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Catawba's
Award Recipients Share Characteristic of Striving to Be the Very Best (from the Catawba News Bureau) NOTE: When a West Scholar is named in an article, the name will appear in royal blue. Students referenced in a dark green
are additional teacher education majors. Catawba College President Joseph Oxendine encouraged those who received
awards during the annual Awards
Convocation to "show off, brag modestly, throw your chest out, and feel
good." But more important than the awards received, he said, was a
characteristic shared by all of the recipients. "At some point, you decided you were
going to excel and strive to be the very best," Oxendine told the award
recipients. "You won these awards for the spirit of striving to be the
very best." The
convocation was held at 11 a.m. April 14 in Omwake-Dearborn Chapel and was an
opportunity for the campus community to celebrate the gifts and talents of
students, and the strengths and abilities of a few faculty and staff members.
Most of the awards distributed at the convocation were eco-friendly. They
were made of Catawba blue, 100% recycled glass, a symbol of Catawba's commitment to environmental
responsibility and another campus initiative to promote a greener, more
sustainable lifestyle. Student Government Association Officers Outgoing
SGA president Kendra Joyner of Petersburg, Va., was presented with a gavel
traditionally awarded to the retiring president of the Student Government Association (SGA). Joyner served as SGA president during
'10-'11 academic year. SGA
officers for the 2011-2012 academic year were installed at the convocation.
They include President Yakir Malul of Rishon
Le-Zion, Israel; Vice President Sarah
Moore of Mocksville; Secretary Jana Burkhardt
of Willoughby,
Ohio; and Treasurer Gail Murray of Shallotte.
Jana Burkhardt, 10
West Scholar and Sarah Moore, 08
West Scholar Service to the Community &
Leadership Awards Erin Kidd of Ramseur and Brandon Coble of Yadkinville shared the David Hoyle Award for Outstanding Service in the
area of student activities. It is awarded annually to a student who has made
exemplary contributions to all areas of student activities. Kidd and Coble
also shared the Pioneer Award, for their hard work and leadership on the
staff of the student newspaper, "The
Pioneer." Kaitlyn Benjes of Efland received the Frances Decker Wentz Award. This award is given
annually to the upper class student who has demonstrated, through
distinguished performance of responsibilities, a real concern and aptitude
for the theory and practice of library science and service. The library staff chooses the recipient. Jan Gillean, assistant dean for campus activities
and programming, was the
recipient of the Kenneth Clapp Tri-Delta Award.
Established by the Class of 2000 in recognition of the work of Dr. Ken Clapp,
College senior vice president and chaplain, it is presented annually to a member of
the faculty or staff who demonstrates dedication, devotion, and
dependability. Student Sarah Moore of Mocksville
and staff member David Najarian received the
Leader in Environmental Stewardship Award. It
is presented to the person(s) who best exhibits outstanding leadership
ability and uncommon commitment to environmental stewardship through the
facilitation of activities and initiatives that promote the wise use of the
earth's resources.
The
recipients of the annual Paul Fisher Service Awards
for the spring semester were announced at the convocation. They were Anastasia L. Barkova of Huntersville and Kendra Joyner of
Petersburg, Va. Jackie Hodgson of Pittsfield, Mass., was recognized as the
annual recipient of the Paul Fisher Service Award and received a scholarship
provided by Farmers and Merchants Bank as well as an engraved plaque. Fifteen
students were announced as inductees into
Who's Who among Students in American Universities
and Colleges. Nominated by members of the college community and
selected by a committee of faculty and students, these students are active
leaders and scholars on campus. They include the following students: Lainey Erin Edwards of Asheboro;
Susan Renee Fisher of Lititz, Pa.; Andrew Thomas McMillan of Salisbury; Laura Elaine Ritchie
of Salisbury;
Hannah Marie Thomas
of Robbins;
Brandon Lee Coble of Yadkinville; Elizabeth Nicole Sloop
of Salisbury;
Jacqueline Erin Kidd of Ramseur; Devin Michael Rodgers of Glen Burnie, Md.; Laura Whitney Sale
of
Yadkinville; Rebecca
Lucille Scott of Mt. Pleasant; Nathaniel Ray Griffin of Boomer; Stephanie Michelle Hill
of China
Grove; Cynthia Mary Cook of
Franklin, Pa.; and Joseph Stephen Manser of
Mooresville.
L to R: Hannah
Thomas, Laura Ritchie, Elizabeth Sloop and Stephanie Hill, 07 West Scholars The Phi Beta Lambda Award was presented to Anastasia Barkova of Huntersville. Phi Beta Lambda is the college division of Future Business
Leader's of America, a nationwide business organization. This award is
presented to the outgoing president in recognition for outstanding leadership
and service to the organization. Academic Achievement Awards Will Honeycutt of Richfield and Sarah Thorp of Advance were recipients of the Sherrill & Smith Award in Business
Administration. This
award is given annually by the partners of Sherrill & Smith to the senior
in the Ralph W. Ketner School of Business who achieves the best scholastic
average during the year. The Millard F. Wilson Award for Excellence in Business
was presented to Timothy Cook of Hickory.
Given annually to a senior in recognition of outstanding service to the Ralph
W. Ketner School of Business, it also recognizes excellence in academic
achievement. The late Professor Millard F. Wilson, former chair of the
business department at Catawba from 1949-1979, established the award. Whitney Mullis of Kannapolis was the
recipient of the Dr. Charles Turney Award.
This award was established by family and friends in memory of Dr. Charles
Turney, retired Chair of the English Department at Catawba. The recipient of the award is
a rising senior English major with at least a 3.5 GPA and a demonstrated
aptitude for and interest in the discipline of English studies. Elizabeth G. "Lizzle" Davis of East Bend received the Rebecca H. Frantz Essay Prize this year. This prize
is given by an alumnus, Edwin Nance, of Altoona, Pennsylvania, in memory of
the mother of three former Catawba College students. It is awarded annually
to the writer of an essay judged by faculty to be the most original. Lizzle
Davis's winning essay was entitled, "Byron's Prometheus and Milton's
Satan."
Elizabeth G. "Lizzle" Davis also was selected by the
English Department faculty to receive the Martha H.
Morehead Award. The award, given in honor of a late Catawba professor
emeritus of English, it is presented for the outstanding single work poem,
short story or graphic contribution to the Arrowhead, the college's annual
literary publication. Her winning poem was entitled "In this particular
picture." Jessica Everett of Winston-Salem was the recipient
of the Bethany and Aidan Sinnott Poetry Award.
This award was established by the English Department in honor of Dr. Bethany
Sinnott and in memory of Dr. Aidan Sinnott. The award is given to the student
who demonstrates the greatest potential as a poet, based on a portfolio of
his or her work.
The Elisabeth Scranton History Award was presented to Philip Yarbrough of Lexington.
It is given in honor of a former professor of history to the student(s) who
has attained the highest academic average during his or her senior year and
who represents the ideals of liberal scholarship in the area of history. The Braun Award in Physics, given by 1934 alumna Mrs.
Anne Blodgett Bashore, was awarded to Blake Rushing of Indian
Trail. It is given in recognition of the student showing the most meritorious
work in the field of physics. Lori Beth Fraley of Cleveland and Jacob Hill of Salisbury were presented The Chemistry Prize, given annually to a student(s)
selected by the chemistry faculty who, in their opinion, best
represents the qualities of good character, overall scholarship, and
excellence in chemistry course work. The CRC Press Freshman Chemistry Achievement Award was
won by Lindsay King
of Kannapolis
and Jacob Regensburger
of Fayetteville.
It is awarded annually to a chemistry major(s) in recognition of outstanding
scholastic achievement.
Jason Regensburger and Lindsay King, 10 West Scholars Joseph Manser of Mooresville was the
recipient of the American Institute of Chemists Award.
This award honors outstanding senior majoring in chemistry and is based on
ability, character, scholastic achievement and potential advancement in one
of the chemical professions. The
recipient of the Mathematics Award was Cynthia M. Cook of Franklin, Pa. This award is
presented annually by the mathematics department faculty to a student who has
demonstrated outstanding ability, scholarship and interest in the field of
mathematics. Jessica Gilmore of Indian Trail was the
recipient of the Environmental Programs Award.
It is presented annually to a senior who has best demonstrated dedication,
inspiration and academic achievement in the field of environmental science.
Mark Ketterer of Hamilton, N.J., and Vickie
Gammons of Mocksville were the co-recipients of the Shirley L. Haworth Prospective Teacher Award. It is
presented to a senior(s) with a 3.0 grade point average or better who majors
or minors in education and who has demonstrated outstanding potential as a
teacher based on observation in classroom setting by faculty and cooperating
teachers. The recipient is chosen by the Department of Teacher Education faculty. Julie Gilley of Dobson received the Student
Education Association/Cynthia Osterhus Award. It is given to the
student who has made an outstanding contribution to the student education
association and who has shown potential to become an excellent teacher. The
award is named in honor of Cynthia Osterhus '73 of Salisbury, a former
North Carolina Teacher of the Year, and now a faculty member in Catawba's
Teacher Education Department and director of the College's Shirley Peeler
Ritchie Academy for Teaching.
The College Chairman's Award in Music went to Kristopher Watson of Voorhees, N.J., for his
significant contribution to the programs of the music department and for his
promise of future success in the field of music. Jessica Jordan of Meriden, Conn., was the
recipient of the Senior Psychology Award. It
is given annually to a psychology major who has been judged by graduating
psychology majors, through secret ballot, as having made an outstanding
contribution to the various activities of the Psychology Department. Lainey Edwards of Asheboro received the Patricia R. Whitley Award in recognition of academic
excellence, loyalty, and dedication and for outstanding service to both the
physical education department and the community. The award was established in
1999 by the Physical Education Department and the Student Majors Club in
honor of Dr.
Patricia Whitley. Nathaniel Griffin of Boomer and Erin Witalison of Salisbury received the Daniel E. Kirk Biology Award. It is given in honor
of Dr. Daniel E. Kirk, former professor and chair of Catawba's Department of
Biology and former Dean of the College. It is presented to a senior(s) who
has exhibited outstanding service and achievement in the Department of Biology. Adam Ridenhour of Advance was the recipient
of The Religion Award. This award is given by
the ministers of the Southern Conference of the United Church of Christ to
the student in the junior or senior class who has excelled in academic work
in the religion and philosophy department and has contributed actively to the
religious life of the campus community. The recipient is selected by the
faculty of the Religion and Philosophy Department. Kendra Joyner of Petersburg, Va., was the
recipient of The David E. Faust Award. This
award is awarded annually by the faculty of the Religion and Philosophy
Department in memory of Dr. David Earl Faust, a former Professor of Religion
at Catawba, to a student who demonstrates outstanding ability in religious
studies (especially in the field of biblical studies), and who holds exceptional
promise for the Christian ministries. The
Augustin Daly Award for
Outstanding Student of the Year in Theatre Arts went to C.M. Garrison
of Asheville. The award is named in memory of one of North Carolina's most
historically important theatre figures and voted on by the Theatre Arts
faculty. Susan Fisher of Lititz, Pa., was the
recipient of the Sociology Award. This new
award is presented to the graduating senior who demonstrates outstanding
academic achievement in the field of sociology and exemplifies the qualities of the
sociological imagination. Awards of Special Merit and Achievement Carly M. Sabat of Warren, Ohio, received the Dean Grove Award, given annually to a student
athlete majoring in mathematics or science who demonstrates leadership
abilities in both areas. The late Dr. Rodger H. Lofland 61 established the
Dean Grove Award in tribute to Dean N. Grove '40, Lofland's high school
coach, biology teacher and mentor. The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award was given to Dr. Julie Chamberlain, associate professor of music, and Adam Ridenhour of
Advance. A committee of students and faculty choose both a student and a
staff member annually to receive this award. It is given in recognition of
fine spiritual qualities practically applied to daily living and with the
belief that these persons will uphold the spiritual standards of Catawba by
their noble characteristics. The award was established by the New York
Southern Society as a permanent reminder of the noblest human qualities
expressed and followed in the life of its first president Algernon Sydney
Sullivan. The 2010-2011 Staff Member of the Year is Sarah Rossini, Catawba's director of housing and residence life. This award is presented
annually and selection is made by a popular vote of the students. Dr. Kenneth Clapp, who teaches in the Religion
and Philosophy Department and is the Senior Vice President and Chaplain at
Catawba, was selected as Teacher of the Year.
The recipient, who is chosen by a popular vote of the students, demonstrates
the best in classroom rapport, evidence of concern for students, and
intellectual stimulation. Jane Young, who serves as coordinator of admissions records, was honored as the recipient of
the Louise Tucker Staff Council Award. The
award is given to a staff member who demonstrates outstanding work ethic and
performance in their area, with nominations made by member of the President's
Council and the recipient selected by a vote of the Staff Council. The
President's Award for Staff Excellence was presented to Jean Hall, administrative assistant to the Physical
Education Department. The award is given annually to a member of the college
staff who has distinguished him or herself in achieving excellence in job
performance and who has contributed to strengthening of community spirit on
campus. The recipient is selected through nominations from the entire faculty
and staff, with a final selection from the nominations being made by the
Staff Council. Dr. J. Michael
Bitzer,
associate professor of political science, was the recipient of the Swink Prize for Outstanding Classroom Teacher. The
selection was made by the Faculty Senate to a member of the faculty judged to
be an outstanding classroom teacher. The award was created by a gift from the
late Hearn Swink, former Rowan County resident, official with Cannon Mills
Company, and friend of the College. Dr. Sanford
Silverburg,
professor of political science, was the recipient of the Trustee Award for Outstanding Contribution to the College.
The award is given annually to the person or persons judged to have made an
outstanding contribution to the institution. The recipient is selected by a
vote of Catawba's faculty senate. Dr. Silverburg has served Catawba College
for 40 years and will retire from the College in May of this year. Whitener Medal Recipients
The
recipients of the Whitener Medals were
announced at the awards convocation but will actually receive their awards
during Catawba's May 14th graduation exercise. They are Kendra Joyner of Petersburg, Va., and Mark Ketterer of Hamilton, N.J.
Named in honor of the late Dr. Edgar Whitener of High Point who served as
president of the Catawba Board of Trustees from 1925-44, these awards are
presented annually to the man and woman in the graduating class who combine
in themselves, in the highest degree, the equalities of character, leadership
and scholarship. Selection is made by the faculty from the three men and
three women who have received the highest number of votes in an election in
which only members of the junior and senior class may vote. We hope you
noticed the West
Scholars (noted in blue text) and our Teacher Education majors (noted
in green text) who were named recipients of Catawba awards. The awards are a testiment to their
commitment to excellence, both on and off campus. We are filled with pride and excitement as
we celebrate their accomplishments.
Congratulations to all Catawba award recipients and expecially to our Education
majors and West Scholars!
Senior Reflections
During my student teaching I
learned a great deal. Working in an
inner city school with a very diverse population of students gave me a unique
experience. My students came to school
everyday normally with smiles on their faces, even though many of them have
struggles outside of school. My
greatest learning experience was the thought that, every time one of my
students walked into my classroom, I was someone who cared about them and
wanted them to succeed. I held high
expectations and received high accomplishments from them. Caring and being there for my students
allowed us to throughly enjoy learning together, and even more(for me) to
teach children who wanted and loved to learn. Senior Reflections
It has been an adventurous four years at My four years at Catawba have thoroughly involved me
in the public school setting. Since
freshman year, West Scholars gave me the opportunity to enter the classroom
and start teaching. We were given the
opportunity to travel and visit schools along the east coast.
With this experience, I chose to
continue my time with children at a camp in Four years later, I am student teaching
over 800 kids in two different elementary schools. Every day is an adventure and learning
experience. My students surprise me
each day with their physical ability and knowledge. I am excited to be finishing my four years
at Catawba, and I am ready to teach physical education to children in
Senior Reflections
When I first
stepped foot on Catawba Colleges campus, I was anxious and did not know what
to expect. I was a part of the first
cohort of Martha West Teaching Scholars, a group dedicated to the teaching
profession. Now as a senior, I could
not be prouder to say that I am graduating with a degree in physical
education from Catawba. I am also
proud to be a part of the first graduating class of the Martha West Teaching
Scholars. My experience in the
scholars program has allowed me to travel this great nation. As a cohort, we were able to travel to New
York City, Atlanta Georgia, Washington D.C., Savannah Georgia, as well as the
Outer Banks. I would not have been
granted these opportunities if I had not been a part of the West Scholars
program. My most
memorable experience in the West Teaching Scholars program was our cohort
trip to New York City. During this
trip we were able to experience everything that New York had to offer. Out hotel was nested in the heart of the
theater district, just a few minutes from Time Square. This was my first time being to New York
City, so I was amazed at the sights, sounds, and smells. The first experience in NYC that I will
never forget was our cohort of West Scholars appearing on Good Morning America. We were all able to appear on national
television during the live broadcast and be recognized. We also took a ferry tour of the Statue of
Liberty. I was taken aback by lady
liberty, knowing what she represents, and knowing how many people have come
to American in search of a new beginning.
The highlight of the trip was seeing Wicked on Broadway. It
was an amazing show that I never would have had the opportunity to see
without my membership in the West Scholars program.
I would also
like to say that if you make the choice to come to Catawba College, you are
not just coming to a nationally accredited institution; you are coming to be
a part of the Catawba College family.
I could not be prouder to be a part of this family. The teacher education department at Catawba
College is motivated to build successful teachers. The teachers that they produce are equipped
with twenty-first century skills to prepare our students of today, for a
challenging world tomorrow. Although I
will be graduating in May of this year, my heart will always remain with
Catawba College. One of the key
philosophies that Catawba College has instilled in me is to be a lifelong
learner. I have applied this
philosophy to my life to become the best person that I can be every day. Catawba has provided me with wonderful
opportunities to obtain my goals, and I am forever grateful to all of the
Catawba family that has helped me along my journey.
Senior Reflections
Laura
Ritchie, 07 West Scholar, Salisbury, NC As a member of the 2007 West
Scholars Cohort and a student of Catawba College, I have had one of the most
remarkable experiences in my life.
When I came to Catawba College in the fall of 2007 as an intended
education major, I never believed just how much that the next four years
would help me to become a confident and future ready teacher for tomorrows
student. Throughout my time here, I
have striven to make the most of every single moment. I have participated in numerous on campus
organizations including volunteering as a Catawba College Ambassador,
participating in orientation as a Core Alpha, participating and serving as
President for both the Helen Foil Beard Womens Society and the Student North
Carolina Association for Educators. In
addition to these societies, I have been inducted into several honors
societies including Alpha Chi, Phi Epsilon, and I have served as Secretary of
Kappa Delta Phi and a Junior Marshal for the graduation year of 2010. I also have had the joy of participating as
a camp counselor for Catawba Conservation Camp for middle school girls two
exciting years.
In addition to these activities, I
have been a member of the Catawba College Honors Program for my entire
college career. I have taken numerous
fascinating classes and I have traveled to Ireland with the Honors Program
all of which broadened my cultural experiences and expanded my character. However, the ultimate endeavor of my
experience as an honors student was the research, drafting, and completion of
my senior honors thesis entitled A Side-By-Side Educational Experience:
Cooperative Learning in Middle School Social Studies. After defending it on March 24th, 2011,
I received all four of my authorizing signatures and will now graduate with
honors in addition to Summa Cum Laud in May.
The development of this thesis was one of the best and hardest
experiences I have encountered and I know now that it will be well worth the
effort as it has shaped me as an educator and a scholar. My four years as a Martha West
Teaching Scholar were rooted in several professional development
opportunities, exhilarating trips, and an irreplaceable group of colleagues
that I will remember for the rest of my teaching career. Within the Scholars program, I have
traveled all over the United States and visited a variety of schools which
has allowed me to approach the world of education with a broader and more
in-depth understanding of the extent to which the field of education is open
for change and differences. As a
scholar, I was endowed with a special responsibility to approach my education
with a rigor and dedication that every good teacher will need to be effective
with their students. However, the
support and benefits of this challenge were ever constant as I worked
alongside colleagues who would become lifetime supporters.
Finally, the peak of my study to
become an educator came when I student taught at West Rowan Middle School in
a sixth grade language arts and social studies classroom. The challenges and rewards that I had
within this experience were some of the most compelling in my life. I experienced teaching in every way only to
find that there will only be better ways to make it worth it in the end for the
students that I love to teach. I
finally began to understand what Catawba College and my accomplishments
within it had done for me. When I
graduate in May of 2011, I will not only come away with a degree in education
and teaching license, but I will also have become a better more confident
person who is ready to take on the dream of becoming a teacher that I have
had my entire life. Only now, I am
ready to experience it. My hopes and
plans for the future are as wide as the possibilities that are open to
me. I would love to find a job as a
teacher in the Rowan County area that would give me a chance to make a
difference as an adult in the place of my youth. However, I am also considering the
possibility of going to teach at an orphanage in Nigeria for a few years as
part of an International Teaching Organization. I can truly say that I would never have
been able to do something as extensive and significant as that if it had not
been for my experiences at Catawba College.
As hard as it is to believe that the end of my college career is
coming, I can only hope all the more that everything it has made me to be is
ready for a new and bright beginning.
West Scholars are telling us what activities theyve been involved with or what their plans are for the summer.
Presented a Student Performance Hour April 8, 2011 - 3:00
p.m. Omwake-Dearborn Chapel that included Aubrey L. Barton,
soprano 09 West Scholar, Salisbury, NC
On
Wednesday, April 6, the Catawba College Wind Ensemble, under the direction of
Dr. Stephen Etters, associate professor of music, embarked by bus on its
"2011 Mid-Atlantic Tour." West
Scholars who are members of the Wind
Ensemble are:
Monday,
april 4th: 8 pm - Omwake-Dearborn Chapel Shuford
School of Performing Arts - Department of Music presented
in recital
Tyler Howe - 07, West Scholar, Salisbury, NC - Trumpet
Green Pig Day A campus Open House was held on Saturday, April 2,
2011 for prospective students to meet admissions counselors, current
students, and faculty. It was also an
effort for the college to promote a more environmentally friendly
campus. Green Pig originated in 2009
to promote green consciousness campus wide.
Photos from Green Pig day show West Scholars, Jessica Everett 09 and Laura Ritchie
07 as they provide information to prospects.
Catawba Students Heard in Raleigh From The Pioneer: April 7, 2011
Jeremy Gardner, Writer Filed under
Student Life & News To read the entire article click the link: http://www.catawbapioneer.com/student-life-and-news/2011/04/07/catawba-students-heard-in
Students Jeremy Gardner, Laura Ritchie, Timberley Motsinger, Crystal
Ignatowski, Hope Lambeth and Dalton Pierce stand alongside Senator Andrew
Brock in the North Carolina Senate Chamber
Students to Watch!
April 18, 2011 Pioneer Staff, Writer Filed under Spotlights, Students, Top Stories The Pioneer
Staff, through talking with professors and students, have come up with a list
of students to watch in the future. These students have excelled in their
classes and their majors. We honor all
of their hard work and congratulate them for being chosen as a Student to
Watch for 2011. Student to Watch in Teaching: Alexa Baird, Plainfield, NJ Alexa was drawn to Catawba because of the small school
atmosphere. She has always attended a
smaller school, which really helped her thrive off of the student:teacher
ratio. Alexa left the dreadful and despised cold weather of New Jersey, ready
for a change in scenery. North
Carolina had always been appealing to her and she fell in love with the
campus immediately. Once Alexa found
out Catawba had an amazing teaching program, and could continue playing
soccer in Division II, she was hooked.
Hooked or not, Alexas original plans were to go back to New Jersey to
receive a masters in education. Like all college students, Alexas original plans
changed after she realized that getting hired in a teaching position back
home would be difficult. Alexa
realized she could potentially get a job down here in North Carolina, even with
no experience. Her professors informed
her of the opportunities here and were extremely convincing. After her first few years, North Carolina
grew on her and Alexa decided she could see herself staying.
Student to Watch in Teaching: Alexa Baird, 07 West Scholar Alexas plans for the future include being accepted in
the Teach for America program,
where she will teach in a rural school district for two years. This particular area is known to have low
test scores and high poverty risks. Alexa has been placed in Eastern North
Carolina for this program and should find out her school placement soon. She is planning on getting her Masters in
Education at East Carolina University while teaching. After her two year commitment is up, She
would love to stay in North Carolina; however, she would not mind traveling
to other states to teach. While
teaching, Alexa plans to continue her love for soccer by coaching. NOTE: Read the full article at
- http://www.catawbapioneer.com/top-stories/2011/04/18/students-to-watch
Women-less Beauty Pageant Re-cap
Exerpt taken from The
Pioneer: April 18, 2011 Brandi Cockerham, Writer Filed under Events, Top Stories I had the pleasure of meeting up with the winner, Jordan
Clifton, and found out exactly what its like to be named the Women-less Beauty Pageant Winner. Clifton is a freshman from Raleigh, NC and
is a theater major. When asked if he experienced a lot of peer
pressure into entering the pageant, Clifton responded: A lot of my friends
wanted me to enter, and the cash prize didnt hurt either! As the winner, he
received $175 in cash along with a gorgeous sash and sparkled crown. Clifton
did admit that he could not do this without some help from his friends. He
shares: I did come up with my own talent routine, but could not have been
Miss Catawbapalooza without my backstage mom/curvy soulmate Allison Andrews. Also, a big
thanks to Shanna Locklair for the amazing makeup, that girl can turn a pig
into a princess with some eyeshadow and lipstick. NOTE: Click the link to read the full
article - http://www.catawbapioneer.com/events/2011/04/18/women-less-beauty-pageant-re-cap
Catawba Alumnus and former Charlotte
Mayor, Pat McCrory, speaks to faculty and students
Pass the Plate
BLOG: Jordan Farmer, 09 West Scholar, Walnut
Cove, NC On April 16th, the annual fundraising
event for Rowan Helping Ministries, Pass
the Plate, took place at the Norvell Theatre in downtown Salisbury. The event consists of an auction and dinner
for members of the Salisbury community who are seeking to give back to those
in need through Rowan Helping Ministries. Many local vendors and attractions auctioned
off such things as spa treatments and vacations. All of the proceeds benefitted Rowan Helping
Ministries. There were also
opportunities to sponsor people at the homeless shelter by purchasing
blankets, hats, and clothing for them.
I had the opportunity to serve these individuals and speak with a few
of them about the Salisbury community. After the auction took place, the patrons
were served dinner in the beautifully decorated Norvell theatre. Everyone was
extremely nice, and it was such an honor to spend time with people who were
giving back to their community and to those less fortunate.
The Gamma Sigma Epsilon Inductions
BLOG: Lindsay King, 10 West Scholar, Kannapolis,
NC This year marked the thirteenth
induction ceremony at Catawba for the Gamma Sigma Epsilon inductions. The North Carolina chapter is the Alpha Delta
chapter. Catawba inducted five new
members. Dr. Carol Miderski read the history
of this honorary society. I discovered
that this society started after World War II, to recognize outstanding
chemistry students. After the
inductions Dr. James Beard introduced Dr. Stephen L. Morgan, who is a
chemistry and biochemistry professor at the University of South Carolina. Dr.
Morgan discussed his achievements in forensic science and his work with the
FBI. His presentation was given on
"trace evidence." Dr. Morgan
spoke about the science behind crime scene investigations, and specifically blood spatter evidence. This was a very interesting presentation,
and I enjoyed seeing smiles on the faces of the inductees.
Follow all athletic activities, by clicking the
link to the CATAWBA
ATHLETICS WEBSITE. http://gocatawbaindians.com
Catawba College's Theta Phi Chapter of Kappa
Delta Pi (KDP) education honor society installed new
officers for the 2011-2012 year and inducted 22 new members in a ceremony
held on campus Tuesday, April 5.
Dr. James
K. Stringfield, dean of the Goodman School of Education, opened the ceremony with
welcoming remarks to the inductees, members, and invited guests. Dr.
Tiffany Hunter, a professor of education, spoke about the expectations
of a teacher from the perspective of a parent, praising the inductees for
demonstrating high ideals, and charging them to be leaders in the teaching
profession. Dr. Rhonda
Truitt, counselor for the chapter, presided over the induction ceremony,
assisted by Dr. Bonita Bloodworth, Mrs. Amanda Bosch, Dr. Tiffany Hunter, Dr.
Lou Ann Kasias, Dr. Cyndi Osterhus, and current officers Lucy Scott, president; Alexa Baird
and Stephanie
Hill, co-vice presidents; Laura Ritchie, secretary; Elizabeth Sloop, treasurer; Jenna Matthews,
historian; and Philip Yarbrough, program coordinator. New officers
installed were Julie Gilley, president; Jessica Everett and Stephanie Riddle,
co-vice presidents; Taylor Doss, secretary; Jessica Clark, treasurer; and Rachel Fries,
historian. KDP
officers inducted new members including undergraduate students Jessica Clark,
Salisbury; Marissa DiMarco, Voorhees, N.J.; Taylor Doss,
Boonville; Jessica Everett, Winston-Salem; Rachel Fries,
Rockwell; Julie Gilley, Dobson; and Stephanie Riddle, Faith.
Also inducted were post-baccalaureate teacher certification student - Lauren West,
Salisbury; and graduate students Melissa Bishop, Lexington; Gina Frey,
Concord; and Jennifer Tuzenew, Richfield. Graduating
seniors inducted and receiving honor cords were Rebecca Byerly (M.Ed.) and Sara Burkhart,
both of Lexington; Sara Kull (M.Ed.), Concord; Jaclyn Chapman, Meredith Corl,
Ann Howell and Zach Poole, all of Salisbury; Lainey Edwards, Asheboro; Laura Sale,
Yadkinville; Blair Sanders, Mt. Pleasant; and Jamie
Stirewalt, Kannapolis. Graduating
KDP members receiving honor cords were Alexa Baird, Plainfield, N.J.; Stephanie Hill,
China Grove; Philip Yarbrough, Lexington; Lucy Scott, Mt. Pleasant;
April Spry (M.Ed.), Rockwell; Tyler Howe, Laura Ritchie, Elizabeth Sloop, and
Leigh Yelton
(M.Ed.), all of Salisbury; and Jenna Matthews, Staunton, Va. Kappa
Delta Pi, an International Honor Society in Education, was founded March 8,
1911, at the University of Illinois. It was incorporated June 8, 1911, and is
celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Organized to recognize
excellence in education, Kappa Delta Pi invites members who exhibit the
ideals of scholarship, high personal standards, and promise in teaching and
allied professions. The Theta Phi Chapter was installed on February 28,
1958. The chapter was reactivated in 1983.
Catawba SNCAE Receives Blue Ribbon
Chapter Award The weeked of April 9th
and 10th the Catawba College SNCAE (Student North Carolina
Association of Educators) became one of seven colleges/universities from
across the state to be named a blue ribbon chapter and was awarded a $150
prize for membership activities by the North Carolina Association of
Educators. Catawba College SNCAE
Officers submitted an application which detailed membership activities,
community involvement and membership growth for the 2010-2011 school year. Mrs. Amanda Bosch, Director of the Catawba
College Curriculum Materials Center, serves as Advisor for the Catawba
College SNCAE. The 2010-2011 SNCAE
Officers are: Julie
Gilley, President; Danielle Garzon, Vice-President; Brittany Myers,
Secretary; Sarah
Morse, Treasurer; Elizabeth Sloop, Senior Class Rep., Brent Messenger,
Jr. Class Rep; Elizabeth Davis, Sophomore Class Rep., Amber Strickland,
Freshman Class Rep. L to R: Sarah Morse,
Julie Gilley, Brittany
Myers, Lizzle Davis and Danielle Garzon
SNCAE Elections Held On
Tuesday, April 19th SNCAE
elected new officers for 2011-2012. The officers are: President:
Brittany
Myers, 09 West Scholar Vice-President:
Madison
McKinney, 10 West Scholar Secretary:
Jamie Caputo Treasurer:
Heather
Cheek, 09 West Scholar Sr.
Rep: Julie
Gilley, 08 West Scholar Jr.
Rep: Jordan
Farmer, 09 West Scholar Soph
Rep: VACANT Fresh
Rep: Elections will be held in Fall
2011
Two Salisbury Natives Honored With Catawbas
Prestigious Shuford Award If you didnt have the opportunity to read the
article before, please take a moment and click the weblink to Catawba News
website and join us in celebrating Dr. Martha Kirkland West, as one of two
recipients of the Adrian L. Shuford, Jr. award. http://www.catawba.edu/news/archive/2011/04/12/prescircle2011.aspx West Scholars(L to R
below) Allison
Andrews, Madison McKinney, Matt Tamer, Taylor Doss, Cameron Beard, Aubrey
Barson and Jessica Everett, attended the event to honor
Dr. West.
Performances at the ceremony also included West
Scholars, Allison Andrews (farleft. - left
photo) and Madison
McKinney (far right - right photo)
Dr. Ritchie congratulates
Dr. West at the Shuford Awards reception in Peeler Crystal Lounge.
One last look at our Seniors as we
remember them in their freshman cohort photos! Left to right: Alexa Baird, Plainfield, NJ, Kelli Ferguson, Raleigh, NC,
Tyler Howe, Salisbury, NC, Stephanie Hill, China Grove, NC, and Zach Poole, Salisbury, NC
Laura
Ritchie, Salisbury, NC, Philip Russ, Lawndale, NC, Blair Sanders, Mt.
Pleasant, NC, Elizabeth Sloop, Salisbury, NC, and Hannah Thomas, Robbins, NC
Special Thanks Thank you Dr. West and Dr. Ritchie
for laying a foundation that led to Teacher Educations success and to the
formation of the Ritchie Academy for Teaching
and West Scholars.
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Induction April 5 - Awards
Convocation April 14 - Conservation
Camp Parent Meeting April 19 - Easter
Observance College Offices Closed, April 22 & 25 - Discovery
Day Incoming Freshmen April 30 - Exams May 4-10 - Senior
Investiture May 12 - Baccalaureate May 13 - Commencement May 14 - West
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Seniors, Hannah Thomas, Laura Ritchie
and Zach
Poole, and Blair Sanders have prepared brief reflections on their
Catawba experience. Stephanie
Hill is already
busily teaching school as an interim in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg System,
having finished her program at Catawba early.
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NOTE: Photos in this issue
focus heavily on our graduating
seniors! When a West Scholar is named in an article, their name
will appear in royal blue. Students
referenced in a dark green are other teacher education majors.
SENIOR REFLECTIONS Hannah
Thomas,07 West Scholar Robbins,
North Carolina Catawba
Senior Physical
Education Major
Laura
Ritchie,07 West Scholar Salisbury,
North Carolina Catawba
Senior Middle
School Social Studies and Language Arts Major
Zach
Poole,07 West Scholar Salisbury,
North Carolina Catawba
Senior Physical
Education Major
Blair
Sanders,07 West Scholar Mt.
Pleasant, North Carolina Catawba
Senior Middle
School Education Major
Mt.
Pleasant, North Carolina Catawba
Senior Elementary
Education Major
Memories of our Seniors At Jump on the Lawn
Spring 2011
Hannah
Thomas!
Hannah and Taylor Doss at Ft. Pulaski
National Monument
Hannah at 2010 Opening Picnic
Hannah, Alexa and Laura in NYC
Laura and Hannah
Stephanie
Hill and Laura
Laura working with students
Laura and Elizabeth Sloop
Laura
Ritchie and a C3
Camper with an interesting friend
Laura preparing for a class
Dr. Rhonda Truitt, Department Chair,
Teacher Education and Blair Sanders, 07 Scholar
Laura
Ritchie, 07 Scholar and senior, during a school visit and class observation at the Savannah School of Arts
07
Scholars, Kelli Ferguson and Hannah
Thomas at the South Carolina Museum exploring science
Laura
Ritchie and Zach Poole, 07
Scholars
Tyler Howe and Zach Poole, 07 Scholars at St.
Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah, GA
Alexa Baird and Blair Sanders, 07 Scholars
Hannah
Thomas, 07 Scholar
Blair
Sanders at Educ.
Summit Dinner
Zach Poole at 2010 Opening Picnic
Blair, Zach
and Tyler, 07
Scholars
Zach and Phil during the
Phil Russ,
07 Scholar as he
led the Salisbury High Hornets to another win!
Blair and
Alexa, 07 Scholars
in NYC
Kelli
Ferguson and Heather Cheek
09 Scholar, at the Rich Allen Workshop
Amtrak travel to DC and NYC offered
time for great conversation! Stephanie Hill,
Elizabeth Sloop, Kelli Ferguson and Dr. O.
07 Scholars with Dr. O on the ferry crossing to
the Statue of Liberty (IPhone
fascination)
Hannah
Thomas, 07 Scholar
an apple for the (soon to be) teacher
Alexa,
Zach, Blair, Tyler
and Kelli
with the New York skyline for a backdrop
Resting at the State Museum in
Columbia, SC Zach, Phil and Tyler but who is that girl?
Dinner at the Wrenn House following
the Education Summit Phil, Tyler, Zach and Blair
Remember
the Thunderbird! Savannah, GA
We hope you enjoyed
the trip down memory lane with our seniors!
Random
Photos of Scholars From Wigwam
Productions Jump on the Lawn 2011 Whitney
Corriher, 09 Scholar
Brittany
Myers, 09 Scholar (2nd
from left) with Whitney Corriher to her right
Shay Meeks and Alanna Hantho, 08 Scholars
Shay Meeks,
Taylor Doss and Samantha Lackey
at a Fall 2010 reception.
Scholars making sweet music! Lauretta
Overfield, 09 Scholar
Tyler Howe,
07 Scholar
Brent
Messenger, 08 Scholar
Brent and yet another instrument!
KDP Induction
Ceremony and Reception Zach (left) and Blair (far right) at 2011 KDP Induction
Dr. O, Dr. B. and Zach Poole, 07
Scholar during KDP Induction
Zach Poole being congratulated by Phil Russ
following the KDP Induction
KDP Reception
Oh
The Places Weve Been The Outer Banks and
Bath, NC
Atlanta, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Columbia, South
Carolina
Tybee Island, Georgia
Washington, DC
Seniors best of luck to you all and stay in touch with us!
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