K-State's College of Veterinary Medicine students earn awards at annual honors banquet

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Wednesday, May 16, 2007

K-STATE'S COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE STUDENTS EARN AWARDS AT ANNUAL HONORS BANQUET

MANHATTAN -- The College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University recognized its class of 2007 at the college's recent annual honors banquet

The scholarships and awards were presented to members of the outgoing senior class who have achieved excellence in academics, leadership and specialty areas of study.

"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," said Ronnie Elmore, associate dean of academic affairs at the College of Veterinary Medicine.

"In addition to recognizing our students during our honors banquet, many of our fourth-year student scholarships honor previous faculty members, college friends, and alumni," he said. "Our honors banquet is truly a celebration of past accomplishments and an anticipation of future productive careers."

The fourth-year veterinary medicine 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 and Dr. J. Sidney Michum Memorial Award.

From Greater Kansas City: Diane Schrempp, Lenexa, American Animal Hospital Association Award and Merck Manual Award; Erin Whitacre, Olathe, American Royal Award; and Lindsay Franz, Merck Manual Award and Marie Mohr Memorial Award, Emily Mertz, Rodney K. Morgan Memorial Award and Schering-Plough Animal Health Award, Jamie Righter, Gentle Doctor Award, and Maureen Sutter, Dr. O.M. Franklin Memorial Theriogenology Award and Dr. James T. Marsh Memorial Award, all of Overland Park;

Robert Rust, Kensington, Dr. Wayne and Druecillia Burch Memorial Award, Dr. R.R. and Karen Domer Award and the Wempe-Luckeroth Family Award; Matthew Peuser, LaCygne, Paul and Phyllis Curd Memorial Award; Caroline Bowlin, Lansing, Paul and Phyllis Curd Memorial Award and Pfizer Small Animal Clinical Proficiency Award; Amy Highbarger, Manhattan, Dr. Albert Francis and Clara I. Wempe Memorial Award.

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

From Wichita: Megan Mohney, Merck Manual Award and Nestle Purina Award for Excellence in Companion Animal Nutrition; Chris Payton, American College of Veterinary Surgeons Small Animal Award and 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 and Dr. John and Mary Jo Cortelyou Rust Avian Pathology Award.

From out-of-state:

David Gasper, Huntsville, Ala., Dr. Kenneth R. Kimbell Memorial Scholarship and Dr. John and Mary Jo Cortelyou Rust Laboratory Animal Pathology Award; Leann Tana, Anchorage, Alaska, Paul and Phyllis Curd Memorial Award and Merck Manual Award; Nathan McClellan, Gilbert, Ariz., American College of Veterinary Surgeons Large Animal Award.

From California: Shelly Adrian, Oceanside, Dr. Don H. Spangler Memorial Award and the 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 and Donald and Marilyn Trotter Award; Vanessa Vandersande, Santa Clara, All Feline Hospital Award and Francis Lucille Koss Memorial Award; Mary Sakai, Visalia, Paul and Phyllis Curd Memorial Award; and Davin Ringen, Yuba City, Pet Trust Award.

Carmen Yeamans, Wheat Ridge, Colo., Kansas Veterinary Medical Association Auxiliary Award; Lindsey Westerfield, Redding, Conn., 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 and Merck Manual Award.

From Nebraska: Rebecca Funk, Dr. Harry D. and Alberta F. Anthony Award, and Michael Thomassen, Dr. Wayne and Druecillia Burch Memorial Award, both of Atkinson; Amanda Korkow, Columbus, Dennis A. Evans Memorial Award; Nicholas Buschkamp, Crofton, Dr. Wayne and Druecillia Burch Memorial Award, Merck Manual Award and Dr. Bishan Das and Ram Bai Minocha Memorial Award; Kevin Thiele, Elgin, Dr. Wayne and Druecillia Burch Memorial Award, Dr. L. Derald and Mary Ellen Jernigan Award and Dr. Jake and Betty Mosier Award; Aaron Larson, Ewing, American Royal Award, Hill's Buddy Award and Irene and Marsh Plumlee Award.

From Nebraska, continued: Tiffany Leach, Hastings, George Draeger Strength Through Adversity Award; Melody Heskett, Indianola, American Royal Award; Allen Stones, Kearney, American Royal Award and Dr. Hi Faubion Memorial Award; Kimathi Choma, Douglass Hoppas Memorial Award, and Cody Knisley, Dr. Hi Faubion Memorial Award, both of Lincoln; Emily Olson, Future Small Animal Specialist Award and Merck Manual Award, Kimberly Rainwater, American College of Veterinary Radiology Award, Association of Avian Veterinarian's Student Award, Dr. Joseph A. Bogue Memorial Award and Merck Manual Award, and Miranda Thomassen, Dr. William F. and Helen R. Irwin Memorial Award and Pfizer Veterinarian Team Award, all of Omaha; Lindsey Stevens, Papillion, Merck Manual Award and Schering-Plough Animal Health Award; Aaron Bessmer, Pender, Dr. and Mrs. Gordon C. Howell Memorial Award; Amanda Hafer, Schuyler, Dr. Jody Johnson Veterinary Medical Leadership Award; Sherri Merrill, Scotia, Dr. Wayne and Druecillia Burch Memorial Award; Lynn Jirovsky, Seward, Merck Manual Award; Megan Behrens, Wilber, Animal Emergency Clinic P.C. of Omaha Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Award; and Toni Brandt, Wisner, Merck Manual Award, Pet Trust Award and Mary J. Reed Equine Compassionate Care Award.

James Weemhoff, Warren, N.H., American Veterinary Medical Association Auxiliary Award and the Nichols Award; Jacqueline Nicholson, Englewood, N.J., 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 and Pfizer Veterinary Team Award; Megan Wickersham, Voorheesville, Paul and Phyllis Curd Memorial Award, Merck Manual Award and Dr. Glenn Ray Teagarden Memorial Award; and Ariane Hamblin-Smith, Williamstown, Dr. Jay Richard Olson Memorial Award.

Caren Osgood, Corvallis, Oregon, Merck Manual Award; Jeremiah Cole, Colme, S.D., Dr. John L. and Pat L. Noordsy Award; Erin Hamilton, Brentwood, Tenn., Paul and Phyllis Curd Memorial Award; Natalee Holt, McLean, Va., Fort Dodge Animal Health Clinical Research Award, Kansas City Veterinary Medical Association Award, Merck Manual Award and Schering-Plough Animal Health Award.