Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, June 29, 1995 TAG: 9507040002
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: N-6 EDITION: METRO
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Also: Christina Rose Dietz, Blue Ridge; Sherry Elizabeth Richards, Vinton; Dixie Lee Eriksen Steele, Daleville; Jennifer Jane Moore, Fincastle; Sheryl Ann Richardson and Leigh Ashley Wainwright, Salem; and Cheryl Moore Whitfield and Laura Michelle Galleo, Troutville.
Lisa Beech Hartz of Roanoke received a master of arts degree in English.
Those receiving master of arts in liberal studies degrees are: Betty Smoot Austin, David Bryant Clayton, Donna Witcher Clayton, Rae Bullock Creedle, William Ronald Divers Jr., William Claiborne Downie, Michelle Denise Goode, Beatrice Eleanor Gushee, Wanda Lynn Hancock, Cynthia Gail Tansill Lambert, Ann Atkins Mansfield, James Robert Morris, Kathy O'Keeffe, Carleen Felicio Overacker, Michel Antoine Saade, Randolph Stefan Sibley, Elizabeth Adair Todd-Wilson, and Rodney Dean Wilson, all of Roanoke.
Also: Gwendolyn Leigh Coffey Beauchamp, Eagle Rock; Kay Trail Harris, Buchanan; Janet Sue Jonas, Salem; Ann Marie Linkimer, Troutville; Jennifer Kathleen Maier, Blue Ridge; Marvin Earl Perkins, Fincastle; and David Joseph Turk, Troutville.
WASHINGTON and LEE UNIVERSITY has announced the names of Roanoke students who recently earned degrees. They are: Judson M. Allen, son of Dr. and Mrs. John T. Allen; Adam M. Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Ray Williams; Lucy M. Cavett, magna cum laude, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Clinton M. Cavett; Eric R. Mintz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Mintz; Sarah E. Tune, summa cum laude, daughter of Nancy C. Tune; James M. Turner, summa cum laude, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Turner Jr.; and Elizabeth G. Weaver, cum laude, daughter of Holly L.H. Weaver.
EDWINA LANHAM, daughter of Lewis and Bernice Nicholson of Roanoke, has graduated from the University of Colorado School of Pharmacy. Lanham was accepted into the School of Pharmacy after completing two years of academic pre-professional study.
BONNIE KATHERINE HORD of Roanoke was named to the dean's list at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas.
DAVID and GAYE BLEVINS of Roanoke received the Distinguished Alumni awards from Ferrum College. David Blevins, a 1969 Ferrum graduate, is principal of Hidden Valley Junior High School, and Gaye Blevins, a1970 graduate, teaches at Oak Grove Elementary School. They were recognized for their volunteer work with their church, scouting, recreational teams and several community groups.
ROBIN MUNDY of Daleville and TIM WARD of Roanoke have been named to the spring dean's list at Emory & Henry College.
Mundy is the daughter of Sue and Jack Mundy.
Ward is the son of Roger Ward of Roanoke and Sandra Connolly of Cloverdale.
JENNIFER LEIGH REYNOLDS, daughter of Vincent and Robin Reynolds of Vinton, was named to the spring dean's list at Meredith College.
AIR FORCE LT. GINA HILGER graduated with a master's degree in public management in international security and economic policy from the University of Maryland Graduate School of Public Affairs. Hilger was awarded a certificate of recognition for excellence in scholarship honoring the student with the highest grade-point average.
She is the daughter of Mary and Jerry Hilger of Blue Ridge and graduated from Lord Botetourt High in 1989.
CHAD ADRIAN CARTER, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Carter of Roanoke, was named to the spring dean's list at Pensacola Christian College.
STEPHANIE RHODENIZER, daughter of John and Mildred Rhodenizer of Roanoke, has graduated from Mount Vernon Nazarene College with a bachelor of arts in director of Christian education degree.
BETH LYNN DICKERSON of Roanoke graduated from Samford University with an associate of science in nursing degree.
ROBERT W. HERCHENRIDER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Herchenrider of Roanoke, has been awarded the Rensselaer Medal by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. The medal is awarded to high school juniors who are top students in science and mathematics.
Herchenrider is a junior at Cave Spring High School and the Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science and Technology.
LOUSIE TEMPLE FORSYTH, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Logan Forsyth of Roanoke, and GARLAND SYDNOR LYNN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Lynn, were recently elected to the highest student leadership orgnization at Episcopal High School in Alexandria. The two juniors will serve as student monitors for the 1995-96 school year.
Monitors supervise student dormitories and act as informal peer counselors to younger students.
LESLIE STOCKTON, daughter of Jean Stockton of Roanoke and Paul Stockton of Houston, Texas, recently received George Mason University's Student Community Service of the Year Award for her devotion to the university community.
She was involved in many organizations, including Delta Sigma Theta, a public service sorority, and the Golden Key Honor Society. She was also a Mason Scholar, and served as vice president of the Black Student alliance. Stockton recently graduated from George Mason, and is a 1991 graduate of Northside High School.
VALISSA LEE DUERK, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Duerk of Roanoke, has been named to the 1995 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. She is a student at the University of North Dakota.
TAMMIE LEE, daughter of Jeffrey and Phyllis Lee of Roanoke, recently graduated from Piedmont Virginia Community College in Charlottesville. She received an associate in applied science degree in general management. Lee is a 1991 graduate of Franklin County High School.
MARK LEWIS SIMPSON of Roanoke was recently named to the dean's list at Texas A & M University in Kingsville, Texas.
TIFFANY P. HOBACK of Roanoke recently graduated from Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield. She received a bachelor of science degree.
BRIAN KEITH MORGAN, son of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Morgan, recently graduated from Clemson Unviersity. He received a bachelor of science degree in marketing. Morgan served as president of Sigma Phi Epsilon and was a member of the Order of Omega National Honor Society. He also received the Zollinger Outstanding Senior Award.
MELINDA D. PERNA and SAMUEL J. PERNA III, daughter and son of Carolyn Dodd of Roanoke and Dr. Samuel Perna Jr. of Tuscaloosa, Ala., recently graduated from the University of Alabama.
Melinda graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in nursing. Samuel received a master of arts degree in rehabilitative counseling.
HEATHER AMMERMAN, daughter of Gifford and Eleanor Ammerman of Roanoke, graduated magna cum laude from Emory & Henry College.
RAYMOND W. CANFIELD of Roanoke recently received a bachelor of science degree in computer science from Lenoir College in Hickory, N.C.
BRIAN BOLINSKY, son of Edward and Becky Bolinsky of Roanoke, has been awarded an academic scholarship at Carson-Newman College.
Bolinsky attends Cave Spring High School.
ALLISON COOKE, daughter of James and Marsha Cooke of Salem, has been named to the dean's list of Freed-Hardeman University for the spring semester.
Cooke is a freshman history major.
LACEY ELIZABETH EIBERT, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton D. Eibert of Roanoke, received a bachelor of science degree from Cumberland College in Williamsburg, Ky.
THE ART MUSEUM OF WESTERN VIRGINIA and THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE ROANOKE VALLEY INC. have announced winners of their first Box City Contest held at ArtVenture, the children's center of the art museum. All fifth-grade classes of Roanoke, Roanoke County and Salem schools were invited to submit a model of a city made from cardboard materials.
The winners are: first place, Deborah Harris's fifth grade at Mason's Cove Elementary; second place, Susan Julian's fifth grade at Highland Park Magnet; and third place, Jane Hale's fifth grade of Crystal Spring Elementary schools.
VIRGINIA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE recently announced the names of Roanoke Valley students who were named to honors lists for the spring semester and its spring graduates.
Those named to the president's list are: Jon E. Bjorklund, Marc E. Bjorklund, Michelle Y. McDaniel and Carol G. Mercer, all of Blue Ridge; Eric M. Camper, Buchanan; Julie S. Simmons, Daleville; Lisa F. Altice and Carrie L. Poff, both from Fincastle; Stephanie L. Austin, Sandra K. Neuhs and Alise J. Stewart, of Troutville; Samuel L. Brown, James R. Dye, III, Laura B. Hess, Heather L. Holland, Charles R. Sears and Charlene M. Waybright, all from Vinton.
Also: Diane B. Adams, Adam L. Adkins, Krista L. Allen, Doris A. Arthur, Ray A. Baughman, Joan S. Beck, Carol C. Belanger, Jason S. Belcher, Michael H. Bobbitt, Robin L. Brookman, Sandra C. Brown, Patrick J. Bullion, Bryan K. Burr, John W. Cawthorne, Jacob W. Clark, Sherrie L. Clyburn, Bobby L. Cockram, Charles J. Crush, Gail H. Cuddy, Tammy L. Davis, Regina L. Dehart, Benjamin G. Dickerson, Kathy M. Doyle, Linda R. Driscoll, William A. Eanes, Linda K. Earles, Jason P. Fizer, David A. Foster, Barbara L. Givens, Andrea L. Gonzalez, Dawn F. Gray, Chris S. Hall, Donna L. Hamilton, Ellen K. Hannan, Lisa D. Harris, Gregory S. Hawthorne, Jeff B. Hodges, Charmaine M. Holmes, Diane W. Hopkins, Anthony L. Humphrey, Deepak Kakar, Zachary A. Kitts, Amanda B. Lafon, Dawn G. Lewis, Nicole Y. Lilly, Kimberly N. Lowe, Patricia D. McCarl, Christopher A. Merchant, Preston C. Miller, Ericka E. Mills, Robin S. Morse, Huy L. Nguyen, Tona A. Ofathaigh, Michael C. Owens, Sandra L. Palmer, Hekyung Park-Barr, Robin L. Patsel, Michael S. Pendleton, Brian J. Phillips, Samuel M. Pope, Katrina L. Powers, Angela T. Price, David S. Reid, Jeannette M. Rick, John M. Riedl, Jordan B. Rodgers, John A. Saul, III, Terence D. Seale, Kevin J. Sharkey, Cameron T. Sharker, Tina Marie Shaver, Cynthia T. Snead, Teresa L. Sours, Marlene F. Starkey, Christi K. Statham, Judith S. St.Clair, Carla M. Stegall, Lisa A. Strickler, Bradford C. Suhr, Cheryl H. Symes, Jennifer L. Thompson, Peter Vazquez, Cynthia L. Vendl, Tuan M. Vu, Jeffrey B. Welch, Carmen L. Wells, Beth A. Werness, James J. White, Carlos D. Williams, Lori T. Willis, Sang K. Yi and June Zhu, all from Roanoke.
Also: Castiglian Bhamidipati, Monique Brown, Larry D. Coldiron, Connie M. Echols, William M. Finn, Marcie A. Flinchum, Ami C. Fouk, Michael L. Harris, Kimberly S. Huffman, Candice D. Munsey, Tammy R. Rogers, Harold R. Simpson, Jr., Selena C. Slate, Sean J. Vincent, Christopher A. Williams, John D. Williams and Wendi M. Woods, all from Salem.
Named to the dean's list are: Jennifer R. Barber of Daleville; Michelle J. Adams, Ulysses S. Adkins, Hani N. Al Amood, Arnie P. Aldridge, Keisha R. Allen, Shanua K. Berry Allen, Kathleen D. Anderson, Heather V. Beveridge, Misty L. Brent, Lorelea A. Buffington, Colin D. Campbell, Lucas C. Clark, Matthew J. Corell, Roddy K. Crosby, Holly S. Cunningham, Michael W. Donahue, Christopher Dooley, William M. Edwards, Kathleen L. Fentress, Jason D. Fitzwater, Drexan N. Harlow, Helen A. Harrison, Jason S. Hutchens, Jeremy P. Jager, Yvette M. Jager, Barbara A. Jones, Yevgeniy Lippa, Jennifer N. Mabe, Hanh K. Mai, Trinh N. Mai, Peter J. Mason, Erich C. Mauer, Lori A. McDaniel, Chuong H. Nguyen, Michael F. Niles, Renee M. Orndorff, Laura S. Overbay, Alycia A. Phoenix, Christy C. Pinson, Catherine A. Poff, Maki T. Prillaman, Deanna L. Ramirez, Leigh R. Rapier, Brandon N. Ray, Melanie J. Salyers, Heather S. Sessions, Edward H. Shepherd, Elisa M. Shifflett, Kerry L. Stephens, Kelly M. Stroud, Ha Cam Tran, Lam N. Tran, Brad A. Wheeler, Nancy L. Williamson, Stephanie L. Willoughby, Rebecca F. Wood, Cindy G. Wray and Joanne J. Youngblood.
From Salem: Mitchell P. Bupp, Mary J. Conklin, Heather N. Cromer, Melissa D. Culverhouse, John D. Desper, Kelly L. Fitzgerald, Steven L. Garrett, Jagruti R. Patel and Hannah E. Reed, all of Roanoke.
Also: Tina M. Hogue, Jeremy B. Lilly, Jeffrey M. Owens, Christopher D. Taylor and James R. Womack, all from Troutville; Anastasia P. Broderick, Charles H. Leiser, David W. Lynch, Heather G. Menzies, David M. Peck, Debra P. Price, Heather M. Ridgeway, Denise A. Sink and Robin E. Zebrasky, all from Vinton.
Graduates are: Heather D. Burke, Michael L. Foster, Shirley A. Johnson and Lisa K. Stacy, from Blue Ridge; Eric M. Camper, Amy L. Craft, Earl B. Heim, Rachel M. Markham and Debbie H. Morris, from Buchanan; Rhonda R. Huffman of New Castle;
Patricia B. Gibson of Cloverdale; Steven W. Davis and Floyd S. Sprinkel, from Daleville, and Sandra T. Moran of Fincastle.
Graduates from Roanoke are: Melissa A. Agee, Melvin R. Albritton, Barry L. Alley, Harold E. Anderson, Paul L. Andrews, Raelene K. Anthony, Doris A. Arthur, Christopher L. Austin, Cynthia I. Baid, Hilda M. Ballowe, Jean S. Bayer, Rebecca J. Bayne, Jason S. Belcher, Alice B. Berry, Donna H. Bohon, Kimberly L. Bosche, Linda F. Bower, Catherine G. Bradley, Tracy M. Brammer, Linda M. Brickey, Robin L. Brookman, Cynthia R. Brooks, Timothy A. Brown, Kae A. Bruch, Pamela J. Bryant, Angela N. Burnette, Claude C. Campbell, Jr., Lori H. Cannady, Cheri Cartwright, Judy M. Chambliss, Mary E. Chariton, Shannon L. Christian, Jeffrey B. Cooke, Amy L. Cooper, Zane A. Craig, Mary A. Dalton, Debra L. Davis, Lesley M. Davis, Deborah D. Dobbs, Malissa G. Dowdy, William C. Dowdy, Joseph C. El-Hallal, Robert A. Fariss, Trudy Forrester, Edgar W. Francisco, Dwight D. Gay, Barbara L. Givens, Helen Y. Goodwin, James W. Goodwin, Jr., John R. Gosney, Loretta D. Gray, Kristin G. Guffey, Katrina A. Hamblin, Sandra E. Hambrick, Donna L. Hamilton, Ellen K. Hannan, Drexan N. Harlow, Helen A. Harrison, James D. Henderlite, Myra J. Hinson, Jeff B. Hodges, Melissa B. Hodges, Melissa N. Hodges, Russell W. Hodges, Leigh H. Hodgkin, Eric C. Hollenbach, James A. Houk, Deborah L. Hurley, Myles W. Jackson, Sr., Catherine Y. Johnson, David S. Johnson, Billy W. Jones, Crystal P. Kasey, Martha V. Kastler, Marshall J. Keyes, Lisa L. King, Michael L. King, Suzanne L. Kinnick, Diana Lavinder, Harry D. Lee, Jennifer L. Light, Nicole Y. Lilly, Kristi D. Linkous, Kimberly N. Lowe, Melissa S. Lucas, Angelina E. Mancuso, Donna D. Mason, David R. McCutcheon, Lori A. McDaniel, Meredith S. McDonald, Marc D. McKenna, Teresa W. McNulty, Sharon K. Merchant, Sheri G. Messier, Donna M. Miller, Joanne M. Miller, Preston C. Miller, David W. Mitchell, Trina W. Moran, Kathy E. Morgan, Deanna S. Myers, Patricia A. Neighbors, Jeffrey A. Nelson, Zelda B. Nester, Jason A. Overbay, John E. Overstreet, Adrena G. Owens, Patricia D. Patsel, Robert D. Perdue, Brenda M. Perigen, Kimberly D. Petcher, Betsy P. Petersen, Michael S. Peterson, David A. Phillips, Rhonda Y. Pierson, John W. Pitts, Linda N. Polhamus, Samuel M. Pope, Rebecca L. Prillaman, Pamela A. Richards, Valerie J. Richardson, Rosenda Rivera, Christine R. Roberts, Aaron S. Robins, Mary A. Robinson, Angela P. Rowland, Arthur L. Ruedisueli, Lee S. Sagnette, Nora R. Sarver, Heather S. Sessions, Cameron T. Sharker, Lynn S. Shell, Lori A. Sleeger, Jacqueline L. Smith, Tracy L. Smith, Cynthia T. Snead, Judith S. St.Clair, Kerry L. Stephens, Sharon T. Strickland, Tiffany S. Tartaglia, Hugh H. Taylor, Allison M. Thomas, David M. Thomas, Jr., Carol G. Tinsley, Carla R. Turpin, Mary M. Vannatter, Carolyn J. Waldron, Gary D. Walker, Kimberly D. Ware, Michael W. Washburn, Peter G. Webster, Valeta C. Wehrend, James J. White, Elizabeth C. Whitehurst, Sara Whitlock, James G. Wilson, Pearlie K. Wilson, Alyce J. Wizorek, Charlotte J. Woolwine and William S. Wright.
Graduates from Salem are: Ronny T. Angell, Jr., Jacquelyn C. Baldwin, Kimberly K. Banton, Sylvina M. Bell, Debra S. Burke, Tammy L. Carmichael, Timothy B. Carroll, Dennis W. Clark, Larry D. Coldiron, Mary J. Conklin, Crystal H. Cousins, Susan J. Cousins, Marcie A. Flinchum, Robert B. Fore, Ami C. Foutz, Brian S. Fralin, Acina R. Greene, Joseph R. Havens, Jr., Stephanie F. Henning, William G. Hill, Robert V. Lester, Teresa B. Light, Eric A. Loberg, Barbara S. Looney, Kevin M. Minix, Howard K. Moore, Jr., Calvin R. Padgett, Jr., Robert A. Person, Tammy R. Rogers, William K. Russell, Ruth I. Stump, Beverly S. Sturgill, Trevor M. Turner, Margaret U. Umberger, Rebekah Z. Weddle, Debbie A. Wheeler and Christopher A. Williams.
From Troutville: Joseph A. Bishop, Eric G. Bowman, Gayle M. Furrow, Linda M. Geiger, Linda G. Hardin, Rebecca S. Olson, Theresa A. Schenk, Alise J. Stewart and Christopher D. Taylor.
Graduates from Vinton are: Robert H. Belvin, Jr., Jeffrey N. Carr, Mary M. Earles, Muril L. Fields, Becky G. Hartsock, Stacy L. Jenkins, Richard M. Judy, Heather G. Menzies, Cathy T. Miller, Shannon L. Odell, Vicky L. Redick, Charlene M. Waybright, David L. West, June B. Wilson, Cathy M. Wizorek and Stephen F. Woolfolk.
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO has announced the names of Roanoke graduates. They are: Sarah A. Hooven, master of arts in French; Tonya M. Brown, bachelor of arts in psychology; Jodie A. Moore, bachelor of arts in music; and Emily E. Bristol, bachelor of science in clothing and textiles.
DUKE UNIVERSITY in Durham, N.C. has named several Roanoke students to the dean's list for the spring semester. They are: Jay Peter Bonds, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bonds; Ellen Renee Brenner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terry W. Brenner, dean's list with distinction; Sarah Katherine Laughon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Laughon of Roanoke; Catherine Michelle Obenshain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Obenshain of Roanoke; and David Moran Schleupner, son of Dr. and Mrs. Charles J. Schleupner of Roanoke, dean's list with distinction.
ROANOKE COLLEGE has selected several Roanoke Valley students to participate in its summer research program. They are: Marcelle Crickenberger, who will study bodies and souls in transition; Michael Fadorick, who will compare theories of reasoned action; John Smith, who will research canonization in the 20th century; and Karen St. Clair, who will examine ways of detecting attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
CLAIRE FLARSHEIM, daughter of Phillip Flarsheim of Roanoke, recently graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a master of science degree.
JASON PENDLETON, son of Larry and Judith Pendleton of Roanoke, recently received the Hubble, Kops and Severt Award from Emory & Henry College. The award is based on character, academics and leadership.
VALERIE COFFEY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Giles Coffey of Roanoke, recently received the Esther M. Doyle Theatre Award at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pa. The award is given annually to a student who has made the most significant contribution to the college's theater as an actor or production crew member.
Coffey is a junior English major.
MARK PIERCE, son of David and Dreama Pierce of Salem, recently received a bachelor of science degee in accounting with a minor in computer science from Milligan College in Tennessee.
WEBSTER ELMORE BOOZE III, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Booze of Buchanan; TROY EUGENE DICKSON, son of Sandra Dickson of Vinton have received degrees from Tusculum College in Greeneville, Tenn.
SUSAN E. HORD, daughter of Thomas A. Hord and Nancy Hord of Roanoke, received a National Merit Scholarship from the Norfolk Southern Corp. She attends Patrick Henry High School.
THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES has named several Roanoke Valley students to its president's list and its dean's list.
President's list students from Roanoke are: Paula Allen, Barbara Breister, Amy Brown, Dena Cassese, Yvette Coleman, Thomas Evans, Kimberly D. Furrow, Amy L. Gordon, Richard Hubbhard, Anna King, Whitney Leftwich, Jerry Marlowe, Jennifer A. Meyer, Derick Page, Laura Ramey, Michelle Reynolds, Denise Robertson, Donna Scott, Melanie Shorter, Pamela Smith, Krista Weddle.
Those from Salem are: Cheryl Crowder, Patricia Garrison, Leigh Ann Miller, Kevin Minix.
Those from Vinton: Anne Coppersmith, Kristi Haupt, Brian Richman.
Also: Robert Johnson, Buchanan; Alvin Overstreet, Kevin Reed and Vickie Skiles, all of Troutville; Barrie Knox, Daleville.
Roanokers named to the dean's list are: Michelle Alter, Karen Baker, Tara Britten, Patricia Cannaday, Steven Falls, Traci Farmer, Linda Galleto, George Garland, Kathryn Harris, Karen Haynie, Angela Hill, Michele Howell, Susan Hughes, Debhorah Humphreys, Victoria Klostermann, Chelsea Listol, Rachel Oyler, Mary Anna Page, Susan Paris, Jennifer Preas, George Ray Puckett, Sean Regan and Russell Sprinkel.
Dean's list students from Salem are: A. Darlene Davis, Angela Garman, Gary Huff, Scott Kendrick and Lisha Osborne.
Also: Glenda Leonard, Vinton; and Barry G. Beemer, Buchanan.
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