K-State human ecology students join honor society

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Editor's note: Amber Howells is a graduate of Osborne High School, and Jean Sanders is a graduate of Wichita High School Southeast.
News release prepared by: Megan Wilson, 785-532-6415, media@k-state.edu

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

K-STATE HUMAN ECOLOGY STUDENTS JOIN HONOR SOCIETY

MANHATTAN -- Kansas State University's Theta chapter of Kappa Omicron Nu, an honor society for human ecology students, has new members.

The honor society is intended to recognize leadership, research and scholarship. Members must aspire toward the advancement of scholarship, personal and leadership development, and maintenance of high standards. Both undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate integrity, high standards of scholarship, and the promise of future achievement are invited to join the society.

New members this year include:

Todd Heer, senior in dietetics, Bonner Springs; Debra Hofer, senior in dietetics, Cedar; Paige Helget, sophomore in family life and community services, Ellis; Wendy Trout, junior in early childhood education, Galesburg; Jenette Turpin, graduate student in early childhood education, Garden City; and Andrea Wisbey, sophomore in family life and community services, Glasco.

From Greater Kansas City: Erin Kohler, junior in family studies and human services, and Rebekah Wirtz, sophomore in dietetics, both of Olathe; Jackie Carroll, sophomore in apparel marketing, and Laura Winegardener, senior in interior design, both of Overland Park; and Caitlyn Cook, sophomore in apparel design and production, and Diane Wilson, graduate student in personal financial planning, both of Shawnee.

Amanda Jones, junior in athletic training, and Jamie Bauerle, sophomore in family and consumer sciences education, both of Hiawatha; Rachael Barnett, junior in communication sciences and disorders, Hutchinson; and Kelsey Rothlisberger, junior in family studies and human services, Leonardville.

From Manhattan: Amber Howells, graduate student in food service and hospitality management; Jean Sanders, graduate student in family life education and consultation; Challey Stephens, junior in communication sciences and disorders; Brian Willis, graduate student in personal financial planning; and Ying Zhou, senior in hotel and restaurant management.

Tiffany Kramer, sophomore in athletic training, McLouth; Rebecca Short, sophomore in nutritional science, Paxico; Jaimee Keister, junior in human ecology and mass communications, Riley; Kelsey Hemmy, junior in apparel marketing, Salina; Hannah Watts, sophomore in dietetics, Wamego; and Caitie Palko, sophomore in nutritional sciences, and Katherine Brinkman, junior in family studies and human services, both of Wichita.

From Missouri: Catherine Metzgar, sophomore in nutrition and exercise science, Mound City; and Susanne Carroll, junior in dietetics, Salem.

From New Jersey: Toni Cerbo, graduate student in youth development, Middletown.

From Oregon: Anthony Walker, graduate student in marriage and family therapy, Pendleton.

From Pennsylvania: Jody Garlick, sophomore in human ecology, Pittsburgh.

From Texas: Christine Van Hoozer, senior in dietetics, Kerrville; and Amber Marley, junior in dietetics, San Antonio.