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Academic department awards given
at Florida Southern College

LAKELAND, Fla. (May 6, 2003) - The Florida Southern College Academic Department Awards were announced at Honors Convocation on April 16. The following students/graduates received department awards and/or scholarships: 

Allen & Company Scholarship - Laura Hardy, a junior business major. She is the daughter of Steve Hardy of Valrico, Fla. and Linda McCormick of Lakeland, Fla. 

Apopka Garden Club Scholarship (2) - Elizabeth Bass, a senior business administration major from Lakeland, Fla.; and James Michael Knighten, a senior environmental horticulture major from Highland City, Fla. 

Banks Medal in Religion (2) - A. Elizabeth Waller, a senior music and religion major. She is the daughter of Richard and Avonel Waller of Lakeland, Fla.; and Meredith Morley, a December 2002 religion graduate and daughter of Robert and Mary Morley of Lakeland, Fla.

Sam Banks Scholarship - Steven John Wagner, a freshman environmental horticulture major. He is the son of John and Marlene Wagner of Middletown, N.Y. 

Becker CPA Review - Kathleen S. Cheshier, a senior accounting major. She is the daughter of Christine Vinson of Lake Placid, Fla. and Mike Vinson. 

Herman & Theresa Tieser Baum Scholarship in Biology (3) - Joshua Berman, a sophomore biology major and son of Glennalee Berman of London, Ont. and Marshall Berman; Melody Brown, a senior chemistry and biology major and daughter of David and Debra Brown of Lakeland, Fla.; and Toan Nguyen, a sophomore biology major and son of Dinh Nguyen and Le Thi Yen of Orlando, Fla.

Betsy Award - Aimee Stine, a senior music education major. She is the daughter of Timothy and Bonnie Stine of Lakeland, Fla. 

Biology Merit Award - Christine Higbie, a senior biology major. She is the daughter of Steven Higbie and Karen Higbie of West Islip, N.Y. 

John J. Brennan Scholarship - Daniel McCollum, a junior recreational turf grass management major. He is the son of Donald McCollum of Loxahatchee, Fla. 

Charles T. & Mary H. Brumback Scholarship - Glen Hegedus, a junior horticulture science major. He is the son of Samuel and Cathy Hegedus of Ft. Pierce, Fla. 

Dick Burnette Criminology Award - Mercedes Baker, a junior psychology, criminology and sociology major. She is the daughter of Laurncille Baker of Lakeland, Fla. and Francis Baker. 

Carter, Belcourt & Atkinson Scholarship - Marianne Harder, a senior accounting and business administration major. She is the daughter of Laura Harder of Auburndale, Fla. 

Chairman's Award (5) - Michael D. Lillie, a December 2002 business administration graduate and son of John and Jarianne Lillie of Winter Haven, Fla.; Adam L. Spafford, a senior business administration major and son of Sidney and Sheila Spafford of Kissimmee, Fla.; Anna Ogorelkova, a senior business administration major and daughter of Andrey and Elizaveta Ogorelkova of Tashkent, Uzbekistan; Lori Anne Wojciaczyk, a senior business administration major and daughter of Stanley and Linda Wojciaczyk of Lakeland, Fla.; and Donna C. Carter, a December 2002 business administration graduate and daughter of Donald Pipkin of Auburndale, Fla. and Paula Ryan of Orlando, Fla. 

Robert A. Chapman Sociology Medal - Rebecca Rodda, a senior sociology major residing in Lakeland, Fla. 

Citrus and Chemical Bank Scholarship - Brian Curry, a junior business administration major. He is the son of Jay and Diane Curry of Lakeland, Fla. 

Citrus & Environmental Horticulture Dept. Recruitment Scholarship (5) - Joshua Adkins, a freshman horticulture science major and son of Johnny and Mary Adkins of Homeland, Fla.; Derek DeVane, a junior citrus marketing major from Ft. Meade, Fla.; Brianne Elizabeth Lyons, a freshman environmental horticulture major and daughter of John and Laura Lyons of Valrico, Fla.; Roman Macias, a junior citrus marketing major and son of Isabel and Diana Macias of Ft. Meade, Fla.; and Ashley Nugent, a freshman business and environmental horticulture major and daughter of William and Kimberly Nugent of Arcadia, Fla. 

Crystals International, Inc. Scholarship - Troy Michael Farquhar, a junior accounting major. He is the son of Catherine Farquhar of Lakeland, Fla. and Scott Farquhar. 

Delta Sigma Pi Brother of the Year - Kathryn Thomas, a senior economics and business administration major and daughter of Michael and Patricia Thomas of Strongsville, Ohio.

Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key Award (2) - Michael D. Brynjulfson, a December 2002 accounting and business administration graduate from Lakeland, Fla.; and Amanda Curry, a senior business administration major and the daughter of Jay and Diane Curry of Lakeland, Fla. 

Ernst & Young Accounting Award - Jeanette Dugas, a December 2002 master of business administration graduate. She is the daughter of Patrick and Judy Dugas of Winter Haven, Fla. 

John W. Evans Family Scholarship (2) - Roman Macias, a junior citrus marketing major and son of Isabel and Diana Macias of Ft. Meade, Fla.; and Jonathan Schopp, a senior citrus major and son of Richard and Barbara Schopp of Ft. Pierce, Fla. 

Excellence in Hellenistic Greek Award - Elenor E. Skipper, a senior public relations major. She is the daughter of Steven and Elizabeth Skipper of Lake Placid, Fla. 

Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year - Erin Pixton, a senior athletic training major. She is the daughter of John and Catherine Pixton of Odessa, Fla. 

F.I.C.P.A. Scholarship Nominee (2) - Kathryn E. Paight, a senior business administration major and the daughter of Donald and Nina Paight of Ft. Myers, Fla.; and Shannon Murray, a sophomore accounting and mathematics major and daughter of David and Cheryl Murray of North Ft. Myers, Fla. 

Florida Club Scholarship Award - Andrew Cauthan, a junior citrus major. He is the son of Ron and Georgan Cauthan of Bartow, Fla. 

Florida Department of Citrus "Outstanding Citrus Student" Award - Joel Connell, a senior marketing/citrus major. He is the son of Robert and Judith Connell of Ocala, Fla. 

Lake Region FNGA "Outstanding Horticulture Major" Award (2) - Dan Carmi, a senior business and environmental horticulture major from Apopka, Fla.; and Kate Lahey, a senior environmental horticulture major and daughter of Garry and Joyce Lahey of Naples, Fla. 

Denis L. Fontaine Memorial Scholarship (3) - Kacie Rogers, a freshman accounting major and daughter of David and Beverly Rogers of Venice, Fla.; Gina R. Alioto, a sophomore business administration major and daughter of Glenn and Betty Alioto of Milwaukee, Wis.; and Loni Jo Smith, a hotel management major and daughter of Keith and Betty Smith of Lakeland, Fla.

Food Machinery Corporation Citrus Scholarship (3) - Everett Jones, a senior citrus marketing major and son of Edwin and Colleen Jones of Fort Meade, Fla.; Ashley Nugent, a freshman business and environmental horticulture major and daughter of William and Kimberly Nugent of Arcadia, Fla.; and Erin Nichole Upthegrove, a junior citrus major and daughter of Robert and Joyce Upthegrove of Plant City, Fla. 

S.L. Frisbie "Citrus Industry Magazine" Award - Justin Sorrells, a senior citrus marketing major. He is the son of Steve and Betsy Sorrells of Arcadia, Fla. 

Gayler Senior Music Medal (2) - Thomas Greenlee, a senior music composition major and son of Tom and Bobbie Greenlee of Lakeland, Fla.; and Ikumi Yoshimoto, a junior music performance major and daughter of Kikuo and Nuiko Yoshimoto of Kobe Hyogo, Japan. 

Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. Merit Scholarship (7) - Joshua Adkins, a freshman horticulture science major and son of Johnny and Mary Adkins of Homeland, Fla.; Anita Bishop, a senior business administration major and daughter of Thomas and Christine Bishop of Highland City, Fla.; Derek DeVane, a junior citrus marketing major residing in Ft. Meade, Fla.; Carey Howerton, a sophomore recreational turf grass management major and son of Charles and Donna Howerton of Sebring, Fla.; Kelly Justice, a junior horticulture major and daughter of Russell and Edith Justice of Orlando, Fla.; Brianne Lyons, a freshman environmental horticulture major and daughter of John and Laura Lyons of Valrico, Fla.; and Laura Waldo, a senior biology major and daughter of Thomas and Dale Waldo of Orlando, Fla. 

Charles O. & Elizabeth Hebert Scholarship - Tracey Bassett, a senior environmental horticulture major. She is the daughter of Phyllis Bassett of Haines City, Fla. 

HESCO Scholarship - Matt Carter, a freshman citrus major. He is the son of James and Sandra Carter of Newport News, Va. 

Charlene Poland Holt - Jennifer Samuel, a senior chemistry and biology major. She is the daughter of Febby and Elsey Samuel of Lakeland, Fla.

Jack Houts Memorial Scholarship Award - Diana Placzkowski, a senior music education major. She is the daughter of John and Michelle Placzkowski of Middleburg, Fla.

Hughes Memorial Foundation Scholarship - Everett Jones, a senior citrus marketing major and son of Edwin and Colleen Jones of Fort Meade, Fla.

John H.G. Hutchinson Scholarship - Daniel Bott, a junior environmental horticulture major. He is the son of Roger and Jan Bott of Vero Beach, Fla.

Institute of Management Accountants Award - Ching Man Won, a sophomore accounting major residing in Tsing Yi, Hong Kong.

Albert Key Senior Music Performance Awards (vocal) - Mara Wilson, a senior vocal performance major. She is the daughter of Shirley Wilson of Valrico, Fla. 

Albert Key Senior Music Performance Awards (instrumental) - Jay Kacherski, a senior music performance and Spanish major. He is the son of Stanley and Carol Kacherski of Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 

Kocide Scholarship - Joshua Burton, a freshman environmental horticulture major. He is the son of John Burton and Debra Lange of Lakeland, Fla. 

Lakeland Garden Club Scholarship (2) - Bryan Amell, a senior recreational turf grass management major and the son of John and Ana Gaffney of Mulberry, Fla.; and Aaron Owens, a senior turf management major residing in Lakeland, Fla.

W.R. Lyle Alumni Scholarship - Tovah Siegel, a junior business administration major. She is the daughter of Jay Siegel and Vancy Siegel of Lakeland, Fla. 

Thomas B. Mack Scholarship - Jason Conrad, a senior recreational turf grass management major residing in Dover, Fla.

Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year - Ryan Dunne, a senior biology major. He is the son of James and Cynthia Dunne of Lakeland, Fla. 

Kenneth Lee Martone Memorial Scholarship - Rebecca S. Havens, a sophomore business administration major. She is the daughter of John and Nancy Havens of Avon, Ind.

Lowell Mason Music Education Award - April Malott, a December 2002 music education and performance major. She is the daughter of Raymond and Susan Malott of Crystal River, Fla.

Beverly S. McLear Outstanding Political Science Major Award - Nancy H. Cobb, a senior political science major residing in Mulberry, Fla. 

Outstanding Accounting Award - Michael D. Brynjulfson, a December 2002 accounting and business administration graduate from Lakeland, Fla.;

Outstanding Business Achievement Award (evening) - Leann M. Barwick, a senior accounting major from Fort Meade, Fla.

Outstanding Citrus Student Award - Justin Sorrells, a senior citrus marketing major. He is the son of Steve and Betsy Sorrells of Arcadia, Fla.

Outstanding Criminology Award - Tyna Mendoza, a senior criminology major. She is the daughter of Thomas Prine of Fort Meade, Fla. and Beverly Prine of Bartow, Fla. 

Outstanding Economics Award - Amanda Curry, a senior business administration major and the daughter of Jay and Diane Curry of Lakeland, Fla. 

Outstanding Education Graduate Award - Adella Spires, a senior education major residing in Lakeland, Fla. 

Outstanding Education (Evening) Award - Jennifer Woodington, a senior elementary education major from Lakeland, Fla.

Outstanding Management Award (2) - Michael D. Brynjulfson, a December 2002 accounting and business administration graduate from Lakeland, Fla.; and Amanda Curry, a senior business administration major and the daughter of Jay and Diane Curry of Lakeland, Fla.

Outstanding MBA Achievement Award - Jeanette Dugas, a December 2002 master of business administration graduate. She is the daughter of Patrick and Judy Dugas of Winter Haven, Fla. 

Outstanding Military Science Cadet - Brian Major, a senior biology major. He is the son of Robert and Nancy Major of Brooksville, Fla. 

Outstanding Psychology Award - Kathleen Meckley, a senior psychology major. She is the daughter of Robert Meckley of Richmond, Ind., and Karen Wilson of Columbus, Ohio. 

Outstanding Scholar Athlete - Kristen L. Klaus, a senior economics and Spanish major. She is the daughter of Thomas and Nancy Klaus of Erie, Pa. 

Outstanding Senior Academic Achievement Award (3) - Dan Carmi, a senior business and environmental horticulture major from Apopka, Fla.; Kate Lahey, a senior environmental horticulture major and daughter of Garry and Joyce Lahey of Naples, Fla.; and Laura Waldo, a senior biology major and daughter of Thomas and Dale Waldo of Orlando, Fla.

Outstanding Sociology Award - Kathy Berree, a senior sociology major residing in Lakeland, Fla. 

Presser Scholar - Greg York, a junior music major. He is the son of Alan and Doris York of Riverview, Fla. 

Publix Super Market Charities Award - Brian Reves, a sophomore business major. He is the son of Stephen and Beverly Reves of Ft. Meade, Fla.

B.P. Reinsch Outstanding Student Award in Mathematics - Julie Lyn Everett, a senior math major. She is the daughter of Eugene and Paulette Everett of Frostproof, Fla. 

Anne Roselle Vocal Award - Latricia Gibson, a freshman music education major. She is the daughter of Larry and Cynthia Gibson of Mulberry, Fla. 

Wesley Ryals Creative Writing Award (short story winner) - Megan Chodora, a senior business administration major. She is the daughter of Victor and Eauleta Chodora of Wellington, Fla. 

Wesley Ryals Creative Writing Award (poetry) - James Ziegler, a 1990 English graduate from Lakeland, Fla.

Albert & Marjory Sheppard Computer Science Award - Denny Varghese, a senior computer science major. He is the son of K.M. and Annamma Varghese of Lakeland, Fla. 

Sigma Delta Pi Achievement Award - Adele Douglin, a senior mathematics major. She is the daughter of O'Neal and Patricia Douglin of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. 

John L. and Viola J. Spencer Chemistry Scholarship Award (3) - Houda Darwiche, a junior chemistry major and daughter of Abdul and Hind Darwiche of Winter Haven, Fla.; Lindsay Deuster, a sophomore chemistry major and daughter of Michael and Jane Deuster of Green Bay, Wis.; and Amanda Wagner, a biology major and daughter of Ken and Melanie Wagner of Leesburg, Fla. 

Monte Thornton Scholarship - Rica Davis, a junior business major. She is the daughter of Robin Davis of Lithia, Fla. and Sharon Davis. 

Renee Turbeville Memorial Scholarship - Christoph Barnett, a sophomore accounting major. He is the son of Curtis Barnett and Christine Bennett of Grand Cayman, British West Indies. 

Tyndall Scholarship (3) - Clayton Amestoy, a junior recreational turf management major and son of Richard and Kim Amestoy of Boynton Beach, Fla.; Danny Hidayat, a sophomore recreational turf grass management major and son of Andy and Aris Hidayat of Lakeland, Fla.; and Natalie Kitchel, a freshman environmental horticulture major and daughter of Douglas and Paula Kitchel of St. Johnsbury, Vt.

Wall Street Journal Award - David Brian Kunz, a senior economics and business major. He is the son of Leonard and Theresa Kunz of Winter Haven, Fla.

C. Jeffery Wiley Memorial Scholarship - Lindsey McKnight, a sophomore business major. She is the daughter of William McKnight of Davenport, Fla. and Jennifer Blank of Haines City, Fla.

Coury Woodard Memorial Scholarship Award - Charissa Denham, a sophomore music performance major. She is the daughter of Brooks and Patricia Denham of Tampa, Fla. 

About Florida Southern College
Florida Southern is a four-year, private, co-educational liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The college offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and a master of business administration degree accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Located in Lakeland, Fla., the college is home to the largest, single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world.

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