Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, June 24, 1995 TAG: 9506260029
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McCormick also holds a master's degree from Harvard. She received her bachelor's degree with honors in 1989 from the College of William and Mary. McCormick graduated in 1985 from Radford High School, where she was co-valedictorian of her class. McCormick has been teaching at William and Mary for the past two years and recently accepted a faculty position at Mary Baldwin College in Staunton.
She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred R. McCormick of Radford.
Constance Goehle of Blacksburg, Karen Potanka of Cumberland, Md., and Lori Ratliff of Pembroke are recipients the Jean B. Duerr Memorial Scholarship award from the Chapter AU, Virginia of the PEO Sisterhood in Blacksburg. All three are students at Virginia Tech. Each received a $1,200 scholarship. PEO is a national education and philanthropic organization.
Goehle is a graduate student pursuing a master's degree in education. She plans to pursue a career as a middle school teacher.
Potanka is a junior majoring in mathematics whose goal is to teach math at the college level.
Ratliff is a senior majoring in finance. Ratliff plans to pursue a graduate degree and eventually work with the United Nations in the field of human rights.
Kurt Stromberg of Blacksburg was inducted into the Alpha of Virginia chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at the College of William & Mary. Stromberg graduated summa cum laude in May with a degree in biology. He is the son of Erik and Verlyn Stromberg.
Stephanie Araman of Blacksburg recently graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She received a bachelor's degree in accounting.
Julie Molique of Pearisburg is recipient of the Osterhardt Scholarship from the College of Education and Psychology at James Madison University. The scholarship is awarded to a student studying secondary education. Molique is the daughter of Judy Molique of Pearisburg and Robert Molique of Christiansburg.
Blacksburg resident Joan Gotthardt, a 1995 graduate of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named the Outstanding Veterinary Public Health Student for 1995 by the national Conference for Public Health Veterinarians.
Gotthardt is the second student from VMRCVM to win this national award. She received a plaque and a $300 check. Gotthardt received her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland. Her concentration in school was epidemiology.
Shaye Strager of Blacksburg, received a bachelor's degree in English and communication studies with a visual and spoken concentration from Hollins College. She was president of Omicron Delta Kappa, staff member of the school newspaper, captain of the volleyball team and a member of the basketball team. She also was an anchor for the Hollins College news team and studied in London.
Strager also interned at WSLS TV News in Roanoke and received the Virginia Association for Broadcasters Internship Scholarship. Strager plans to pursue a career in media/television broadcasting. She is the daughter of Beverly Strager of Blacksburg and Duke Strager.
Rachel Thompson of Blacksburg recently graduated from Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg. Thompson is the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Foster of Blacksburg. She received a bachelor's degree in nursing.
Two area residents recently graduated from Earlham College in Richmond, Ind.
Anya Hinkle received a bachelor's degree in biology. Hinkle was a member of the ultimate frisbee team and participated in Earlham's Southwest Field Studies off-campus program in 1994. She is now working at the Teton Science Center in Jackson Hall, Wyo. She graduated from Blacksburg High School in 1991 and is the daughter of Jana Ruble of Blacksburg.
Anna Murchison graduated with honors with a bachelor's degree in African-American Studies. Murchison spent two fall semesters in Kenya. A 1991 graduate of Blacksburg High School, she is the daughter of Cameron and Joan Murchison of Blacksburg.
Kirk Mitchell recently graduated from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Fla., with a degree in sociology. A 1991 graduate of Blacksburg High School, Mitchell is the son of Leanne and Larry D. Mitchell.
More than 150 friends and colleagues were present at a dinner and reception this spring to honor Kennith H. Martin Martin, a retired personnel officer with the Virginia Cooperative Extension, was approved by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors as an Associate Professor Emeritus.
In addition, more than 300 colleagues and friends donated more than $5,000 to establish the Ken Martin 4-H Service Scholarship Endowment. The scholarship will be awarded to those who demonstrate leadership in 4-H programs and support and care for others through service activities.
Martin, who started his extension career to Virginia Tech in 1969 as director, administrative management, was personnel officer for the extension division from 1983 until his retirement December 1994. He is a recipient of numerous awards and honors and was recently recognized for outstanding service to Virginia citizens at the annual Virginia Cooperative Extension Service Association meeting. During his 25 years, Martin was often the first and last person Extension people saw when joining or leaving the organization.
Martin lives in Blacksburg with his wife. He plans on staying active with the Rotary Club of Blacksburg, American Association of Retried People and his church.
Janet Hardy Boettcher, chairwoman of Radford University's School of Nursing, has been elected president of the Virginia Association of Colleges of Nursing for the 1995-97 term. Most recently she was treasurer for the 1994-94 term. Association members are representatives of institutions in Virginia that offer programs leading to collegiate degrees in nursing.
Two enrollment services assistants in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech have received the first awards for extraordinary achievement.
Leslie Graham from the industrial and systems engineering department received the Dean's Award and Jan Riess from the mechanical engineering department received the Exemplary Employee Award.
Graham is adviser to 500 undergraduate and graduate students in the ISE department. She's also the career advisor, assisting students with their resumes and interview skills. In addition, Graham volunteers at various community organizations, including the New River Valley Hospice, Blended Families Support Group at Memorial Baptist Church and with RAFT Community Crisis Center. She is currently working on her doctorate at Virginia Tech with a focus on counselor education and student personnel services. She lives in Dublin.
Riess' nomination for the award was accompanied by a petition signed by 50 mechanical engineering students. Students have also featured Riess on the student-designed 1995 mechanical engineering T-shirt. In addition to her advising role, Riess also works with alumni who return for home football games and provides tours to prospective students and their parents. She is currently working on her master's degree in student personnel services. She lives in Blacksburg.
Arthur L. Buikema is recipient of the Environmental Education Award for 1994 from the Society for Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry and ABC Laboratories. Buikema is professor in the biology department at Virginia Tech. He has developed innovative changes to the science curricula, promoting environmental literacy and awareness.
In its third year, the international award recognizes an individual, group, organization or corporation for leadership and contribution to environmental education. The first two winners were from the Netherlands and Canada.
by CNB