Wednesday, May 3, 2006

K-State Veterinary Medicine Scholarship Recipients Recognized

By Brennan Engle and Sarah Erskine

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University recognized its outgoing seniors April 21 at the college's annual honors banquet. More than $90,000 in scholarships were presented to members of the class of 2006.

The scholarships and awards recognize those who have achieved in academics, leadership and specialty areas of study while in veterinary school. Many of the scholarships were established in memory of deceased veterinary students and alumni.

"It's also a time for the scholarship donors to meet the recipients, which is always nice," said Ronnie Elmore, associate dean of academic affairs for the college. "The donors appreciate meeting the students who will benefit from their sponsorships."

Several representatives from pharmaceutical companies that have established scholarships at K-State also were on hand to present their company recognitions.

"This year's senior class is a fantastic group," Elmore said. "They've excelled and will be extraordinary veterinarians."

The students and their awards include:

Kami Linnens, Bonner Springs, Dennis A. Evans Memorial Award; Andrew Hanzlicek, Caldwell, Merk Manual Award and Pfizer Small Animal Clinical Proficiency Award; Kevin Cooper, Chanute, Dr. J. Sidney Michum Memorial Award; Jeffery Redman, Derby, Dr. Wayne and Druecillia Burch Memorial Award; Sommer Mueller, Ellsworth, Fort Dodge Animal Health Clinical Research Award and Dr. O.M. Franklin Memorial Epidemiology and Public Health Award; Matthew Fehr, Emporia, Dr. Wayne and Druecillia Burch Memorial Award and Dr. L. Derald and Mary Ellen Jernigan Award; Shelley Noeller, Fredonia, Pet Trust Award; Dale Brown, Girard, American Veterinary Medical Association Auxiliary Award, Dr. R.R. and Karen Domer Award, and Dr. James T. Marsh Memorial Award; Christopher Blevins, Highland, Wempe-Luckeroth Family Award; Ralph Millard, Junction City, American College of Veterinary Surgeons Small Animal Award and Merk Manual Award.

From Lawrence: Rebecca Lu, All Feline Hospital Award; and A. Catherine Peace, Pfizer Veterinary Team Award.

From Leavenworth: Michael Faurot, Dr. Wayne and Druecillia Burch Memorial Award, and Paul and Phyllis Curd Memorial Award; and Kelly Carlson, American College of Veterinary Surgeons Large Animal Award, American Royal Award and Merk Manual Award.

Calista R. Miller, Long Island, Dr. Wayne and Druecillia Burch Memorial Award.

From Manhattan: Ann Buchanan, Dr. and Mrs. Gordon C. Howell Memorial Award, and D. F.P. and Jane Moynagh Award; and Tiffany Wolters, Dr. John and Mary Jo Cortelyou Rust Avian Pathology Award.

Joseph Sipe, Mission, Schering-Plough Animal Health Award; Matthew Nichols, Russell, Dr. Hi Faubion Memorial Award; Andrew Hawkins, Sedan, American Royal Award, Dr. Richard and Pam DeBowes Professional Leadership Award, and Dr. and Mrs. Nelson S. Mayo Memorial Award; Emmy Rottinghaus, Seneca, American Royal Award, Dr. O.M. Franklin Memorial Theriogenolgy Award and Merk Manual Award; Jonathan Kobuszewski, Topeka, Douglas Hoppas Memorial Award; Janey Gordon, Valley Falls, American Royal Award and Dr. Harry D. and Alberta F. Anthony Award.

From California: Sabrina Wright-Myers, Auburn, Merk Manual Award and Marie Mohr Memorial Award; Maria Ramirez-Gorton, Los Angeles, Mr. Louis A. and Mrs. Norma J. Ball Award; Marie Benitez, San Diego, Paul and Phyllis Curd Memorial Award and Merk Manual Award; Joshua Freng, Tehachapi, Gentle Doctor Award; Ashley Feinberg, Truckee, Paul and Phyllis Curd Memorial Award; and Patricia Sund-Wiebusch, Walnut Creek, Kansas City Veterinary Medical Association Award.

From Colorado: Gregory Jackson, Denver, Dr. Don H. Spangler Memorial Award.

From Illinois: Dayna Ames, Wheaton, Merk Manual Award and Pfizer Veterinary Team Award.

From Maryland: Richard Cober, Annapolis, Schering-Plough Animal Health Award.

From Nebraska: Daniel Longfellow, Broken Bow, Dr. Richard C. Dillman Award, Merk Manual Award, Dr. John L. and Pat L. Noordsy Award, and Pet Trust Award; Leslie A. Buggi, Columbus, Hill's Buddy Award; Stephanie Jones, David City, Melba Cornwell Budge Memorial Award and Pfizer Veterinary Team Award; Alicia Bangert, Diller, Dr. Kenneth R. Kimball Memorial Scholarship; Jennifer Rowan, Mills, Paul and Phyllis Curd Memorial Award, Dr. O.M. Franklin Memorial Toxicology Award, Merk Manual Award, and Rodney K. Morgan Award; Jeremy Stuart, Nebraska City, Dr. John S. Koen Memorial Award, Dr. and Mrs. Nelson S. Mayo Memorial Equine Award, and Pet Trust Award; Joe DiMari, Omaha, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists Award; Nora Ditmars, Pickrell , Dr. Wayne and Druecillia Burch Memorial Award, Paul and Phyllis Curd Memorial Award, and Schering-Plough Animal Health Award; and Jeremy Young, Pierce, American Royal Award.

From New Jersey: Tanja Winkler, Asbury Park, Pet Trust Award; Christopher Marion, Blackwood, Dr. and Mrs. Nelson S. Mayo Exotic Animal Award; Kathryn Mohney, Interlaken, Dr. Joseph A. Bogue Memorial Award; and Jessica Gentile, Oak Ridge, Future Small Animal Specialist Award and Kansas Veterinary Medical Association Auxiliary Award.

From New York: Teri Coon, Amenia, Dr. Wayne and Druecillia Burch Memorial Award; Heather Gill, Binghamton, American Animal Hospital Association Award, American College of Veterinary Radiology Award, Paul and Phyllis Curd Memorial Award, Allan H. Hart/Idexx Award, Dr. William F. and Helen R. Irwin Memorial Award, Merk Manual Award, and Mary J. Reed Equine Compassion Award; Laurie Collins, Freeport, American Association of Feline Practitioners Award; Sara Madio, Hoosick Falls, World Animal Care Foundation Award; and Andrea Kaser, Valley Stream, American Emergency Clinic P.C. of Omaha, Neb., Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Award, and Merk Manual Award.

From North Carolina: Amy James, Raleigh, Dr. Glenn Ray Teagarden Memorial Award.

From Rhode Island: Laura Roman, North Scituate, Francis Lucille Koss Memorial Award and Dr. Jay Richard Olsen Memorial Award.

From Texas: Jamie Whittenburg, Lubbock, Nestle Purina Pet Care Award and Dr. Albert Francis and Clara I. Wempe Memorial Award.