2011-2012 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.

Recipient: BRIAN ANTHONY MURPHY
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

Chapter Adviser:
Mrs. Molly M. Lawrence

 

$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.

Recipient: TIFFANY CHAN
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

Chapter Adviser:
Mr. Ryan Tomasiewicz

 

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.

Recipient: ALEXANDER MORRIS KAPLAN
THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Christine Boyd

 

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.

Recipient: KELSEY KREBS
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY

Chapter Adviser:
Professor Richard Pencek

 

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.

Recipient: SARAH MCDONALD
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE - KNOXVILLE

Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Mary Mahoney

 

$6,000 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.

Recipient: EMMA KATHRYN BRETL
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - GREEN BAY

Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Donna Ritch

 

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.

Recipient: JULIA CAMPBELL
GANNON UNIVERSITY

Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Marilyn Moore

 

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.

Recipient: ANAMARIA CARADINE
THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI

Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Scott Wallace

 

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.

Recipient: CHRISTINA CHRISTIANSEN
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY

Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Heather M. Hammond

 

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.

Recipient: AARON L. CORSO
INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Chapter Adviser:
Dr. N. Bharathan

 

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.

Recipient: JULIANA "JULIE" CRUMP
THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Christine Boyd

 

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.

Recipient: RYAN FOWLER
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY

Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Stacey Sinclair

 

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.

Recipient: I'SIS SARAHY GREEN
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Virginia Day

 

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.

Recipient: AFSAL ISMAIL
BERNARD BARUCH COLLEGE

Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Ronald Aaron

 

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.

Recipient: MARGEAUX HILL
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE

Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Mary Mahoney

 

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.

Recipient: SOPHIE MARTIN
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

Chapter Adviser:
Mr. R. Paul Ivey

 

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.

Recipient: KATHLEEN MARIE JOSEF
SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Jodi Meadows

 

THE M. L. WARDELL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Wardell was elected Grand Historian during the first Phi Eta Sigma national convention in 1928. He served as chapter adviser for the 1927 University of Oklahoma chartering and Grand Historian until his death in 1958. The 1935 national convention was held on the Oklahoma campus.

Recipient: KELLEN CHRISTINE LAUER
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Sally Kline Armentrout

 

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.

Recipient: SARAH MOORE
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Christopher Caplinger

 

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.

Recipient: PHOEBE C. NIXON
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT GREENSBURG

Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Kerry Holzworth

 

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.

Recipient: TREVOR OTTO
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Denise Williams

 

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.

Recipient: JONATHAN RAGHEB
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY

Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Frederick W. Lorensen

 

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 provided Phi Eta Sigma leadership for a total of thirty-eight years and is the current North Carolina-Wilmington adviser.

Recipient: PARKER RAYL
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Monica Strathman

 

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-seven years.

Recipient: BRODY EUGENE SMITH
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Christine M. Budke

 

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.

Recipient: KALYNE ELIZABETH REID
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

Chapter Adviser:
Mr. James Ellis

 

THE ROY E. THOMAN SCHOLARSHIP

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

Recipient: LAUREN N. RIGG
PURDUE UNIVERSITY

Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Susan Melson Huffman

 

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.

Recipient: MELISSA RUBIN
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY

Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Jennifer Rindler

 

THE G.T. (JERRY) COWLEY SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Cowley served as chapter adviser to the University of South Carolina chapter for thirty years. In 1992 he was the recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma Distinguished Service Award. Student delegates attending the 1996 national convention unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.

Recipient: MEGHAN JOANNE-JOY RYAN
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - EAU CLAIRE

Chapter Adviser:
Mr. Brian Carlisle

 

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.

Recipient: HEATHER M. KENT
INDIANA UNIVERSITY - PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS

Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Lisa K. Ruch

 

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.

Recipient: SHELBY MARIE SIEREN
WARTBURG COLLEGE

Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Vicki Edelnant

 

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.

Recipient: SEAN LAMAR HUDSON
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

Chapter Adviser:
Mrs. Molly Lawrence

 

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.

Recipient: MONIQUE NICOLE MALONE
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Julie Schultz

 

THE DONALD GREGORY SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Donald Gregory 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.

Recipient: ELIZABETH ANN SKORA
THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA

Chapter Adviser:
Dean Alyce Ann Bergkamp

 

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.

Recipient: BRIDGET SLATTERY
ST. AMBROSE UNIVERSITY

Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Ryan Dye

 

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.

Recipient: LAUREN ELISE SMITH
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY

Chapter Adviser:
Professor Kathy Matthews

 

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.

Recipient: SARAH LEEANN SMITH
INDIANA UNIVERSITY - PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS

Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Lisa K. Ruch

 

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.

Recipient: JENNIFER SUTER
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY

Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Pamela D. Roberson

 

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.

Recipient: FRANCIS (FRANK) CHARLES GULLA
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE

Chapter Adviser:
Mrs. Joni K. Burke

 

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.

Recipient: MAEGAN MARIE-EMMA WAGNER
BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY

Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Jeremy D. Ball

 

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.

Recipient: CAROLINE MURRAY
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

Chapter Adviser:
Mrs. Molly M. Lawrence

 

THE HARRY B. SHUCKER SCHOLARSHIP

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

Recipient: KIARA WRIGHT
THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Christine Boyd

 

THE NANCY S. KAPLAN SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Kaplan provided the chapter adviser chartering leadership for the St. John’s University on April 3, 2000. She was the recipient of the Society’s Distinguished Service Award during the University of Texas convention in 2006. Student delegates attending the 2008 national convention unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.

Recipient: MICHELLE COLEMAN
ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY

Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Jacqueline H. Grogan

 

$1,000 UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS


 
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