Catawba College President Dr. Robert Knott commissioned 16 students as Junior Marshals in a ceremony held Wednesday, August 30 in Omwake-Dearborn Chapel on campus.

These Junior Marshals were chosen from the junior class based on academic rank and are among the most honored students on campus. They embody the best of Catawba College both in academic achievement and service to the College community. They will represent the College at formal gatherings throughout the academic year, including convocations, baccalaureate and commencement. By assisting College Marshal David Pulliam, they will assure that order and dignity are observed during these occasions.

Junior Marshals from the day program for the 2006-2007 academic year include Melissa Ann Bartholomew of New Carlisle, Ind.; Katie Michelle Bender of Salisbury; Ashley Diane Boles of Ft. Bragg; Cory Brandon Darnell of Rural Hall; Ryan Gregory Dayvault of Kannapolis; Blair Eileen Elder of Seaford, Va.; Leah Savanna Farris of Rockwell; Angela Fontaine Jacobs of Trotwood, Ohio; Ashleigh Susanna Herndon of Conway, S.C.; Meagan Alexandra Kittle of Winchester, Ontario; Michael Aaron Lasris of Seaford, Va.; Julia Caroline McKinzie of Lakeway, Texas; Candace Leigh Neal of Waxhaw; Jessica Taige of Wauwatosa, Wis.; Aileen Chattin Thomson of Burlington, Vt.; and Lauren Jill Whiteley of Greensboro.