KU News Release

Four KU seniors selected to lead 2007-08 Board of Class Officers

LAWRENCE — Four University of Kansas students have been selected as senior class officers and chosen to lead the Board of Class Officers for 2007-08.

The officers are Whitney Gallagher of Springfield, Mo.; Stephanie Gomez of Newton; Ryan Northup of Edmond, Okla.; and Ellen Stolle of Prairie Village.

Board of Class Officers activities promote student life, and its awards recognize excellence among students, faculty and staff within the KU community.

Among the Board of Class Officers recognitions are:

— The H.O.P.E. Award (Honor for an Outstanding Progressive Educator) recognizes outstanding teaching and concern for students. Established by the Class of 1959, it is the only honor for teaching excellence given exclusively by seniors on the Lawrence campus. Winners are selected through a ballot-and-interview process and recognized at a fall football game.

— The C.L.A.S.S. Award (Citation for Leadership and Achievement in Student Services) is presented at a men’s basketball game to an unclassified staff member who works in a department or organization overseen by the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success. Established by the Class of 1987, it recognizes distinguished achievements in student services that show a commitment to the needs of KU students and contribute to the welfare of students.

— The Campanile Award is given annually in May to a graduating senior for leadership, character and respect for KU. The Class of 2000 established this award.

— The Ex.C.E.L. Awards (Excellence in Community Education and Leadership) are $500 student-funded recognitions given jointly by the class officers, Student Union Activities and the homecoming steering committee. The awards are given to two seniors at the KU homecoming football game in the fall.

The Board of Class Officers also creates the class banners carried during the spring commencement processional and select the senior class gift to the university.

Lori Reesor, associate vice provost for Student Success, and Clinton Everhart, assistant director for Office of Student Financial Aid, are advisers for the board.

Class officers are listed below by name, year in school, major, parents’ names, high schools and office held.

HARVEY COUNTY
From Newton 67114
Stephanie Gomez, senior in human biology and Spanish, daughter of Steven and Diana Gomez; Newton High School; senior class treasurer.

JOHNSON COUNTY
From Prairie Village 66044
Ellen Stolle, senior in biochemistry and genetics, daughter of Cal and Susan Stolle; Shawnee Mission East High School; senior class secretary.

MISSOURI
From Springfield 65809
Whitney Gallagher, senior in clinical psychology, daughter of Rick and Gena Gallagher; Springfield Catholic High School; senior class vice president.

OKLAHOMA
From Edmond 73013
Ryan Northup, senior in human biology, son of John and Jean Northup; Edmond Memorial High School; senior class president.

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