Sunday, April 28, 2007

MANHATTAN – The College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University recognized the Class of 2007 on April 28 at the college’s annual honors banquet.

By Christina McCall and Joe Montgomery, 785-532-4193, jmontgom@vet.k-state.edu

The scholarships and awards recognize members of the outgoing senior class who have achieved excellence in academics, leadership and specialty areas of study while in veterinary school.

“Although the scholarship support is greatly appreciated by our students as the cost of education continues to rise, just as important is the recognition of work well done during our annual honors banquet,” Ronnie Elmore, associate dean of academic affairs, said. “In addition to recognizing our students during our honors banquet, many of our 4th year student scholarships honor previous faculty members, college friends, and alumni. Our annual honors banquet is truly a celebration of past accomplishments and an anticipation of future productive careers.”

The students and their awards include:

Candace Jacobson, Abilene, American Royal Award; Jesica Martin, Cherokee, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists Award; Jennifer Antholz, Derby, Pet Trust Award; James Clark, Girard, Dr. Wayne and Druecillia Burch Memorial Award, Dr. J. Sidney Michum Memorial Award; Robert Rust, Kensington, Dr. Wayne and Druecillia Burch Memorial Award, Dr. R.R. and Karen Domer Award, Wempe-Luckeroth Family Award; Matthew Peuser, LaCygne, Paul and Phyllis Curd Memorial Award; Caroline Bowlin, Lansing, Paul and Phyllis Curd Memorial Award, Pfizer Small Animal Clinical Proficiency Award; Diane Schrempp, Lenexa, American Animal Hospital Association Award, Merck Manual Award; Amy Highbarger, Manhattan, Dr. Albert Francis and Clara I. Wempe Memorial Award; Danielle Batchelder, Norcatur, Melba Cornwell Budge Memorial Award; and Eric Whitacre, Olathe, American Royal Award.

From Overland Park: Lindsay Franz, Merck Manual Award, Marie Mohr Memorial Award; Emily Mertz, Rodney K. Morgan Memorial Award, Schering-Plough Animal Health Award; Jamie Righter, Gentle Doctor Award; and Maureen Sutter, Dr. O.M. Franklin Memorial Theriogenology Award, Dr. James T. Marsh Memorial Award.

Kevin Haynes, Russell, Dr. Richard and Pam DeBowes Professional Leadership Award, Dr. F.P. and Jane Moynagh Award; Erica Burkitt, Sabetha, Dr. Hi Faubion Memorial Award, Allan H. Hart/Idexx Award, Alvin A. Lidolph Award, Merck Manual Award; and Michelle Lett, St. Marys, Merck Manual Award.

From Wichita: Megan Mohney, Merck Manual Award, Nestle Purina Award for Excellence in Companion Animal Nutrition; Chris Payton, American College of Veterinary Surgeons Small Animal Award, Dr. Hi Faubion Memorial Award; and Mark Ruder, Paul and Phyllis Curd Memorial Award, Dr. and Mrs. Nelson S. Mayo Memorial Food Animal Award, Dr. and Mrs. Nelson S. Mayo Memorial Exotic Animal Award, Merck Manual Award, Dr. John and Mary Jo Cortelyou Rust Avian Pathology Award.

From Alabama: David Gasper, Huntsville, Dr. Kenneth R. Kimbell Memorial Scholarship, Dr. John and Mary Jo Cortelyou Rust Laboratory Animal Pathology Award.

From Alaska: Leann Tana, Anchorage, Paul and Phyllis Curd Memorial Award, Merck Manual Award.

From Arizona: Nathan McClellan, Gilbert, American College of Veterinary Surgeons Large Animal Award.

From California: Shelly Adrian, Oceanside, Dr. Don H. Spangler Memorial Award, Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Award; Lindsey Hatheway, Chico, Pfizer Veterinary Team Award; Daniel Righter, Davis, Dr. O.M. Franklin Memorial Epidemiology and Public Health Award, Merck Manual Award, Donald and Marilyn Trotter Award; Davin Ringen, Yuba City, Pet Trust Award; Mary Sakai, Visalia, Paul and Phyllis Curd Memorial Award; and Vanessa Vandersande, Santa Clara, All Feline Hospital Award, Francis Lucille Koss Memorial Award.

From Colorado: Carmen Yeamans, Wheat Ridge, Kansas Veterinary Medical Association Auxiliary Award.

From Connecticut: Lindsey Westerfield, Redding, World Animal Care Foundation Award.

From Missouri: Tonya Collop, Rutledge, Dr. John S. Koen Memorial Award; and Jill Eyles, St. Louis, Dr. and Mrs. Nelson S. Mayo Memorial Equine Award, Merck Manual Award.

From Nebraska: Megan Behrens, Wilber, Animal Emergency Clinic, P.C. of Omaha, Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Award; Aaron Bessemer, Pender, Dr. and Mrs. Gordon C. Howell Memorial Award; Toni Brandt, Wisner, Merck Manual Award, Pet Trust Award, Mary J. Reed Equine Compassionate Care Award; Nicholas Buschkamp, Crofton, Dr. Wayne and Druecillia Burch Memorial Award, Merck Manual Award, Dr. Bishan Das and Ram Bai Minocha Memorial Award; from Lincoln, Kimathi Choma, Douglass Hoppas Memorial Award; and Cody Knisley, Dr. Hi Faubion Memorial Award; from Atkinson, Rebecca Funk, Dr. Harry D. and Alberta F. Anthony Award; and Michael Thomassen, Dr. Wayne and Druecillia Burch Memorial Award; Amanda Hafer, Schuyler, Dr. Jody Johnson Veterinary Medical Leadership Award; Melody Heskett, Indianola, American Royal Award; Lynn Jirovsky, Seward, Merck Manual Award; Amanda Korkow, Columbus, Dennis A. Evans Memorial Award; Aaron Larson, Ewing, American Royal Award, Hill’s Buddy Award, Irene and Marsh Plumlee Award; Tiffany Leach, Hastings, George Draeger Strength Through Adversity Award; Pet Trust Award; Sherri Merrill, Scotia, Dr. Wayne and Druecillia Burch Memorial Award; from Omaha, Emily Olson, Future Small Animal Specialist Award, Merck Manual Award; Kimberly Rainwater, American College of Veterinary Radiology Award, Association of Avian Veterinarian’s Student Award, Dr. Joseph A. Bogue Memorial Award, Merck Manual Award; and Miranda Thomassen, Dr. William F. and Helen R. Irwin Memorial Award, Pfizer Veterinarian Team Award; Lindsey Stevens, Papillion, Merck Manual Award, Schering-Plough Animal Health Award; Allen Stones, Kearney, American Royal Award, Dr. Hi Faubion Memorial Award; and Kevin Thiele, Elgin, Dr. Wayne and Druecillia Burch Memorial Award, Dr. L. Derald and Mary Ellen Jernigan Award, Dr. Jake and Betty Mosier Award.

From New Hampshire: James Weemhoff, Warren, American Veterinary Medical Association Auxiliary Award, Nichols Award.

From New Jersey: Jacqueline Nicholson, Englewood, American Association of Feline Practitioners Award.

From New York: Holly Burr, Geneva, American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners Award, Dr. O.M. Franklin Memorial Toxicology Award; Merck Manual Award; Pfizer Veterinary Team Award; Ariane Hamblin-Smith, Williamstown, Dr. Jay Richard Olson Memorial Award; and Megan Wickersham, Voorheesville, Paul and Phyllis Curd Memorial Award, Merck Manual Award, Dr. Glenn Ray Teagarden Memorial Award.

From Oregon: Caren Osgood, Corvallis, Merck Manual Award.

From South Dakota: Jeremiah Cole, Colme, Dr. John L. and Pat L. Noordsy Award.

From Tennessee: Eric Hamilton, Brentwood, Paul and Phyllis Curd Memorial Award.

From Texas: Sruti Sreerama, Clarksville, Nichols Award.

From Virginia: Natalee Holt, McLean, Fort Dodge Animal Health Clinical Research Award, Kansas City Veterinary Medical Association Award, Merck Manual Award, Schering-Plough Animal Health Award.