In the Spotlight
Sheila Roberson, Director of Public Relations, 706-542-5303, [email protected]
University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Athens, GA 30602
September 27, 2012
Pharmacy Students’ Education Supported with Scholarships
Five new scholarships were presented at this year’s scholarship ceremony at the University of Georgia
College of Pharmacy -- the Pamela R. Bramlett Endowed Scholarship, based on financial need; the Senior
Legacy Scholarship based on a recommendation from an alumnus or a donor, along with an essay; the Fred
M. Peterson, M.D. Endowed Scholarship, awarded to a student with a 3.0 or better who is interested in an
unconventional career path; the Michelle E. Turner Memorial Scholarship for integrity, excellent work ethic,
high moral standards and an interest in hospital pharmacy; and the anonymous Valentine’s Gift Scholarship
for diligence, good character, dedication to family and community, kindness and personal excellence.
A total of 109 students received 58 scholarships and awards for the 2012-13 academic year, totaling
more than $128,850. The scholarships and recipients were:
Howard C. Ansel Scholarships: Megan Patch of Dubuque, Iowa; Lauren Willis of Trenton, S.C.
Sandra and Ralph Balchin Scholarships: Sally Carmichael of Jackson; Amanda Martin of Dawson;
BeneScript Scholarship: Kaitlin Talisse of Peachtree City;
Pamela Beth Goldman Block Memorial Scholarships: Kristen Alspaugh of Charlotte, N.C.; Sarah Hinton of
Savannah;
Pamela R. Bramlett Endowed Scholarship: Lindsey Ellis of Tifton;
Broadrick Family Endowed Student Scholarship: Adesubomi Adeyemo of Stone Mountain;
Chapman Family Endowed Scholarship: Lauren Paul of Atlanta;
David and Jane Chu Scholarships: Sindhuri Avyla of Suwanee; Steve Grant of Leesburg; Nhu-Y Nguyen of
Norcross; Paula Phetsadasack of Jonesboro; Afolake Sulola of Covington; Shelley Todd of Griffin ; Saranya
Venkatachalam of Columbus; Xin Wang of Suwanee; Emily Whitney of Alpharetta; Saba Woldegebriel of
Powder Springs;
College of Pharmacy Faculty Scholarships: Kirsten Busey of Alpharetta; Stephanie Coleman of Savannah;
Cam Tu Nguyen of Morrow;
CVS Scholarships: Shannon Bear of Peachtree City; Lauren Buchbinder of Suwanee; Wen Liu of Marietta; Julie
McRae of Cedartown;
Ferrell “Al” Dixon, Jr., Endowed Student Scholarship: Lindsey Gurley of Rockmont;
Ashley and Jill R. Dukes Scholarships: Wendy Dry of Knoxville, Tenn.; Tanika Lawrence of Lawrenceville;
Mike Ellington Memorial Scholarship: Lora Hutcherson of Watkinsville;
George W. Elrod Scholarship for Student Assistance: David Parham of Flintstone;
Jim Furman Student Scholarship: Kyley Makanani of Conyers;
Georgia Pharmacy Association Regina Baird Memorial Fellowships: Lauren Parker of Kathleen; Kayla Phillips
of Jesup;
Georgia Pharmacy Association Carlton Henderson Memorial Fellowship: Jaime Kroll of Marietta;
Georgia Pharmacy Foundation Neil L. Pruitt Sr. Scholarship: Shayla Rose of Stone Mountain;
Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists Scholarship: Alexandreia Taylor of Athens;
I.Z. Harris Scholarship: Aimee Shin of Roswell;
Harvey's Endowed Student Scholarship: David Jones of Statesboro;
Herbert W. Hatton Scholarship: Neda Javan of Marietta;
Charles R. Herrin, Jr., Memorial Scholarship: Patrick Tu of Carrollton;
Leslie and Rondell Jaggers Student Scholarship: Charles Durham of Flowery Branch;
Dione Mavis Johnston Scholarship of Excellence: Alexander Nguyen of Buford;
Albert W. Jowdy Scholarships: Danelle Blume of Acworth; Kelly Burns of Athens; Mary Coletti of Hull; Lance
Faglie of Rincon; Emily Garr of Ellijay; Paul Hansen of Musella; Andrea Hensley of Gaineville; Hyong Kim of
Martinez; Jill Kirby of Powder Springs; Amy Morris of Kennesaw; Robert Newsom of Madison; Tuong-Vy Ngo
of Lilburn;
Jun Family Achievement Scholarship: Andrea Sikora of Kennesaw;
Kaiser Permanente Scholarship: Katherine Howell of Duluth; Sarah Phillips of Dalton
Kmart Scholarship: Kaylee Levidiotis of Conyers;
Heidi Flye, Kroger Memorial Scholarship: Di Wu of Madison, Miss.;
Robert E. Long Kroger Scholarship: Sarah Evans of Augusta;
Lake Family Scholarship: Thuan Tran of Augusta;
Reagan Roland Lykins Memorial Scholarships: Jennifer Dean of Snellville; Rupal Patel of Alpharetta;
Alhaja Sekinat Mumuney Memorial Scholarships: James Dykes of Warner Robins; Sorour Khaleghain of
Atlanta:
National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation Pharmacy Partners Scholarships: Crystal Beal of
Jonesboro; Naji Braich of Kennesaw; Kamika Felder of Atlanta; Brittany Grant of Monroe; Shreena Patel of
Conyers; Erin Sosebee of McDonough; Marci Thomson of Jonesboro; Anqi Zhou of Norcross;
Oh Family Scholarship: Ah Jun of Korea;
Wayne C. Olsen Memorial Scholarships: Meghan Caylor of Lynchburg, Va.; Heidi Hesprich of Snellville; Nebila
Seid of Decatur;
Amy Panter Memorial Scholarship: Jonathan O’Connor of Chauncey;
Fred M. Peterson Scholarship: Kubdsat Schaack of Savannah;
Pharmacists Mutual Companies Scholarship Award: Sarah Peake of Marietta;
Pharmacy Times/Walmart RESPy Award – Caroline Traylor of Hahira;
Publix Scholarships: Renata Boatright of Athens; Kathleen Bozeman of Madison; Emily Kraus of Atlanta; Trent
Leonard of Duluth;
Randolph-Mercer Memorial Scholarships: Kristin Bradley of Savannah; Natalya Kusayeva of Lawrenceville;
Leo E. Reese Scholarship: Megan Seddon of Calhoun;
Senior Legacy Scholarship: Babafunlola Kalejaiye of Roswell
John A. Smith Distinguished Scholarships: Wendy Dry of Knoxville, Tenn.; Samantha Kolofske of Suwanne;
Amanda Kyle of Athens;
J. M. Smith Foundation Scholarships: Amanda Herrin of Valdosta; Whitney Holcombe of Ballground;
Dr. James T. Stewart Endowment for Graduate Students: Sau Hung;
Student Development Scholarship for Residency Training: Andrea Sikora of Kennesaw;
Adetoun (Rita) Thompson Alumni Memorial Scholarship: Blessing Adefila of Stone Mountain;
Michelle E. Turner Memorial Scholarship: Jordan Mangum of Marietta;
Valentine’s Gift Scholarship: Lillie-Ann Washington of Augusta;
Walmart Scholarships: Jeffrey Felton of Cordelle; Trac Nguyen of Forest Park; Tram Nguyen of Lilburn;
Lee Webb Memorial Scholarship: Erin Massarello of Kennesaw;
M. W. Williamson Scholarship: Maryanna Durden Jones of Swainsboro;
R.C. Wilson Pharmaceutical Association Scholarships: Marybeth Isley of Athens; Erin Nicholson of Gainesville;
Alan and Carla Wolfgang Endowed Student Scholarship: Victoria Jackson of Canton;
James L. Youngblood Scholarship: Kathryn Maples of Marietta.
Photos of the event can be seen on the College’s website at www.rx.uga.edu.