2007-2008 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.

Recipients:
Meredith Harvie, Matthew Moore and Keshia Rice

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:
Michelle Hamel

George A. Buchanan Scholarship
Honors a distinguished former newspaper editor and former dean of the School of Journalism (1955-65).

Recipients:
Thomas Benning, Jennifer Silverman and Kailey Waring

Budweiser of Columbia, Inc. Scholarship
Established to assist advertising and public relations majors from South Carolina who have demonstrated excellent written and verbal skills.

Recipients:
Alyssa Aber, Kara Anderson, Casey Colomb, Elaine Evans, Connor Huston,
Emlyn Johnson, Megan Lubniewski, Kate Macary, Amanda Pollak, Gwyndolyn Raisner, Kimberly Rizzo, Jordan Smith, Erin Sullivan, Kirsten Walsh, Krystal Webber,
Megan Wiedenhaefer, Aarika Woods and Katherine Zachrich

Louis Welborn Cassels 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.

Recipients:
Shannon Burke, Monique Cunin, Jessica Davis, Felicia Kitzmiller, Chantelle Lytle, Bradley Maxwell, Katherine Mclaughlin, Christina Nosal, Valene Sims
and Melissa Wilson

John K. Cauthen Scholarship
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.

Recipient:
Melissa Martin

Columbia Advertising Club Clyde Ellisor Scholarship
Awarded to a resident of South Carolina who is a rising senior majoring in the Advertising and Public Relations Sequence. Named after a former president of the Columbia Ad Club.

Recipient:
Megan Wiedenhaefer

Columbia Advertising Club Albert Scroggins Scholarship
Awarded to a rising junior or senior majoring in the Advertising and Public Relations Sequence and is named after a former dean of the College.

Recipient:
Megan Lubniewski

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.

Recipients:
Marvin Beach, Madeline Foust, Michelle Hamel, Matthew Long and Catherine Martin

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.

Recipients:
Brain Davis and Tsuyoshi Inajima

Greenville News Scholarship
Established to honor a full-time print student with a 3.0 GPA or better, at least 40 hours of credit but no more than 100 hours of credit by the end of the Spring semester and planning to return for at least two semesters after the scholarship is awarded.

Recipient:
Jacqueline Alexander

The Chris Gulfman Scholarship for Electronic Journalism
Awarded annually by WYFF-TV to a junior or senior majoring in electronic journalism in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Must be a resident in one of the 10 upstate South Carolina Counties included in the WYFF-TV coverage area.

Recipient:
Jennifer Robinson

Mark Timothy Hedgecoth Scholarship
Established in memory of Tim Hedgecoth, a journalism major who was killed in an accident during his sophomore year.

Recipient:
Colin Jones

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:
Joel Bunkley

Jacobs-Daughtry Continuing Education Scholarship
Established by the family of Sylvia Daughtry.

Recipient:
Megan Herring

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 journalism students who are residents of York or Richland County.

Recipients:
Jessica Beltman, English Nye and Kimberly Timmers

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:
Harrison Paciotti

Kathryn Linwood Scholarship
This scholarship, honoring a former Miami Herald reporter, is awarded to a sophomore or junior majoring in print journalism.

Recipient:
Melanie Byer

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.

Recipients:
Gergory Bajan

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.

Recipients:
Jacqueline Alexander, Chelsea Hadaway, Karissa Lindsay and Ashley Randall

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:
Kara Roache and Christine Scarpelli

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.

Recipient:
Ellison Coles

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:
Cory Burkarth, Colleen Casselton, Meredith Coulter, Shelley Davis, Lindsey Jefferson, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Amber Hayes, Kristen Highley, Jonathon Hillyard, Lindsey Jefferson, Ashley Jeffery, Jared Johnson, Chaundrea Lee, James Loper, Heather Mason,
Beverly Morris, Ashleigh Orthen, Janet Parker, Kyle Patrick, Jamie Price,
Crandall Richardson, Jennifer Robinson, Sophie Schoenbrot, Shannon Silver,
Logan Smith, Sarah Travis and Kendall Webb

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.

Recipient:
Kathleen Gram

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.

Recipients:
Megan Herring and Whitney Howell

School of Journalism and Mass Communications Scholarship
The School of Journalism and Mass Communications awards this scholarship to outstanding students.

Recipients:
Lauren Almaguer, Amanda Alpert, Julia Anderson, Amy Blackstone, Katie Boucher, Megan Bustamante, Jessica Carlson, Amber Cary, Jacinta Chen, Brandi Connor, Elizabeth Crowther, Adrienne Cunningham, Lauren Dew, Kyle Dicke, Caroline Elliott, Kelly Enright, Nicholas Esares, Patice Fancher, Tim Frisby, Jessica Gelin, Andrea Gooding, Amber Guyton, Katie Hanscom, Jason Harvey, Megan Heltzel, Alysaun Huff, Christen Lewis, Alice Lingle, Susanna McNeal, Lisa Moore, Tracee Morris, Aimee Murray, Katie Okawa, Jessica Peters, Britanny Plumb, Carly Reed, Christen Ruble, Kaitlin Sanderson, Lindsay Sherrill, Jaclyn Sisbarro, Brittany Sloan, Laura Smith, Charlotte Taylor, Michelle Thomas, Sierra Valdes, Jessica Van Assen, Sarah Waldman, Ila Walker, Anne Walpole, Stephanie Warren, Rachel White and Christina Wilder

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:
Sydney Botelho, Morgan Bradham, Dana Fisher, Courtney Geanetta
and Tecla Markosky

Paul D. Seabrook Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications.

Recipient:
Erika Sturino

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

Recipient:
Allyson Smith

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 Association.

Recipients:
Paul Bowers, Soren Kornegay, Marlowe Leverette and Matthew Moore

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.

Recipients:
Jessica Berger and Whitney Chisholm

The State-Record Company Journalism Endowment Scholarship
Awarded to outstanding news-editorial students.

Recipients:
Jennifer Davidson, Charleigh Elebash, Stephanie Ewell, Shayla Holder,
Samantha Rutkowski and Kathleen Tennant

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:
Christopher Chewning

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:
Margaret Gaillard, Tashia Goodwine, Emily Hood, Mallory Rotz and Kendyl Schultz

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:
Alexandra Campion and Lindsay Jones

Anne Searson Holmes Scholarship
Established by the family of Anne Searson Holmes and awarded to a woman from SC whom is a print major.

Recipient:
Lauren Smith

The Jon P. Wardrip Scholarship
Established by alumni and friends of Jon P. Wardrip. Dr. Wardrip was a former public relations professor of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. This scholarship is awarded to worthy students enrolled in the AD/PR sequence and participating in the Maymester New York program.

Recipient:
Holand Cox