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Austin College Honors Convocation recognizes students, faculty
By Austin College
May 2, 2008

SHERMAN, TEXASAustin College’s annual Honors Convocation was held Thursday, April 24, at 11 a.m. in Wynne Chapel. A formal convocation in academic regalia, the event highlights academic and leadership achievements of students and faculty.

More than 60 scholarships and fellowships awarded to students on the basis of achievement in various Austin College academic departments were announced during the assembly. In addition, the Honors Convocation acknowledged students selected this year for induction into international and national honor societies based on academic achievement.  

Austin College honor societies and related academic departments are Phi Beta Kappa, overall academic excellence; Alpha Chi, overall academic accomplishment; Alpha Psi Omega, drama; Beta Beta Beta, biological sciences; Delta Phi Alpha, German; Eta Sigma Phi, classics; Omicron Delta Epsilon, economics; Phi Alpha Theta, history; Phi Sigma Iota, foreign languages; Pi Delta Phi, French; Pi Sigma Alpha, political science; Psi Chi, psychology; Sigma Delta Pi, Spanish; and Sigma Pi Sigma, physics.    

Students named to honor societies during 2007-2008 are listed below by hometown, along with their parents’ names, the high school from which they graduated, and the honor societies. Some of these students may have been inducted previously to other societies. 

Allen, Texas

Jane Chandy, Allen High School, daughter of Achenkunju and Flossy Chandy, Psi Chi.

Anna, Texas

Drew Kelly, Anna High School, son of Nanci Kelly, Phi Beta Kappa.

Arlington, Texas

Elizabeth Elliott, Lamar High School, daughter of John and Jane Elliott, Phi Alpha Theta;

Justin Harris, Summit High School, son of Lee and Dana Harris, Alpha Chi;

Steven Hayes, Lamar High School, son of Steve and Mary Hayes, Phi Alpha Theta.

 

Austin, Texas

Jackie Armstrong, McNeil High School, daughter of Lisa and Ken Whitmarsh, Phi Alpha Theta and Pi Delta Phi;

Mark Hamilton, Westlake High School, son of Billy and Christine Hamilton, Phi Beta Kappa;

Keaton King, Stephen F. Austin High School, daughter of Carter King and Laquita King, Sigma Delta Pi;

Margaret Mullane, McCallum High School, daughter of Jane Farmer, Omicron Delta Epsilon;

Callie Schlotter, L C Anderson High School, daughter of Will and Regina Schlotter, Phi Alpha Theta;

John Stanley, Westwood High School, son of Jeanie Stanley of Austin, Texas and James Stanley of Southlake, Texas, Phi Alpha Theta;

Bethany Walker, Westlake High School, daughter of Philip and Rebecca Walker, Psi Chi;

Leah Wolf, Lyndon B. Johnson High School, daughter of Pamela Johns, Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Chi, and Sigma Delta Pi.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Lloyd Jones, Jr., Episcopal High School, son of Lloyd and Francie Jones, Alpha Chi.

Bedford, Texas

Tamir Dean Anver, Colleyville Heritage High School, son of Khurshid and Rafiq Anver, Phi Beta Kappa. and Alpha Chi.

Bee Cave, Texas

Laura Hartmann, Lake Travis High School, daughter of Richard and Nancy Hartmann, Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Alpha Theta.

Belleville, Illinois

Robert Likarish, Amarillo High School, son of John and Marcia Likarish, Omicron Delta Epsilon.

Big Spring, Texas

Lindsay Paige Phillips, Big Spring High School, daughter of Jim Bob and Penny Phillips, Omicron Delta Epsilon.

Boerne, Texas

Holly Boerner, Boerne High School, daughter of Bob and Deb Boerner, Psi Chi.

Brenham, Texas

Katharine Potter, Home School Graduate, daughter of Gary and Becky Potter, Eta Sigma Phi.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Szende Szabo, Buenos Aires International Christian Academy, daughter of Iolanda and Daniel Szabo of Uricani, Romania, Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Delta Pi.

Carrollton, Texas

Erin Creutzmann, Hebron High School, daughter of Fred and Nickie Creutzmann, Psi Chi;

Kassie Lee, Trinity Christian Academy, daughter of Ron and Kathy Lee, Sigma Delta Pi;

Erin McKenas, Creekview High School, daughter of David and Laurie McKenas, Phi Alpha Theta;

Julia L. Pfeffer, Coppell High School, daughter of Rich Pfeffer of Carrollton and Mary Pfeffer of Coppell, Texas, Phi Beta Kappa;

Swapna Thomas, Newman Smith High School, daughter of Ajith and Joise Thomas, Beta Beta Beta;

Maria Vargas, Newman Smith High School, daughter of Juan Angel Vargas and Maria Alicia Vargas, Pi Delta Phi;

Nathan Withers, Newman Smith High School, son of Steve and Liz Withers, Pi Sigma Alpha.

Cedar Hill, Texas

Amol B. Golwala, Cedar Hill High School, son of Bharat and Shaileja Golwala, Psi Chi.

Clarksville, Texas

Jesse Hausler, Clarksville High School, son of Mark and Terrie Hausler, Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Chi, and Eta Sigma Phi.

Cleburne, Texas

Elizabeth Wilson, Cleburne High School, daughter of Greg and Jane Wilson, Alpha Chi.

Colleyville, Texas

Tracy Wright, Faith Christian School, daughter of Gary and Melinda Wright, Phi Beta Kappa.

Cooper, Texas

Elizabeth Preas, Cooper High School, daughter of David and Soe Preas, Psi Chi.

Coppell, Texas

Danielle Clements, Coppell High School, daughter of Karen Reget of Coppell and Bernie Clements of Onalaska, Wisconsin, Phi Beta Kappa;

Faren Frazier, Coppell Senior High School, daughter of Kim and Jeanne Frazier, Psi Chi;

Julia L. Pfeffer, Coppell High School, daughter of Mary Pfeffer of Coppell and Rich Pfeffer of Carrollton, Texas, Phi Beta Kappa;

Mandy Rehling, Coppell Senior High School, daughter of Carl and Kathy Rehling, Alpha Chi, Pi Sigma Alpha, and Sigma Delta Pi.

 

Corpus Christi, Texas

Nicholas Juan, W.B. Ray High School, son of Beth and Vicente Juan, Sigma Delta Pi.

Dallas, Texas

Mason Anders, Trinity Christian Academy, son of Jon and Karen Anders, Sigma Pi Sigma;   

Laura Echols, Plano West Senior High School, daughter of Leldon Echols of Dallas and Linda Borchert of Grapevine, Texas, Phi Beta Kappa;

Gregory Hernandez, R.L. Turner High School, son of Robert and Dale Hernandez, Alpha Psi Omega;  

Isabel Hernandez, Townview High School for Health Profession, daughter of Pete and Argelia Hernandez, Phi Alpha Theta; 

Amanda Hopkins, Highland Park High School, daughter of Hal and Dorothy Hopkins, Psi Chi;

Addison O'Donnell, Bishop Lynch High School, son of Colleen O'Donnell, Alpha Psi Omega;  

Caitlin Pauzé, Bishop Lynch High School, daughter of David and Linda Pauzé, Psi Chi;

Fernando Rubio, Jr, Pegasus Charter School, son of Fernando Rubio, Phi Alpha Theta and Psi Chi;

Kylee Rutledge, North Mesquite High School, daughter of Ron and Terry Rutledge, Phi Alpha Theta; 

Layne Rylander, Lake Highlands High School, daughter of Dale and Carole Rylander, Alpha Psi Omega; 

Adam Tunnell, Jesuit College Preparatory School, son of Debbie and T.R. Tunnell, Phi Alpha Theta.

Decatur, Texas

Melanie Mason, Decatur High School, daughter of Gregg and Cindy Mason, Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Delta Pi.

Denison, Texas

Jessica Smith, Denison Senior High School, daughter of David and Donna Smith, Sigma Pi Sigma.

Denton, Texas

Maegan Fitzgerald, Denton High School, daughter of Jeff and Cindy Fitzgerald, Alpha Chi;

Meredith Gross, Georgetown High School, daughter of Damon and Jennifer Gross, Alpha Chi, Psi Chi, and Sigma Delta Pi.

Desoto, Texas

Danny Andrews, Cistercian Preparatory School of Irving, Texas, son of Arminda Perez and Richard Andrews, Phi Alpha Theta.

 

Edinburg, Texas

Nicole Ruano, Edinburg High School, daughter of Eduardo and Noemi Ruano, Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Chi.

El Dorado, Arkansas

Victoria Sheppard, Norphlet High School, daughter of Tom and Kelly Sheppard, Phi Alpha Theta.

Flower Mound, Texas

Zachary Owens, Flower Mound High School, son of David and Pamela Owens, Phi Alpha Theta.

Fort Davis, Texas

Abigail Smith, Fort Davis High School, daughter of Barry and Donna Smith, Beta Beta Beta.

Fort Worth, Texas

Jesse Booher, Paschal High School, son of Peggy and Jesse Booher, Phi Alpha Theta;

Gabrielle Decoster, Trinity Valley School, daughter of Patty and Francois Decoster, Pi Delta Phi;

Cicily Smith, Home School Graduate, daughter of Charles and Gloria Smith, Phi Beta Kappa.

Fritch, Texas

Averie Bell, Sanford-Fritch High School, daughter of Donald and Jan Bell, Alpha Psi Omega.

Gainesville, Texas

Reece Carson, Whitesboro High School, son of Shelley and Tom Carson of Gainesville and Lisa and Ken Roberts of San Angelo, Texas, Delta Phi Alpha.

Galena, Illinois

Mike Carlson, Galena High School, son of John and Jean Carlson, Phi Alpha Theta.

Galveston, Texas

Jessica Antonelli, Ball High School, daughter of Jeff and Cynthia Antonelli, Alpha Psi Omega.

Garland, Texas

Robby Dullnig, Garland High School, son of Robert and Sandra Dullnig, Phi Beta Kappa;

Russell Fetzer, Garland High School, son of Mark and Debbie Fetzer, Alpha Chi and Phi Alpha Theta;

Shweta Jain, Plano East Senior High School, daughter of Ajay and Jyoti Jain, Sigma Delta Pi;

Nick Rana, North Garland High School, son of Arun and Malti Rana, Alpha Chi and Beta Beta Beta.

Giddings, Texas

Haley Smith, Jack C. Hays High School, daughter of Tim Smith of Giddings and Janie Smith of Kyle, Texas, Phi Beta Kappa.

Grapevine, Texas

Claire Balani, Grapevine Senior High School, daughter of Caroline Balani and Ted Gatmaitan, Alpha Chi;

Laura Echols, Plano West Senior High School, daughter of Linda Borchert of Grapevine and Leldon Echols of Dallas, Texas, Phi Beta Kappa;

Ian Keeble, Colleyville Heritage High School, son of Tony and Robin Keeble, Phi Alpha Theta;

Miles Vaughn, Carroll High School, son of Robert Vaughn and Allison Gray, Sigma Delta Pi.

Greeley, Colorado

Jacqueline Welsh, Northridge High School, daughter of Mike and Cindy Welsh, Phi Alpha Theta.

Greenville, Texas

Laura Ellington, Greenville High School, daughter of Tim and Barbara Ellington, Phi Beta Kappa.

Groesbeck, Texas

David Hernandez, Groesbeck High School, son of Hilda and Apolinar Hernandez, Phi Alpha Theta.

Gun Barrel City, Texas

Arne Hoeppner, Mabank High School, son of Joerg and Inken Hoeppner, Delta Phi Alpha.

Heath, Texas

Shushan Rana, Dallas Christian High School in Mesquite, son of Rajesh and Chhaya Rana, Alpha Chi and Beta Beta Beta.

Henderson, Texas

Jessica Lewis, Henderson Senior High School, daughter of Joyce Lewis, Omicron Delta Epsilon.

Houston, Texas

Daniel Arbiter, Lamar High School, son of Katherine and Eric Arbiter, Phi Beta Kappa;

Aaron Flores, St. Thomas High School, son of Renay and Lisa Flores, Pi Delta Phi and Pi Sigma Alpha;

Bridget Keating, Cypress Falls High School, daughter of David and Linda Keating, Psi Chi;

Andrea Keith, St. Pius X High School, daughter of Pam Gerard and Kent Keith, Phi Beta Kappa;

Nicole Moore, High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, daughter of Brenda and Chris Moore, Phi Beta Kappa;

Colin Renner, Mirabeau B. Lamar Sr High School, son of David and Linda Renner, Omicron Delta Epsilon;

Lisa Simpson, Cypress Creek High School, daughter of Theo and Darlene Simpson, Phi Alpha Theta;

Lauren Sweat, Episcopal High School, daughter of Don and Diane Sweat, Delta Phi Alpha.

Hurst, Texas

Emily Mareś, Lawrence D. Bell High School, daughter of Henry and Edna Mareś, Psi Chi.

Irving, Texas

Ravina Patel, The North Hills School, daughter of Vina and Rajesh Patel, Sigma Delta Pi.

Katy, Texas

Susan Bennett, James E. Taylor High School, daughter of Roger and Lois Bennett, Alpha Chi, Pi Sigma Alpha, and Sigma Delta Pi;

Kevin Birkel, Taylor High School, son of Bernie and Jackie Birkel, Phi Beta Kappa;

Sarah Powell, James E. Taylor High School, daughter of Camille and Alan Powell, Phi Alpha Theta.

Kyle, Texas

Haley Smith, Jack C. Hays High School, daughter of Janie Smith of Kyle and Tim Smith of Giddings, Texas, Phi Beta Kappa.

Lubbock, Texas

Annie Laski, Coronado High School, daughter of Melvin and Grace Laski, Phi Beta Kappa.

Lufkin, Texas

Jamie Hannan, Lufkin High School, son of Jim and Jackie Hannan, Phi Alpha Theta.

Mabank, Texas

Linsey Betts, Mabank High School, daughter of Rudy and Lynette Betts, Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Psi Omega.

McAllen, Texas

Jeremy Saenz, McAllen Memorial High School, son of Rosalie Savage of McAllen and Laurencio Saenz, Alpha Psi Omega and Psi Chi.

McKinney, Texas

Molly Banas, McKinney High School, daughter of Mike and Mary Banas, Pi Sigma Alpha.

Mesquite, Texas

Brooke Adams, Dr. John Horn High School, daughter of Keith and Betsy Adams, Sigma Delta Pi.

Midlothian, Texas

Valerie Emmett, Midlothian High School, daughter of Kay and Charlie Emmett, Psi Chi.

Mineola, Texas

Monica Martinez, Mineola High School, daughter of Dana Jones of Mineola and Tony Martinez of Wylie, Pi Sigma Alpha.

Mission, Texas

Omar Saenz, Sharyland High School, son of Enrique and Laura Saenz, Psi Chi.

Muskat, Oman

Afua Kwarteng, The American International School of Muscat (TAISM), daughter of Dora and Andrew Kwarteng, Delta Phi Alpha.

New Boston, Texas

Caleb Cook, Paul H. Pewitt High School, son of John and Welda Cook, Eta Sigma Phi.

North Richland Hills, Texas

Sara A. McKinney, Birdville High School, daughter of Richard and Nancy McKinney, Delta Phi Alpha.

Odessa, Texas

Logan Bell, Permian High School, daughter of Clint and Lois Bell, Phi Beta Kappa.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Lindsay Brown, Oklahoma Christian School, daughter of Jan and Mike Brown, Phi Beta Kappa.

Olathe, Kansas

Elizabeth "Liz" Webb, Olathe East High School, daughter of Daniel and Laura Webb, Alpha Psi Omega.

Onalaska, Wisconsin

Danielle Clements, Coppell High School, daughter of Bernie Clements of Onalaska and Karen Reget of Coppell, Texas, Phi Beta Kappa.

Pasadena, Texas

Genevieve Walker, Sam Rayburn High School, daughter of David and Lynn Walker, Alpha Chi and Sigma Pi Sigma.

Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Jenny Watts, Waccamaw High School, daughter of Dawna and Micheal Watts, Psi Chi.

Pflugerville, Texas

Carrie Sullivan, Pflugerville High School, daughter of Terry and Peggy Sullivan, Pi Sigma Alpha.

Plainview, Texas

Jesse Travis, Plainview High School, daughter of Drew and Rhonda Travis, Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Chi, and Pi Delta Phi.

Plano, Texas

Phillip Cartwright, Plano Senior High School, son of Terry and DeAnne Cartwright, Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Epsilon;

Kathleen Cluchey, Plano East Senior High School, daughter of Marcia and Lin McLaughlin, Phi Beta Kappa;

Christine Cunningham, Plano Senior High School, daughter of Maria and H.N. Cunningham III, Alpha Psi Omega;

Randy Hale, Plano East Senior High School, son of Cindy Hale and Steve Hale, Beta Beta Beta;

LeAnne V. Nguyen, Trinity Christian Academy, daughter of Suong and Anh Nguyen, Alpha Chi and Beta Beta Beta;

Rathna Nuti, Plano East Senior High School, daughter of Umesh and Sudha Nuti, Psi Chi;

Meghan Smith, Bishop Lynch High School, daughter of Roland and Sharon Thompson, Eta Sigma Phi;

Sarah White, Plano Senior High School, daughter of Stephen White and Kathleen Gabrielson, Alpha Chi, Phi Alpha Theta, and Psi Chi.

Quinlan, Texas

Brandi Lackey, S & S High School, daughter of Roger Lackey of Quinlan and Darla and Don Neill of Sherman, Texas, Alpha Chi.

Richardson, Texas

Elizabeth Dean, Logos Academy, daughter of Dr. Deborah Dean, Pi Delta Phi;

Kaitlin Listol, L.V. Berkner High School, daughter of Karen and Ed Listol, Psi Chi;

Elizabeth Varner, L.V. Berkner High School, daughter of William and Susan Varner, Phi Alpha Theta.

Roanoke, Texas

Christine Caldwell, Northwest High School, daughter of Gilbert and Diane Caldwell, Psi Chi.

Rockwall, Texas

Raehannah Jamshidi, Rockwall High School, daughter of Mike and Joellen Jamshidi, Sigma Delta Pi.

Royse City, Texas

Rebecca Lake, Royse City High School, daughter of James and Diane Lake, Phi Beta Kappa.

San Angelo, Texas

Reece Carson, Whitesboro High School, son of Lisa and Ken Roberts of San Angelo and Shelley and Tom Carson of Gainesville, Texas, Delta Phi Alpha.

San Antonio, Texas

Elizabeth Arias, Sherman High School, daughter of Albert Arias and Elizabeth Arias, Pi Sigma Alpha;

Sarah Campion, Sandra Day O'Connor High School, daughter of Tim and Deborah Campion, Omicron Delta Epsilon;

Christopher Check, James Madison High School, son of Mick and Ginny Check, Eta Sigma Phi;

Emily Kennedy, Alamo Heights High School, daughter of Ida and Joe Kennedy, Alpha Chi;

Ann Nelson, Ronald Reagan High School, daughter of Rusty and Susan Nelson, Delta Phi Alpha;

Will Radke, Alamo Heights High School, son of Alan and Janine Radke, Phi Beta Kappa;

Beth Shaw-Meadow, Ronald Reagan High School, daughter of Susan and Rob Shaw-Meadow, Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Chi;

Meredith Swenson, Saint Mary's Hall, daughter of Dr. Peter and Fran Swenson, Phi Alpha Theta;

San Carlos, California

Nathan Taylor, The Kings Academy, son of Bill and Lori Taylor, Delta Phi Alpha.

Sandnes, Norway

Jannica C. Schmoecker, Sandnes High School, daughter of Erwin and Lill Karin Schmoecker of Sandnes, Norway, Delta Phi Alpha.

Scottsdale, Arizona

Cali Broermann, Valley Lutheran High School, daughter of Lori and Martin Broermann, Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Chi.

Sherman, Connecticut

Sasha Dessy, New Milford High School, daughter of Mira and Steve Dessy, Psi Chi.

Sherman, Texas

Elizabeth Arias, Sherman High School, daughter of Albert Arias and Elizabeth Arias, Pi Sigma Alpha;

Robert W. Henderson, Sherman High School, son of Tom Henderson and Deborah Simpson, Pi Sigma Alpha;

Christine Hosek, Sherman High School, daughter of Hervé and DeDe Hosek, Phi Beta Kappa and Psi Chi;

Brandi Lackey, S & S High School, daughter of Darla and Don Neill of Sherman and Roger Lackey of Quinlan, Texas, Alpha Chi;

Miguel Lopez-Barco, Sherman High School, son of Miguel and Dominga Lopez, Sigma Delta Pi;

Hillary Luckett, Sherman High School, daughter of Lawane and Rhonda Luckett, Pi Sigma Alpha;

Nayan Patel, Sherman High School, son of J.R. and Sumi Patel, Beta Beta Beta;

Austin "Manfred" Tooley, Home School Graduate, son of Hunt and Karen Tooley, Phi Alpha Theta;

Brittainy Wagner, Sherman High School, daughter of Deborah Wagner of Sherman and Walter Wagner of Van Alstyne, Texas, Pi Delta Phi.

Southlake, Texas

John Stanley, Westwood High School, son of James Stanley of Southlake, Texas and Jeanie Stanley of Austin, Texas, Phi Alpha Theta.

Spring, Texas

Allyse Snyder, Klein High School, daughter of John and Susan Snyder, Phi Alpha Theta.

Sugar Land, Texas

Alvaro José Escorcia, St. Thomas High School, son of Alvaro and Martha Escorcia, Phi Alpha Theta.

Temple, Texas

Marcela Onyango, Temple High School, daughter of Onyango Okello and Pamela Onyango, Pi Sigma Alpha.

Texarkana, Texas

Brian McGee, Texas High School, son of Tommy and Annette McGee, Beta Beta Beta.

The Colony, Texas

Nicole Berenger, The Colony High School, daughter of Sandra Berenger and Gregory Gallo, Delta Phi Alpha.

The Woodlands, Texas

Hailey Cunningham, The Woodlands Christian Academy, daughter of David C. Cunningham, Jr., DDS and Karen D. Cunningham, Phi Alpha Theta;

Tricia Stone, Oak Ridge High School, daughter of Eleanor and Tom Stone, Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Chi.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Meg Gammie, Metro Christian Academy, daughter of John and Nancy Gammie, Psi Chi.

Van Alstyne, Texas

Tessa Neighbors, Home School Graduate, daughter of Scott and Barbara Neighbors, Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Chi, and Delta Phi Alpha;

Brittainy Wagner, Sherman High School, daughter of Walter Wagner of Van Alstyne and Deborah Wagner of Sherman, Texas, Pi Delta Phi.

Waipahu, Hawaii

Megan Fukumoto, Ho'ala School, daughter of Steven and Louise Fukumoto, Phi Alpha Theta.

Wausau, Wisconsin

Jordan Schneider, Brookfield Academy, son of Karen and Don Schneider, Omicron Delta Epsilon.

West Valley City, Utah

Jalina Keeling, Hunter High School, daughter of Leonard and Joyce Keeling, Delta Phi Alpha.

Wichita Falls, Texas

Rebecca Halsey, S H Rider High School, daughter of Torin and Teri Halsey, Alpha Chi.  

Austin College is a leading national independent liberal arts college located approximately 30 minutes north of the greater Dallas metroplex in Sherman, Texas. Founded in 1849, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original charter and name, the college is related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA). Recognized nationally for academic excellence in the areas of international education, pre-professional training, and leadership studies, Austin College is one of 40 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book Colleges that Change Lives.

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