April 2005

Students honored at the 2005 Honors and Awards Night Ceremony

On April 13, as I-Comm Week came to an end, The School of Journalism and Mass Communications held its annual Honor and Awards Night celebration. Students, faculty, family, and friends gathered in the Law School Auditorium to recognize the academic achievements of the School’s best and brightest students. Dr. Shirley Staples Carter, director of the School, presented the awards. Dean Charles Bierbauer delivered the keynote address.

Awards were presented to outstanding seniors in the advertising and public relations sequence, the print and electronic journalism sequence and the new visual communications sequence.

Outstanding Seniors
The School gave each of the seniors an opportunity to speak freely about their college experience, their passions and their future plans. Read their comments, and view some of their recent work by visiting the links below:

Adam Beam — The J. Rion McKissick Award for print journalism
Jessica Boulware — Outstanding Visual Communications Senior
Justin Chappell — George Buchanan Award for print journalism
Erin Colgan — Outstanding Electronic Journalism Senior for Leadership
Erin Nelson — Outstanding Senior in Public Relations
Danielle Washington — Outstanding Senior in Advertising
Karen Zatkulak — Outstanding Electronic Journalism Senior for Reporting

In addition , the School of Journalism recognized the academic achievements of those students inducted into national academic and service honoraries, the Kappa Tau Alpha top scholar award recipients, student awards from professional associations, seniors graduating with honors and scholarship recipients for the 2005-2006 academic year.

Honor Graduates
Magna Cum Laude
Justin Bajan, Erin Cline, Kinsey Cooper, Bradley Davis, Dena Gardner, Elizabeth Jones, Jessica Kinard, Diana Marino, Kathryn Miles, Patricia Rideway, Jaclyn Riley, Hilary Schramm, Alison Shuman, Kathleen Thurber, Jamie Wright, Angela Yates

Cum Laude
Laura Aboyan, Tiffany Barrs, Laura Bliss, John Bowers, Erin Boyd, MyKya Brown, Kristin Chandler, Justin Chappell, Stefanie Corn, Rebecca Dulin, Jason Ellis, Marlowe Epstein, Cathleen Fratter, Jacoba Gillians, Leslie Ginn, Lauren Gray, Rebecca Griggs, Traci Hunter, Janine Jones, Julia Knetzer, Anna Lake, Alicia Morgan, Laura Moss, Erin Nelson, Kayla Owens, Kelli Parnelle, Dante Pelzer, Brittany Perrotta. Casey Sams, Heather Smith, Kimberly Thomasson, Lindsay Trout, Marc Valenti, Jennifer Vincent, Amanda Wagasky, James Warden, Karen Zatkulak

Honor Societies
Phi Beta Kappa
Blake Clancy, Bradley Davis, Dena Gardner, Elizabeth Jones, Jessica Kinard, Allison Matthews, Kathryne Miles, Hilary Schramm, Angela Yates

Mortar Board
Kinsey Cooper, Tiffany Jones, Caroline Love, Diana Marino

Chi Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa
Anna Lake, Ashley McEwan, Jessica Ponder, Alison Shuman

Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities
Jennifer Barclay, Kinsey Cooper, Diana Marino, Stephanie McKnight, Kathryn Miles, Alison Shuman, Kathleen Thurber, Amanda Wagasky, Jamie Wright

Kappa Tau Alpha
Carrie Frondorf— Top Undergraduate Scholar
Beth Grieger, Juli McLaurin — Top Graduate Scholars

Allyson Bird, Judith Brammertz, Blake Clancy, Stephen Demedis, Carrie Frondorf, William Ginter, Beth Grieger, Kristen Johnson, Tiffany Jones, Jessica Kinard, Allison Matthews, Juli McLaurin, Kathryn Miles, Sarah Rabon, Casey Sams, Jordan Scott, Heather Smith, Jamie Wright, Angela Yates

Alpha Delta Sigma
Justin Bajan, Kristen Boettcher, Jessica Kinard, David Weatherford, Angela Yates.

Graduate Student Awards
Chris McDonald - The Bryce Rucker Excellence in Student Research Award for Outstanding Thesis.

Marilyn Sarow - The Bryce Rucker Excellence in Student Research Award for Outstanding Dissertation.

Lindsey Morrow and Chris Roberts - First place for their research presentation in the Graduate School language and communications division.

Bryan Murley and Kim Smith - Second place for their research presentation in the Graduate School language and communications division.

2005-2006 Scholarship Recipients
William C. Bochman Memorial Scholarship
Established by the family of William C. Bochman, a South Carolina broadcaster and former president of the South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association. Awarded to students majoring in broadcasting.
Recipient: Alexandra Campion

Deanna K. Boland Memorial Scholarship
Established by family and friends of Deanna Boland upon her accidental death in 1990. Ms. Boland was a 1985 broadcast journalism graduate from Easley, South Carolina.
Recipient: Colleen Casselton

George A. Buchanan Scholarship
Honors a distinguished former newspaper editor and former dean of the School of Journalism (1955-65). Awarded to an outstanding student in the Electronic and Print Sequence.
Recipients: Carrie Frondorf, Jordan Scott, Mary Waters, Stephen Yusko

Budweiser of Columbia, Inc. Scholarship
Established to assist advertising and public relations majors from South Carolina who have demonstrated excellent written and verbal skills, and are planning careers principally in business.
Recipients: Lauren Almaguer, Amanda Bankert, Melissa Beazer, Judith Brammertz, Kerri Ann Brown, Jacinta Chen, Courtney Connell, Jolie Connor, Katherine Crosby, Adrienne Cunningham, Anne Davidson, Deidre Delay, Kelly Enright, Mary Freeman, Katharine Gambrell, Brooks Hearn, Kyerra Heath, Shayla Holder, Katherine Hughes, Amber Johnson, Tiffany Jones, Justin Kendall, Elizabeth Martin, Caitlyn McAnulty, Marcelle Miller, Sarah Morgan, Jessica Mullen, Heather Pembleton, Bradley Popiolek, Jacqulyne Puncey, Sarah Price, Anna Renninger, Karin Schmidt, Christina Smith, Ryan Strange, Priscilla Suggs, Sarah Taylor, Jenna Teer, Sierra Valdes, Monica Wagner, Erin Waldron, Laura Wedell, Megan Welsh, Megan Wiedenhaefer, Catherine Williams, Randa Zakhour

Carolinas Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Society Scholarship
Established to help identify future practitioners of public relations and marketing. Awarded to a junior or senior undergraduate based on merit.
Recipient: Ashley Krieger

Louis Welborn Cassels Memorial Fund Scholarship
Established by family and friends of Louis W. Cassels. One of South Carolina’s most beloved and respected newspapermen, he was a senior editor for United Press International best known for his national reporting, columns, and books on religion and ethics. Awarded to an outstanding student in the Electronic and Print Journalism Sequence.
Recipient: Paul Koska

John K. Cauthen Scholarship
Awarded to outstanding students from South Carolina. Established by the family of John K. Cauthen as a memorial to him. Mr. Cauthen was a distinguished South Carolinian who was active in newspapering and public relations. He was also the chairman of the South Carolina ETV Commission for many years.
Recipients: Robin Torkewitz, Erin Zanders

Charleston Post & Courier Scholarship
Established to encourage minority students to pursue education and careers in print journalism. Recipients work for the Charleston Post & Courier upon graduation.
Recipients: Sophia Rodrigeuz, Tenisha Waldo

Lee J. Dudek Broadcast Scholarship
Established in 1990 upon Dr. Dudek’s retirement to honor his 23 years in broadcast education at the University of South Carolina. Awarded to electronic majors.
Recipients: Jack Black, Robert Brown, Madeline Foust, Rashania Green, Ejiroghene Idolor, Kathryn Toole

Ben J. Grant Scholarship
Established by the late Mr. Grant, who retired in 1975, to assist students majoring in journalism/communications. Mr. Grant’s career in journalism spanned more than 43 years and included 29 years with U.S. News and World Report where he served as managing editor from 1967 to 1970.
Recipient: April Adams

Mark Timothy Hedgecoth Scholarship
Established in memory of Tim Hedgecoth, a journalism major who was killed in an accident during his sophomore year. Awarded to a student in the Electronic and Print Sequence.
Recipient: Robert Tinsley

Rocky D. Harwood Scholarship
Established by Rocky Harwood, a 1970 alumnus, this scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman or undergraduate student with at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference is given to students with permanent residence in North Carolina.
Recipient: Melanie Baker

Sig and Judy Huitt Scholarship
Established by Sig Huitt, president of Carolina Public Relations, and his wife Judy, this scholarship is awarded based on merit to an incoming student with preference given to a student in the public relations sequence.
Recipients: Megan Herring, Quinncee Payne, Stephanie Walters

Samuel L. Latimer, Sr. and Sallie Belle Witherspoon Latimer Scholarship
Established by the late Samuel L. Latimer, Jr. in memory of his parents. Mr. Latimer, Jr. was a highly respected former editor of The State, and a former president of the South Carolina Press Association. Awarded to outstanding students in the Electronic and Print Journalism Sequence who are residents of York or Richland County.
Recipients: Kelly Cavanaugh, Rachel Edwards, Ashley Harrell, Eryn Hutchinson

Saul Lavisky Scholarship
Awarded in memory of a distinguished alumnus and public affairs professional to outstanding students in the Advertising and Public Relations Sequence.
Recipient: Lindsay Burke

Jim McAllister Scholarship
The Jim McAllister Scholarship was established as a memorial by friends of Mr. McAllister to recognize his outstanding contributions to the newspaper field and to assist journalism news-editorial students from Greenville County (SC). Mr. McAllister was a popular columnist for twelve years with the Greenville News. He died in 1984.
Recipient: Carrie Goodin

McClatchy Minority Scholarship
Established by The McClatchy Company newspapers with participation by The News & Observer in Raleigh, N.C.; The Island Packet in Hilton Head, S.C.; The Gazette in Beaufort, S.C.; and The Herald in Rock Hill, S.C., this scholarship/fellowship is awarded to minority students pursuing careers in print journalism.
Recipient: Jacqueline Alexander, Blake Arambula, Regina Carter, Chelsea Hadaway

J. Rion McKissick Scholarship
Established by Mrs. Carolina McKissick Dial in memory of her late husband. Mr. McKissick was a newspaper editor, dean of the School of Journalism (1927-1936) and president of the University. The McKissick scholarships are awarded to rising sophomores who have demonstrated high academic standards and a desire to take part in journalism related extracurricular activities.
Recipients: Ashley Christopher, Tecla Markosky, Bethany Nichols

Mickey Rogers Broadcast Journalism Scholarship
Established in memory of Miss Mickey Rogers, a 1954 journalism graduate, this scholarship is provided for deserving students in the field of broadcasting.
Recipients: Sarah Chakales, Jessica Clanton, Lia Docherty, Autumn Dudley, Timothy Frisby, Michelle Harnel, Lindsey Jefferson, Crystal Metts, Jennifer Robinson, Charlotte Taylor

Morris Midkiff Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of Mr. Midkiff, a professor in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications from 1987-89, to recognize his achievements in and contributions to public relations and advertising as both a professional and educator. Awarded to an advertising and public relations major.
Recipients: Zakiya Dorch, Michelle Shorter

Edmund A. Ramsaur Scholarship
Established by the family of Mr. Ramsaur, who for many years was a key executive with the Greenville News and Greenville Piedmont, and Multimedia, Inc. in Greenville, S.C. Awarded to rising juniors and/or seniors who intend to pursue careers in writing.
Recipients: Maria Charles, Stephen Demedis, Taryn Gomulinski, Lori Holtz, Kimberly Hunt, Steven Kelley, Marjorie Riddle, Julia Sellers, Gabrielle Sinclair, Jon Turner

Charles C. Russell Scholarship
Established in honor of Dr. Russell’s service to the public relations field as a professional and an educator. Before retiring in 1985, he was on the College of Journalism and Mass Communications faculty for six years. Awarded to an outstanding student in the Advertising and Public Relations Sequence.
Recipient: Melissa Hensley

Jesse A. Rutledge Scholarship
Established by the sons of Mr. Rutledge to honor their father. Mr. Rutledge was a 1929 School of Journalism graduate who was active in Sigma Delta Chi and on the Gamecock staff. Awarded to a rising sophomore majoring in news-editorial or public relations.
Recipient: Christine Gellatly

Col. C.E. (Chuck) Savedge Scholarship
Established in memory of Col. Savedge, an important figure in scholastic journalism and deeply involved with SIPA. Awarded to an outstanding high school senior who is a member of the yearbook staff. The recipient’s yearbook must hold membership in SIPA.
Recipient: Stephanie Marshall

School of Journalism and Mass Communications Scholarship
The School of Journalism and Mass Communications awards this scholarship to outstanding students in all sequences.
Recipients: Lauren Anderson, Jason Belk, Robert Brown, Lindsay Burke, Whitney Callahan, Robert Charles, Margaret Cook, Julia Dills, Zakiya Dorch, Erin Ellis, Zachary Garfinkle, Leigh Gibson, Stanley Havens, Paul Koska, Matthew McAlister, Tracee Morris, Daniel Peeler, Brian Pempus, Jessica Rew, Keshia Rice, James Roach, Shawn Rourk, Caitlin Shoffner, Saviana Smith, Robert Tinsley, Theresa Verostek, Mary Waters, Krystal Webber

Scripps-Howard Scholarship
The Scripps-Howard Foundation awards this scholarship upon completion of a professional internship with the Anderson Independent-Mail.
Recipient: Julia Sellers

Albert T. and Lilla W. Scroggins Scholarship
Named for a former dean of the College and his wife. Awarded to outstanding students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
Recipients: Jamie Downs, Jonathan Hillyard, India Huff, Lauren Jones, Andrew Marson, Megan Mehalic, Shana Till

Paul D. Seabrook Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to an advertising major who lives in the Third District of the American Advertising Federation. The District encompasses South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia.
Recipient: Whitney Callahan

Wayne Seal Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in broadcasting in memory of Mr. Seal, recognizing his public and professional service to the government and the media of South Carolina.
Recipient: Joy Howe

Kathryn and Louis Sossamon
Established by the Sossamons, who own and publish the Gaffney Ledger, this scholarship is awarded to a journalism school student who graduated from a Cherokee County high school.
Recipient: Lauren Everidge

South Carolina Cable Television Scholarship
This four-year scholarship is awarded to students from South Carolina majoring in journalism and mass communications. The scholarship funds are provided by the South Carolina Cable Television Foundation.
Recipients: Matthew Moore, Soren Kornegay, George Stevens

South Carolina Public Relations Society of America Scholarship
Awarded to a student in good standing who is a member of SCPRSSA and is involved in community activities.
Recipient: Patrick Pianezza

The State-Record Company Journalism Endowment Scholarship
Awarded to outstanding news-editorial students.
Recipients: Grace Bowles, Jessica Davis, Hilary Dyer, Nicholas Esares, Matthew Hart, Ryan James, Cheryl Matheson, Valene Sims, Kathleen Smith, Taylor Smith

Frank Sutherland Scholarship
Mr. Sutherland established this scholarship in 1990 for University of South Carolina Journalism majors after visiting the campus as the featured speaker at the USC student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists banquet. He is the former editor of The Tennessean in Nashville.
Recipient:Margaret Gaillard, Shawn Rourk

Rick Temple Scholarship
Established in honor of a Master of Mass Communications graduate in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Mr. Temple is presently a South Carolina journalist.
Recipients: Anna Catherine Christophillis, Kristen Dunleavy, Erin Ellis, Ashanti Huey, Tia Lab, Alyssa Mander, Lauren Richardson, Laura Stribling, Jean Triskett

National Motorsport Press Association Joseph Whitlock Memorial Scholarship
Established by the family and friends of Joseph Whitlock, a noted sports writer and graduate of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications.
Recipients: Kyle Bohman, Taylor McAtee, Tracee Morris