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December 18, 2002 School of Veterinary Medicine awards thousands in scholarships WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine has awarded privately funded scholarships to more than 110 students in the doctor of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology degree programs for the 2002-03 academic year. The scholarships, totaling more than $235,000, were provided by more than 40 donors. The support comes from a combination of annual gifts and scholarship endowments. Alan H. Rebar, dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine, says he is pleased so many students were able to receive monetary support for their career development. "As the financial climate for higher education continues to change, this support becomes ever more important, enabling us to ensure that those students most likely to succeed in our profession have access to a veterinary education," Rebar said. "Though the need for additional funding continues to be very great, this level of support is a tremendous encouragement." Rebar noted that the doctor of veterinary medicine program is the most expensive degree offered at Purdue University. Its students graduate with an average educational debt of $50,000. The students who received scholarships were honored along with the scholarship donors at a special recognition program in the Lynn Hall of Veterinary Medicine, followed by a reception at the dean's home.   The award recipients are listed below with the following information: City (Hometown)*State*Zip*Student Name*Class*School/major*Scholarship Name*Amount*Parents*High School*Undergraduate Study Completed at:*Degree / Field*Veterinary Interest Area*Previous Honors/Awards*Volunteer/Community Activities Indianapolis*IN*46250*Andrea M Quigley*2006*School of Veterinary Medicine — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine*Ginny Weaver Memorial Scholarship**Tom and Marlene Quigley*Lawrence Central H.S., Indianapolis*Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN*Biology*Small Animal/ Exotics*Wildcat Wildlife Center Indianapolis*IN*47630*Bernadette Caito*2004*School of Veterinary Medicine — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine*James W and Bernice Rice Scholarship*$1,380*Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN*B.S./Animal Science*Small Animal*IVMA Student Scholarship, Donald and Mary Joe Stanley Veterinary Scholarship, Purdue General and Special Program Scholarship, Central Indiana Kennel Club Scholarship ($1,000)*Christian Veterinary Mission Fellowship, Pets for People, SCAVMA Portage*IN*46368*Carrie Javorka**School of Veterinary Medicine — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine*James W. and Bernice Rice Scholarship*Edward and Linda Javorka*Portage H.S., Portage, IN*Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN*Pre-Vet*Small Animal*Outstanding Freshman in the School of Agriculture, Outstanding Freshman and Sophomore in the Pre-Vet Program Logansport*IN*46947*Daniel Crowe*2003*School of Veterinary Medicine — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine*J.E. Salsburg Scholarship*John Crowe*Logansport H.S., Logansport, IN*Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN*Mixed*Donald E. and Mary Joe Stanley Veterinary Scholarship (01-02), Kelsey Crawl (98-99), C. Harvey and Walter F. Smith Coupon (00-01), IVMA Scholarship (99-00)*Local Wildlife Rehab Facility (97-98), Tipp Co Humane Shelter (96-99) Kokomo*IN*46902*Erica Mayfield*1st Year*School of Veterinary Medicine — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine*Kokomo Kennel Club Scholarship*$500*Mark and Becky Mayfield*Western H.S., Russiaville, IN*Clemson University, South Carolina*B.S./Animal and Veterinary Science*Mixed Larger and Small Animal*IPTAY Academic Scholarship 1999-2002* Goshen*IN*46528*Gabriella Henderson*2005*School of Veterinary Medicine — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine*Michiana District Veterinary Medical Association*$500*Gary and Linda Henderson*Concord H.S., Elkhart, IN*Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN*Animal Sciences*Companion*Undergraduate Dean’s List Honor Student all 4 years*Purdue Equestrian Team Elwood*IN*46032*Heather Towle*2003*School of Veterinary Medicine — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine*Donald E. and Mary Joe Stanley Veterinary Scholarship*Carol and Marvin McPhearson*Elwood H.S., Elwood, IN*Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN*Biochemistry*Small Animal* Greencastle*PA*17225*Jennifer L. Pine*2005*School of Veterinary Medicine — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine*Schering- Plough Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship*$500*Judith A. and Donald E. Pine*Greencastle Antrim High, Greencastle, PA*Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA*B.S.*Mixed Animal*Semester Honors and Dean’s List Fall 2001 and Spring 2002 Plainfield*IN*46168*Jennifer Musick*2006*School of Veterinary Medicine — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine*William and Francis Tornes Scholarship*$2,600*Mark and Rebecca Musick*Plainfield H. S., Plainfield, IN*Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN*Animal Science*Small Animal/ Equine Ossian*IN*46777*Jill A. Rietdorf*2003*School of Veterinary Medicine — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine*Donald E. and Mary Joe Stanley Veterinary Scholarship*David and Sara Thompson *Bluffton H.S., Bluffton, IN*Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN*Animal Science*Small Animal Farmland *IN*47340*Julie S. Davis*2005*School of Veterinary Medicine — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree Student*James W and Bernice Rice Scholarship*$1,000*Jimmie K. and Lynne C. Davis*Monroe Central Jr.-Sr. H.S., Parker City, IN*Indiana University, Bloomington, IN*B.S./Decision Sciences from School of Business*Food Animal and Equine*Graduated from IU with distinction and departmental honors, Eastman Kodak Scholar Award*Large Animal Emergency Team, Food Animla Club, Equine Club, SCAVMA Rising Sun*IN*47040*Kami Simpson*2004*School of Veterinary Medicine — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine*James C. and Lilah Estill Scholarship*$1,120*Linda and Stan Phillips*Rising Sun H.S., Rising Sun, IN*University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN*Biology*Mixed Animal*Pre-Veterinary award at USI, Dean’s List at Purdue’s Vet School*Member of SCAVMA, Equine Club, Food Animal Club Greensburg*IN*47240*Kelley M Huguenard*2006*School of Veterinary Medicine — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine*James W and Bernice Rice Scholarship*$5,200*Tim and Jeanne Huguenard*North Decator H.S., Greensburg, IN*Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN*Animal Science*Small and Large Animal*Robert Freidersdorf Memorial Ag. Scholarship, Russel Corya Memorial Ag. Scholarship LaPorte*IN*46350*Kristen Rose Zolvinski*2006*School of Veterinary Medicine — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine*LaPorte County Kennel Club Scholarship*$500*Tom and Pam Zolvinski*Michigan City H.S., Michigan City, IN*Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN*Animal Science*Mixed Practice*Michigan City Scholarship Foundation, Henry Hinkle Scholarship*4-H, Softball, LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter Volunteer Sullivan*IN*47882*Kristina Stafford*4th Year*School of Veterinary Medicine — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine*Donald E. and Mary Joe Stanley Veterinary Scholarship*$1,930*Karen Stafford*Sullivan H.S., Sullivan , IN*Indiana University, Bloomington, IN*Public Administration*Small Animal*Little 500 Scholarship at IU for academic achievement*member of Students Taking an Active Role Today, Pet Safe Vice President Floyds Knobs*IN*47119*Lee Wright*2004*School of Veterinary Medicine — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine*Purina Veterinary Scholarship**Norman and Barbara Wright*Floyd Central, Flodys Knob, IN*DePauw University, Green Castle, IN*B.A. / Biology*Small Animal*National Merit Scholar, Phi Beta Kappa, Outstanding Senior in Biology*Animal Shelter Volunteer Tipton*IN*46072*Lesley A. Tragesser*2006*School of Veterinary Medicine — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine*Essie Yauch Scholarship ($3,240) and IVMA Memorial Scholarship Fund ($1,780)*John and Linda Tragesser*Tipton H. S., Tipton, IN*Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN*B.S. / Biology*Mixed Animal*Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Semester Honors, Dean’s List*CHAPS, Purdue University Small Animal Community Practice Harrisburg*PA*17111*Olivia Charles**School of Veterinary Medicine — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine*SVM Class of 1968*$2,500*Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Charles*Central Dauphin East High, Harrisburg, PA*Penn State University, State College, PA*B.S. / Animal Bioscience*Small Animal*Hill’s Pet Food Representative Connersville*IN*47331*Philip Kaiser*2003*School of Veterinary Medicine — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine*Dr. and Mrs. M.D. Neuhauser Scholarship**Steve and Judy Kaiser*Connersville H.S., Connersville, IN*Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN*Biology*Small Animal*4th consecutive year of Dr. and Mrs. M.D. Neuhauser Scholarship* La Quinta*CA*92253*Raquel Esmeralda*2005*School of Veterinary Medicine — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine*James W and Bernice Rice Scholarship*$1,000*Janeil Esmeralda*Indio US, Indio, CA*Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN*B.S./Animal Science*Companion*Selected for Purdue’s MARC/AIM Summer Research program — 2000, selected to attend Introduction to Biomedical Research Program at NIU Campus, Golden Key National Honor Society member*Large Animal Emergency Team, SCAVMA, mascot for Purdue Avian Science Club, Springfest at Purdue for various clubs McCordsville*IN*46055*Sara Schneider*2004*School of Veterinary Medicine — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine*Anderson Kennel Club Scholarship*$3,200*Jay and Tina Schneider*Hamilton Southeastern H.S., Fishers, IN*Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN*B.S./Biology*Small Animal*Purdue SVM Veterinary Scholar Program, 1996 Top 20 Senior at Hamilton Southeastern.*Felines Inc., Chicago Terre Haute*IN*47803*Sara Western Bennett*2006*School of Veterinary Medicine — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine*IVMA Alumni Memorial Scholarship*$1,600*Arthur and Jonnee Western*Terre Haute South Vigo H.S., Terre Haute, IN*Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN*Biology*Tentatively Small Animal*Veterinary Scholars Program Member, Mary Frances Seever/Barton Warren Seever Scholarship* Holliston*MA*01746*Sheela Devarakonda*2005*School of Veterinary Medicine — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine*Dr. Hedley G. Marks Veterinary Student Scholarship*Vasant and Rita Devarakonda *Holliston H.S., Holliston, MA*Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worchester, MA*Biology*Mixed Animal   Writer: Marydell Forbes, (765) 496-7704, mforbes@purdue.edu Sources: Kevin Doerr, development office director, (765) 494-6304, doerrkr@purdue.edu Alan Rebar, (765) 494-7608, rebar@purdue.edu Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu To the Purdue News and Photos Page