center on the Grace College Campus in Winona Lake, near Warsaw, Ind. Forsythe is a graduate of North Central High School.

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Franklin College staged its annual spring honors convocation on May 1. Academic departments recognized students with merit awards and scholarships based on their work during the 2007-08 academic year.

Ryan Begerman received a Pulliam Fellowship. He is the son of Charles and Jayne Begerman of Farmersburg.

Alison West was inducted into the Kappa Delta Pi Education Honors Society. She is the daughter of Dr. Douglas and Karla West of Terre Haute.

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