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Honors Day applauds top IU, Purdue students
May 19, 2005 | |||||
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KOKOMO, Ind.—The academic units of Indiana University Kokomo and the Purdue University College of Technology Kokomo honored their top students for 2005, during the schools' joint Honors Day program on May 9. Winners of the IU Kokomo Outstanding Student Awards, listed by academic focus, included Division of Allied Health Sciences: Jamie Groover of Elwood Biological and Physical Sciences: Laura Fincher of Converse Computer Information Systems: Michael Hill of Kokomo Mathematics: Peter Hendrickson of Kokomo Communication Arts: Roseann Aeschliman of Kokomo Sociology: Jessica Rhum of Kokomo Psychology: Amelissa James of Logansport History and Political Science: Joseph Abney and Britany Sorrell, both of Kokomo Criminal Justice: Cliff Gardner of Peru, Megan McGuire of Kokomo, and Shannon Shepherd of Rochester Business: Undergraduate Erica Lynn Jackson of Greentown; Master of Business Administration student Brandy Roesler of Kokomo Education: Melissa Knox of Windfall Continuing Studies: Nancy Caster of Kokomo Nursing: Associate of Science student Julie Claiborne of Kokomo; Bachelor of Science student Donald Andrews of Kokomo; Registered Nurse-to-Bachelor of Science student Karen Vititoe of Winamac The CRC Chemistry Award was presented to John Harmon of Kokomo. Purdue academic divisions presented Outstanding Students Awards to Computer Graphics Technology: Kenny Redman of Lafayette Computer Technology: Jon-Eric Eliker of Kokomo Electrical Engineering Technology: William Olivarez of Kokomo Mechanical Engineering Technology: Anthony Bourff of Kokomo Organizational Leadership and Supervision: Sabrina Featherston of Marion Two Purdue students in electrical engineering technology received Delphi Electronics Systems Awards. They were associate of science degree candidate Jim Sunday of Kokomo and bachelor of science degree candidate Jessie Myers of Peru. Graduates in the IU Kokomo Honors Program and recipients of scholarships during the 2004-2005 academic year were also honored. IU Kokomo singled out two students for their commitment to the campus and the community. Communication arts major Lesa Beals of Kokomo received the 2005 Outstanding Student Leader Award. Vice Chancellor for Student Services Jack Tharp, Ed.D., described Beals as “a student who has found a balance between her family obligations and her dedication to pursuing her degree. She has been a leader on the speech team and The Correspondent [the campus newspaper] as well as working in the Office of the Registrar.” A nomination letter written on Beals' behalf said that “she always maintains a positive attitude and has a positive effect on those around her.” Currently a senior, Beals has been named co-assistant editor of The Correspondent for fall 2005 semester. She expects to complete her degree work in December 2005. Off campus, she is a summer volunteer with Equiventure. Tharp also presented the 2005 Student Community Service Award to Amelissa James of Logansport. The award recognizes the nominee's dedication to the service of others, as well as the amount of time spent in service projects. James graduated with high academic distinction in May, receiving a Bachelor of Art in Psychology. She minored in women's studies. James served as a Gear Up Program Mentor, helping young students with academic and social adjustment to campus. Tharp noted her “long list of involvement in the community, including Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Americorp Tutor Program, Cass County Democrats,” and her recent completion of an internship with a domestic violence program in Kokomo. “We truly can not think of another individual who deserves this award more than Amelissa James,” Tharp said. Honors Day also pays tribute to favorite teachers on the Kokomo campus, with the presentation of the Amicus Awards. Decided by student vote, the 2005 Amicus Awards went to Favorite IU Kokomo Full-Time Faculty Members: Assistant Professor of English Terri Bourus, Ph.D., and Lecturer in English Karla Stouse. Favorite IU Kokomo Adjunct Faculty Members: Lecturer in Psychology Lawrence Cornwell, Lecturer in Anatomy Labs Ron Kirkpatrick, and Lecturer in Mathematics Alice T. “Toni” Kolanko. Favorite Purdue Faculty Member: Associate Professor of Computer Technology Jeff Griffin
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