Monday, May 16, 2005

Veterinary Medicine Students Honored at White Coat Ceremony and Honors Banquet

By Brennan Engle

The Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine honored 107 students entering their last year of veterinary school April 29 at the annual White Coat ceremony. During the ceremony, students of the class of 2006 were cloaked with a white lab coat to symbolize the transition into their final year of study. During their fourth year, students are promoted from the classroom to working in the veterinary medical teaching hospital and assisting in actual cases.

The ceremony was punctuated by remarks given by Dr. Lester Crawford, acting commissioner of the United States Food and Drug Administration and highest ranking veterinarian in the country. "The year you're about to embark on was the most important in my life," Crawford told the students gathered in the K-State Student Union Ballroom. "Everyday I hark back to something I learned in that fourth year." Crawford also urged the class to be caring members of the veterinary profession. "Keep your heart in the profession; also take care of yourself."

Wearing their white coats, the class then turned toward the crowd of peers, family members and friends, taking an oath of professionalism.

That evening, an honors banquet was held where $72,000 in scholarships and awards were presented to the 2005 graduating class. Those recipients and their awards are listed below.

Anneta Caster, Auburn, Schering-Plough Animal Health Small Animal Award; Brandon Pauly, Conway Springs, Dr. and Mrs. Nelson S. Mayo Memorial Award; Patricia Schroeder, Council Grove , Dr. Wayne and Druecilla Burch Scholarship for proficiency in food animal medicine; Amy Lomas, Dennis, Pfizer Small Animal Clinical Proficiency Award; Leslie Mikos, Eskridge, Hi Faubion Large Animal Tribute; Rebecca Erwin, Gardner, Dr. John S. Koen Memorial Award and American Royal Award; Kelli Almes, Hope, R.C. Dillman Award for Proficiency in the Application of Diagnostic Pathology to Diseases of Livestock and Horses, and the Allan H. Hart/Idexx Award; Luke Pickett, Lawrence, Dr. O.M. Franklin Memorial Epidemiology and Public Health Award; Emily Crow, Leavenworth, American Royal Award.

From Manhattan: Aric Brandt, Dr. J.R. Olson Veterinary Medicine Award; Karel Carnohan, Dr. John and Mary Jo Cortelyou Rust Avian Pathology Scholarship; Michael Deveau, Gerald P. Murphy Award; Dan Ellis, American College of Veterinary Surgeons Large Animal Award and Wempe-Luckeroth Family Scholarship; Justin Gdanitz, Dr. Lloyd C. Helper Award and Dr. Wayne and Druecilla Burch Scholarship for proficiency in food animal medicine; Kim Gugler, Marie Mohr Memorial Award and Dr. John and Mary Jo Cortelyou Rust Laboratory Animal Pathology Award; Tim Harmon, Dr. and Mrs. Gordon C. Howell Memorial Award and Simmons and Associates Award; Corbin Hodges, Dr. Richard M. and Pamela K. DeBowes Professional Leadership Award and Schering-Plough Animal Health Large Animal Award; Jessica Hoffman, Dr. Glenn Ray Teagarden Memorial Award in Equine Proficiency; Marc Knobbe, Dr. O.M. Franklin Memorial Epidemiology and Public Health Award; David Lee, Dr. James T. Marsh Memorial Award in Veterinary Medicine; Mary Livengood, Hill's Buddy Award; Brad Luebbe, Dr. Harry D. and Alberta F. Anthony Award; Brandy McGreer, American Veterinary Medical Association Auxiliary Award, Dr. Jody Johnson Veterinary Medicine Leadership Scholarship and Dr. and Mrs. Nelson S. Mayo Memorial Exotic Animal Award; Stacy McReynolds, Animal Emergency Clinic, P.C. of Omaha, Neb., Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Award and American Royal Award; Monika Scott, Douglas Hoppas Memorial Scholarship and Paul and Phyllis Curd Scholarship; Teresa Seyfert, Dr. Joseph A. Bogue Memorial Award and Future Small Animal Specialist Award; Jill Speier, Dr. Kenneth R. Kimball Memorial Scholarship; Sara Strongin, Dr. Bishan Das and Mrs. Ram Bai Minocha Scholarship, Rodney K. Morgan Memorial Award and Pfizer Veterinary Team Award for Dentistry; Tammy Mendez, Dr. Wayne and Druecilla Burch Scholarship for proficiency in food animal medicine and Pet Trust Scholarship; Jennifer Pearson, Pet Trust Scholarship; Jaime Rudd, Pet Trust Scholarship and Paul and Phyllis Curd Scholarship; Susan Sears, American Royal Award; Kristin Yates, Paul and Phyllis Curd Scholarship; Donovan Hauser, Paul and Phyllis Curd Scholarship.

Michelle Taylor, Olathe, Dennis A. Evans Memorial Scholarship and World Animal Care Foundation Award; Christina Heilman, Overland Park, Pfizer Veterinary Team Award for Small Animal Critical Care; Ginny Ringuette, Riley, L. Derald and Mary Ellen Jernigan Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine; Katie Nordhus, Seneca, Melba Cornwell Budge Endowment for Veterinary Medicine; Stacey Anstaett, Stockton, American Association of Feline Practitioners Award; Jennifer Wirth, Sylvan Grove, Gentle Doctor Award and Francis Lucille Koss Memorial Award; Sarah Hicks, Valley Center, Nestle Purina Pet Care Award; Rob Wilkinson, Wamego, Dr. Don H. Spangler Memorial Award and Dr. Wayne and Druecilla Burch Scholarship for proficiency in food animal medicine; Rebecca Hodges, Washington, Dr. F.P. and Jane Moynagh Scholarship.

Fom Nebraska: Sara Emanuel, Aurora, American College of Veterinary Radiology Award and Dr. Albert F. Francis and Clara I. Wempe Memorial Scholarship; Brandi Chytka, Chadron, Dr. J. Sidney Michum Memorial Award; Dalean Butterfield, Chambers, Kansas City Veterinary Medical Association Award; Brad Johnson, Concordia, Dr. John L. and Patricia L. Noordsy Award for Proficiency in Food Animal Surgery; Sarah Keiser, Fordyce, Kansas Veterinary Medical Association Auxiliary Award; Catherine Mohr, Laurel, Paul and Phyllis Curd Scholarship; Jill Brester, Lincoln, Marion Szatalowicz Memorial Award and Dr. Wayne and Druecilla Burch Scholarship for proficiency in food animal medicine; Katherine Irwin, Omaha, Louis A. and Norma Jane Ball Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine; Belinda Branek, Steinauer, American Royal Award.

Other out-of-state: Leejoan Ma, Cupertino, Calif., Dr. O.M. Franklin Memorial Toxicology Award; Andrew Miller, Glendale, Calif., American Animal Hospital Association Award; Emily Watson, North Glenn, Colo., Rebecca L. Arnold Scholarship for Feline Medicine; Alison Diesel, Farmington, Conn., Schering-Plough Animal Health Dermatology Award; Adam Carter, Dell Rapids, S.D., Dr. William F. and Helen Richt Irwin Award in Small Animal Surgery; Todd Jewell, Arlington, Texas, Dr. R. R. Karen Domer Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine.