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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 2, 2004
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—More than 30 Birmingham-Southern
College students received Interim 2004 Scholarships in January
for independent
study excursions throughout the United States and overseas to gain
academic credit toward their BSC degrees.
Both the college's Student Government
Association and various endowed funds helped sponsor the annual
scholarships, which ranged
this year from $150 to $2,500.
“The scholarships make Interim travel possible for students who otherwise
would not be able to take advantage of these opportunities,” said Carlye
Dudgeon, Interim director at BSC. “For many students, it's their
first time overseas, and it gives them the chance to complement their education.”
Interim is a four-week period each January that gives students
an opportunity to develop their creative potential by exploring
topics of interest in cities
and towns throughout the U.S. and world. Students may choose from on-campus
projects, independent study or research, travel-study experiences, and challenging
internships.
Students who received scholarships, listed by hometown, were: BIRMINGHAM Area:
Bessemer Cutoff: Landon Raiford of Hueytown, a junior political
science major, who interned with 2005 presidential candidate
Howard Dean in the New Hampshire Primary. He is the son of
Brenda and Randall Raiford.
Hoover/Vestavia: David Gaston of Vestavia Hills, a sophomore
music major, who traveled to Greece and Italy to study the Christian
missionary journey of the Apostle Paul. He is the son of Victoria
and James Gaston.
Eric Harper of Hoover, a junior math major, who traveled to Greece
and Italy to study the Christian missionary journey of the Apostle
Paul. He is the son of Nancy and James Harper.
Kim Johnson of Hoover, a senior biology major, who traveled to
Peru to study its culture and language and to observe the ecology
of the Amazon rainforest. She is the daughter of Donna and Mark
Johnson.
Lauren Kilgore of Vestavia Hills, a junior political science
major, who visited Zambia, Africa, to study the political environment
and to volunteer at a regional medical facility assisting AIDS
patients. She is the daughter of Patricia and Larry Kilgore.
Trey Rayfield of Hoover, a senior music major, who attended opera
performances in five European countries. He is the son of Larry
Rayfield and Lynda Wheeler. North/East: Alyssa Cummings of Warrior, a sophomore English major,
who traveled to Ireland to study its literature. She is the daughter
of Nancy and Lloyd Cummings.
Greta DiGiorgio of Warrior, a junior voice major, who attended
opera performances in five European countries. She is the daughter
of Sharon and John DiGiorgio.
Frank Hadder of Trussville, a sophomore computer science major,
who attended opera performances in five European countries. He
is the son of Linda Hadder.
Libby Yost of Trussville, a junior biology/sociology major, who
traveled to Peru to study its culture and language and to observe
the ecology of the Amazon rainforest. She is the daughter of
Allyne and Michael Yost.
Shelby: Rachel Langford of Helena, a sophomore undecided major,
who traveled to Ireland to study its literature. She is the daughter
of Amy Camarda and Michael Tigroud.
South: Chloe Andrus of Southside, a sophomore psychology major,
who traveled to South Africa to study the post-apartheid issues
of gender equality and reconciliation. She is the daughter of
Sheila and Mark Andrus.
West: Tiffany Newborn of Ensley, a junior English major, who
traveled to Ireland to study its literature. She is the daughter
of Deborah
and Charles Newborn.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.:
Amy Perkins, a sophomore psychology major, who studied ecosystems
of saltwater and freshwater aquaria at aquariums in Chattanooga
and Los Angeles. She is
the daughter of Susan and Don Perkins.
CULLMAN:
Margaret Ege, a senior psychology major, who traveled to the
Caribbean aboard a schooner for a sail-training project and
studied Caribbean culture. She is
the daughter of Brenda and James Ege.
DOTHAN:
Claudia Adams of Webb, a senior English/musical performance major,
who attended opera performances in five European countries. She
is the daughter of Marilyn and Larry Adams.
FORT PAYNE:
Lindsey Denson, a senior political science major, who interned with 2005 presidential
candidate Howard Dean in the New Hampshire Primary. She is the daughter of
Rita Louise and Christopher Denson.
FORT VALLEY, Ga.:
Thomas Martin IV, a junior religion major, who traveled to Greece and Italy
to study the Christian missionary journey of the Apostle Paul. He is the
son of Florence and Tom Martin III.
GADSDEN:
Melinda Hill, a sophomore undecided major, who traveled to Italy to visit major
cultural and historical sites. She is the daughter of Linda and Charles Hill.
GREENVILLE:
Scott Stetson of Troy, a sophomore biology major, who traveled
to Peru to study its culture and language and to observe the
ecology of the Amazon rainforest.
He is the son of Toni Stetson.
HUNTSVILLE:
Barbara Pusey, a junior dance major, who researched protein crystals at a college
laboratory in London. She is the daughter of Sjoerdje and Marc Pusey.
Stewart Stokes, a junior biology/psychology
major, who traveled to Peru to study its culture and language and
to observe the ecology of the Amazon rainforest.
She is the daughter of Kathryn Stokes.
Kristina Zuschlag, a senior biology major, who
visited the Southeastern U.S. to research purported haunted sites
in several towns and cities. She is the
daughter of Kathy and Bodo Zuschlag. JACKSON,
Miss.:
Janet Palmer, a senior psychology major, who visited the Southeastern U.S.
to research purported haunted sites in several towns and cities. She is the
daughter of Dorothy and Clifford Palmer.
LEWISBURG, Tenn.:
Clarissa Givens of Columbia, a sophomore biology major, who traveled to Chile
to assist the Chilean Methodist Church with community construction projects.
She is the daughter of Jennifer Murray.
MOBILE:
Jeffrey Pitts, a senior art/photography major, who traveled to
France to photograph the settings of the French Alps. He is the
son of Jeanne and Perey Pitts III.
ROSWELL, Ga.:
Sarah Kasbohm, a junior psychology major, who traveled to Chile to work on
community construction projects with the Chilean Methodist Church. She is
the daughter of Nancy and Peter Kasbohm.
SCOTTSBORO:
Amy Brown, a senior religion/sociology major, who traveled to Greece
and Italy to study the Christian missionary journey of the Apostle
Paul. She is the daughter of Rev. K.R. and Sarah Brown.
SOPERTON, Ga.:
Audrey Cook of Dublin, a senior photography major, who traveled to the Florida
Keys to create drawings, paintings, and photographs. She is the daughter
of Jo and Harry Cook.
TUCSON, Ariz.:
Stacey Taylor, a senior art major, who traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate
in the Capital Hill Internship Program. She is the daughter of Stephanie
and John Taylor.
TUSCALOOSA:
Melissa Brown, a junior English major, who traveled to Ireland to study its
literature. She is the daughter of Elizabeth and Steven Brown.
VERNON:
Laura Faulkner, a junior accounting major, who studied Spanish at a language
school in Grenada, Spain. She is the daughter of Carol and Thomas Faulkner.
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