LLU Dentistry - Dentalgram, June 2000

Awards presented to LLUSD students

Dental Hygiene

The dental hygiene class of 2000 poses on the steps of Campus Hill Church.

The following awards were presented at the Dental Hygiene Dedication Service and Pinning Ceremony on May 26, 2000, at Campus Hill Church:

Dental Hygiene Student of the Year
Jacqueline Tatum
Excellence and professionalism; the ideal student

Dean's Award
Laura Bretsch
Excellence in clinical ability and professionalism

Bates Award
Michael Lents
For commitment and dedication; notable achievement during training

Jeanne Middleton Award
Shelly Withers
Spiritual leadership, high standards of service, and dedication to church and humanity

Gerald Mitchell Award
Jacqueline Tatum

Jacqueline Tatum, right, dental hygiene Student of the Year, demonstrates proper brushing technique at the April 30 Kids Care Faire.

Most outstanding leadership

Clinician's Award
Heather Harp
Outstanding achievement in clinical performance

The Klooster Humanitarian Award
Elizabeth Brutus
Supportive, generous, enthusiastic, passionate spirit of giving

Research Award
Christine Hendricks-Seidenstricker
Jennifer Rader
Dennis Palitang
Outstanding achievement in dental hygiene research

California Dental Hygienists' Association Leadership Award
Jacqueline Tatum

Tri-County Dental Hygienists' Society Award
Darcie Bell
Shannon Manago
Denise Davis
Isabel Elias

Sigma Phi Alpha honor society members: Laura Bretsch, Darcie Bell, Shelly Withers, and Tomas Kutansky

Sigma Phi Alpha Award
Darcie Bell
Laura Bretsch
Tomás Kutansky
Shelly Withers
National honor society: scholarship and character

Academic Achievement Award
Laura Bretsch
Denise Davis
Michael Lents
Scoring at or above 90th percentile on National Board exam

Commencement