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Written by Pete Rosenbery Monday, 04 May 2009 22:25

News - Student News and Awards

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Southern Illinois University Carbondale presented scholarships and awards to 41 outstanding journalism students in the School of Journalism.

More than 45 scholarships worth more than $63,000, along with several recognition awards, were presented at the annual awards banquet April 23, at Blue Sky Vineyards in Makanda.

Recipients also included four individuals who are incoming students to the news/editorial program within the College of Mass Communication and Media Arts.

Other students recognized also include the 12 recipients of the Virginia Marmaduke Scholarships for 2009-2010; each recipient receives a $3,300 award.

Here is a list of scholarship winners, by hometown. Where available, the listing contains the winnerís name, year in school, major, scholarship name and the amount.

Illinois

Algonquin: Lane Christiansen, senior, photojournalism. Virginia Marmaduke Scholarship, $3,300.

Belleville: Erin Holcomb, incoming junior, entering news/editorial program. College of Mass Communication and Media Arts Tuition Award.

Amanda K. Schnur, junior, advertising/integrated marketing communications. Anne West-Lindsey Scholarship, $1,100; Virginia Marmaduke Scholarship, $3,300.

Christina M. Spakousky, freshman, news/editorial. William Randolph Hearst Scholarship, $400.

Bolingbrook: Emily M. Sunblade, senior, photojournalism. Ryan Rendleman Photojournalism Scholarship, $1,000.

Breese: Jonathan L. Robben, junior, journalism. Foote Scholarship for Off-Campus Study.

Calumet City: Michara T. Canty, sophomore, news/editorial. Charles C. Clayton Scholarship, $1,000.

Canton: Patrick R. Waldrop, junior, journalism/radio-television. Robert W. Davis Scholarship.

Carbondale: Twangie M. Holman, sophomore, news/editorial. Harry W. and Helen M. Stonecipher Scholarship, $2,150; Judith Roales Single Parent Scholarship, $800.

Cary: Nick Johnson, transfer student. Virginia Marmaduke Scholarship, $3,300.

Centralia: Cary A. Bryant, junior, news/editorial/digital communication. Michael Porcaro Scholarship, $1,175.

Champaign: Casey C. Hoerr, sophomore, advertising/integrated marketing communications. Donald Hileman Memorial Scholarship, $300.

Tiffany A. Cochran, junior, advertising. Marcia Bullard Scholarship, $500; Virginia Marmaduke Scholarship, $3,300.

Chicago: Kimberly N. Fields, sophomore, journalism news/editorial and radio-television. Southern Illinois Editorial Association Scholarship, $600.

Chillicothe: Kelsey A. Therkildsen, senior, advertising/integrated marketing communications. James Murphy Memorial Scholarship, $375; Virginia Marmaduke Scholarship, $3,300.

Crystal Lake: Jessica J. Wolf, senior, news/editorial. Virginia Marmaduke Scholarship, $3,300.

Edwardsville: Tara Kulash, incoming freshman, entering news/editorial program. College of Mass Communication and Media Arts Tuition Award.

Flora: Danielle McGrew, incoming freshman entering news/editorial program. Small-Seright Scholarship.

Glendale Heights: Quratulain H. Ali, sophomore, advertising/integrated marketing communications. Southern Illinois Editorial Association Scholarship, $600.

Harrisburg: Jordan R. Vaughn, senior, advertising/integrated marketing communications. William Lyons Scholarship, $800.

Herrin: Ryan V. Voyles, sophomore, news/editorial. William Randolph Hearst Scholarship, $400.

Hoffman Estates: Jeff W. Engelhardt, junior, news/editorial. Harry W. and Helen M. Stonecipher Scholarship, $2,150

Homer Glen: Katherine L. Dierkes, junior, advertising/integrated marketing communications. Golden Quill Award, $130.

Homewood: Monica A. Mason, senior, journalism/news-editorial. Top 25 Distinguished Senior, McNair Scholar.

Irvington: Stile T. Smith, freshman, news/editorial. Steven B. Hahn Memorial Scholarship, $1,600.

Iuka: Rachel L. Snow, junior, photojournalism. Judith Roales Scholarship, $850.

Lake Villa: Erin E. Kressner, junior/advertising/integrated marketing communications. Journalism Faculty Emeritus Scholarship, $150.

Lake Zurich: Kristina Kaganer, sophomore, advertising/integrated marketing communications. Charlotte Thompson Suhler Advertising Award, $750.

Marion: Cristian E. Stelle, junior, news/editorial. Michael Porcaro Scholarship, $1,175; Karl Monroe Scholarship, $800.

Murphysboro: Nick W. Quigley, junior, news/editorial. Ray Serati-Ben Kiningham Illinois Legislative Correspondents Association Scholarship, $475; Virginia Marmaduke Scholarship, $3,300.

New Berlin: Julia C. Fromme, sophomore, advertising/integrated marketing communications. Journalism Alumnus Scholarship, $250.

Oak Lawn: Matthew Henehan, incoming freshman entering news/editorial program. Harry W. Stonecipher Recruiting Scholarship, $350.

OíFallon: Cole L. Singleton, junior, advertising/integrated marketing communications. Charles Feirich Memorial Scholarship, $650.

Rolling Meadows: Edyta Blaszczyk, sophomore, photojournalism. Linda K. Henson Photojournalism Scholarship, $700; Virginia Marmaduke Scholarship, $3,300.

Springfield: Jamie A. Drendel, senior, journalism. Virginia Marmaduke Scholarship, $3,300.

St. Charles: Matthew A. Takach, freshman, news/editorial. William Randolph Hearst Scholarship, $400.

Ullin: Lita A. Wilson, junior, news/editorial. Paisley Family Scholarship, $600.

Venedy: Sarah E. Lohman, junior, news/editorial. Virginia Marmaduke Scholarship, $3,300.

Xenia: Audra M. Ord, junior, news/editorial. Polly Robinson Memorial Scholarship, $1,000; Virginia Marmaduke Scholarship, $3,300.

Arizona

Mesa: Daniel K. Wenger, senior, journalism. Virginia Marmaduke Scholarship, $3,300.

Missouri

Kirkwood: James L. Durbin, sophomore, photojournalism. Bill Harmon Scholarship, $130

Source: Saluki Times

Also reported in the Southern Illinoisan

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