Awards and Scholarships Provide Record Recognition and Support for Students

More than 75 awards—including nine new scholarships and awards—were made to 138 students at the April 29 ceremony. The total amount given to students exceeded $157,000, a new record for student support at the College. We deeply thank all those who contribute to these awards, which are crucial for encouraging and rewarding top students.
The new awards are:

Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship
CVMA members selected a second-year student on the basis of an essay describing how the awardee will benefit the veterinary profession in the Chicagoland area after graduation. Additional selection criteria included a minimum GPA of 2.5, financial need, continuous membership in SCAVMA, and a letter of recommendation from a current CVMA member. 

Dr. Allan H. Hart Scholarship
This scholarship goes to a senior, nominated by the clinical pathology faculty, with exceptional proficiency in diagnostic clinical pathology and its practical application to clinical cases. The sponsor is IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

Mattoon Kennel Club Scholarship
An incoming senior who is a native of Coles, Effingham, Fayette, or adjacent counties of Illinois and who has a strong interest in dogs receives this scholarship from the Mattoon Kennel Club.

Lester Puhse Memorial Scholarship
The Lester Puhse Endowment and the Edwardsville Kennel Club provide this scholarship for a native of Madison, St. Clair, Jersey, or Macoupin county with an interest in small animal practice.

Ralston Purina Company Scholarship
The small animal nutrition and physiology instructors recommend an incoming senior with a strong interest in nutrition and physiology as well as financial need, collegiality, and good academic standing.

Sonata and Dvorak Behavioral Medicine Scholarship
To recognize her Shetland sheepdogs Sonata and Dvorak, longtime friend of the Col-lege Ms. Audra Zumwalt established this scholarship for enthusiasm and belief in saving an animal’s life when behavior is an issue. The winner is chosen on the basis of an essay.

Stadheim Foundation Veterinary Scholarship
An incoming senior who plans a career in small animal practice and who has a high level of compassion receives this scholarship from the Stadheim Foundation.

Veterinary Centers of America, Inc. (VCA) Student Scholarships
Two awardees are chosen on the basis of an essay on how the University of Illinois could better develop strategic relationships with corporate veterinary medicine, general practitioners, industry, and other animal health-related constituents.

VetSmart Human/Pet Bond Award
The VetSmart award is given for an essay describing the applicant’s service and promotion of the human/animal bond. n?

George H. Alexander Memorial Scholarship 
Deni Benns
American Animal Hospital Association Award
Rebecca Revis
American Association of Feline Practitioners’ Student Award
Matt Kersting
American College of Veterinary Radiology Award
Jason Rudigier
American College of Veterinary Surgeons Awards
Cristina Bettencourt- Large Animal
Christopher Shule- Small Animal
American Kennel Club Award (1999-2000)
Andrea Morden-Moore
American Veterinary Medical Foundation Scholarships
Diane Kim
Victor Liu
Tami McClelland
Matt Nelson
Association of Avian Veterinarians Award 
Shannon Long
Auxiliary to American Veterinary Medical Association Award
Sandra Zygadto
Bil•Jac Student Scholarship in Nutrition
Amy Janda
Dr. Loyd E. Boley Scholarship
Sarah Probst
Dr. and Mrs. Wally Brandt Scholarship
Jason Keller
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association President’s Scholastic Award
India Wood
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship
Tara Ooms
L.L. Cluster Scholarships
Laurie Bellis
Jill Demers
College of Veterinary Medicine Awards for Academic Excellence
Class of 2000
1st: Meredith Lockwood
2nd: Erica Swanke
3rd: Shirley DeVaun
Class of 2001
1st: Morgan Wilson
2nd: Justin Brown
3rd: Megan Hinkel
Class of 2002
1st: Laura Riordan
 Emily Swank
2nd: Christine Slagel
3rd: Amy Waggoner
Class of 2003
1st: Dawn Karnicki 
 Felicia Leung 
 Lorien Pearlman 
 Heidi Richardson 
 Patrick Rodawold 
 Tina Stortzum 
Dr. Richard E. Dierks Veterinary Alumni Fund Scholarships
Katherine Grimm
Lorien Pearlman
Amy Waggoner
Dr. Joseph L. Dorner Award
Kjersten Holm
Dr. Florence Dunbar Awards for the Human-Animal Bond
First: Laurie Pearlman, Linnaea Stull
Second: Annmarie Hill
Third: Chris Dupuis
Dr. Walter and Mary Lou Fehrenbacher Scholarship
Edward Susmilch
Alice H. Fruit Memorial Scholarship
Andrea Sangster
Anna M. Gulick Scholarship
Robert Cotthaus
Dr. H.J. Hardenbrook Equine Scholarships
Carrie Boroughs
Gian Gargiulo
Dr. Allan H. Hart Scholarship
Taylor Spangler
Hill’s Buddy Award
Seth Ghantous
Dr. H. Preston Hoskins Scholarship
Tony Goldberg
Illinois Academy of Veterinary Practice Continuing Education Award
Sarah Probst
Illinois Reptile and Amphibian Medicine Awards
Todd Gray
Craig Miller
Illinois Veterinary Medical Alumni Association Award
Eric Bergsten
Illinois Walking Horse Association Award
Michael Bailey
Lily Ireland Scholarship
Elizabeth Hetler
Professor Virginia R. Ivens Scholarship
Diane Kim 
Kankakee River Valley Kennel Club Scholarship
Jonathan Miller
Dr. Edward C. Khuen Memorial Award
Jill Windy
Dr. Vaylord Ladwig Memorial Scholarship
Bradley Willis
Lake County Humane Society Scholarship
Elizabeth Norby
Patricia Lawrence Memorial Scholarship
Jennifer Morman
Dr. Roger P. Link Scholarship
David Luttrell
Dr. Heidi Lott Memorial Award
Darin Dell
Dr. William Magrane Clinical Ophthalmology Award
India Wood
Dr. John P. Manning Award
Amy Barnes
Mattoon Kennel Club Scholarship
Seth Ueleke
Dr. and Mrs. David McConnell Scholarship
Andrea Sangster
Dr. and Mrs. C. David McLaughlin Scholarship
Kimberly Carlson
Merck AgVet Awards
Eric Bergsten
John Crandell
Shirley DeVaun
Tony Goldberg
Meredith Lockwood
Christopher Shule
Erica Swanke
Suzanne Voss
Christine Wasmer
Dr. Christopher Moberly Scholarship
John Spence
Multicultural Fellowships
Sonja Alsaraf
Monique Callender
North American Veterinary Conference Award
Jason Keller
Novartis Animal Health Award for Academic Excellence in Parasitology
Emily Swank 
Pfizer Veterinary Student Award
Robin Hayes
Pharmacia & Upjohn Award
Shawn McKim
Pharmacia & Upjohn Companion Animal Award
Tracy Winterowd
Pharmacia & Upjohn Large Animal Award
Rebecca Getty
Lester Puhse Memorial Award
Pamela Rothenbaum
Ralston Purina Company Award
Ingrid Baksys
Charles Renegar Family Scholarship
Jay Thurgood
Dr. Harry Reynolds Pathology Award
Emily Swank
Dr. J.E. Salsbury Scholarships
Laura Bellen
Laurie Bellis
Tobi Blondin
Justin Brown
Colin Dwyer
Renee Gamboa
Katie Grimm
Leann Gruber
Beth Guerra
Megan Hinkel
Amy Janda
Shannon Long
Kristi McCullough
Joan Saner
Julie Slavin
Morgan Wilson
Dr. Jesse Sampson Award
Emily Swank
Sandrik Family Scholarships
Justin Brown
Beth Guerra
Scamps Top Herder Memorial Scholarship
Kimberly Carlson
Schering-Plough Animal Health Scholarships
April Kukuck-Large Animal
Shirley DeVaun-Small Animal
Dr. Erwin Small Scholarships
Abby Cowan
Natalie Marks
Andrea Morden-Moore
Sarah Probst
Sonata and Dvorak Behavioral Medicine 
Scholarship
Andrea Morden-Moore
Sophie’s and Gypsy’s Golden Heart Awards
Sophie’s: John Crandell
Gypsy’s : Meredith Lockwood
Southern Illinois Veterinary Medical Association Scholarships
Gail Byassee
George Eales
Adam Jackanicz
Stadheim Foundation Veterinary Scholarship
Kendra Barry
Students for Equal Access to Learning
Laurie Pearlman
Sweet Scholarship
Deni Benns
Edith Tomlinson Award
Jennifer Sherrill
University Honors — Bronze Tablet
Kelly Fabish 
Veterinary Centers of America, Inc. Student Scholarships
Abby Cowan
Tracy Frey
Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Award
Gershon Alaluf
VetSmart Human/Pet Bond Award
Julia Brannan
 
 

Gerson Alaluf	Amy Barnes	Eric Bergsten	Christine Bettencourt
Julia Brannan	Gail Byassee	John Crandell	Shirley DeVaun
Rebecca Getty	Seth Ghantous	Tony Goldberg	Robin Hayes
Kjersten Holm	Matt Kersting	April Kukuck	Meredith Lockwood
Shawn McKim	Rebecca Reevis	Christopher Shule	Taylor Spangler
Erica Swanke	Suzanne Voss	Christine Wasmer	Jill Windy
Tracy Winterowd	India Wood	Sandra Zygadto