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Academic department awards given at Florida Southern College
LAKELAND, Fla. (May 23, 2007) — The Florida Southern College Academic Department Awards were announced at the college’s Honors Convocation April 18. The following students received department awards and/or scholarships: Allen & Company Scholarship – Braxton Williams, a junior business administration major and son of Joe and Gwendolyn Williams of Cocoa Beach, Fla. Apopka Garden Club Olga & Elin Larson Scholarship – Mario Walker, a sophomore landscape horticulture major and son of Paula Walker of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Morlan Walker. Bank of America Scholarship – Andrew Flak, a junior business administration major and son of Ron and Geraldine Flak of Lakeland, Fla. Banks Medal in Religion – Amanda Sawyer, a senior religion and psychology major and daughter of Trevor and Jennifer Sawyer of Abaco, Bahamas. Sam Banks Scholarship – Sarah Heavner, a sophomore landscape horticulture major and daughter of Jay and Vivian Heavner of Cocoa, Fla. Becker CPA Review – Janna Green, an MBA graduate in accounting residing in Lakeland, Fla. Herman & Theresa Tieser Baum Scholarship in Biology (2) – Victoria Vanacore, a junior biology major and daughter of Anthony Vanacore of Pompano Beach, Fla. and Melissa Petsco of Port Jefferson Station, N.Y.; and Charlene Stacey Mohamed, a sophomore biology major and daughter of Raafat Mohamed of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Kamla Roop of Kissimmee, Fla. Betsy Award – Brittany Denham, a senior music performance major and daughter of Oscar and Patricia Denham of Tampa, Fla. Biology Merit Award – Courtney Baker, a senior biology major and daughter of Carl and Cherylann Baker of Clay, N.Y. Walt Brewer Memorial Scholarship – Scott Fusacchia, a senior marketing-citrus major and son of Lance and Debora Fusacchia of Pittsburgh, Pa. T.G. Buckner Medal in Philosophy (2) – Jeremiah Perry, a senior philosophy major and the son of Alan Perry and Susan Bradley of Birmingham, Ala.; and Sarah Miller, a senior religion and philosophy major and the daughter of William and Jane Warren of Lakeland, Fla. Dick Burnette Criminology Award – Jessica R. Pinson, a senior criminology major and daughter of Randolph and JoAnn Pinson of Lakeland, Fla. Cantilevers Poetry Award – James Homan, a senior criminology major and son of Barbara Homan of Cincinnati, Ohio. Cantilevers Fiction Award – Allison Brietenstine, a freshman psychology major residing in Kissimmee, Fla. Carter, Belcourt & Atkinson Scholarship – Bruce Hoffman, a senior accounting major and son of Randy Hoffman of Phoenix, Md. and Robyn Hoffman of Baltimore, Md. Richard L. Chapman Sigma Chi Fraternity Scholarship – Andrew Allen, a sophomore business administration major and son of Richard and Sherry Allen of Haines City, Fla. Chairman’s Award – Sarah Kelly, a senior business administration major and daughter of Michael and Crizelle Kelly of Nassau, Bahamas. Citrus and Chemical Bank Scholarship – Kristopher Edwards, a junior business administration major and son of Wayne and Esther Edwards of Lakeland, Fla. Citrus & Horticulture Science Dept. Faculty Award (3) – Dan Albritton, a senior horticulture science major and son of Lamar and Vivian Albritton of Lakeland, Fla.; Katie Goppert, a senior environmental horticulture major and daughter of Thomas Goppert of Lake Winnebago, Mo., and Lorraine Goppert of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; and Bethanny Lahey, a senior landscape horticulture major and daughter of Tom and Brenda Lahey of Manchester, N.H. LeRoy Collins Memorial Scholarship – Cara Berardi, a senior communication major and daughter of Donald and Cheryl Berardi of Lakeland, Fla. D. Glynn Davies-Juice Products Association Scholarship – Robert Barber, a senior citrus major and the son of Thomas and Deborah Barber of Avon Park, Fla. Delta Sigma Pi Brother of the Year – Brent Klespies, a senior business administration major and son of Kenneth and Margret Klespies of Oldsmar, Fla. Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key Award – Jandie VanWatermeulen, a senior business administration major and daughter of Ronald and Sue VanWatermeulen of Silvis, Ill. Enterprise Rent-A-Car Scholarship – Beverly Stasis, a junior business administration major and daughter of Robert Stasis and Kendra McGrath of Clearwater, Fla. John W. Evans Family Scholarship – Justin Bassett, a sophomore with an undeclared major and son of Ray and Karen Bassett of Babson Park, Fla. Florida Dept. of Citrus “Outstanding Citrus Student” Award – Jamie Yates, a senior citrus major and daughter of James and Janice Yates of Kissimmee, Fla. F.I.C.P.A. Scholarship Award (3) – Jacob Burton, a junior accounting major and son of David and Cindy Burton of Auburndale, Fla.; Jessica Fyock, a junior accounting major residing in Lakeland, Fla.; and Joshua Perez, a junior accounting major residing in Worth, Ill. Florida Nursery and Landscape Assn. Outstanding Horticulture Major Award – Kristen Helseth, a senior landscape horticulture major and daughter of Craig and Diane Helseth of Fort Pierce, Fla. Denis L. Fontaine Memorial Scholarship (4) – Courtney Jackson, a junior accounting major and daughter of Charles Jackson and Nancy Tisdale of Athens, Ga.; Patrick Voldness, a junior business administration major and son of Jerome and Ann Voldness of Melbourne, Fla.; Olga Timirgalieva, a junior economics major residing in Lakeland, Fla.; and Christopher Hanson, a junior political science major and son of Joel and Kathleen Hanson of Lakeland, Fla. FMC Food Tech Citrus Scholarship – Bruno Fukugauti, a senior citrus major from Aguai, Brazil. Gayler Senior Music Medal – Ivelisse de la Fe, a senior music performance major and daughter of Luis De la Fe and Alicia Rodriguez of Habana, Cuba. Betty and Jack Grady Scholarship – Tara Dames, a sophomore business administration major and daughter of Dennis and Terry Dames of Nassau, Bahamas. Hall Communications Scholarships (3) – Jessica Barnes, a junior communication major from Pensacola, Fla.; Krista Miller, a freshman communication major and daughter of Marc and Dawn Miller of Bradenton, Fla.; and Alexandra Gauthier, a sophomore communication major and daughter of Roger Gauthier and Elizabeth Gauthier of Freeport, Bahamas. Jack Harrell, Jr. Ridge Golf Course Superintendents Assoc. Scholarship – Tyler Jacoby, a sophomore recreational turfgrass management major and son of Walter and Stacy Jacoby of Lakeland, Fla. Ben Hill Griffin Merit Scholarship –Nathan Jordan, a junior recreational turfgrass management major and son of Thomas and Audrey Jordan of Canfield, Ohio. Charles O. & Elizabeth Hebert Horticulture Scholarship –Nicholas Copeland, a junior landscape horticulture major and son of Steven and Sandra Copeland of Clermont, Fla. Charlene Poland Holt Scholarship – William Koeppel, a senior biology major and son of Markus Koeppel of Widnau, Switzerland and Deborah Koeppel of Lakeland, Fla. Jack Houts Memorial Scholarship Award – Daniel Bates, a senior music performance major and son of Timothy and Carol Bates of Lakeland, Fla. ICUF Presidential Fellow – Amy Clampitt-Holsenbeck, a senior athletic training major and daughter of Daniel Holsenbeck and Joyce Clampitt of Winter Springs, Fla. Institute of Management Accountants Award – Ryan Scully, a senior accounting major and son of Robert and Deborah Scully of Sarasota, Fla. Albert Key Senior Music Performance Award (vocal) – Tania Rodriguez, a senior music performance major and daughter of Diana Soto of Gotha, Fla., and Joel Rodriguez. Albert Key Senior Music Performance Award (instrumental) – Ivelisse de la Fe, a senior music performance major and daughter of Luis de la Fe and Alicia Rodriguez of Habana, Cuba. Dr. & Mrs. David Klock Scholarship – Matthew Holzinger, a junior business administration major and son of Charles Holzinger of Carrollton, Texas and Julie Salomon of Dallas, Texas. Kocide Scholarship – Naomi Warren, a sophomore horticulture science major and daughter of Mary Jones of Lakeland, Fla. Allen C. Kryger Oxford Study Award – Tara Saco, a junior biology major and daughter of Louis and Joan Saco of Lakeland, Fla. Lakeland Garden Club Scholarship – Jessica Mills, a sophomore landscape horticulture major and daughter of Mr. Mills and Kathryn Chestnut of Lakeland, Fla. W.R. Lyle Alumni Scholarship – Tyler Johnson, a freshman communication major and son of Randall and Patsy Johnson of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Thomas B. Mack Scholarship – Andrew Kippley, a junior landscape horticulture major residing in Kirkville, N.Y. Kenneth Lee Martone Memorial Scholarship – Paul Weaver II, a senior business administration major and son of Paul and Sandra Weaver of Lakeland, Fla. Lowell Mason Music Education Award – Latricia Gibson, a senior music education major and daughter of Larry and Cynthia Gibson of Mulberry, Fla. Beverly S. McLear Outstanding Political Science Major Award – Jason Reuter, a senior political science major and son of Kenneth and Tammy Board of Winter Haven, Fla. New Testament Greek Award – Amanda Sawyer, a senior religion and psychology major and daughter of Trevor and Jennifer Sawyer of Abaco, Bahamas. Outstanding Accounting Award – Joshua Martin, a senior criminology major and son of Penny Martin of Lakeland, Fla. Outstanding Athletic Training Award – Sarah Manville, a senior athletic training major and daughter of Stephen and Deborah Manville of Whitmore Lake, Mich. Outstanding Business Achievement Award – Andrew Turgeon, a senior business administration major from Lakeland, Fla. Outstanding Criminology Award – Joshua A. Martin, a senior criminology major and son of Penny Martin of Lakeland, Fla. Outstanding Economics Award – Lawrence Hughes, Jr., a senior business administration major and son of Barbara and Lawrence Hughes, Sr., of Lakeland, Fla. Outstanding Education (Day) Award – Angela Munoz, a senior biology major and daughter of Mildred Marrero of Tampa, Fla. Outstanding Education (Evening) Award – Barbara Moody, a senior elementary education major from Lake Wales, Fla. Outstanding English Senior Award – Victoria Sandbrook, a senior English major and daughter of John and Virginia Sandbrook of Davie, Fla. Outstanding History Award – Mark Hastings, a senior social science major and son of Edward and Victoria Hastings of Lakeland, Fla. Outstanding Management Award – Jandie Van Watermeulen, a senior business administration major and daughter of Ronald and Sue Van Watermeulen of Silvis, Ill. Outstanding MBA Achievement Award (2) – Diana Hoagland, a graduate of the MBA program and daughter of Thomas and Bertha Durako of Naples, Fla.; and Katherine Lake, a graduate of the MBA program residing in Lakeland, Fla. Outstanding Military Science Cadet – Adam Geer, a senior criminology major and son of Allen and Pamela Geer of Valrico, Fla. Outstanding Physical Education Award – Megan Brown, a senior physical education major and daughter of Marshall and Laura Brown of Carrollton, Ga. Outstanding Recreational Turfgrass Management Major Award – Nathan Jordan, a senior recreational turfgrass management major and son of Thomas and Audrey Jordan of Canfield, Ohio. Outstanding Scholar Athlete (2) – Trevor Step, a senior business administration major and son of Randal and Kathleen Step of Northville, Mich.; and Eric Walker, a senior business administration major and son of Bruce and Eleanor Walker of Matawan, N.J. Outstanding Sociology Award – Rose Farmar, a senior criminology major and daughter of Jim and Mary Farmar of Bridgewater, N.J. Outstanding Student Achievement in Citrus (3) – Kristen Helseth, a senior landscape horticulture major and daughter of Craig and Diane Helseth of Fort Pierce, Fla.; Nathan Jordan, a senior recreational turfgrass management major and son of Thomas and Audrey Jordan of Canfield, Ohio; and Jamie Yates, a senior citrus major and daughter of James and Janice Yates of Kissimmee, Fla. Presser Scholar – John Utuk, a senior music education and music performance major residing in North Fort Myers, Fla. Publix Super Market Charities Scholarship – Brant Prine, a senior landscape horticulture major and son of David Prine of Lakeland, Fla. B.P. Reinsch Outstanding Student Award in Mathematics – Malena Frett, a senior mathematics major and daughter of Kenneth Frett of Oldsmar, Fla., and Barbara Frett of Palm Harbor, Fla. Reuter Awards (4) – (1st place - studio) Jessica Artman, a senior studio art major and daughter of Stuart and Elizabeth Artman of Lakeland, Fla.; (2nd place - studio) Alyssa Tsikuris, a senior art major and daughter of Paul and Deborah Tsikuris of Lakeland, Fla.; (1st place – graphic design) Christopher Crowder, a senior graphic design major and son of Craig and Linda Crowder of Sebring, Fla.; and (2nd place – graphic design) Ariana Medina, a senior graphic design major and daughter of Sammy Medina and Vivian Pelier of Winter Haven, Fla. Rita Staffing Scholarship – Eric Richardville, a sophomore business administration major residing in Lakeland, Fla. Anne Roselle Vocal Award – Scott Tripp, a sophomore music performance major and son of Terence and Rosa Tripp of Seminole, Fla. Wesley Ryals Award (poetry) – James Homan, a senior criminology major and son of Barbara Homan of Cincinnati, Ohio Wesley Ryals Award (fiction) – Tracy Zielinski, a senior communication major and daughter of Irene Morrison of Prescott, Ariz. Howard L. Shannon Memorial Scholarship – John Hill, a senior business major residing in Mobile, Ala. Sharp Fellowship Scholarship Finalists (2) – Katelynn Combs, a junior business administration major and daughter of John and Susan Combs of Leonardtown, Md.; and Seth Wasserman, a senior business administration major and son of Douglas Wasserman of Glen Cove, N.Y., and Barbara Wasserman of Coral Springs, Fla. Albert and Marjorie Sheppard Computer Science Award – Christina Parks, a senior computer science major and daughter of Richard and Mary Parks of Nassau, Bahamas. Southern Ambassador of the Year for Southern Ambassadors – Karen James, a psychology major and daughter of Robert and Beverly James of Weirsdale, Fla. John L. and Viola J. Spencer Chemistry Scholarship Award (4) – Sheba Johnson, a senior chemistry major and daughter of Samual and Valsamma Johnson of Lakeland, Fla.; Aaron Nelson, a junior chemistry major and son of Bradley and Dawn Nelson of Lakeland, Fla.; Jonathan Revels, a junior chemistry major residing in Winter Haven, Fla.; and Lauryn Wolfe, a junior chemistry major and daughter of Daniel and Theresa Wolfe of Montverde, Fla. Matt Stevens Family Scholarship – Matthew Stauch, a sophomore business administration major and son of Steven and Laura Stauch of Dublin, Ohio. Benjamin A. Stroud Business Scholarship – Adrienne Collier, a senior business administration major and daughter of John and Sandra Collier of Lakeland, Fla. SunTrust Bank, Mid-Florida N.A. Scholarship – Angela Aulisio, a senior business administration major and daughter of Julius and Terry Aulisio of Lakeland, Fla. Carroll and Lucy Teeter Journalism Scholarship – Kate Knowles, a senior communication major and daughter of William and Elizabeth Knowles of St. Petersburg, Fla. Monte Thornton Scholarship – Michael Knoedler, a junior business administration major and son of Rainer and Gisela Knoedler of Gaildorf, Germany. Touching Tomorrow, A Closshey Family Scholarship – Ashley Thompson, a junior business major and daughter of William and Lori Thompson of Venus, Fla. Tyndall Scholarship (3) – Matthew Dean, a sophomore recreational grass turf management major and son of Elmer and Winnidred Dean of Lakeland, Fla.; Matthew McIntosh, a junior landscape horticulture major and son of David and Susan McIntosh of Marcellus, N.Y.; and Aaron Wiener, a senior landscape horticulture major and son of David Wiener of Cape Coral, Fla. and Cynthia Pompano of North Port, Fla. J. Lanier Upshaw Scholarship – Amber Honeycutt, a senior business administration major and daughter of David and Karen Honeycutt of Lincoln, Neb. Wall Street Journal Award – Joshua Martin, a senior criminology major and son of Penny Martin of Lakeland, Fla. C. Jeffery Wiley Memorial Scholarship – Lin-Lin Chang, a sophomore business administration major and daughter of Ching Chang and Ching Yeh of Lakeland, Fla. Alfred Coury Woodard Memorial Award – Dawn Klein, a junior music education major and daughter of Joan Klein-Kane of Lakeland, Fla.
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