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Sixty-six of the brightest and most dedicated students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were honored Wednesday (April 11) with the University’s most prestigious awards for academic achievement and leadership in activities.
Chancellor Holden Thorp presided at the annual Chancellor’s Awards ceremony, in which Executive Associate Provost Ron Strauss presented academic awards and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Winston Crisp presented service and leadership awards.
Three students, all seniors, won two awards apiece. Morgan Parker Abbott of Raleigh won an award for outstanding in leadership, character and scholarship and another for unselfish interest in human welfare. Jonathan Bratton McCay of Winston-Salem won an award for unique leadership in student government and for contributing to the continued vitality and strength of the Honor Code in the community. Benjamin Mintz Elkind of Silver Spring won an award for using faith to inspire outstanding service to the needs of humanity and a second for multicultural leadership.
The awards, which vary from certificates to plaques to cash, were created by donors.
Student recipients, their parents and awards are listed below, with North Carolina winners first by hometown followed by out-of-state winners. Students listed in more than one place are noted with an asterisk.
NORTH CAROLINA
Apex
Mary Alice Kroeger, daughter of James and Ann Kroeger of Apex: the L. Richardson Preyer Award for Excellence in Political Science, to a senior judged by a faculty committee to have established the most distinguished record of scholarship in political science and community service.
Asheville
*Laurel Anne Ashton, daughter of Eleanor Ashton of Asheville and Jeff Ashton of Weaverville: the Frank Porter Graham Award, to the senior who has made the most outstanding contribution to realization of the human ideals of equality, dignity and community.
Belmont
Caitlin Murray Goforth, daughter of Roy and Dona Goforth of Belmont: the E. Eugene Jackson Award, to the member of the graduating class whose leadership and selfless dedication have strengthened class pride and University loyalty, enriched the lives of seniors and made a significant contribution to the University.
Candler
Rose Emory Lambert-Sluder, daughter of Lan Sluder and Sheila Lambert of Candler: the Louis D. Rubin Jr. Prize in Creative Writing, to the outstanding fiction writer in the senior class.
Carrboro
*Camila Antonia Salvo-Lewis, daughter of Virginia Lewis of Carrboro and Carlos Salvo of Chapel Hill: the James M. Johnston Distinguished Senior Award in the Nursing Program, to a senior in the Johnston Nursing Awards Program for outstanding achievement and leadership contributions in the School of Nursing and the Johnston program.
Cary
Kira Anne Lumsden, daughter of Robert Longo and Cynthia Peters-Longo of Cary: the Rob Park Memorial Award, to a member of the senior class who has made a significant contribution by improving education and community service programming to assist undergraduate students in learning about the legal system, the rigors of a legal education and the changing nature of the legal profession.
Heather Alice Robertson, daughter of Debora Osuna and Ian Robertson of Cary: the Roger A. Davis Memorial Award, to the undergraduate judged to have given outstanding service to the university, especially through residence hall leadership.
William Arthur Schlieper III, son of William Arthur and Mary Anne Schlieper of Cary: the Archibald Henderson Mathematics Medal, to the undergraduate judged by the mathematics department to have demonstrated a high degree of mathematical ability and the greatest promise of originality in the field.
Edina Cindy Wang, daughter of Jennifer Wu and Eric Wang of Cary: the Chi Omega Award for Scholarship and Leadership, to the senior student in the department of psychology chosen as most outstanding in scholastic achievement and exemplary leadership.
Chapel Hill
Margaret Mae Funkhouser, daughter of William and Sheana Funkhouser of Chapel Hill: the Eben Alexander Prize in Greek, to the undergraduate who, in the opinion of the classics faculty, presents the best rendering into English of selected passages of Greek not previously read.
*Camila Antonia Salvo-Lewis, daughter of Virginia Lewis of Carrboro and Carlos Salvo of Chapel Hill: the James M. Johnston Distinguished Senior Award in the Nursing Program, to a senior in the Johnston Nursing Awards Program for outstanding academic achievement and leadership contributions in the School of Nursing and the Johnston program.
Lillian Kazimiera Steponaitis, daughter of Vincas and Laurie Steponaitis of Chapel Hill: the McNally Award for Excellence in Geography, to a senior selected by the geography faculty for superior academic performance.
Lara Sophia Szypszak, daughter of Charles and Karin Szypszak of Chapel Hill: the Paul Debreczeny Prize in Slavic Languages and Literatures, to the senior whose work in Russian or Slavic language, literature and culture is judged most outstanding by a faculty committee.
Gavin Alexander Whitehead, son of Clay and Betty Whitehead of Chapel Hill: the Ria Stambaugh Undergraduate Award for Excellence in German, to the graduating senior judged to have achieved the most distinguished academic record in German language and literature.
Charlotte
Emma Christine Pham, daughter of Jane C. Pham of Charlotte: the Willie P. Mangum Medal in Oratory, to the senior who, in the opinion of judges, gives the best oration at an annual contest.
Hannah Walid Shaban, daughter of Walid and Wafaa Shaban of Charlotte: the Alexander Julian Prize, to an undergraduate exhibiting an outstanding sense of design that the faculty interprets as a mature integration of formal issues and content.
Raj Jagdish Shah, son of Jagdish and Jagruti Shah of Charlotte: the Walter S. Spearman Award, to the senior man judged most outstanding in academic achievement, in extracurricular activities, leadership qualities and strength of character.
Concord
Erin Taylor Hiatt, daughter of Brian and Julie Hiatt of Concord: the Edward Kidder Graham Award, to the graduating senior who has made the most outstanding contribution to the University through his or her work as a member of an officially recognized student organization.
Billy Edward Kluttz III, son of Charles and Patsy Kluttz of Concord: the Mary Turner Lane Award in Women’s Studies, to the senior judged to have made an outstanding contribution to research on women’s issues.
Elizabeth City
Steven Christopher Norton, son of John and Susan Norton of Elizabeth City: the Ernest H. Abernethy Prize in Student Publication Work, to the undergraduate judged by a special committee to have done the most distinctive work during the current year in the field of student publications.
Ennice
*Wesley Adam Scercy, son of Lora Souther of Laurel Springs and Ronald Scercy of Ennice: the George Livas Award, to the most outstanding senior in the School of Nursing.
Fayetteville
Mehrin Islam, daughter of S.M. Jafrul and Dilruba Islam of Fayetteville: the Robert B. House Distinguished Service Award, to the undergraduate student who best exemplifies the spirit of unselfish commitment through service to the university and the surrounding community.
Gastonia
Marshall Scott Phillips, son of Paul and Pamela Phillips of Gastonia: the George C. Marshall Award, to the senior Army cadet who excels in professional excellence, leadership, scholarship, personal integrity and selfless service to the nation.
Greensboro
Dale Quentin Johnson, son of Kenneth and Robin Johnson of Greensboro: the Robert White Linker Award, to the most outstanding undergraduate residence hall officer.
Jonathan Gammon McClure, son of Gammon and Jill McClure of Greensboro: the Sterling A. Stoudemire Award for Excellence in Spanish, to a senior who has excelled in Spanish.
Harrisburg
Maegan Michelle Fairchild, daughter of James and Tierney Fairchild of Harrisburg: the Worth Award, for sustained excellence in undergraduate study of philosophy, based on course performance and faculty recommendation.
Hickory
Jeremy Dale Moretz, son of Dale and Jamie Moretz of Hickory: the George H. Cocolas Pharmacy Student Body Award, to the member of the graduating class who has demonstrated the highest qualities of character, deportment, scholarship, professionalism and participation in co-curricular activities.
Highlands
Anne Margaret Walker, daughter of Bruce and Susie Walker of Highlands: the Mary Turner Lane Award in Women’s Studies, to the senior judged to have made an outstanding contribution to research on women’s issues.
Jacksonville
Rachel Ann Johnston, daughter of Scott and Carol Johnston of Jacksonville: the Edward McGowan Hedgpeth Award, to the two undergraduates in Alpha Epsilon Delta voted most outstanding in service to campus and community through the society.
Laurel Springs
*Wesley Adam Scercy, son of Lora Souther of Laurel Springs and Ronald Scercy of Ennice: the George Livas Award, to the most outstanding senior in the School of Nursing.
Raleigh
Morgan Parker Abbott, daughter of Michael and Jackie Abbott of Raleigh: the Irene F. Lee Award, to the senior woman judged most outstanding in leadership, character and scholarship; and the Algernon
Sydney Sullivan Award, to one man and one woman in the graduating class who have best demonstrated unselfish interest in human welfare.
Zachary Mark De La Rosa, son of Mark and Carol De La Rosa of Raleigh: the Albert and Gladys Hall Coates Award, to the member of the Student Congress whose service through the Student Congress is judged most outstanding on criteria of statesmanship, commitment and constructive involvement in issues affecting the quality of the University community.
Rachel Monique Dukes, daughter of Robin Dunkins and Lewis Dukes of Raleigh: the National Pan-Hellenic Council Award, to the undergraduate who has made the most significant contributions in leadership, scholarship and service to his or her individual chapter and the Greek and university communities.
Olivia Doreen Hammill, daughter of Doreen Wahl of Raleigh: the J. Maryon Saunders Award, to the senior who has contributed most to the preservation and enhancement of loyalty and goodwill between the university and its students, alumni and friends.
Diane Christine Morris, daughter of Stephen and Angela Morris of Raleigh: the Jacques Hardré Undergraduate Award for Excellence in French, to an undergraduate whose work in French language and literature has been judged most outstanding by a faculty committee.
Margaret Ann Unger, daughter of Robert and Cheri Unger of Raleigh: the Earl Slocum Band Award, to the senior in the University Bands who has demonstrated meritorious achievement in musicianship, leadership and academic excellence and who also has made a significant contribution to the growth and success of the band program.
Washington
Patrice Allan Weller, daughter of Allan and Patrice Weller of Washington: the Camões Prize in Portuguese, to the outstanding undergraduate in Portuguese.
Weaverville
*Laurel Anne Ashton, daughter of Eleanor Ashton of Asheville and Jeff Ashton of Weaverville: the Frank Porter Graham Award, to the senior who has made the most outstanding contribution to realization of the human ideals of equality, dignity and community.
Wilmington
Benjamin Ruiz Rosado, son of Edward and Sandra Rosado of Wilmington: the James M. Johnston Distinguished Senior Award, to a senior in the Johnston Undergraduate Awards Program for outstanding academic achievement and leadership contributions to the university and the program.
Windsor
Jeffrey Lynn Veale Jr., son of Jeffrey and Donna Veale of Windsor: the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, to one man and one woman in the graduating class who have best demonstrated unselfish interest in human welfare.
Winston-Salem
Brent Ford Macon, son of James and Martha Macon of Winston-Salem: the Interfraternity Council Man of the Year Award, to the undergraduate who has made the most significant contributions in leadership, scholarship and service to his chapter and the Greek and university communities.
Jonathan Bratton McCay, son of Steven and Linda McCay of Winston-Salem: the John Johnston Parker Jr. Medal for Unique Leadership in Student Government, to that member of the senior class who has demonstrated the highest qualities of leadership in perpetuating the spirit and honor of student self-government; and the Ferebee Taylor Award, to the member of the graduating class who has made the greatest contribution to the continued vitality and strength of the Honor Code in the community.
OTHER STATES
Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Ovik Banerjee, son of Subhankar Bandyopadhyay and Sati Nath of Tuscaloosa: the Cornelius O. Cathey Award, to the student who has made the greatest contribution to the quality of campus life through sustained, constructive participation in student programs, or through creative, persistent effort in development of new student programs.
Arizona
Fountain Hills
Reed Nicholas Turchi, son of Peter and Laura Turchi of Fountain Hills: the Peter C. Baxter Memorial Prize in American Studies, to the undergraduate in that discipline who best exemplifies Baxter’s intellectual excellence, personal warmth and creativity.
Florida
Fernandina Beach
Haley Elizabeth Tan, daughter of William and Tonda Tan of Fernandina Beach: the Hampton Shuping Prize, to a senior who excels in academics, integrity and leadership; shows concern for ethical management; and respects individual commitment to the success of free enterprise.
Georgia
Athens
*Ramey Elizabeth Mize, daughter of Andrea Parris of Athens and Gerald Mize Jr. of Atlanta: the Undergraduate Prize in Art History, to the undergraduate who, in the opinion of a faculty committee, has done the most outstanding work in art history.
Atlanta
*Ramey Elizabeth Mize, daughter of Andrea Parris of Athens and Gerald Mize Jr. of Atlanta: the Undergraduate Prize in Art History, to the undergraduate who, in the opinion of a faculty committee, has done the most outstanding work in art history.
Macon
Lindsey Elizabeth Stephens, daughter of Katherine Floyd and Randy Stephens of Macon: the Panhellenic Council Woman of the Year Award, to the undergraduate who has made the most significant contributions in leadership, scholarship and service to her chapter and the Greek and university communities.
Richmond Hill
Matthew Foster Baker, son of Christopher and Barbara Baker of Richmond Hill: the Edward McGowan Hedgpeth Award, to the two undergraduates in Alpha Epsilon Delta voted most outstanding in service to campus and community through the society.
Illinois
Chicago
*Shani Tené Watson, daughter of Leonard Watson III of Chicago and Kareemah Abdullah of Alexandria, Va.: the Wallace Ray Peppers Award in Performance of African and African-American Literature, to the junior or senior in that department who is judged by a faculty committee to be most outstanding in performance of African and African-American literature.
Indiana
Washington
Tyler Paul Zeller, son of Steven and Lorri Zeller of Washington: the Jim Tatum Memorial Award, to the varsity intercollegiate athlete who has performed with distinction in his or her sport and contributed to the university community through constructive participation in extracurricular activities.
Maryland
Silver Spring
Benjamin Mintz Elkind, son of Suzanne Mintz and Jonathan Elkind of Silver Spring: the James O. Cansler Service Award, to a student whose faith has inspired outstanding service to the needs of humanity; and the George Moses Horton Award for Multicultural Leadership, to a senior who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, initiative and creativity in multicultural education programs.
Missouri
Florissant
Linzie Channan Gray, daughter of Darrell Gray of Florissant: the Howard W. Odum Undergraduate Sociology Award, to the senior judged by the department faculty as the most outstanding in academic performance.
St. Louis
William Davison Camp, son of David Camp and Darlene Davison of St. Louis: the Kenneth C. Royall Award, to the senior Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet who demonstrates excellence in scholarship, leadership and officership.
Wildwood
John Melvin Hardin, son of Larry and Linda Hardin of Wildwood: the Paul E. Shearin Outstanding Senior Award in Physics, to the senior physics major judged most outstanding in scholarship, scientific insight and professional seriousness.
New Jersey
Maplewood
*Caitlin Rain Williams, daughter of Anne Bertelsen of Maplewood and John Williams of South Orange: the Sport Clubs Council Achievement Award, to the student who has made the greatest contribution to the vitality and strength of club sports.
South Orange
*Caitlin Rain Williams, daughter of Anne Bertelsen of Maplewood and John Williams of South Orange: the Sport Clubs Council Achievement Award, to the student who has made the greatest contribution to the vitality and strength of club sports.
Wall
Siobhan Rosemary Kenney, daughter of Kevin and Patricia Kenney of Wall: the Op White Prize in Geology, to the outstanding senior in geology.
New York
Brooklyn
Emily Anele Banks, daughter of Anele Rubin and Eric Banks of Brooklyn: the Robert B. House Memorial Prize in Poetry, to a senior for distinguished work in poetry.
New York
Ronald Rojas, son of Sergio and Cristina Rojas of New York: the Greek Alliance Council Award, to the undergraduate who has made the most significant contributions in leadership, scholarship and service to his or her individual chapter and the Greek and university communities.
Ohio
Garrettsville
Jasmine Alicia Talameh, daughter of Geza and Alicia Molnar of Garrettsville: the Boka W. Hadzija Graduate Award, to a graduate or professional student judged as outstanding in character, scholarship and leadership.
Liberty
Lei Lei, daughter of Qingxin Lei and Shujing Feng of Liberty: the I.R. Hagadorn Award, to the outstanding rising senior biology major with the highest GPA in biology courses and who has demonstrated excellence and dedication in undergraduate research.
Pennsylvania
New Freedom
Matthew Robert Detter, son of Glenn and Lynn Detter of New Freedom: the Venable Medal, to the two most outstanding seniors majoring in chemistry.
Pittsburgh
Stephen Jason Kirsch, son of John and Debbie Kirsch of Pittsburgh: the Bernard Boyd Memorial Prize, to the senior majoring in religious studies who has been selected by a faculty committee as most outstanding in academic achievement.
Tennessee
Franklin
Katherine Frances Moise, daughter of Chris and Allison Moise of Franklin: the Patrick F. Earey Award, to a senior in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science who has exhibited outstanding academic achievement, extracurricular involvement and leadership.
Texas
Houston
Caitlin Olson Hines, daughter of Michael and Leigh Hines of Houston: the Albert Suskin Prize in Latin, to the undergraduate who shows the best ability to understand Latin poetry and translate selected passages at sight.
Virginia
Alexandria
*Shani Tené Watson, daughter of Kareemah Abdullah of Alexandria and Leonard Watson III of Chicago, Illinois: the Wallace Ray Peppers Award in Performance of African and African-American Literature, to the junior or senior in that department who is judged by a faculty committee to be most outstanding in performance of African and African-American literature.
Burke
Karen Patricia Obando, daughter of Allan and Luz Obando of Burke: the Jane Craige Gray Memorial Award, to the junior woman judged most outstanding in character, scholarship and leadership.
Stafford
Kyle Douglas Olson, son of Douglas and Kathy Olson of Stafford: the Josephus Daniels Scholarship Medal, to the senior midshipman in the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps with the highest average in academic courses.
OTHER COUNTRIES
Brazil
São Paulo
Lúcia Lopes Fischer, daughter of Valdemar and Josi Fischer of São Paulo: the Marc Adam Eisdorfer Award in Linguistics, to the senior judged most outstanding in academic achievement in linguistics.
Canada
Truro, Nova Scotia
Brendan John Yorke, son of Stephen and Paulette Yorke of Truro: the Class of 1938 Joseph F. Patterson Jr. and Alice M. Patterson International Leadership Award, to the undergraduate who has made the most significant contribution to increasing international awareness and understanding; and the Ernest L. Mackie Award, to the junior man judged most outstanding in character, scholarship and leadership.
United Kingdom
London
Russell James Westcott Martin, son of Andrew James Westcott Martin and Martha Anne Russell Martin of London: the Undergraduate Prize in Economics, to the economics major judged most outstanding, based on performance in major and related courses.
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