UA Health Education Honor Society Names Members
December 4, 2003 - Filed under: Uncategorized
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama College of Human Environmental Sciences (HES) installed the Delta Xi Chapter of Eta Sigma Gamma, the national professional health education honorary, and held an initiation for new chapter members during the fall semester.
The Eta Sigma Gamma chapter was installed by DeAnna Hillery, Eta Sigma Gamma national student representative. Dr. Milla Boschung, interim HES dean, was a keynote speaker during the ceremony.
Three professionals, eight graduate students and three undergraduate students were initiated; they included:
Professionals — Roberta Donohue and Delynne Wilcox of Tuscaloosa, Brian Gordon of Birmingham.
Graduate Students — Ron Williams of Marksville, La., Joy Pinckney of Miami, Torhonda Lee of Brundidge, Sara Stewart of Aliceville, Antonia Mead of Memphis, Tenn., Angela Johnson, of Madison, Fla., Linda Moore-Cheatum, of Browns, and Lea Yerby of Kennedy.
Undergraduate Students — Catherine McKissick of Tuscaloosa, Ellen Middleton of Severna Park, Md., and Christina Newell of Valdosta, Ga.
Selection for membership in Eta Sigma Gamma is based on academic excellence and service. Members of Eta Sigma Gamma demonstrate a spirit of service and exemplify character through personal integrity and professional attitude.
The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.
CONTACT: Ryan Davis or Linda Hill, UA Office of Media Relations, 205/348-8325, lhill@ur.ua.edu
SOURCE: Kimberly Reynolds, 205/348-8132