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LAWRENCE - The William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Kansas honored its top students during ceremonies at the end of the school year.
Twenty-five undergraduate and graduate journalism students received awards for writing, editing, reporting, broadcasting, programming, advertising and media management. Students who received scholarships will be announced by the KU Endowment Association in fall 2002. Scholarships may be used only for enrollment; awards have no restricted uses.
Area students receiving awards, their level in school, their majors, their parents' names (when available), home addresses and awards are:
DOUGLAS COUNTY
From Lawrence
Erin Michelle Adamson, May 2002 graduate in liberal arts and sciences and in journalism, daughter of Charlotte Pessoni, 1729 Barker Ave.; Angelo Scott Reporting Award.
JOHNSON COUNTY
From Overland Park
Daniel Graham Curry, December 2001 master's degree graduate, son of Heather and Jerry Curry, 4025 W. 100th Place; Calder Pickett Graduate Student Award.
Angela Lea Seat, May 2002 journalism graduate, daughter of Beverly and Stephen Seat, 9101 W. 105th St.; Lee Young Magazine Award.
Paula Lynn Spreitzer, May 2002 graduate in liberal arts and sciences and in journalism, daughter of Don and Charlene Spreitzer, 7914 W. 99th St.; Gerald Funk Feature Writing Award.
From Shawnee
Heather Brooke Attig, master's degree student, 11205 W. 64th Terrace #211; Bruce Linton Broadcasting Graduate Award.
SHAWNEE COUNTY
From Topeka
Meghan Bainum, senior in journalism, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Bainum, 7150 S.W. Douglas Road; Gerald Funk Feature Writing Award.
John Robert Mendoza, May 2002 graduate in business and journalism, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mendoza, 3442 S.E. Lake Court; Angelo Scott Reporting Award.
BUTLER COUNTY
From El Dorado
Clay David McCuistion, May 2002 graduate in liberal arts and sciences and in journalism, son of Sandy and David McCuistion, 824 W. Second; Angelo Scott Reporting Award.
LEAVENWORTH COUNTY
From Leavenworth
Kelly Lynn Bietka, junior in journalism, daughter of Gary and Rebecca Bietka, 18402 Jamison Road; Mel Adams Advertising Award.
RILEY COUNTY
From Manhattan
Kursten Andrea Phelps, May 2002 graduate in liberal arts and sciences and in journalism, fall 2001 editor for University Daily Kansan, daughter of Mary and Douglas Phelps, 1936 Hayes Drive; Leslie D. Polk Award for Excellence in Print News.
SALINE COUNTY
From Salina
Brent Dylan Wasko, May 2002 graduate in journalism, son of Robert and Judy Wasko, 2322 Hillside Drive; Angelo Scott Reporting Award.
SEDGWICK COUNTY
From Wichita
Cassie Lynn Norris, May 2002 graduate in journalism, daughter of Joe and Marilynn Norris, 14901 Balsam; Sullivan Higdon & Sink Advertising Award.
Katharine Marnell Williams, senior in journalism, daughter of Katharine Williams, 1442 Lieunett; Gerald Funk Feature Writing Award.
COLORADO
From Highlands Ranch
Erin Kathleen Beatty, senior in liberal arts and sciences and in journalism, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Beatty, 1855 Mountain Laurel Circle; Journalism School Service Award.
IOWA
From Fort Dodge
Courtney Jean Craigmile, December 2001 graduate in journalism, daughter of Mitchell and Rita Craigmile, 1010 River Forest Court; Walter Ewert Reporting Award.
From Iowa City
Matthias Wendelin Merkel-Hess, May 2002 graduate in liberal arts and sciences and journalism, daughter of Mary and Steve Merkel-Hess, 2609 Friendship St.; Angelo Scott Reporting Award.
From Rolfe
Mary A. "Leita" Schultes Walker, senior in liberal arts and sciences and in journalism, editor for spring 2002 University Daily Kansan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Schultes, 48428 290th Ave.; Paul V. Miner Award for Newspaper Editing.
MINNESOTA
From Rochester
Daniel Bjorn Ahlquist, May 2002 graduate in journalism, son of Susan and David Ahlquist, 6567 Buck Ridge Court N.E.; Sullivan Higdon & Sink Advertising Award.
MISSOURI
From Cuba
Tiffany Nichole Horsefield, junior in journalism, daughter of Debbie Horsefield,. 2389 Highway PP; Journalism School Service Award.
From Springfield
Kimberly S. Thompson, May 2002 graduate in journalism, daughter of Allan and Betty Thompson, 1821 E. Vincent; John Bremner Editing Award.
NEBRASKA
From Lincoln
Robert B. Voelker, May 2002 journalism graduate, son of Robert and Patricia Voelker, 2132 S. 24th St.; John Katich Broadcast Management Award.
From Omaha
Jennifer B. Epstein, May 2002 journalism graduate, 12812 Lafayette Ave.; Dana Leibengood Award In Public Relations.
Kara Anne Ryckman, senior in journalism, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Ryckman, 17527 V St.; Public Relations Society of Topeka Award.
WASHINGTON
From Issaquah
Douglas A. Pacey, May 2002 graduate in journalism, son of Gary and Ida Pacey, 3916 245th Court S.E.; Don Pierce Sports Writing Award.
WYOMING
From Powell
Michael James Bieke, senior in journalism, son of Kathleen A. Bieke, 1788 Eaglenest Trail; Gene Slais Broadcast News Award.
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