June 18, 2003

Contact: Carolyn Nelson, History, (785) 864-9467.

KU announces new members of national history honor society

LAWRENCE -- More than 40 University of Kansas students recently were initiated into Phi Alpha Theta, a national history honor society.

Undergraduate students were invited to join if they had completed four history courses with a grade-point average of at least 3.1 and had a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Phi Alpha Theta seeks to promote the study of history by encouraging research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. Both the KU and national chapters offer members the opportunity to present historical research at conventions and professional conferences.

Initiated students, year in school, major, parents' names and high school alma mater (when available) are listed below.

Hometowns: Alma, Augusta, Belleville, Dodge City, Ellsworth, Hutchinson, Larned, Lansing, Lawrence, Leavenworth, Leawood, Liberal, Lindsborg, Mission Hills, Oakley, Olathe, Overland Park, Paola, Pomona, Shawnee, Topeka and Wichita; Aurora, Colo.; Los Alamos and Plymouth, Minn.; Independence, Seneca and St. Joseph, Mo.; Lincoln, Neb.; Dallas, Texas; and Arlington, Va.

BUTLER COUNTY
From Augusta
Bruce Fowler, senior in history and Russian and East European studies, son of Joe and Carol Fowler; Augusta High School graduate.

DOUGLAS COUNTY
From Lawrence
Aileen Christine Butler, senior in history, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Butler; San Joaquin Memorial High School graduate.
Jesse Gruber, junior in history and English, son of Charles and Khabra Gruber.
Sarah Tongier, senior in journalism, strategic communications emphasis, daughter of Randy and Jane Tongier; Free State High School graduate.
Rebecca Welch, senior in history and international studies, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Welch; Lawrence High School graduate.

ELLSWORTH COUNTY
From Ellsworth
Bradley Sherman, junior in history, son of John and Judith Sherman; Ellsworth High School graduate.

FRANKLIN COUNTY
From Pomona
Nicole Downs, senior; Santa Fe Trail High School graduate.

FORD COUNTY
From Dodge City
Christopher Gurnee, senior in history and philosophy, son of Mike and Mary Anne Gurnee; Dodge City High School graduate.

JOHNSON COUNTY
From Leawood
John Domoney, junior in journalism, news and information emphasis; Blue Valley North High School graduate.

From Mission Hills
Michael McGrade, junior in history, son of Ted and Jane McGrade; Pembroke Hill High School graduate.

From Olathe
Jeremy Franker, junior in history and political science with plans to study law, son of Norm and Cathy Franker; Olathe North High School graduate.
April Stalder, senior in history, daughter of Scott Stalder; Olathe South High School graduate.

From Overland Park
Emily Hodes, junior in journalism, news and information emphasis, daughter of Nancy Hodes; St. Thomas Aquinas High School graduate.
Steven Ogle, senior in history, son of Hilde Ogle; Shawnee Mission East graduate.
Lindsey Ong, senior in political science and journalism, strategic communications emphasis, with plans to study law, daughter of Richard and Jody Ong; Blue Valley Northwest High School graduate.
Julie Schwind, senior in journalism, news and information emphasis, daughter of Richard Schwind; St. Thomas Aquinas High School graduate.
Carolyn Weyforth, senior in journalism, strategic communications emphasis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Weyforth, Blue Valley North High School graduate.
John Witten, senior in history, son of Elizabeth Witten; Shawnee Mission West High School graduate.

From Shawnee
Carol Krstulic, junior in history, daughter of Josip and Mary Krstulic; Shawnee Mission Northwest High School graduate.

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY
From Lansing
Jeffrey Eisenbeis, senior in psychology and cognitive psychology, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Eisenbeis; Lansing High School graduate.

From Leavenworth
Lyanne Ruff, senior in history; Parkview High School graduate.

LOGAN COUNTY
From Oakley
Derek Teeter, senior in political science and international studies, son of Fred and Loretta Teeter; Oakley High School graduate.

MCPHERSON COUNTY
From Lindsborg
Miriam Wallen, senior in history and theatre and film, daughter of Mike and Rose Marie Wallen; Smoky Valley High School graduate.

MIAMI COUNTY
From Paola
Regan Carrizales, senior in political science; Osawatomie High School graduate.
Andy Kjar, junior in literature, language and writing; Paola High School graduate.
Sharie Mooney, senior in history, daughter of Larry and Jeanette Mooney; Paola High School graduate.

PAWNEE COUNTY
From Larned
Adrian Zink, senior in history, son of Joe and Maryann Zink; Larned High School graduate.

RENO COUNTY
From Hutchinson
Bradley Lewis, senior in history and political science with plans to study law, son of Neal and Kristi Lewis; Buhler High School graduate.
Emily McProud, junior in history with plans to study law, daughter of David and Connie McProud; Hutchinson High School graduate.

REPUBLIC COUNTY
From Belleville
Shelly Cline, junior in history and social studies, daughter of Bob and Pat Cline; Belleville High School graduate.

SEDGWICK COUNTY
From Wichita
Ashley Dosien, senior in history, daughter of Tony Dosien; Andover High School graduate.
Thomas Hammond, junior in history and business administration, son of Tom and Jenny Hammond; Wichita Southeast High School graduate.
Wendy Kim, senior in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, daughter of Joon and Se Kim; Wichita East High School graduate.

SEWARD COUNTY
From Liberal
Jeffrey Crick, junior in political science and history with plans to study law, son of Kenneth and Mia Jane Crick; Liberal High School graduate.

SHAWNEE COUNTY
From Topeka
Mary Catherine Boatright, senior in history and political science; Topeka High School graduate.
Claire Hagen, senior in history and Spanish with plans to study law, daughter of Ken and Marta Hagen; McPherson High School graduate.

WABAUNSEE COUNTY
From Alma
Stacey Michael Reding, senior in history and political science, daughter of Connie Reding; Wabaunsee High School graduate.

COLORADO
From Aurora
Evan Pope, senior with plans to study secondary education and sport science, son of Richard and Jane Meehan; Smoky Hill High School graduate.

MINNESOTA
From Los Alamos
April Fleming, junior in English, daughter of Jerry and Marion Fleming; Los Alamos High School graduate.

From Plymouth
Jacob Fuerstneau, plans to study business administration, son of Glen and Carol Fuerstneau; Neil Armstrong High School graduate.

MISSOURI
From Independence
Kelli Kurle, senior in social studies; Fort Osage High School graduate.

From Seneca
Kristel Patton, senior in journalism, strategic communications emphasis, daughter of Carl and Katherine Patton; Seneca High School graduate.

From St. Joseph
Elizabeth Curry, senior in English and American studies, daughter of Timothy and Susan Curry; Bishop Le Bond High School graduate.

NEBRASKA
From Lincoln
Jennifer McCollough, sophomore in history and political science, daughter of Robert and Christine McCollough; Southeast High School graduate.

TEXAS
From Dallas
Catherine Lattner, senior in history, daughter of Douglas and Victoria Lattner; Ursuline Academy graduate.

VIRGINIA
From Arlington
Andrea Lynne Burnett, senior in journalism, news and information emphasis; Dodge City High School graduate.