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Scholarship recipients “Academic All Stars” feted at banquet Chowan honored its “academic all stars” at a banquet Sept. 23 in the President’s Dining Room of Thomas Cafeteria and eighty-one students who hold scholarships were recognized. Of these, 20 have been awarded scholarships based on their academic performance. “Just as the college recognizes its athletes for their achievements, so do we feel it is appropriate to congratulate those students who achieve in the classroom,” com mented Dr. Lowe. High Standards Clayton Lewis, Dean of Students, agreed that it is important to honor students who are recipients of academic scholarships. “They mean a great deal to the college and to their classmates, as well, by lifting their standards and sights in the classroom.” Lewis said the banquet also served to encourage all scholar ship winners to continue to make the effort necessary to excel in the classroom. Dr. B. Franklin Lowe, Dean of the College, spoke on “The Pursuit of Academic Excellence” at the banquet, sponsored by the Department of Student Development. The 81 students included 35 freshmen and 46 returning. Top Awards The top academic awards are Presidential Scholarships, held by five freshmen, valued at actual tuition. To qualify, a student must have a high school average of 3.3 or better, an SAT score of at least 850, and rank in the upper ten percent of his/her graduating class. Three Presidential Scholars are from North Carolina; Melissa Herring of Ahoskie, Kevin Matheson of Lenoir, and Carla Osborne of Creston. Others are Kristin Bair of Wilmington, DE; and Michael White of Eure. In addition, Chowan awards 15 other academic scholarships. Four are valued at three-fourths tuition and are held by students with a high school average of 3.2 or better, a minimum 820 SAT score, and Who rank in the upper 25 percent of their graduating class. The two North Carolina students with these scholarships are Kenneth Terry of Aulander, and John Ward, HI, Sunbury. The other two students are from Virginia, Norma Bense of THE CHOWANIAN USPS 715-880 CKowon Coli*g«. MuHr»««boro. North Corolino. a ttondard junior collog* controlled by th« Boptist Stota Conv»ntk>n of North Caroline, ond founded in )848. Printad. d«sign«d end oditvd by th« »tud*nt» end foculty of th* School of Grophk Commonieotion* at Chowan CoM*9*. S»nd chong* of oddr*»* notico* to Th» Chowonion. CKowon Coll*9*. Murfr**sboro. North Caroline 27855. Published siM tlm»s o y*or in ^•faruory, Mey-Jun*. July. S*pt*mb*r, October ond 0*c«mb»r SECOND CLASS POSTAGE PAID AT MURFREESBORO. N. C. 27855 Dumfries and Jennifer Stephens of Carrsville. Eleven scholarships, valued at one-half tuition, have been received by students with a 3.0 or better average and who rank in the upper 25 percent of their graduating class and have a satisfactory SAT score. Six students are from North Carolina: David Joyner, Ahoskie; Valerie Lawton, New Bern; Marc Muller, Hubert; Richard Seymour, Elizabeth City; Terry Ambrose, Morehead City; and Pamela Mullins, Cary. Ten students have responded to Chowan College’s SOS call. At Chowan, SOS stands for Student Orientation Staff, spon sored by the director of counseling and development, Linda Tripp. “SOS members are recom mended by faculty, staff, ad ministration, and other students for their positions,” Tripp ex plained. Trained for Duties As freshmen, they are in terviewed, invited to participate, and trained in group sessions by Mrs. Tripp. They attend the Camp Cale Leadership‘Retreat in late spring with the other leaders for the following school year. During the summer, these rising The three Virginia students are Beverly DeLoatch, Franklin; Gary Campbell, Norge; and Sharon Davis, Newport News. Other Scholarships Also holding the scholarship are William Bridgers of Como and Nancy Frye, Gorham, ME. The 20 academic scholarships are renewable for a second year of study upon attainment of an academic average of 3.2 or better for Presidential Scholars and 3.0 or better for all others. Other scholarships and their recipients include: sophomores assist the college with the three orientation sessions for freshmen. “Throughout orien tation, the leaders are easily spotted by their special T-shirts that conveniently display their names. During each of the sessions the leaders are expected to work with groups of students, help give placement test, and set up refreshments for the students and parents. “They also serve the new students by answering questions about academics and campus life with an experienced student point of view. Orientation leaders are responsible for the dormitory where they stay with parents and students during the sessions,” Tripp noted. Adams Memorial-Andrew Drewry, Franklin, Va.; Alden Scholarship-Kenneth McKee, Asheville; David L. Boone Memorial-Scott Cassell, Mar- tinsburg, WV; Braves Club- Charlene Cutrell, Edenton; Bryan-Jacqueline Mead, Kill Devil Hills; Kevin Matheson, Lenoir; Cadle Memorial-Tammy Mateo, Portsmouth, Va.; Cooper Memorial-Michael Frye, Rocky Mount; Andrea Croom, Carr- sboro; Angela Felton, Suffolk, Va.; Dabney Grove, Raleigh; Lisa Keith, Fuquay—Varina; Ella Student Views The Student Orientation Staff also formed a student panel for parents this summer. “The student panel was very successful and gave positive student viewpoints on various questions about life at Chowan and possible needs of the student,” Tripp declared. She continued, “Orientation brings a closer look at Chowan for the new students. These Student leaders are generally the first friends and first impression newcomers receive. Orientation is a lot of hard work but the reward of new friendships and the pride of helping others feel at home makp« all the work worthwhile Cobb Camp Scholarship-Kimberly Duck, Carrsville, VA. Durrett-Kathleen Reagan, New Bern; Eva Ethridge-Danny Barnes, Ahoskie; Corey Winton, Montpelier, Va.; Connie E>vans- Lisa Mizelle, HarreUsville; Ex change Club Athletic Award- Martin Williams, Johns Island, S.C.; Ezell Whitaker-Richard Seymour, Elizabeth City; Sara Marian Fisher Memorial-Tammy Mateo, Portsmouth, Va.; Freeman-Melisa Herring, Ahoskie; Jeanette Liverman, Murfreesboro; Tara Williams, Conway, Adalia Futrell-Neil Boyd, Mineral, Va.; Futrell/Revelle-Ganell Early, Aulander; Roland L. Garrett- Matthew Chappell, Norfolk, Va.; Highest Academic Average-Tara Williams, Conway, Myra Vann Holland Memorial-Glenda Jones, Edenton. International Student Award- George Planios, Greece; Johnson -Edna Ruffin, Ahoskie; Justice Memorial-Martin Hobbs, Suffolk, Va.; P.E. Kee-Elam Baptist Church-Stacey Moore, Gumberry; James L. Knight Scholarship- Karen Parker, Murfreesboro; Jeffery Thompson, Goldsboro; Marlon Witcher, Lynchburg, Va.; Hubert Hugh Lewis Memorial- Robert Stewart, Woodland; Texie Camp Marks-Robin Lee, Colonial Heights, Va.; Robin Bull, Sedley, Va.; Don G. Matthews, Jr.- George Planios, Greece; John Newton Ogletree-Jeffery Gragg, Fletcher; Alta Chitty Parker- France Siebert, Virginia Beach, Va.; Joseph Lee Parker Award- Stacey Moore, Gumberry. Raymond Scholarship-Cecil Davis, Cary; Betty Spivey Pritchard Memorial-Lisa ^ptey, Vergennes, Vt.; J. Guy Revelle, Sr. and Pearla Futrell Revell- Angela Cox, Jackson; Rachel Spivey Memorial-Linda Sowers, Troutman; Henry Straughn Stokes and Eloise Brown Stokes Memorial-Karen Davis, Newport News, VA.; Yolanda Faile, Murfreesboro; Mary P. Thomas- Kathy Whitley, Como; George T. Underwood-Terry Ambrose, Morehead City; Joseph Felton, Eure; Fred A. Vann Memorial- Donavan Wolf, Stanley, Va.; Clarence Ellis, Highland Springs, VA.; Kenneth Page, Graham; Lisa Sipley, Vergennes, Vt.; Brett Fipps, Tabor City; James McLean, Bunn Level; Carrie Bazemore White-William White, Jr., Murfreesboro. Lois Vann Wynn Memorial- Timothy Johnson, Clyde; Fabian Rathbone, Waynesville; Shelia Roop, Kiiig; Art-Gregory Bagby, Cherapeake, Va.; John King, Roanoke Rapids; Music Grants- Ronald Barringer, Washington; Holly Gailey, Saluda, Va.; Leslie Simpson, Princess Anne, Md.; Music Librarian Scholarship- Stacey Polak, Windsor, Va.. The volunteer Student Orientation Staff helps familiarize students and their families with the college and provides a valuable service at the beginning of each term. The staff in cludes, from left, front row; Tracy Whitley, Conway; Bill Garvey, Virginia Beach, Va.; Richard Perry, Henderson: Tanya Shearin, Cary. Back row: Cecil Davis, Cary; Tammi Threatt, Carrollton, Va.; Laura Ryals, Siler City; Tara Williams, Conway; Angie Felton, Suffolk, Va.: and Martin Clemons, Raleigh. Chowan's SOS provides valuable recruitment, orientation service Poge 2—THE CHOWANIAN, October, 1987
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