Veterinary Student Scholorships Awarded

At an April 12 ceremony $211,000 in scholarships and awards was given to 162 veterinary students. We deeply thank all those who contribute to these awards, which are crucial for encouraging and rewarding our students.

Six new awards were given:

Dr. and Mrs. Marvin Case Scholarship
Dr. Marvin Case earned a DVM, master’s, and PhD degree at Illinois. Retired as director of corporate toxicology for 3M, Dr. Case has spoken with students about opportunities in industry and non-traditional veterinary medicine. This scholarship is awarded to a second-year student with plans to pursue a non-practice veterinary career.

It is sponsored by the Dr. Marvin T. and Carolyn B. Case Endowment Fund.

Dr. Anthony T. Kremer Scholarship for Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
This scholarship recognizes a third-year student with demonstrated interest in practicing small animal medicine, especially surgery. Dr. Anthony Kremer, a 1990 graduate of the College, and his family, are the sponsors.

Little Fort Kennel Club of Waukegan Scholarship
This scholarship, sponsored by the Little Fort Kennel Club of Waukegan, is designated for any veterinary student who is a native of Lake County and has an interest in dogs.

Dr. Beryl D. and Renee Mell Awards
The Dr. Beryl D. and Renee Mell Endowment Fund was created by Dr. Beryl Mell, a 1959 graduate of the College, and his wife Renee, a 1958 graduate of the College of Education. It sponsors a scholarship for a veterinary student who exemplifies the ability to show compassion in dealing with the bond that exists between small animal companions and their owners.

Tanner and Holly Munday Scholarship
Jerry and Kathleen Munday, pharmacists who own the St. Joseph (Ill.) Apothecary and are long-time clients of the College’s teaching hospital, established this scholarship to honor and assist a married veterinary student with a strong interest in pursuing a career in small animal surgery, good academic standing, and a high level of compassion, and to honor the Munday’s beloved animal companions, Tanner and Holly.

Wheaton Kennel Club Scholarship
Presented to a veterinary student who is a native of DuPage County or surrounding counties, this scholarship is sponsored by the Wheaton (Ill.) Kennel Club.

George H. Alexander Memorial Scholarship
Kimberly Gryl

American Animal Hospital Association Award
Kevin Dajka

American Association of Feline Practitioners’ Student Award
Alissa Behrstock

American College of Veterinary Radiology Award
Felicia Leung

American College of Veterinary Surgeons Awards
John Garrity, Large Animal Surgery
Dawn Karnicki, Small Animal Surgery

American Veterinary Medical Foundation Scholarship
Diana McMahon

Association of Avian Veterinarians Scholarship
Michael Adkesson

Bil•Jac Student Scholarship in Nutrition
Debra Jackson

Dr. Loyd E. Boley Scholarship
Erin Johnson

Dr. and Mrs. Wally Brandt Scholarship
Erin Johnson

Dr. and Mrs. Marvin Case Scholarship
Heather Labelle

Chicago Veterinary Medical Association President’s Scholastic Award
Kathirine Loomis

Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship
Christina Comm

Class of 1952 Food Animal Scholarship
Derek McFarland

Class of 1983 Endowment Scholarships
Michael Adkesson
Greg Habing

L. L. Cluster Scholarship
Tracey Davis

College of Veterinary Medicine Awards for Academic Excellence
Class of 2003
First: Dawn Karnicki
Second: Michelle Diesen
Third: Felicia Leung

Class of 2004
First: Jeremy Larson
Second: Christopher
Stauthammer
Third: Kathleen Biddle

Class of 2005
First: Susan Shack
Second: Justin Allen
Third: Jennifer Steele

Class of 2006
First: Tricia Bisby
Anthony Cappa
Molly Carpenter
Christopher Couri
Kristopher De Young
Chad Ely
Claire Ojala
Suzanne Rau
Stephanie Shoemaker
Lyn Wancket
Tige Witsberger

Lisa Coole Memorial Scholarships
Marianne Krumdick
Ryan Llera

Dr. Richard E. Dierks Veterinary Alumni Fund Scholarships
Kathleen Biddle
Chad Ely
William Lanier

Dr. Joseph L. Dorner Awards
Daniel Grove
Beth Ellen McNamara

Dr. Walter and Mary Lou Fehrenbacher Scholarship
Ryan Zinke

Alice H. Fruit Memorial Scholarship
Theresa Bowman
Anna M. Gulick Scholarship
Amber Detwiler

Dr. H.J. Hardenbrook Equine Scholarships
Cindi Loomis
Rebecca Swearingen
Dr. Allan H. Hart Scholarship
Jessa Ovitt

Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd Helper Veterinary Student and Faculty Collegiality Awards
April Finan
Dr. Ralph Hamor

Hill’s Buddy Award
Kevin Dajka

Dr. H. Preston Hoskins Scholarship
Michael Adkesson

Illinois Academy of Veterinary Medicine Continuing Education Awards
First: Heather Mannix
Second: Joel Huffman

Illinois Reptile and Amphibian Medicine Awards
Michael Adkesson
Kyla Kuhns

Illinois Veterinary Medical Alumni Association Award
Felicia Leung

Illinois Walking Horse Association Award
Rebecca Swearingen

Lily Ireland Scholarship
Jeremy Larson

Professor Virginia R. Ivens Scholarship
Kimberly Wu (2003-2005 Recipient)

Kankakee River Valley Kennel Club Award
Diane Fedrow

Dr. Edward C. Khuen Memorial Award
Aimee Laframboise

Dr. Anthony T. Kremer Scholarship for Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
William Sutkay

Dr. Vaylord D. Ladwig Memorial Scholarship
Jennifer Cameron

Lake County Humane Society Scholarship
Angela Vogl

Bill Lang Wildlife Memorial Scholarship
Daniel Skirvin

Patricia Lawrence Memorial Scholarship
P.J. Klopfenstein

Tanner Leong Memorial Award
Nadine Langston

Dr. Roger P. Link Scholarship
Greg Habing

Little Fort Kennel Club of Waukegan Scholarship
Sara Fiocchi

Dr. Heidi Lott Memorial Award
Cristine Rice

Dr. William Magrane Clinical Ophthalmology Award
Erica Shulha

Dr. John P. Manning Award
Kristine Machmer

Dr. Patrick C. Matchette Scholarship
Jill Muno

Mattoon Kennel Club Scholarship
Greg Habing

Dr. and Mrs. David McConnell Scholarship
William Love

Dr. and Mrs. C. David McLaughlin Scholarship
Nathan Kice

Dr. Beryl D. and Renee Mell Award
Kathirine Loomis

Merck AgVet Awards
Megan Borgstrom
Michelle Diesen
Tracy Endres
Dawn Karnicki
Felicia Leung
Jennifer Libbra
Laurie Pearlman
Lorien Pearlman
Shaina Pruden
Heidi Richardson
Tina Stortzum
Abraham Trone

Dr. Christopher Moberly Scholarship
Shanon Zabolotzky

Multicultural Fellowships
Class of 2006
Tracey Davis
Elizabeth De Los Monteros

Tanner and Holly Munday Scholarship
Kimberly Stevenson-Beck

Wanda Muntwyler Foundation Student Scholarship
Brett Wasik (2002-2003 Recipient)

Nestlé Purina Pet Care Award for Excellence in Companion Animal Nutrition
Steven Fox

North American Veterinary Conference Award
Jennifer Bochnowski

OTS Service Awards
Justin Allen
Molita Birchen
C.J. Boyce
Ryan Llera

Pfizer Veterinary Student Award
Jennifer Libbra

Pharmacia Animal Health Companion Animal Award
Dawn Karnicki

Pharmacia Animal Health Equine Award
Kimberly Kauffman

Pharmacia Animal Health Food Animal Award
Abraham Trone

Pharmacia Animal Health Swine Award
Nicolas Rippel

Severn Provus and Birdell Eck Provus Scholarship
Tracey Davis

Dr. Lester Puhse Memorial Award
Erin McDermott

Charles Renegar Family Scholarship
April Finan

Dr. Harry Reynolds Pathology Award
Susan Shack

Dr. J.E. Salsbury Scholarships
Heather Adams
Rebecca Balkin
Julie Barr
Kathleen Biddle
Elizabeth Cole
Amber Detwiler
Lorianne Fulco
Erin Graves
P.J. Klopfenstein
Heather Kovacevich
Stephanie Locke
Ingrid Peterson
Lisa Scott
Krista Shears
Kimberly Stevenson-Beck
Amy Sultenfuss

Dr. Jesse Sampson Awards
Justin Allen
Jennifer Steele

Sandrik Family Scholarships
Shyla Franklin
Christopher Stauthammer

Scamps Top Herder Memorial Award
Jameson Ketchmark

Smack Dab’s Agility Club Scholarship
Allen Walter

Dr. Erwin Small Scholarships
Michael Adkesson
Matthew Allender
Molita Birchen
Nicole DiGiacomo

Small Animal Executive Veterinary Program Scholarship
Patrick Rodawold

Sonata and Dvorak Behavioral Medicine Scholarship
Stacy Furgang

Sophie’s and Gypsy’s Golden Heart Awards
Sophie’s: Kathirine Loomis
Gypsy’s: Michelle Diesen

Southern Illinois Veterinary Medical Association Scholarships
Jennifer Fuller
Patrick Roady
Allen Walter

Dr. Donald W. Spencer Memorial Scholarship
Karen Louis

Stadheim Foundation Veterinary Scholarship
Shyla Franklin

Dr. Thomas B. Steffen Scholarship
Christopher Shirkey

Students for Equal Access to Learning Scholarship
Elizabeth De Los Monteros

Carl and Libbie Thetford Scholarship
Jennifer Jordan
Edith Tomlinson Award
Becky Bosetski

University Honors — Bronze Tablet Award
Jennifer Steele

Veterinary Centers of America, Inc., Student Scholarships
Matt Bussan
Jennifer Steele

Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Awards
Alissa Behrstock
Tracy Endres
Linda Gregard

Kathleen Werner Memorial Scholarship
Jennifer Stone

Western States Veterinary Conference Scholarship
Greg Habing

Wheaton Kennel Club Scholarship
Tamara Webb