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School of Nursing news
School of Nursing holds awards chapel
More than 100 awards were presented to School of Nursing students during the School of Nursing awards celebration held May 17 in the University Church chapel. The awards were presented by Jeff Leeper, CPA, assistant dean of finance, School of Nursing, and Dynnette E. Hart, DrPH, RN, associate dean of the undergraduate program, School of Nursing.
The following awards were presented:
Alumni Association Merit Scholarships ($1,000)
This scholarship is to recognize alumni and students for outstanding achievement. A few of the areas include mentoring, leadership, high professional standards, critical thinking, culturally sensitive care giving, 3.7 GPA, creative work, and commitment to the nursing profession.
Award
Maggie Garrison
Sandra Peeke
Angel of Care Award ($1,000)
Established in memory of Carrie Anderson by the Anderson family, the Angel of Care Award is given to a junior student who is recognized by faculty and students for his/her concern, care, and compassion to patients and their families.
Award
Elizabeth Deatrick
Beaver Medical ($750)
The Beaver Medical Clinic foundation presents a scholarship to one registered nurse candidate attending Loma Linda University School of Nursing.
Award
Jacqueline Mamoulelis
Catherine Christiansen Scholarship ($2,000)
The Catherine Christiansen Scholarship, established by an alumna and her husband in memory of his mother, is presented annually to outstanding international students or students planning to go into mission service.
Spring Award
Brooke Dunn
Lindsey Hillesland
Fall/Winter Award
Margaret Comilang
Cecille Lamorena
Crystal Lewis
Cassandra Olsen
Charlie Jo Morgan Scholarship ($2,000)
Fall/Winter Award
Myrriam Anilus
Class of 1949 Scholarship ($1,500)
Spring Award
Marieneth Logan
Class of 1966 Scholarship ($2,000)
This scholarship was set up by the Class of 1966 to nurture the role of mentoring and teaching among nursing students. It is hoped that this scholarship will stimulate students to consider a future in nursing education.
Spring Award
Cecille Lamorena
Nicole Tribhuwan
Fall/Winter Award
Ashley Blakney
Christine Duong
Dean’s Scholarship ($2,500/$3,000)
Spring Award
Susana Pak
Amanda Quillen
Allyson Wesche
Fall/Winter Award
Kimberly Buck
Vikki Cantun-Gonzalez
Tammy Coffey-Mackie
Jillianne Hapa
Irina Turlea
Valerie White
Emori Scholarship ($3,000)
This scholarship was established by the Emori family from monies received from the United States government in reparation for time the family spent in an internment camp during World War II. It was established in gratitude for the opportunities that the members of the family have enjoyed in the United States, as well as for the excellent education that they received at Loma Linda University.
Spring Award
Sherry Barron
Jessica Ferguson
Melissa Lara
Abigail Tamru
Fall/Winter Award 
/> Dawnita Arthur Nursing students Julie Salsberry (left) and Sarah Skau, recipients of the Swatek Scholarship, pose for a picture with William Swatek, MD.
The following awards were presented:
Alumni Association Merit Scholarships ($1,000)
This scholarship is to recognize alumni and students for outstanding achievement. A few of the areas include mentoring, leadership, high professional standards, critical thinking, culturally sensitive care giving, 3.7 GPA, creative work, and commitment to the nursing profession.
Award
Maggie Garrison
Sandra Peeke
Angel of Care Award ($1,000)
Established in memory of Carrie Anderson by the Anderson family, the Angel of Care Award is given to a junior student who is recognized by faculty and students for his/her concern, care, and compassion to patients and their families.
Award
Elizabeth Deatrick
Beaver Medical ($750)
The Beaver Medical Clinic foundation presents a scholarship to one registered nurse candidate attending Loma Linda University School of Nursing.
Award
Jacqueline Mamoulelis
Catherine Christiansen Scholarship ($2,000)
The Catherine Christiansen Scholarship, established by an alumna and her husband in memory of his mother, is presented annually to outstanding international students or students planning to go into mission service.
Spring Award
Brooke Dunn
Lindsey Hillesland
Fall/Winter Award
Margaret Comilang
Cecille Lamorena
Crystal Lewis
Cassandra Olsen
Charlie Jo Morgan Scholarship ($2,000)
Fall/Winter Award
Myrriam Anilus
Class of 1949 Scholarship ($1,500)
Spring Award
Marieneth Logan
Class of 1966 Scholarship ($2,000)
This scholarship was set up by the Class of 1966 to nurture the role of mentoring and teaching among nursing students. It is hoped that this scholarship will stimulate students to consider a future in nursing education.
Spring Award
Cecille Lamorena
Nicole Tribhuwan
Fall/Winter Award
Ashley Blakney
Christine Duong
Dean’s Scholarship ($2,500/$3,000)
Spring Award
Susana Pak
Amanda Quillen
Allyson Wesche
Fall/Winter Award
Kimberly Buck
Vikki Cantun-Gonzalez
Tammy Coffey-Mackie
Jillianne Hapa
Irina Turlea
Valerie White
Emori Scholarship ($3,000)
This scholarship was established by the Emori family from monies received from the United States government in reparation for time the family spent in an internment camp during World War II. It was established in gratitude for the opportunities that the members of the family have enjoyed in the United States, as well as for the excellent education that they received at Loma Linda University.
Spring Award
Sherry Barron
Jessica Ferguson
Melissa Lara
Abigail Tamru
Fall/Winter Award
Recipients of the Dean’s Scholarship pose for a picture. From left are Valerie White, Tammy Coffey-Mackie, Allyson Wesche, Irina Turlea, Vikki Cantun-Gonzalez, and Kimberly Buck.
Angela Cannon
Katrina Collins
Loraine Dias
Crystal Gowing
Sabrina Haddad
Laura Haynes
Ciarra Owen
Halpenny Scholarship ($1,500)
Spring Award
Olivia Smolin
Hispanic Scholarship ($2,000)
Spring Award
Judy Esqueda
Fall/Winter Award
Angelica Rubalcava
Marjorie Anderson Jesse Scholarship ($1,500–$2,500)
Marjorie and Claran Jesse established this scholarship for Seventh-day Adventist students who are U.S. citizens and who have financial need in spite of their working to meet educational expenses. They remember when they were students working many hours in the hospital to cover their expenses.
Spring Award
Svetlana Koval
Louvelle Tanglao
Fall/Winter Award
Stephanie Smith
Susan Walker
Lam Scholarship ($2,000)
Fall/Winter Award
Brigid Riordan
Lucile Lewis Award ($2,500)
In honor of former faculty member Lucile Lewis, this award is presented annually to a junior student who has demonstrated outstanding clinical and academic performance in nursing practice.
Spring Award
Lorna Bell
Elizabeth Deatrick
Myrtle Nelson Scholarship ($2,500)
Spring Award
Natalie Reveles
Fall/Winter Award
Erdal Pascu
Ruth Officer Scholarship ($500)
Spring Award
Myrna Reyes
Fall/Winter Award
Jacqueline Mamoulelis
Isabelle Rees Scholarship ($2,500)
Spring Award
Tracy Haddad
Ellen Rickard Memorial Scholarship ($2,000)
The Rickard Scholarship was established by Dr. and Mrs. Vernon Rickard in memory of their daughter, Ellen, who was killed while studying in France. This award is presented to a student who demonstrates a commitment to the ideal of service by his or her involvement in community service.
Fall/Winter Award
Jonathan Moya
Selma Andrews ($400)
Fall/Winter Award
Jacqueline Mamoulelis
School of Nursing Alumni Scholarship ($2,000)
Spring Award
Malika Anton
Julie Carson
Timothy Gandapermana
Felisa Johnson
Heather Richards
Fall/Winter Award
Svetlana Bouz
Catherine Comilang
Ana De La Cruz
Tony Dharmaraj
Meera Joshi
Valentine Manacop
Melissa Morris
Evalie Musich
Ivo Radjagukguk
Jennifer Romero
Tiffany Segura
Lynn Thompson
Linda Warren
Swatek Scholarship ($2,500)
The Swatek Scholarship is given to an undergraduate or graduate student for financial needs.
Spring Award
Julie Salsberry
Fall/Winter Award
Michelle Meert
Sarah Skau
Undergraduate Scholarship ($1,000–$2,500)
Spring Award
Olga Diaz
Amy Dignan
Megan Duke
Lindy Legoh
Glenda Lupiya
Armanda Nunez
Crystal Postma
Fall/Winter Award
Heather Mehl
Martha Schenk
Rosie Voss Scholarship ($2,000–$3,000)
This scholarship is funded by a trust established by Rosie Voss Conklin, a graduate from Madison College School of Nursing in Tennessee. Because she and her sister had a hard time financially as student nurses, she set up a fund to help student nurses who don’t have the financial support of their families.
Spring Award
Grace Chi
Linda Tang
Valerie White
Amy Williams
Fall/Winter Award
Summer Allen
Rodolfo Bautista
Lorna Bell
Elizabeth Deatrick
Melissa Duden
Jocelyn Garcia
Ryan Price
Webb Scholarship ($9,000 at $3,000 per quarter)
The Webb Scholarship is funded by a trust left to the School of Nursing by Mr. and Mrs. Valah Webb, two friends of the LLUSN who lived in Grand Terrace until their death.
The scholarship honors two exceptional sophomore students who display outstanding promise as nurses academically and clinically
Spring Award
Elizabeth Deatrick
Fall/Winter Award
Jennifer Hartley
Mary Flaczinski
Harry M. Woodall ($2,000)
Harry M. Woodall Scholarship is given to students with financial need who are in good academic standing. Mr. Woodall’s wife was a School of Nursing graduate.
Spring Award
Diane Brantmeyer
Claudine Lisud
Fall/Winter Award
Alice Ahn
Abigail Baun
Guilianna Cordero
Sarah Giboney
Alisha Houser
Aki Inoue
Desirae Pierce (Sini)
By Dustin R. Jones, MA
Recipients of the Emori Scholarship pose for a picture with Helen Emori King, PhD, RN, dean emeritus of the School of Nursing. Pictured, from left, are Laura Haynes, Ciarra Owen, Katrina Collins, Crystal Gowing, Dawnita Arthur, Jessica Ferguson, and Dr. King.
TODAY news for Thursday, June 8, 2006