Thursday, May 22, 2003
Ten seniors named Presidential Scholars
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The University of Southern Indiana has announced the recipients of the Presidential Scholarships for the 2003-2004 academic year. Ten students are selected for the competitive scholarships each year. Students ranked first or second in their senior class at the end of the fall semester from an Indiana high school are eligible to compete for the full four-year scholarships. The scholarships cover tuition, fees, books and room and board. Each scholarship is valued at more than $37,000 during the four year period. The scholars are Amy Ruth Alich, Indianapolis; Kevi Michelle Baumgartner, Coal City; Marissa Liane Brown, Evansville; Jenna Gingerich, Odon; David A. Isaacs, Evansville; Adam Knepp, Montgomery; Elizabeth Michelle Tenbrook, Cicero; Robin Michelle Verble, West Baden; Meghan Vogt, Auburn; and Stephanie Michelle Weinzapfel, Newburgh. Individual information about each student follows: Amy Ruth Alich, Indianapolis, is a graduate of Lawrence North High School. The daughter of Tom and Linda Alich, Amy plans to pursue a degree in nursing or secondary education. She was a member of the Student Advisory Council, Tri-Hi-Y Girls Service Club, and a St. Francis Hospital volunteer. She was a member of the cheer team and captain of the varsity softball team her senior year. Kevi Michelle Baumgartner, Coal City, is a graduate of Clay City Junior-Senior High School. Her parents are Bruce and Jill Baumgartner. Kevi plans to study either psychology or biology. She was a member of the National Honor Society, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), as well as the Girls Athletic Club and Spanish Club. She was captain of the cheer team her senior year, a member of the yearbook staff, and a volunteer at St. Vincent Clay Hospital. Marissa Liane Brown, Evansville, is a graduate of Evansville North High School. The daughter of Elaine Brown and Bill and Linda Brown, Marissa plans to pursue a degree in elementary education. She was a member of the student council, Students Taking A New Direction (STAND), and the National Honor Society. She was captain of her cheer team and recipient of the National Cheerleader Achievement Award. She was a teacher assistant and a volunteer for the Thanksgiving Baskets program. Jenna Gingerich, Odon, is a graduate of North Daviess Junior-Senior High School. Her parents are Howard and Kate Gingerich. Jenna plans to study biology and pre-medicine. She was a member of the Science Club, Beta Club, and the French Club. She was also a volunteer for the Red Cross. She participated in the school musicals all four years of high school and was a member of the North Daviess Singers. David A. Isaacs, Evansville, is a graduate of Reitz Memorial High School. The son of Marc and Anita Isaacs, David plans to study pre-medicine. David was a member of the Spanish Club, student council, and the National Honor Society. He was captain of the debate team his senior year. He was a member of the newspaper staff and Teen Advisory Council. Adam Knepp, Montgomery, is a graduate of Barr-Reeve High School. The son of Marvin and Mary Lou Knepp, Adam plans to study pre-medicine. Adam was active in basketball, golf, and tennis. He also participated in the Spanish Club and was a member of the student council and on the Academic Honor Roll. Elizabeth Michelle Tenbrook, Cicero, is a graduate of Hamilton Heights High School. Her parents are Greg and Kathy Tenbrook. Elizabeth plans to study biology and pre-medicine. Elizabeth was active in soccer and track and field. She was a member of the academic team, Spanish Club, and the National Honor Society. Robin Michelle Verble, West Baden, is a graduate of Orleans Junior-Senior High School. The daughter of Mark and Karen Verble, Robin plans to study pre-medicine. Robin was a member of the National Honor Society, student council, and Future Farmers of America (FFA). She also participated in the spell bowl and as a member of the academic team. She was a volunteer at a local nursing home. Meghan Vogt, Auburn, is a graduate of DeKalb High School. The daughter of John and Jane Vogt, Meghan plans to study biology, chemistry, or psychology. She was a member of the National Honor Society, National Forensic League (speech team), as well as the student council. She was active in cross country and a member of the DeKalb Classic Leo Club. She also volunteered at the local nursing home. Stephanie Michelle Weinzapfel, Newburgh, is a graduate of Castle High School. The daughter of Steve and Vandra Weinzapfel, Stephanie plans to study philosophy and theatre. Stephanie was a member of the National Honor Society and speech and academic teams. She was active in the theatre program and was a WNIN Radio Reading Service volunteer. The Presidential Scholarship program began in 1988 to attract outstanding Indiana students to the university. The Presidential Scholarships are funded through private gifts to the USI Foundation. Since 1991, 157 Presidential Scholars have earned USI degrees. A Presidential Scholar must maintain a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester to remain eligible for the scholarship. The Presidential Scholar must also maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) for 62 credit hours attempted, at least a 3.4 cumulative GPA for the remaining credit hours. |
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