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Friday, December 02, 2011

Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most honored college honorary society, has inducted 138 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students as new members.

The recent induction ceremony featured remarks by Ruel Tyson, professor of religious studies in UNC’s College of Arts and Sciences. New members received certificates and Phi Beta Kappa keys, the organization’s symbol.

Phi Beta Kappa membership is open to undergraduates in the college and professional degree programs who meet stringent eligibility requirements.

A student who has completed 75 hours of course work with a GPA of 3.85 or better (on a 4-point scale) is eligible for membership. Also eligible is any student who has competed 105 hours of course work in the liberal arts and sciences with a 3.75 GPA. Grades earned at other universities are not considered. Less than 1 percent of all college students qualify.

Past and present Phi Beta Kappa members from across the country have included 17 American presidents and numerous artistic, intellectual and political leaders. Seven of the nine U.S. Supreme Court Justices are members.

Phi Beta Kappa has 280 chapters nationwide. UNC’s chapter, Alpha of North Carolina, was founded in 1904 and is the oldest of seven 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 2011-2012 are students William McLeane, president; Elise Stephenson, vice president; and Jarrard Cole, recording secretary. Robert Lowman, Ph.D., associate vice chancellor for research, is chapter secretary and faculty adviser.

Listed below are 129 of the 138 inductees. Nine students chose not to be listed. Of the others, 83 are from North Carolina and 46 from outside the state. The names appear below in alphabetical order by North Carolina county, then by state and country. Students listed in more than one location are marked by asterisks. All study in the College of Arts and Sciences except where otherwise noted.

North Carolina Inductees

Alamance County

Tyler Johnson Cook, a senior with political science and public policy majors, son of Walter Cook Jr. and Lori Cook of Graham.

Susan Elizabeth Lindley, a senior with an exercise and sport science major, daughter of Jack Lindley Jr. and Susan Lindley of Burlington.

Buncombe County


Sarah Elizabeth Morris, a senior with a comparative literature major, daughter of John and Margaret Morris of Asheville.

Cabarrus County


BreAnne Elizabeth Allen, a senior with psychology and English majors, daughter of Carl and Barbara Allen of Harrisburg.

Catawba County


Michael Vincent Patrone, a senior with a psychology major, son of Vincent and Carolyn Patrone of Hickory.

Chatham County


Zachary Ryan McCaw, a junior with biostatistics and biology majors, son of Steven and Patricia McCaw of Pittsboro.

Columbus County


*Scott Ryan Ellis, a senior with a biology major, son of Clyde Ellis Jr. of Bolton and Jane Ann Ellis of Cary.

Cumberland County


Jessica Lauren Glatz, a senior with a biology major, daughter of Guy and Lauren Glatz of Fayetteville.

Currituck County


Sonia Lauren Oakley, a senior with a psychology major, daughter of Geoffrey and Shelley Oakley of Aydlett.

Davie County


*Sherry Lynn Myers of Winston-Salem, a senior with an African American studies major, daughter of Bob and Christine Myers of Advance.

Durham County


Alisa Suzanne Mastro, a junior with political science and global studies majors, daughter of Timothy and Pradhana Mastro of Chapel Hill.

Kavya Sekar, a junior with biology and anthropology majors, daughter of Bangaru Chandrasekaran and Devi Sekar of Durham.

Forsyth County


Georgia Wood Cavanaugh, a junior with English and international studies majors, daughter of John and Lydia Cavanaugh of Winston-Salem.

Claire Marie Korzen, a senior with an English major, daughter of John and Catherine Korzen of Kernersville.

Brent Ford Macon, a senior with a business administration major, son of Jim and Marti Macon of Winston-Salem.

Lindsey Katherine Miller, a junior with a psychology major, daughter of Barry and Dianne Miller of Winston-Salem.

Emily Barrows Welker, a senior with a biology major, daughter of Mark Welker and Sandra Cutting-Welker of Clemmons.

*Sherry Lynn Myers of Winston-Salem, a senior with an African American studies major, daughter of Bob and Christine Myers of Advance.

Gaston County

Davis Frederick Phillips, a senior with mathematics and economics majors, son of David and Paula Phillips of Belmont.

Guilford County


Leah Marie Elliott, a senior with political science and public policy majors, daughter of Samuel and Ruth Elliott of Greensboro.

Brandon Kenneth Jones, a senior with history and geography majors, son of Kenneth and Elizabeth Jones of Greensboro.

Jonathan Gammon McClure, a senior with English and Spanish majors, son of Gammon and Jill McClure of Greensboro.

Sean Alexander Myers, a junior with mathematics and economics majors, son of Alexander and Marybeth Myers of High Point.

Robert Mark Niegelsky, a senior with a global studies major, son of Robert and Karen Niegelsky of Greensboro.

William Cooper Scott Jr., a senior with a global studies major, son of William and Margaret Scott of Greensboro.

Matthew Benjamin Spangler, a senior with a psychology major, son of David and Carly Spangler of Greensboro.

Judson John Van Wyk III, a senior with religious studies and philosophy majors, son of Judson John Van Wyk Jr. and Julie Van Wyk of Greensboro.

Kelly Elizabeth Wolfe, a senior with psychology and sociology majors, daughter of John Wolfe Jr. and Noel Wolfe of Greensboro.

Haywood County


*Kelly Alicia Wolfe, a senior with biology and environmental science majors, daughter of Kevin Wolfe of Mills River and Sherry Meserve of Gainesville, Ga.

Henderson County


Emma Rosella Swift, a senior with a psychology major, daughter of Tom Swift and Rebekah Ellsworth of Hendersonville.

Iredell County


James Karl Jordan IV, a senior with history and peace, war and defense majors, son of James Karl Jordan III and Anita Pittman Campbell of Statesville.

Lee County


Erin Carroll Laurie, a senior with an English major, daughter of James and Loretta Laurie of Sanford.

Mecklenburg County


*Grace Harrington Beard, a senior with psychology and history majors, daughter of Karen Hoskins of Charlotte and James Beard III of Columbia, S.C.

Hannah Caitlin Brown, a senior with history and French majors, daughter of Frank and Mary Brown of Charlotte.

Benjamin Pratt Brumley, a May 2011 graduate with a psychology major, son of Thomas and Geralyn Brumley of Charlotte.

Emily Elizabeth Crowder, a senior with a psychology major, daughter of Otis and Christine Crowder of Charlotte.

Lucy Fallon Emerson, a senior with economics and political science majors, daughter of Geoffrey and Donna Sue Emerson of Charlotte.

Samuel Harrison Farber, a senior with a biology major, son of Lawrence Farber and Sherri Lynn McGirt of Charlotte.

Katherine Frances Friedman, a senior with a public policy major, daughter of Richard Friedman and Frances Snepp of Charlotte.

Matthew Scott Hoehn, a senior with religious studies and history majors, son of Scott and Cindy Hoehn of Charlotte.

Philip Harrison James, a junior with Spanish and peace, war and defense majors, son of Robert James Jr. and Lynda James of Charlotte.

Kelsey Ann Ludwig, a senior with Spanish and psychology majors, daughter of Timothy and Cathy Ludwig of Charlotte.

Rachel Maureen Myrick, a junior with political science and global studies majors, daughter of Thomas and Patricia Myrick of Charlotte.

Amanda Martine Plante, a senior with linguistics and German majors, daughter of Brian and Kathleen Plante of Matthews.

Jacqueline Erin Rudolph, a junior with history and mathematics majors, daughter of William and Catherine Rudolph of Charlotte.

Gregory Richard Smith Jr., a senior with German and political science majors, son of Gregory Richard Smith Sr. and Vicki Smith of Charlotte.

Montgomery County


Christina Terese Nasuti, a senior with history and political science majors, daughter of William and Paula Nasuti of New London.

New Hanover County


Matthew Blair Hernandez, a senior with a mathematics major, son of Vince and Marty Hernandez of Wilmington.

Onslow County


Hampton Hunter Bruton, a senior with religious studies and political science majors, son of Timothy and Freda Bruton of Sneads Ferry.

Orange County


Roger Fan, a junior with mathematics and biology majors, son of Weiming Fan and Julie Gu of Chapel Hill.

Michelle Elise Janzen, a senior with a global studies major, daughter of William and Virginia Janzen of Chapel Hill.

Matthew Steven Krantz, a senior with a biology major, son of Steven and Julia Krantz of Chapel Hill.

Nell Weingarten Snider, a senior with a Spanish major, daughter of William and Barbara Snider of Chapel Hill.

Eva Janet Stein, a junior with a quantitative biology major, daughter of Roy and Jeannette Stein of Durham.

Caitlin Ayn Styres, a May 2011 graduate with a business administration major, daughter of Joe and Karen Styres of Chapel Hill.

Gavin Alexander Whitehead, a senior with German and comparative literature majors, son of Clay and Betty Whitehead of Chapel Hill.

Pitt County

Caroline Rebekah Jones, a senior with a psychology major, daughter of Gary Jones Sr. and Sandra Jones of Greenville.

Rowan County

Ivy Pauline Brisbin, a senior with a biology major, daughter of Richard and Linda Brisbin of Salisbury.

Surry County

Cody Mitchell Poplin, a senior with political science and peace, war and defense majors, son of Charles and Starr Poplin of Thurmond.

Union County

Kit Randall Broome, a senior with a biology major, son of Joseph and Michelle Broome of Waxhaw.

Olivia Lamontagne, a senior with psychology and religious studies majors, daughter of Kenneth and Patricia Porter of Waxhaw.

Wake County

Susan Whitney Anthony, a May 2011 graduate with a communication studies major, daughter of James and Susan Anthony of Raleigh.

Ranjan Banerjee, a senior with physics and biology majors, son of Mahadeu and Reena Banerjee of Raleigh.

Jessica Erin Bodford, a senior with psychology and Spanish majors, daughter of Derek Bodford and Alicia Lester-Bodford of Raleigh.

Laura Catherine Buff, a junior with music and Italian majors, daughter of Bradley and Ann Buff of Raleigh.

*Scott Ryan Ellis, a senior with a biology major, son of Clyde Ellis Jr. of Bolton and Jane Ann Ellis of Cary.

John Michael French, a senior with a biology major, son of Michael and Catherine French of Cary.

Joseph Edward Gates, a senior with political science and Russian majors, son of James and Sarah Gates of Raleigh.

Laura Elizabeth Harris, a senior with an Asian studies major, daughter of Olga Harris of Raleigh.

Sadie Leigh Hasbrouck, a senior with psychology and Spanish majors, daughter of Michael and Laurie Keilholz of Apex.

Kathryne Hollie Hawthorne, a junior with computer science and information science majors, daughter of Robert and Joan Hawthorne of Cary.

Jay Hyung-Jae Im, a senior with mathematics and economics majors, son of Yang-Tae and Kang-Hee Im of Raleigh.

Jeeho Damian Kim, a senior with a mathematics major, son of Young Bon Kim and Choon Ae Kang of Raleigh.

Jacqueline Christine Lee, a senior with a biology major, daughter of Steven and Sharon Lee of Cary.

Abigail Elizabeth Lewis, a senior with a history major, daughter of Robyn Lewis of Apex.

Ellen Lorayne Locke, a senior with global studies and political science majors, daughter of Gregory and Lorayne Locke of Raleigh.

Elizabeth Landon McCain, a senior with a history major, daughter of Paul and Beth McCain of Raleigh.

William Wedel McInerney, a senior with a peace, war and defense major, son of John McInerney and Janice Wedel of Raleigh.

Meaghan Casey O’Neal, a May 2011 graduate with a health policy and management major, daughter of Jesse O’Neal and Janice Whitaker of Raleigh.

Timothy Ryan Palpant, a senior with biology and applied mathematics majors, son of Edgar and Tammi Palpant of Raleigh.

Brienne Rae Poole, a senior with a biology major, daughter of Jeffrey and Jewel Poole of Apex.

Taylor Frances Rankin, a senior with a journalism and mass communication major, daughter of William and Leslie Rankin of Raleigh.

Erin Ifland Sanderson, a senior with peace, war and defense and political science majors, daughter of Kevin Sanderson and Barbara Ifland of Raleigh.

Leslie Ann Willis, a senior with international studies and sociology majors, daughter of William and Debi Willis of Cary.

Watauga County

Kevin Christopher Rynn, a senior with an English major, son of William and Jeanette Rynn of Boone.

Out-of-State Inductees

Alabama

Daniel Louis Bernstein, a senior with a biology major, son of Keith and Barbara Bernstein of Birmingham.

Amanda Claire Grayson, a junior with political science and peace, war and defense majors, daughter of Claude and Pamela Grayson of Birmingham.

Arizona

Logan Chambers Mauney, a junior with an economics major, son of Meleah Whetstone of Tucson.

Reed Turchi, a senior with an American studies major, son of Pete and Laura Turchi of Tempe.

California

Jessica Lauren Gregory, a senior with economics and Spanish majors, daughter of Charles and Denise Gregory of Temecula.

Colorado

Laura Renee Hamrick, a junior with an environmental studies major, daughter of David and Deborah Hamrick of Longmont.

Connecticut

Emmett Feldman Gilles, a junior with classics and comparative literature majors, son of Stephen Gilles and Laurie Feldman of West Hartford.

Florida

David Alexander Dunlap, a senior with mathematical decision sciences and economics majors, son of George Dunlap IV and Margaret Dunlap of Tallahassee.

Georgia

John Candler Hamilton Jr., a senior with an environmental studies major, son of John and Susan Hamilton of Atlanta.

Kelci Dyann Harris, a senior with comparative literature and psychology majors, daughter of Tim Harris and Diane Douglas-Harris of Albany.

Joseph Harper Hodges IV, a junior with a business administration major, son of Joseph Hodges III and Elizabeth Hodges of Atlanta.

Madison Elizabeth Phillips, a senior with biology and communication studies majors, daughter of Ward and Anne Phillips of Snellville.

Anne Kathryn Ruff, a May 2011 graduate with an international studies major, daughter of John Ruff and Brenda Baldwin of Atlanta.

Evan Harrison Shapiro, a senior with a communication studies major, son of Kenneth and Kathryn Shapiro of Atlanta.

*Kelly Alicia Wolfe, a senior with biology and environmental science majors, daughter of Kevin Wolfe of Mills River, N.C., and Sherry Meserve of Gainesville.

Illinois

Michelle Mariko Ikoma, a junior with mathematics and exercise and sport science majors, daughter of Allan and Denise Ikoma of Naperville.

Elizabeth Kate Johnson, a senior with global studies and public policy majors, daughter of Brien and Lauri Johnson of Highland Park.

Kathryn Marie Singsank, a junior with an environmental health sciences major, daughter of William and Cheryl Singsank of Belleville.

Maryland

Benjamin Mintz Elkind, a senior with philosophy and cultural studies majors, son of Jonathan Elkind and Suzanne Mintz of Silver Spring.

Charles Jeffrey Gage, a junior with business administration and economics majors, son of Robert and Patricia Gage of Chevy Chase.

James Rountree Godwin, a senior with history and economics majors, son of Stephen Godwin and Margaret Hilton of Bethesda.

Christine Post Jackson, a senior with a psychology major, daughter of Walter and Frances Jackson of Owings Mills.

Emanuela Kucik, a senior with an English major, daughter of Hyacinth Kucik of Bethesda and the late George Kucik.

Eugenia Isabel Navarro, a senior with economics and political science majors, daughter of Juan Carlos and Candi Navarro of Potomac.

Brendan Thomas Payne, a senior with a global studies major, son of Jim and Sue Payne of Bel Air.

Michigan

Nicholas Kenneth Hinzy Andersen, a senior with history and journalism and mass communication majors, son of Frank Andersen and Patricia Hinzy of Milford.

Kiri Elyse Sunde, a senior with quantitative biology and mathematics majors, daughter of David and Elizabeth Sunde of Holland.

New York

Ryan Mackenzie Gardner, a senior with a chemistry major, son of Robert and Rebecca Gardner of Colonie.

Emily Sara Rubin, a senior with mathematics and economics majors, daughter of Eric and Michelle Rubin of Oceanside.

Ohio

Kori Leigh Brady, a senior with a biostatistics major, daughter of Stephen Brady of Westerville and Karen Brady of Pickerington.

Lei Lei, a senior with a biology major, daughter of Qingxin Lei and Shujing Feng of Liberty.

Pennsylvania

Nicolette Raquel Chahin, a senior with a biology major, daughter of Juan and Gina Chahin of Export.

Matthew Robert Detter, a senior with a chemistry major, son of Glenn and Lynn Detter of New Freedom.

South Carolina

*Grace Harrington Beard, a senior with psychology and history majors, daughter of James Beard III of Columbia and Karen Hoskins of Charlotte, N.C.

Tennessee

Patrick Hutcheson Domico, a senior with a music major, son of Elizabeth Domico of Lakeland and the late William Domico.

Kathleen Elizabeth Ellison, a May 2011 graduate with a global studies major, daughter of David and Mary Ellison of Chattanooga.

Noelle Christine Harb, a senior with music and English majors, daughter of Albert and Carmen Harb of Knoxville.

Theodore Dickinson Klug, a senior with an English major, son of Dean and Glennie Klug of Memphis.

Texas

Shannon Michelle Blakey, a senior with a psychology major, daughter of Brett and Susan Blakey of Dallas.

Virginia

Max Keith Shepherd, a senior with an applied science major, son of Paul and Lois Shepherd of Charlottesville.

West Virginia

Robert Charles Merritt III, a senior with English and political science majors, son  of Robert Charles Merritt Jr. and Pamela Merritt of Bluefield.

Washington

Holly Virginia Kuestner, a senior with an environmental science major, daughter of Rolf and Susan Kuestner of Bothell.

Wisconsin

Anna Collins Peterson, a senior with history and mathematics majors, daughter of James Peterson and Susan Collins of Madison.

International Inductees

China

Yumeng Guo, a senior with mathematical decision sciences and economics majors, daughter of Yuanfeng Guo and Caiju Mao of Nanjing.

Japan

Yuwa Harimoto, a senior with mathematical decision sciences and economics majors, daughter of Yoshikazu and Yoshie Harimoto of Tokyo.

Singapore

Ning Lee, a junior with business administration and music majors, daughter of Shian Chong Lee and Xian Yeang Koo of Singapore.

South Korea

Jaebin Shim, a senior with an exercise and sport science major, son of Young-chel Shim and Mi-hee Park of Pusan.

United Kingdom

Joel Katende Semakula, a senior with economics and political science majors, son of Jonathan and Pauline Semakula of Stratford.

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