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UI awards presidential scholarships
Posted June 21, 2006
IOWA CITY -- Twenty University of Iowa incoming freshmen have been named Presidential Scholars for 2006. The awards, all of which are partially or wholly funded by private gifts, are the most prestigious honor given to entering freshmen. Recipients were chosen from a field of over 600 top-ranking high school seniors from all over the world. Presidential Scholarships are awarded on the basis of high school class rank, grade-point average, college entrance exam scores, performance on the essay portion of the application, and high school or community service and leadership. The presidential scholarship package is worth $52,000 over four years. Students are listed by state and hometown; name; high school; and parents' names. Iowa students are listed first. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS -- IOWA Ames: Kevin Lu Lu, Ames High School, Keqin Han and Ping Lu Ames: Virginia Ruth McCalmont, Ames High School, Scott and Cindy McCalmont Ames: Sarah Golbon Raaii, Ames High School, Dr. Ahmad A. Raaii & Simin Sotocdehpayma Cedar Falls: Adam Bradley Schwertner, Cedar Falls High School, Ron and Patty Schwertner Cedar Rapids: Stephanie Ann Westrom, George Washington High School, Jeff and Pam Westrom Denison: Sarita A. Patnaik, Denison High School, Basant Patnaik and Cheryl Brodersen Des Moines: Martin Alexander Whitman, Roosevelt High School, Walter and Mary Whitman Fort Dodge: Gregory William Bligard, Fort Dodge High School, Dr. Eric and Dr. Carey Bligard Iowa City: David Patrick Gugliano, West High School, Patrick and Margaret Gugliano Iowa City: Allison J. Smith, City High School, Tim and Janet Smith Urbandale: Jian Justin Guan, Valley High School, Yinju Zhang and Ningyu Guan Waterloo: Kevin T. Murphy, West High School, Steve and Jane Murphy West Des Moines: Eric Y. Mou, Valley High School, Mei Guo and Beiquan Mou West Des Moines: Rachel Ann Nathanson, Valley High School, Robert and Barbara Nathanson PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS -- ILLINOIS Port Barrington: Katie Lynn Ellis, Wauconda High School, Steve and Nancy Ellis Vernon Hills: Kristen Ann Meylor, Vernon Hills High School, Joseph and Pamela Meylor PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS -- KANSAS Overland Park: Blaine B. Westemeyer, Blue Valley Northwest High School, Brian and Nancy Westemeyer PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS -- MINNESOTA Lino Lakes: Anne Lisabet Kvinge, Centennial Senior High, Daniel and Kathryn Kvinge Rochester: Vaseal V. Carter, Century High School, Alan and Olena Carter Woodbury: Nicholas Basil Loudas, Woodbury High School, Paul and Wendy Loudas The UI acknowledges the UI Foundation as the preferred channel for private contributions that benefit all areas of the university. For more information, visit its web site at www.uiowafoundation.org. Contact Information
Jennifer Wyatt Additional information about supporting student scohlarships also is available on this site. |