University of Mississippi - Ole Miss Yearbook (Oxford, MS)

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TAYLOR MEDALISTS TAYLOR MEDALISTS The Marcus Elvis Taylor Memorial Scholarship Medal is awarded to no more THAN 1 percent OF THE STUDENT BODY. To BE ELIGIBLE, A STUDENT MUST HAVE A GRADE- POINT average of 3.8 OR HIGHER, SENIOR STANDING AND MUST HAVE COMPLETED AT LEAST 18 SEMESTER HOURS IN THE SCHOOL OR COLLEGE IN WHICH THE NOMINATION ORIGINATES. COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS John Charles Buckley Matthew David McChesney Andy Kyle Canion Meghan Hennessey Nadeau Karen Melissa Damico Chad Alan Pilcher Thomas Joel Rutherford Fyke Shane Julia Richardson Katharine Blakeney nammond Jeremy W. Stewart Brent Montague Hardin Matthew David Storey Douglas IVilham Hendiick Morgan Elizabeth Stuart . JVathan Morley Holt Audra Leigh Tew f Stephanie Nan Kemper Jana Leign Vright April Joy Lancaster SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY Adam Joseph King Carol Anne Marion Andrea Lenee Lewis Shea Thompson Sides SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES Amanda Renee Canoy Brigitte JVichole Lange Haley Alison Fairbanks —SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Tyndale Anne Brickley Jeremy ALichael AIcKnight Joshua Nathcmiel DeBold Catherine Nicole Parnell Jennifer Diane Glass Amy Nicole Thompson SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Gail Renee Davis Leah Heytens Patterson Anna Ruth Freeman SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ♦ John Wesley Ray burn Matthew David Sleep John Christian Ross Charles Allen Sm it hers SCHOOL OF PHARMACY E?in Leigh Carmon Lindsay Elizabeth Price 122 I Thk OLE Miss 2005

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SPRING 2004 INITIATES Jarold Lee Apple Andrew Travis Balthrop Alan Stuart Bean William Michael Beasley Paul Pacific Blake Amanda Ashlee Brown Tasheitha Vbnlre Butler Alexandra Leigh Clark Camille Leiglit Comer Stephen Andrew Compton Megan Diane French Ashley Michelle Fry Richard Wyn Gehrett Courtney Janos Geraci Joshua Adam Gray Katharine Blakeney Hammond Brent Montague Hardin Carey Beth Hayes Edward Olge Hearn Douglas I Villiam Hendrick Summer Anne Hill Robert Desha Hines Mary Clift Hitt jNathan Morley Holt Jason Michael Hopkins Stacy Lynn James Melissa Sue Johnston Murray Elbery Keel Stephanie Nan Kemper Jordan Elizabeth Lancaster Dustin Paul Leblanc Lucas James Marshall Emily Mckenzie Matins Matthew David McChesney Robert Corey McCulloch Brittany Gail McDonald Wilson Douglas Minor Meghan Hennessey JVadeau Jessica Alarie Nesbitt Shakirat Omolara Oyelunji Corey Leigh Palmer Elizabeth Cavett Parsons Carter Anne Payne Chad Alan Pilcher Rebecca Carlton Posey George Hasting Robertson Laura Elizabeth Rogers John Matthew Rutlmford Rebecca Helen Smith Taylor Franklin Smith Jeremy Wayne Stewart Matthew David Storey Morgan Elizabeth Stuart Mary Linley Swaney Audra Leigh Tew Aaron Lee Thompson Amanda Nicole Thompson Ryan Shelton I Vally Mary Helene Warner Joseph Harland ebster Jana Leigh I Iright Amy Michelle Ibungblood EVERY PHI BETA KAPPA inductee has to sign the official chapter book, which poses to be no problem for the excited Tasheitha Butler, a senior biochemistry major from Natchez. Distinctions | 121

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RESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS FORMING A BRICK HOUSE 19 STUDENTS WERE SELECTED AS THE SECOND GROUP FOR THE RESIDENTIAL Scholars Program for maintaining a 3.35 GPA THE 19 STUDENTS INCLUDE: Adrus Ashoo, Kaumudi Atapattu, Kamesha Bailey, Charlene Baumann, Carly Blevens, Kimberly Breaux, Laushelle Fair, Erin Floyd, Melinda Howe, Kerric Martin, Lindsey Maxey, Breanna Parker, Melissa Paulk, Haley Peel, John Rippy, Melissa Smith, Allison Stanford, Stephen Taylor and writlen by REBECCA BERTRAND Lince its inceptior: in 2003. thf Residential ScMars Program has awarded sciiolarsliips to 36 wle Miss students. This program encourages outstanding students to live on campus. luHill a leadership position in an Oie Miss organization, complete 30 hours of community service, maintain at least a 3.35 GPA and assist with the program ' s fund raising efibrts. Each student receives a S 1 ,000 scholarship, which is divided between the iall and spring semesters. The 19 students for the 2004-2005 program were selected from a pool of applicants and were rec|uired to submit an application and three references and undergo an interview. The students were notified in June 2004 of their selection. Vanessa Rodriguez, Associate Director of Operations for the Department of Student Housing and Residence Life, said this year ' s students maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.75 and included two members of the inaugural program, Allison Stanford and Haley Peel. Erin Floyd and Kim Breaux facilitated the group ' s meetings, and Melissa Paulk was responsible for community service activities. During the winter break, the students worked on a Habitat lor Humanity project in Birmingham, Ala. John Rippv; a Brandon native and graduate of Northwest Rankin High School, was a member of this year ' s group. The sophomore English education major lived in Kincannon Hall and served as his residence hall ' s senator for the A.ssociated Student Body. In high school. Rip became an Eagle Scout, was active in his church and volunteered for The Salvation Army. According to Ripp); being a residential scholar enabled him to continue his communit - service efforts, make new friends and work on the Habitat for Humanity project. The residential scholars are the cream of the crop, Rippy said. We are involved in community service activities and are able to balance our time to meet the program ' s requirements. ' 5 Rippy highly | recommends the program to anyone else interested in community sen-ice and said it would be great to participate in the program again. The program was begun by Bill McCartney, director for the department. He recently accepted a position at the University of Chicago. We appreciate the housing staff for leading us and taking care of the group. With Mr. Bill leaving, they are taking time out of their busy schedule to work with us and help us to be a better influence on campus, Rippy said. Distinctions j 123