PHI ETA SIGMA
2008-2009 Scholarship Recipients

$10,000 THOMAS ARKLE CLARK SCHOLAR-LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Dean Clark, dean of men at the University of Illinois and one of the three founders
of Phi Eta Sigma, was our first Grand President, serving from
1927 until 1933.



$7,500 GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS


THE KENDRICK C. BABCOCK SCHOLARSHIP

Dean Babcock, one of the three founders of Phi Eta Sigma, was dean of the College of
Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois.




THE CHARLES M. THOMPSON SCHOLARSHIP

Dean Thompson, a founder of Phi Eta Sigma and Grand President from 1939 until
1963, was dean of the College of Business at the University of Illinois.




THE SCOTT GOODNIGHT SCHOLARSHIP

Dean Goodnight, Grand President of Phi Eta Sigma from 1933 until 1939,
was dean of men at the University of Wisconsin.




THE FRED H. TURNER SCHOLARSHIP

Dean Turner, member of the Executive Committee from 1938 until 1976,
served as editor of the Forum and Grand Historian.
He was dean of students at the University of Illinois.





$5,000 UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS


THE G. HERBERT SMITH SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Smith, active in Phi Eta Sigma from 1924 until 1980, served as Grand Secretary,
Forum editor, and as Grand President from 1963 until 1975.
He was president of Willamette University.




THE WILLIAM TATE SCHOLARSHIP

Dean Tate, member of the Executive Committee of Phi Eta Sigma and recipient of
the Distinguished Service Award, was dean of men at the University of Georgia.




THE ARNO “SHORTY” NOWOTNY SCHOLARSHIP

Dean Nowotny served as Grand President from 1975 until 1980. He was dean of students
at the University of Texas-Austin from 1942 until 1964.




THE RAYMOND E. GLOS SCHOLARSHIP

Dean Glos, active in Phi Eta Sigma from its founding in 1923 until his death in 1988,
was Grand Treasurer from 1932 to 1980, Grand Secretary from 1943 to 1948, and
Grand President from 1980 to 1984. He was dean of the School of
Business Administration at Miami University in Ohio.




THE KARLEM RIESS SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Riess served on the Executive Committee from 1954 to 2005 and as Grand Vice President
and Grand President of Phi Eta Sigma. He was professor emeritus
of physics at Tulane University.




THE JAMES E. FOY SCHOLARSHIP

Dean Foy served as chapter adviser at Alabama and Auburn for twenty years. His Executive
Committee leadership from 1948 to 1992 as Grand Editor, Grand Secretary, Grand
Secretary-Treasurer-Editor of Phi Eta Sigma and as president of ACHS is
legend. He is student affairs dean emeritus at Auburn University.




THE JOHN W. SAGABIEL SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Sagabiel was the charter adviser to the Western Kentucky University chapter for sixteen years,
elected to the Executive Committee in 1975, served as Grand President from 1986 to 1992,
and is currently Grand Secretary-Treasurer-Editor.




THE GAYLORD F. HATCH SCHOLARSHIP

Dean Hatch served as the University of Illinois chapter adviser from
1968 to 1993 and as Grand Historian from 1976 to 1994.




THE JAMES G. ALLEN SCHOLARSHIP

Dean Allen served as Texas Tech University charter adviser from 1946 to 1984
and was the fifth recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma Distinguished Service Award.




THE CHARLES BURCHETT SCHOLARSHIP

Dean Burchett served as University of Tennessee chapter adviser from 1954 to 1999.
He was a recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma Distinguished Service Award in 1984.




THE ARCHIE L. LEJEUNE SCHOLARSHIP

Mr. Lejeune served as Louisiana State University chapter adviser for thirty-six years.
He was a recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma Distinguished Service Award in 1984.
The LSU chapter hosted the 1970 national convention.




THE LARRY L. MANGUS SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Mangus provided the leadership for the establishment of six Phi Eta Sigma chapters,
most recently at Shawnee State University in Ohio where he served as chapter adviser
for thirty-five years. He was a recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma
Distinguished Service Award in 1984.




THE G. ROBERT STANDING SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Standing was the charter adviser to the California State University-Chico
chapter for thirty years. He was a recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma
Distinguished Service Award in 1990.




THE ROBERT D. PLACE SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Place has provided Phi Eta Sigma recognition for Otterbein College students
for thirty-four years. Student delegates attending the 1996 national convention
unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.




THE OSCAR BECK SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Beck served as charter adviser to the University of North Alabama chapter for
thirty-one years. Student delegates attending the 1996 national convention
unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.




THE GARY GRIKSCHEIT SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Grikscheit provided Phi Eta Sigma recognition for University of Utah students for
thirty-one years. Student delegates attending the 1996 national convention
unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.




THE W. LEE JOHNSTON SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Johnston was the charter adviser for the Campbell University chapter and the University
of North Carolina-Wilmington chapter of Phi Eta Sigma. In 2000 he was the recipient of
the Phi Eta Sigma Distinguished Service Award. He has provided Phi Eta Sigma
leadership for a total of thirty-six years and is the current North
Carolina-Wilmington adviser.




THE CURTIS F. LARD SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Lard provided the encouragement and support for the Texas A&M University chapter officers to host
national conventions in 1976 and 1996. He was a recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma Distinguished
Service Award in 1986 and has served as chapter adviser
for thirty-six years.




THE STANLEY L. STEPHENS SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Stephens provided Phi Eta Sigma recognition for Anderson University students
for thirty-two years. Student delegates attending the 1996 national convention
unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.




THE ROY E. THOMAN SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Thoman has served as charter adviser to the West Texas A&M University
chapter for thirty-six years. Student delegates attending the 1996 national
convention unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.




THE RICHARD TUERK SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Tuerk provided Phi Eta Sigma recognition for students at Texas A&M
University-Commerce (formerly East Texas State University) for thirty-three years.
Student delegates attending the 1996 national convention unanimously endorsed
the funding for this national scholarship.




THE JOHN R. HARRELL SCHOLARSHIP

Mr. John R. Harrell served as Grand President of Phi Eta Sigma from 1992 to 1999
and now serves on the Executive Committee as Grand President Emeritus.
He was a recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma Distinguished Service Award in 1982
and served as the Indiana University adviser for thirty-one years.
He provided the encouragement and support for the Indiana University
chapter to host national conventions in 1982 and 1986.




THE BILL W. SHAFER SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Bill W. Shafer served as chapter adviser to the University of Southern Mississippi
for twenty-five years. Student delegates attending the 1996 national convention
unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.




THE EMMA O’REAR FOY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Mrs. Emma O’Rear Foy, a Phi Beta Kappa member from The University of Alabama,
was office manager and steady support for Dean James E. Foy during his
tenure as Grand Secretary-Treasurer.




THE KYLE C. SESSIONS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Kyle Sessions, a Phi Beta Kappa member from The Ohio State University, served as chapter adviser
at Illinois State University for twenty-nine years and is the author of Looking Back:
A Seventy-fifth Anniversary History of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society as
published in the 75th Anniversary Edition of Forum of Phi Eta Sigma.
He served on the Executive Committee as Grand Historian from 1994
to 2004 and currently serves as Grand Historian Emeritus.




THE DONALD GREGORY SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Donald Gregory has served as chapter adviser to the University of Nebraska for
thirty-three years. Student delegates attending the 2000 national convention
unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.




THE HERB SONGER SCHOLARSHIP

Dean Herb Songer has served as chapter adviser to the Fort Hays State University chapter
for thirty-three years. Student delegates attending the 2000 national convention
unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.




THE FRANKLIN B. KRAUSS SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Krauss served as Pennsylvania State University chapter adviser for twenty-five years.
Student delegates attending the 2002 national convention unanimously endorsed the
funding for this national scholarship.




THE WILLIAM L ROBINSON SCHOLARSHIP

Dean Robinson served as Ohio Northern University chapter adviser for twenty-five years.
Student delegates attending the 2002 national convention unanimously endorsed the
funding for this national scholarship.




THE B. J. ALEXANDER SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Alexander was the charter adviser to the Tarleton State University chapter for
twenty years, elected to the Executive Committee in 1988, elected Grand
Vice President in 1988, served as Grand President from 1999 to 2007,
and now serves on the Executive Committee as Grand President
Emeritus. He was the recipient of the Society’s
Distinguished Service Award in 1990.




THE MARJORIE T. SAGABIEL SCHOLARSHIP

Mrs. Sagabiel, a retired business educator, was a recipient of the Association of College
Honor Societies Certificate of Distinction on the occasion of the association’s 75th
anniversary celebration in 2000. She has assisted her husband, Phi Eta Sigma
Grand Secretary-Treasurer John Sagabiel, with his Society roles since 1974
and with national office leadership responsibilities since 1992.




THE MARY JO CUSTER SCHOLARSHIP

Ms. Custer, member of the Executive Committee and Grand Historian, of Phi Eta Sigma,
was the recipient of the Society's Distinguished Service Award in 2000.
She also serves as chapter adviser at Syracuse University.




THE MOLLY M. LAWRENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Mrs. Lawrence, Grand President of Phi Eta Sigma and member of the Executive Committee, was
the recipient of the Society’s Distinguished Service Award in 1992. She also serves as
chapter adviser at The University of Alabama.




THE HARRY B. SHUCKER SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Shucker has served as the charter chapter adviser of the Furman University chapter for
twenty-five years. He received the Society’s Distinguished Service Award in 2002.
Furman University has also established a campus-endowed scholarship in his name.





$1,000 UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS