Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest college honorary society, has inducted 156 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students as new members.
Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest college honorary society, has inducted 156 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students as new members.
This spring’s ceremony featured remarks by David Matas, an attorney in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and lecturer at the University of Manitoba. Each new member received a certificate and a Phi Beta Kappa key, the organization’s symbol.
Phi Beta Kappa membership is open to undergraduates in UNC’s College of Arts and Sciences and professional degree programs who meet stringent eligibility requirements.
A student who has completed 75 hours of course work and has a grade-point average of 3.85 (on a 4-point scale) or better is eligible for membership. Also eligible is any student who has competed 105 hours of course work and has a 3.75 grade-point average. Grades earned at other universities are not considered. Less than one percent of all college students qualify to be members.
Past and present Phi Beta Kappa members from across the country have included 17 American presidents and numerous artistic, intellectual and political leaders. Seven of the current nine U.S. Supreme Court Justices are members.
There are 270 Phi Beta Kappa chapters nationwide. UNC’s chapter, Alpha of North Carolina, was founded in 1904 and is the oldest of six chapters in the state.
Each year, Phi Beta Kappa chapters and alumni associations across the country raise and distribute more than $1 million in awards, scholarships and prizes benefiting high school and college students.
Phi Beta Kappa officers at Carolina for 2008-2009 are students Rachel Harper, president; Yan Yan, vice president; and Meaghan Jennison, recording secretary. Dr. Robert Lowman, associate vice chancellor for research, is chapter secretary and faculty adviser.
Below, 149 of the inductees are listed alphabetically by North Carolina county, state and country. Seven inductees asked that their names not be published. Of those listed, 98 are from North Carolina and 51 are from out of state. An asterisk (*) indicates that a student is listed in more than one location. All inductees are students in the College of Arts and Sciences unless otherwise noted.
NORTH CAROLINA INDUCTEES
Alamance County
*Ramsey Lee Cardwell, a junior psychology and linguistics major, son of Ronald O. Cardwell of Burlington and Paula M. Weller of McLeansville.
Brunswick County
Laura Elizabeth Kurtz, a senior psychology major, daughter of Ronald and June Kurtz of Southport.
*Leslie Kathryn Peck, a senior environmental sciences major, daughter of Joanne Y. Peck of Holden Beach and James J. Peck of Andover, Mass.
Buncombe County
*Rachel Lanier Roberts, a senior international studies and history major, daughter of Rick and Anissa Roberts of Asheville and Wanda Burgess of Canton.
Ariel Elyse Rudolph, a junior studio art major, daughter of Tom and Beth Rudolph of Asheville.
Katherine Walton Thompson, a May 2008 graduate with a degree in international studies, daughter of David and Betsy Thompson of Asheville.
Burke County
Zachary Luke McKee, a senior biology major, son of Jerry and Tracey McKee of Morganton.
Cabarrus County
Rebecca Winslow Baker, a senior English major, daughter of John S. and Rita A. Baker of Davidson.
Sean Patrick Doyle, a junior chemistry and Spanish major, son of Michael and Kenni Doyle of Concord.
Megan Elizabeth Gill, a senior communication studies major, daughter of Thomas Paul and Rebecca Alyson Gill of Concord.
Carteret County
James Joseph Waters, a junior mathematical decision sciences and economics major, son of Jim and Barbara Waters of Morehead City.
Chatham County
Rebecca Ellen Ambrose, a junior chemistry and mathematics major, daughter of Wallace and Jeannie Ambrose of Pittsboro.
William Ryan Hobbs, a senior economics and Asian studies major, son of Randy and Diana Hobbs of Siler City.
Samantha Claire Reichle, a junior geography major, daughter of Robert and Donna Reichle of Pittsboro.
Cumberland County
Horace William Miller V, a senior psychology major, son of Mark and Beth Miller of Fayetteville.
Durham County
Shannon Marie Mentock, a junior nutrition and French major, daughter of Richard Mentock and Dr. Sabrina Mentock of Durham.
Katherine Elise Rumbaugh, a senior journalism and mass communication major, daughter of Richard C. Rumbaugh of Durham and Marsha L. Marquess of Durham.
Devin James Schoonmaker, a senior history major, son of David and Nancy Schoonmaker of Durham.
*Zachary Bryce Waterman, a May 2008 graduate with a degree in communication studies, son of Michael Roland Waterman of Raleigh and Staci-Jeane Hamrick Nolf of Durham.
Matthew Robert Wofford, a senior biology major, son of Adams Wofford and Sibyl Wagner of Durham.
Forsyth County
Sean David Childers, a junior political science major, son of Steven R. and Linda C. Childers of Winston-Salem.
Brittany Mel Dorman, a junior American studies and sociology major, daughter of Britt G. Dorman Jr. and Dwan B. Dorman of Winston-Salem.
Kelly Stuart French, a December 2008 graduate with a degree in psychology, daughter of Stuart and Priscilla French of Winston-Salem.
Scott Davis Gallisdorfer, a junior public policy and English major, son of Jeff and Sherry Gallisdorfer of Lewisville.
Franklin County
Zachary Seth Allard, a senior communication studies major, son of Dr. Don Allard and Andrea Allard of Youngsville.
*Hallum Kirkwood Dickens IV of Franklin County, a chemistry and English major, son of Hallum K. Dickens III and Frankie Youggef of Spring Hope.
Gaston County
Jason Adam Gonzalez, a junior exercise and sport science major, son of Wayne and Jackie Gonzalez of Gastonia.
Joseph Harold McClellan, a senior biology major, son of Dan and Barbara McClellan of Belmont.
Guilford County
Lindsey Johanna Barlow, a senior linguistics and English major, daughter of John and Cheryl Barlow of Greensboro.
*Ramsey Lee Cardwell, a junior psychology and linguistics major, son of Ronald O. Cardwell of Burlington and Paula M. Weller of McLeansville.
Robert Parks Dunn, a senior environmental studies and Spanish major, son of Michael R. and Robin G. Dunn of Greensboro.
*David Chase Pell, a senior classics and German major, son of Stephanie Pell of Gibsonville and Howard Pell of Cary.
Jennifer Marie Spillane, a senior psychology major, daughter of Dr. William Spillane and Joanne Spillane of Greensboro.
Michael Lee Williford, a junior applied sciences and engineering major, son of Tim and Susan Williford of High Point.
Haywood County
Thomas Carlton Allen, a junior chemistry major, son of Carlton and Susan Allen of Waynesville.
*Rachel Lanier Roberts, a senior international studies and history major, daughter of Rick and Anissa Roberts of Asheville and Wanda Burgess of Canton.
John Heyward Smith, a senior political science and economics major, son of Bert and Lynn Smith of Waynesville.
Jackson County
Cara Elizabeth Wittekind, a senior public policy major, daughter of John and Rachel Wittekind of Cullowhee.
Johnston County
Patricia Leigh Ryan, a junior English major, daughter of Mark Ryan and Dr. Regina Ryan of Smithfield.
Lincoln County
Alex James Owen, a senior economics and dramatic art major, son of James Michael and Letha Robinson Owen of Lincolnton.
Macon County
Forest Glen Woodward, a senior sociology and Spanish major, son of Doug Woodward and Trish Severin of Franklin.
Mecklenburg County
Lauren Elizabeth Burianek, a junior chemistry major, daughter of Kevin and Patricia Burianek of Cornelius.
Andrew Stewart Daub, a senior English major, son of Hope Daub of Huntersville.
Hannah Karen Easley, a junior studio art major, daughter of Charles and Nancy Easley of Charlotte.
Joshua Graybeal Gresham, a senior psychology and Spanish major, son of John Gresham and Laurie Graybeal of Charlotte.
Alex Jacob Hardee, a junior economics major, son of S.G. and April H. Hardee of Charlotte.
Katherine Gravely Lea, a senior English major, daughter of Haynes and Liz Lea of Charlotte.
Anna Koester Marshall, a senior Latin American studies and comparative literature major, daughter of Alfred and Joy Marshall of Charlotte.
Courtney Elizabeth Patterson, a junior English and economics major, daughter of Pat and Flora Beth Patterson of Charlotte.
Ian McLean Ramsey, a junior international studies major, son of Stuart and Patricia Ramsey of Charlotte.
Daniel Aaron Thomas, a junior chemistry and Spanish major, son of Walter E. and Patricia J. Thomas of Matthews.
James Michael Tsahakis, a senior philosophy major, son of Paul and Lea Tsahakis of Charlotte.
Rachel Elizabeth Weiner, a senior Spanish major, daughter of Michael and Denise Weiner of Charlotte.
*Sara Evelyn Wise, a junior public policy and German major, daughter of R. Glenn Wise of Lake Wylie, S.C., and Julie Hill of Charlotte.
Moore County
Emilea Jane McLean, a December 2008 graduate with a degree in journalism and mass communication and English, daughter of Michael and Anne Ray McLean of Whispering Pines.
*Melanie Joy Simpson, a senior dramatic art major, daughter of Paul Simpson of Wake County and Kate Woods of Carthage.
Nash County
*Hallum Kirkwood Dickens IV, a chemistry and English major, son of Hallum K. Dickens III and Frankie Youggef of Spring Hope.
New Hanover County
Vikram Ajay Dashputre, a junior business administration major, son of Ajay and Anjali Dashputre of Wilmington.
Caroline Ross Herion, a senior journalism and mass communication and international studies major, daughter of John M. and Robin W. Herion of Wilmington.
Timothy Ryan Jarman, a senior English major, son of Timothy and Lynne Jarman of Wilmington.
Sarah Kay Meredith, a senior sociology major, daughter of Steve and Loretta Meredith of Wilmington.
Rebecca Marie Reese, a junior biology major, daughter of Anthony and Dolores Reese of Wilmington.
Orange County
Sepehr Gheisar, a senior biology major, son of Mahmoud Gheysar and Vahideh Ashtari of Hillsborough.
Kristin Marie Kennedy, a senior international studies and political science major, daughter of Rick and Char Kennedy of Chapel Hill.
Elizabeth Anne Lastra, a senior art history major, daughter of Anselmo Lastra and Mary Mace of Chapel Hill.
Martin Gregory Mayer, a senior psychology major, son of Michael A. and Laura J. Mayer of Mebane.
Sarah Denise McInnes, a senior women’s studies major, of Chapel Hill.
Amy Marie Olsen, a senior Spanish and women’s studies major, daughter of Allen W. and Donna Olsen of Carrboro.
John Wheeler Tabor, a junior international studies and history major, son of the late Stan Tabor and Anna Tabor of Chapel Hill.
Scott Andrew Turner, a junior communication studies major, son of Craig and Ginny Turner of Chapel Hill.
Pitt County
Elizabeth Rose Ormond, a junior international studies and Spanish major, daughter of Herb and Martha-Duke Ormond of Greenville.
Polk County
Juliana Kathryn Daugherty, a senior geography major, daughter of C. David and Jan Daugherty of Saluda.
Randolph County
*Erika Leigh Swanson Littman, a senior music major, daughter of Mark Littman of Silver Spring, Md., and Linda Swanson of Asheboro.
Rockingham County
Elizabeth Ann Beene, a junior music education major, daughter of Robert and Sondra Beene of Stokesdale.
Joseph Edward Strader, a junior philosophy and political science major, son of Lonnie and Sheree Strader of Ruffin.
Union County
Jennifer Elizabeth Dixon, a junior physics major, daughter of Terry and Susan Dixon of Monroe.
Wake County
Ian Geoffrey Anson, a junior political science major, son of Dr. Christopher M. Anson and Gean Ricke Anson of Cary.
Melissa Marit Asmar, a junior nutrition major in the Gillings School of Global Public Health, daughter of Peter and Brenda Asmar of Apex.
Lauren Margaret Bauer, a junior biology and Spanish major, daughter of Brian and Erin Bauer of Holly Springs.
Scott Joseph Bearden, a junior mathematical decision sciences and economics major, son of Kenneth and Kathy Bearden of Cary.
Katherine Shannon Booker, a junior biology major, daughter of Alan Jay and Katherine DeVenny Booker of Apex.
Trevor Alan Brothers, a junior psychology and biology major, son of Dr. Gene Brothers of Raleigh and Marcia Mock of Cary.
Lindsey Carol Dvorak, a senior music major, daughter of Dr. William Dvorak and Laurie Dvorak of Raleigh.
Wesley Ray Johnson, a senior economics and public policy major, son of Kerry Johnson of Raleigh and Mary Page Block of Cary.
Ivan Jivkov Kirov, a junior economics and mathematics major, son of Christopher and Dorothea Hayes of Cary.
Jeffrey David Laflam, a senior business administration and psychology major, son of Greg Laflam and Shawnee Weir of Cary.
David Huai-Jae Li, a senior business administration major, son of Michael and Ruey Li of Cary.
Kara Marie Murphy, a senior political science major, daughter of Kevin and Sharon Murphy of Raleigh.
*Colette Erin Nickel, a senior peace, war and defense major, daughter of George Nickel of Staten Island, N.Y., and Genevieve Fitzgerald of Raleigh.
*David Chase Pell, a senior classics and German major, son of Howard Pell of Cary and Stephanie Pell of Gibsonville.
Nathan Lawrence Powell, a senior history and psychology major, son of Lawrence and Roberta Powell of Raleigh.
Rachel Elizabeth Ressner, a senior international studies and French major, daughter of Michael and Jeanne Ressner of Raleigh.
JoAna Lenn Rusche, a senior music major, daughter of Kevin and Lennisa Rusche of Apex.
Emily Susan Schrag, a senior management and society major, daughter of Robert Schrag of Morrisville and Susan Donn of Raleigh.
Christina Lynda Shupe, a senior communication studies and English major, daughter of Michael and Lucy Shupe of Raleigh.
*Melanie Joy Simpson, a senior dramatic art major, daughter of Paul Simpson of Wake County and Kate Woods of Carthage.
Joshua Allan Thompson, a junior biology major, son of David and Jane Thompson of Raleigh.
Eric Cameron Toler, a junior Latin American studies and Spanish major, son of Robert and Sylvia Toler of Raleigh.
Kathleen Sarah Turek, a senior biology and Spanish major, daughter of Jan and Glenna Turek of Wake Forest.
*Zachary Bryce Waterman, a May 2008 graduate with a degree in communication studies, son of Michael Roland Waterman of Raleigh and Staci-Jeane Hamrick Nolf of Durham.
Margaret Marie West, a junior public policy and Latin American studies major, daughter of Tommy and Holly West of Raleigh.
Watauga County
Krishna Paul Reichel Aluri, a senior biology major, son of Rao Aluri and Mary Reichel of Blowing Rock.
John Austin Stevens, a junior physics and chemistry major, son of Richard and Debbie Parker Stevens of Boone.
Wayne County
Ashelyn Nicole James, a senior international studies and Spanish major, daughter of Elvin and Mary Kay James of Goldsboro.
OUT-OF-STATE INDUCTEES
ALABAMA
Forrest Ryan Dowdy, a junior English major, son of Stan Dowdy of Daphne and Julie Dowdy of Auburn.
ARIZONA
Emily Erin Portner, a senior political science major, daughter of James and Kathy Portner of Tucson.
CALIFORNIA
*Tracey Michelle Crothers, a senior biology major, daughter of Kim Douglas Crothers of Los Angeles and Cynthia Alice Lindsley of Alexandria, Va.
Olivia Coucy DeLancie, a junior international studies and environmental studies major, daughter Philip DeLancie of Berkeley and Pascale Coucy of Walnut Creek.
Reid Thomas Koster, a December 2008 graduate with a degree in political science, son of Thomas W. and Susan A. Koster of Mountain View.
COLORADO
Courtney Paige Hirsekorn, a senior society and management and exercise and sport science major, daughter of Robert D. and Beverly M. Hirsekorn of Centennial.
CONNECTICUT
Michael Niekrash Morrill, a junior political science major, son of Douglas Morrill and Christine Niekrash of Farmington.
FLORIDA
Charles Alden Kreafle, a junior history and political science major, son of Jeffrey and Julie Kreafle of Jupiter.
GEORGIA
Katharine Louise Diehl, a junior chemistry major, daughter of William and Abigail Diehl of Evans.
Thomas Clinton Ginn, a junior economics and mathematics major, son of Clint and Jenny Ginn of Atlanta.
James William Halicks, a senior English major, son of Richard A. and Deborah A. Halicks of Peachtree City.
Cristin Deniece McClanahan, a junior biology major, daughter of John Patrick and Linda McClanahan of Roswell.
Rebecca Christine Merrick, a junior English major, daughter of John and Susan Merrick of Marietta.
Alexander Maxwell Stephens, a senior Latin American studies and Spanish major, son of Dr. Robert G. Stephens and Dr. Carolyn E. Stephens of Athens.
Kristin Elizabeth Wilson, a senior journalism and mass communication major in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication and an international studies major, daughter of Rick and Karen Wilson of Grayson.
ILLINOIS
Andrew Timothy Chin, a junior environmental sciences major, son of Robert M. and Barbara A. Chin of Palatine.
KENTUCKY
Anthony Ryan McPeek, a senior history and political science major, son of Tony and Rhonda McPeek of Lexington.
MARYLAND
Emily Elizabeth Batt, a junior Spanish and Latin American studies major, daughter of Mitchell and Rebecca Batt of Rockville.
Angela Singing Lee, a senior public policy major, daughter of Dr. Cheng S. Lee and Emily Lee of Ellicott City.
*Erika Leigh Swanson Littman, a senior music major, daughter of Mark Littman of Silver Spring and Linda Swanson of Asheboro, N.C.
David Michael Ruskey, a May 2005 graduate with a degree in journalism and mass communication from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication and in communication studies, son of David K. and Cindy M. Ruskey of Pasadena.
MASSACHUSETTS
Jessica Danielle Early, a senior political science major, daughter of Stephen Early and Suzanne Gordon of Arlington.
*Leslie Kathryn Peck, a senior environmental sciences major, daughter of James J. Peck of Andover and Joanne Y. Peck of Holden Beach, N.C.
MISSISSIPPI
*Analise Brooke Jenkins, a junior Spanish and chemistry major, daughter of David M. Thomas of Jackson and Victoria W. Thomas of Dallas, Texas.
MISSOURI
Monique Lenée Newton, a senior journalism and mass communication major in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, daughter of Thomas H. and Renée P. Newton of Kansas City.
Claire Joanna Moellering, a junior international studies and Spanish major, daughter of John J. Moellering and Polly Burtelow of St. Louis.
NEW JERSEY
Rebecca Ann Hilton, a senior journalism and mass communication major in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, daughter of Richard and Susan Hilton of Millburn.
Christopher Michael Wall, a senior political science and history major, son of Dr. Robert M. Wall and Rosemary P. Wall of Mountain Lakes.
NEW YORK
Mikhail Mikhailovich Belikov, a junior economics and political science major, son of Mikhail G. Belikov and Marina M. Belikova of New York City.
Jennifer Leigh Bender, a junior biology and psychology major, daughter of Thomas W. and Mary Beth Bender of Orchard Park.
Jahan Joyce Mohiuddin, a junior environmental sciences and engineering major, son of Sultan and Pamela Mohiuddin of Smithtown.
*Colette Erin Nickel, a senior peace, war and defense major, daughter of George Nickel of Staten Island and Genevieve Fitzgerald of Raleigh.
Todd R. Penke, a junior economics major, son of Gary and Wendy Penke of Elma.
OHIO
Samantha Dawn Englander, a senior music major, daughter of Jon and Marlene Englander of Shaker Heights.
Anneliese Ilona Gegenheimer, a junior business administration and Asian studies major, daughter of Mike and Ava Gegenheimer of Columbus.
Emma Rachel Lawrence, a senior public policy and psychology major, daughter of Charles and Debra Lawrence of Shaker Heights.
Aaron Michael Roberts, a junior exercise and sport science major, son of David and Kyle Lynn Roberts of Cincinnati.
OREGON
Curtis Stanley Bergquist, a May 2008 graduate with a degree in music, son of Dr. Bradley Bergquist and Dr. Angela Kendrick of Aloha.
Lauren Nicole Teegarden, a junior Latin American studies major, daughter of Darrell and Carol Teegarden of Lake Oswego.
PENNSYLVANIA
David Joseph Bevevino, a junior political science and Spanish major, son of Joseph G. and Cynthia S. Bevevino of Beaver.
Ying Liu, a senior chemistry major, daughter of Tiepu Liu and Zhen Huang of Newtown.
Charles John McGeehan, a senior Afro-American studies major, son of Charles J. and Claire D. McGeehan of Media.
Henry Lawlor Spelman, a junior classical languages major, son of the late John Spelman and Rosalie Spelman-Fallan of Swarthmore.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Allison Campbell Altman, a senior dramatic art and communication studies major, daughter of James A. Altman of Columbia and Katherine Turner Altman of Columbia.
Alice Kristin Robinson, a senior biology and physics major, daughter of John Robinson and Carol Yaffee of Columbia.
Martha Marion Smith, a senior psychology and political science major, daughter of John Leslie and Septima Hearon Smith of Spartanburg.
*Sara Evelyn Wise, a junior public policy and German major, daughter of R. Glenn Wise of Lake Wylie and Julie Hill of Charlotte, N.C.
TENNESSEE
Elinor Benami, a junior international studies and economic major, daughter of Moti and Mary Pflanze Benami of Knoxville.
Shaddi Husein Hasan, a junior computer science major, son of Husein and Sherri Hasan of Knoxville.
Michael Wesley Snow, a senior history and political science major, son of Dr. S. Steve Snow and Martha L. Snow of Nashville.
TEXAS
*Analise Brooke Jenkins, a junior Spanish and chemistry major, daughter of David M. Thomas of Jackson, Miss., and Victoria W. Thomas of Dallas.
Kevin James Miller, a junior history and Slavic languages and literature major, son of Michael and Kathleen Miller of Houston.
VIRGINIA
*Tracey Michelle Crothers, a senior biology major, daughter of Kim Douglas Crothers of Los Angeles, Calif., and Cynthia Alice Lindsley of Alexandria.
Brandon Matthew Flowers, a senior mathematical decision sciences major, son of Steve and Cathy Flowers of Annandale.
Courtney Leigh Turco, a May 2007 graduate with a degree in journalism and mass communication from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, daughter of Edward and Lisa Turco of Springfield.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Kara June Scroggins, a junior mathematics and English major, daughter of Sterling Scroggins and Paula Chipman of Washington, D.C.
NEW ZEALAND
Aaron Mark Yorke, a senior international studies major, son of Dennis and Coralie Yorke of Palmerston North.
Phi Beta Kappa contacts: Student information, Wanda Wallace, (919) 962-9822, allace@email.unc.edu; faculty adviser Robert Lowman, (919) 962-0656, lowman@unc.edu
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