Alumni-Student Convention - 2 Students, Alumni of the Year chosen at convention Students of the Year, and Alumni of the Year for 1999 were announced at the School of Dentistry Alumni-Student Convention, February 3 - 8. Students honored were John Nelsen and Wendy King-DeCamp. Alumni honored from the School of Dentistry were Gerald Weitz, SD'74, and Sharon Golightly, EdD, a 1964 dental hygiene graduate. John Nelsen, SD'99, was honored as Student of the Year by the Dental Alumni Association for his contributions to student leadership, his outstanding scholarship, his excellent clinical skills, and his community and mission service. Wendy King-DeCamp, senior in the dental hygiene program, was described by her professors as the ideal student, who has the attributes of professionalism, a positive attitude, and warmth toward her patients. She is very involved in dental hygiene activities and has represented her class at professional meetings. Gerald Weitz, SD'74, was honored as Dental Alumni Association Alumnus of the Year for his contributions to dentistry and science, and his service to mankind. He has been member and chair of many community boards and service organizations in Moscow, Idaho, where he lives. He generously supports the School of Dentistry by his membership in the Dean's Circle. Sharon Golightly, EdD, a 1964 graduate of the dental hygiene program, has been a dental hygiene educator for 24 years. Dental hygiene alumni selected Dr. Golightly as Alumna of the Year "for her innovation and tireless commitment to dental hygiene education; for her role modeling as a change agent for our profession, and her dedication to her students, her ‘proudest accomplishment.' We honor our respected graduate and esteemed colleague." The honorees were presented with plaques at the annual homecoming banquet. John Nelsen, SD'99 Wendy King De-Camp, DH'99 Gerald Weitz, SD'74 Sharon Golightly, DH'64, EdD University | Medical_Center | LLU&MC_home | Search | Employment | News_&_events | Academics | Our_mission | Admissions | Registration | Research | Alumni | Student_resources All contents copyright © 2001 Loma Linda University. All rights reserved. Revised February 28, 2001 Send comments and questions to webmaster@univ.llu.edu  URL: http://www.llu.edu