KU News Release

LAWRENCE — The Department of Geology at the University of Kansas recognized 58 outstanding students with more than $100,000 in scholarships and awards.

“These scholarships and awards have been made possible by the generous contributions of the department’s alumni, friends and corporate donors,” said Luis González, department chair. “They are providing essential support for students pursuing summer fieldwork and field courses. Fieldwork is an important component of geology education and research.”

Twenty-one undergraduates and one doctoral student received scholarships to support participation in summer geology courses. Twenty-eight graduate students received summer research scholarships.

The named awards and scholarships include

— Erasmus Haworth Outstanding Student Award, given to graduating seniors, master’s and doctoral students in recognition of their academic achievements and contributions to the department
— Roger Kaesler Memorial Scholarship, which supports research of an outstanding student in paleontology
— Merriam Research Award, which supports graduate field research in areas of sedimentary geology
— Stelbar Oil Corporation Award, which supports research of an outstanding student working in disciplines related to the energy industry
— Marathon Research Award, which supports research of an outstanding student working in disciplines related to the energy industry

Two rising sophomores received the first Alec Waggoner Memorial Scholarships. The scholarship was named for a KU geology graduate who died in 2008, only 15 months after earning his bachelor’s degree.

Four undergraduates were recognized with academic year scholarships for 2010-11.

Eleven students received Field Geology Summer Camp Scholarships to attend the geology department’s camp near Cañon City, Colo. The field camp has been in operation since 1922, accommodates about 30 students and teaches students to deal with exposures of rock that are larger than hand specimens and smaller than mountain ranges.

The awards and scholarships support undergraduate and graduate students seeking degrees in the geology departments programs for geobiology, geophysics, glaciology, hydrogeology, paleontology, sedimentary geology and tectonics.

KU Endowment manages the funds for awards and scholarships presented by the geology department. KU Endowment is the independent, nonprofit organization serving as the official fundraising and fund-management organization for KU. Founded in 1891, KU Endowment was the first foundation of its kind at a U.S. public university

Recipients are listed below by hometown, level in school, major, parents’ names, other schools attended (when available) and distinction.

BUTLER COUNTY
From Augusta 67010
Blake Scott Miller, junior in geology; son of Brent and Debi Miller; Andover High School; Undergraduate Field Investigations Scholarship.

CLAY COUNTY
From Green 67447
Andrew J. Herrs, spring 2010 master’s degree graduate in geology; son of David and Amelita Herrs; Clay Center Community High School; Erasmus Haworth Award.

DOUGLAS COUNTY
From Lawrence 66044
Sarah Lynn Evans, doctoral student in geology; bachelor’s from University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; graduate student summer support.

Edward Roy Morehouse, sophomore in geology; Redlands (Calif.) Adult School; Alec Waggoner Memorial Scholarship and Undergraduate Field Investigations Scholarship.

From Lawrence 66046
Kayla Ashley Gallagher Fox, senior in environmental studies and geology; daughter of Patricia Fox; Lawrence High School; Undergraduate Field Investigations Scholarship.

From Lawrence 66047
Andrew Markley Connolly, junior in geology; son of John and Heide Connolly; Lawrence High School; Field Geology Summer Camp Scholarship.

Robin Renee Moore, master’s student in geology; bachelor’s degree from Park University; graduate student summer support.

Jessica Anne Savage, senior in geology; Walter L. Sickles High School, Tampa, Fla.; Field Geology Summer Camp Scholarship.

Kurt Eric Sundell II, master’s student in geology; bachelor’s degree from University of California-Davis; graduate student summer support.

From Lawrence 66049
Matthew Kelly Green, freshman in geology; son of Tracy Green; Lawrence Free State High School; Undergraduate Field Investigations Scholarship.

Tricia Rae Klein, senior in geology; Washburn Rural High School, Topeka; bachelor’s degree from KU; Undergraduate Field Investigations Scholarship.

David John LoBue, master’s student in geology; bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University; graduate student summer support.

Pamela Renee Silvestri, senior in geology; Maize High School; bachelor’s degree from KU; Undergraduate Field Investigations Scholarship.

From Lecompton 66050
Nathan Andrew Corbin, senior in geology; son of Jerry and Kim Corbin; Shawnee Heights Senior High School; Field Geology Summer Camp Scholarship.

FRANKLIN COUNTY
From Ottawa 66067
Trevor James Barth, sophomore in geology; son of Raymond and Sandra Barth; Ottawa High School; Alec Waggoner Memorial Scholarship.

JOHNSON COUNTY
From Gardner 66030
Richard Andrew Rockel, senior in geology; Spring Hill High School; academic year undergraduate scholarship.

From Overland Park 66209
Christopher Philip Perll, senior in geology; son of Pat Perll; Blue Valley North High School; academic year undergraduate scholarship.

From Overland Park 66213
Marco Vallotto Riascos, junior in environmental studies and geology; son of Consuelo and Rosano Vallotto; Blue Valley Northwest High School; Undergraduate Field Investigations Scholarship.

From Overland Park 66214
Jacqueline W. Walden, senior in geology; daughter of James and Patricia Walden; Shawnee Mission South High School; Field Geology Summer Camp Scholarship.

From Shawnee 66226
Clinton Allen Brumm, junior in geology; son of Brenda and Kurt Brumm; Mill Valley High School; academic year undergraduate scholarship.

From Stilwell 66085
Chris Gabe Creason, senior in geology; son of Chris Creason; Blue Valley West High School; Undergraduate Field Investigations Scholarship.

KINGMAN COUNTY
From Kingman 67068
Ian R. Bowen, master’s student in geology; son of Allyson and Jaylene Bowen; Kingman High School; bachelor’s degree from KU; graduate student summer support.

LABETTE COUNTY
From Parsons 67357
Joseph C. Miller, master’s student in geology; son of Stephen and Sheila Miller; Parsons Senior High School; bachelor's degree from KU; graduate student summer support.

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY
From Lansing 66043
Matthew Donald Miller, sophomore in geology; Undergraduate Field Investigations Scholarship.

From Lansing 66043 and Leavenworth 66048
Scott Brandon Wooten, senior in geology; son of Hubert Wooten of Leavenworth, and Nancy Skelton of Lansing; Leavenworth Senior High School; Field Geology Summer Camp Scholarship.

From Lansing 66043 and Topeka
Christopher K. Clemmons, senior in geology; son of Rebecca Spink of Lansing and Andrew Clemmons of Topeka; Lansing High School; Field Geology Summer Camp Scholarship.

From Leavenworth 66048
Hilary S. Kelly, senior in geology; Shawnee Mission West High School; Field Geology Summer Camp Scholarship.

From Tonganoxie 66086
Spencer Mark Seman, spring 2010 bachelor’s degree graduate in geology; son of Mark and Patricia Seman; Tonganoxie High School; Erasmus Haworth Award.

MIAMI COUNTY
From Paola 66071
Andrew Beckett Vohs, junior in geology; son of Thomas and Elizabeth Vohs; Paola High School; Undergraduate Field Investigations Scholarship.

POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY
From Wamego 66547
Mason Douglas Burgess, master’s student in geology; bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University; graduate student summer support.

RILEY COUNTY
From Manhattan 66502
Emily Elizabeth Parsons, junior in biology; daughter of Patricia and Timothy Parsons; Manhattan High School; Undergraduate Field Investigations Scholarship.

RENO COUNTY
From Hutchinson 67502
Karen Suzanne Ohmes, senior in geology; daughter of Francis and Barb Ohmes; Buhler High School; Field Geology Summer Camp Scholarship.

SEDGWICK COUNTY
From Derby 67037
Tyler Lowell Fry, senior in geology; son of Monte and Carri Fry; Derby High School; academic year undergraduate scholarship and Field Geology Summer Camp Scholarship.

From Wichita 67205
Natalie Lynn Garven, master’s student in geology; daughter of Jeff and Rebecca Burris; Maize High School; bachelor’s degree from KU; graduate student summer support.

SHAWNEE COUNTY
From Topeka 66610 and Lansing
Christopher K. Clemmons. SEE LEAVENWORTH COUNTY

From Topeka 66614
Breanna Leone Huff, fall 2009 bachelor’s degree graduate; daughter of Brenda Huff; Topeka High School; Erasmus Haworth Award.

From Topeka 66618
Brian Edmund Ortega, senior in geology; son of Ed and Sara Ortega; Seaman High School; Field Geology Summer Camp Scholarship.

ALABAMA
From Huntsville 35802
Jordan-Leigh Taylor, master’s student in geology; bachelor’s degree from Auburn University; graduate student summer support.

ARKANSAS
From Fayetteville 72701
Richard Henry Styron, master’s student geology; bachelor’s degree from University of Arkansas-Fayetteville; graduate student summer support.

COLORADO
From Longmont 80504
Rafferty J. Sweeney, master’s student in geology; bachelor’s degree from St. Lawrence University; Marathon Research Award.

CONNECTICUT
From Essex 06426
Evan A. Bargnesi, master’s student in geology; bachelor’s degree from Union College; graduate student summer support.

GEORGIA
From Atlanta 30345
Kathryn Estermaire Hoffmeister, master’s student in geology; bachelor’s degree from University of Georgia-Athens; graduate student summer support.

MICHIGAN
From Marion 49665
Katharine Marie Knoph, master’s degree student in geology; bachelor’s degree from Lake Superior State University; graduate student summer support.

From Milan 48160
Amanda R. Falk, doctoral student in geology; master’s degree from KU; bachelor’s degree from Lake Superior State University; graduate student summer support.

MISSOURI
From St. Louis 63105
Michael Francis Robbins, doctoral student in geology; bachelor’s degree from Beloit College; graduate student summer support.

NEBRASKA
From Walton 68461
Julienne Ruth Emry, doctoral student in geology; daughter of Larry Ruth; master’s degree from KU; bachelor’s from Colorado College; graduate student summer support.

NEW YORK
From Clinton 13323
Ian Gapp, doctoral student in geology; bachelor’s degree from Maine Maritime Academy; Kaesler Memorial Scholarship.

From Gouverneur 13642
Wade T. Jones, master’s student in geology; bachelor’s degree from St. Lawrence University; graduate student summer support.

Maggie J. Simmons, master’s student in geology; graduate student summer support.

OHIO
From Alliance 44601
Peter Curtis Schillig, doctoral student in geology; son of Wayne Schillig; master’s degree from KU; bachelor’s degree from Ohio University; graduate student summer support.

PENNSYLVANIA
From Johnsonburg 15845
Jesse D. Thompson, master’s student in geology; bachelor’s degree from Allegheny College; Erasmus Haworth Award.

From Spring City 19475
David Joseph Riese, master’s student in geology; bachelor’s degree from Kutztown University; graduate student summer support.

TEXAS
From The Woodlands 77381
Craig Michael Hendrix, master’s student in geology; bachelor’s degree from Texas State University-San Marcos; Field Geology Summer Camp Scholarship.

CANADA
From Gloucester, Ontario
Paul Alexander Kenward, doctoral student in geology; master’s degrees from St. Lawrence University and University of Ottawa; Erasmus Haworth Award and graduate student summer support.

PUERTO RICO
From Bayamon
Alejandra Maria Rodriguez Delgado, master’s student in geology; bachelor’s degree from University of Puerto Rico; Merriam Research Award.

From Toa Baja
Edgardo J. Pujols, master’s student in geology; bachelor’s degree from University of Puerto Rico; graduate student summer support.

From Mayaguez
Diana Ortega-Ariza, doctoral student in geology; bachelor’s degree from Universidad Nacional de Columbia; Stelbar Oil Corporation Award.

RUSSIA
From St. Petersburg
Mikhail Arkadievich Tsypin, master’s student in geology; bachelor’s degree from St. Petersburg University; graduate student summer support.

TURKEY
From Ankara
Ece Gurler, master’s student in geology; bachelor’s degree from Middle East Technical University; graduate student summer support.