| | View incoming class of 2012 | There are currently 34 Cutler Scholars attending Ohio University, including the addition of the class of 2011, which brought 7 new Cutler Scholars to campus. Each year, the Cutler Scholars Program moves closer to its goal of having 200 scholars on the Athens campus at all times, including at least one from each of Ohio's 88 counties. Of the current 34 scholars, 7 are seniors, 10 are juniors, 11 are sophomores, and 6 are freshmen. With the graduating class of June 2008, there will be 66 Cutler Scholar alumni.
| |  | Class of 2009 Regina G. Beach
North Olmsted, Ohio
2005-06 Lizabeth and Charles R. Emrick, Jr.-Cutler Scholar
Benefactors: Lizabeth and Charles R. Emrick, Jr. A Dean’s List regular, Gina is pursuing an Honors Tutorial College magazine journalism and visual communication publication design double major. On campus, she works for The Post as a copy editor and culture writer. She has also written a weekly column. Gina has directed, written and acted in plays performed on campus by student groups. She has volunteered with Passion Works Studio and Habitat for Humanity, including participating in the Collegiate Challenge spring break trip to Slidell, Louisiana.
Stephanie M. Beltz
St. Clairsville, Ohio
2005-06 Alan E. and Ruby T. Riedel-Cutler Scholar
Benefactors: Alan E. and Ruby T. Riedel Stephanie is pursuing a psychology/pre-medicine major and an English minor. Due to a family member’s illness, Stephanie attended Ohio University’s Eastern campus during the winter and spring quarters of her freshman year. At OUE, she was a member of the Lady Panther’s Varsity Basketball team. She is a member of Psi Chi and Sigma Alpha Lambda. She also models for the photography students in the School of Art. Dustin J. Fisher
Delphos, Ohio
2005-06 Civil Engineering-Cutler Scholar
Benefactor: Alumni and Friends of Civil Engineering-Russ College A civil engineering major, Dustin has been consistently on the Dean’s List and is a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honor Society. He serves as the treasurer for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE.) He is an elected Engineering Ambassador for the 2007-08 school year. Outside of academics, Dustin participates in OU Snowcats Ski Club, the OU Water-Ski Club and various intramural sports.
Brittany L. Henthorn
Akron, Ohio 2005-06 Paul F. and Gwyneth G. Hoff-Cutler Scholar Benefactor: Paul F. and Gwyneth G. Hoff A Copeland Scholar and an international business and marketing major, Brittany is also pursuing a certificate in Italian studies. She is the Philanthropy Committee Head for the Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity and is co-public relations officer for the OU Jitterbug Club.
Benjamin W. Jewell Green Bank, West Virginia 2005-06 Charles and Marilyn Stuckey-Cutler Scholar Benefactor: Charles and Marilyn Stuckey Ben is a civil engineering major. He is the communications director for Engineers Without Borders and was the sophomore representative for the American Society of Civil Engineers. He is an active volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and a participant on the Cutler Scholars Relay for Life team, raising money for the American Cancer Society. Ben enjoys running and playing intramural soccer in his free time.
Kendra E. Michel
Asbury Park, New Jersey
2005-06 James E. Daley-Cutler Scholar Benefactor: James E. Daley Kendra is a biology/pre-medicine major who has been on the Dean’s List consistently. She is involved in Anointed Ministries, an organization that provides the opportunity for Ohio University students and Athens community members to grow both spiritually and socially within a Christian context. She is also the public relations officer of Divine Covering. Kendra is a member of the American Medical Student Association and the Minority Association for Pre Medical Students.
Alisha R. McGuire
Oak Hill, Ohio
2005-06 Leona H. and Lewis Hughes-Cutler Scholar Benefactor: Leona H. Hughes Alisha is a finance and management information systems double major. She is a member of the Financial Management Association and the Association of Information Technology Professionals. She is also a member of the Cutler Scholars Relay for Life team.
Kelsy L. Perry
Athens, Ohio
2005-06 Herbert and Dorothy Adler-Cutler Scholar Benefactor: Dorothy Adler Kelsy is pursuing degrees in marketing, management information systems and French. She is a Copeland Scholar and an Ohio University Business Fellow. Kelsy is the vice president of communications for the OU Student Alumni Board and is on the philanthropy committee for Alpha Kappa Psi, a business fraternity. She is also a member of Phi Sigma Iota, the National French Honor Fraternity.
Christopher M. Sustersic Hinckley, Ohio 2005-06 Tom and Betsy Wheeler-Cutler Scholar Benefactor: Tom and Betsy Wheeler Chris is an electrical engineering major. In addition to making the Dean’s List every quarter, he is also a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honor Society and IEEE, the electrical engineering society. Chris also helped found 4F, a freshman engineering organization designed to promote underclassman leadership. Chris is an Engineering Ambassador for the Russ College of Engineering. Outside of academics, Chris participates in the Ohio University Snowcats Ski Club, Outdoor Club and plays several intramural sports.
Erika Swanson
North Ridgeville, Ohio
2005-06 Beth K. Stocker-Cutler Scholar Benefactor: Beth K. Stocker Erika is an Honors Tutorial College biological sciences major. She is also pursuing minors in chemistry and business. She has been on the Dean’s List every quarter. On campus, she is the community service officer for both the AMSA Pre-med Club and the Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honor Society. She is an Invited Textbook Reviewer and is on the Faculty Interview Panel. Erika’s other philanthropic endeavors include: Relay for Life, being an Up ’Til Dawn team captain and numerous charity 5K runs. She participated in the Athens half marathon, plays intramural volleyball and is on the Bobcatalina Synchronized Swimming Team.
Brittany J. Van Dyke
Greenfield, Ohio 2005-06 Wilfred R. Konneker-Cutler Scholar Benefactor: Wilfred R. Konneker Brittany is a double business major with focuses on marketing and human resource management. On campus, she is a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority and has been involved with Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity, Society for Human Resource Management and assorted intramural sports. Brittany was on the Dean’s List several times and is a member of the National Scholars Honor Society.
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Jessica "Jesse" Branner
Stewart, Ohio 2006-2007 Bush-Cutler Scholar Benefactor: G. Kenner and Margene Bush Jesse is a communication studies major and hopes to add a second major in recreation studies. She is a varsity member of the Ohio University Forensics Speech and Debate Team. Jesse is also a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honor Society and served on the Graduate Associate Outstanding Teaching Award committee for the College of Communication. Jesse was selected as Ohio’s candidate for the national office for the National FFA organization. Jesse has been selected as Ohio’s candidate for National Office for the National FFA. To be selected as a candidate, Jesse had to go through an interview, be receiving her American Degree, and have been a state officer. In October 2007 she will travel to Indianapolis to be interviewed by the nominating committee and hopefully elected to office.
Cassie Costilow
Oak Hill, Ohio 2006-2007 Leona and Lewis Hughes-Cutler Scholar Benefactor: Leona Hughes Cassie is majoring in hearing speech and language science and psychology. On campus, she is a member of Alpha Phi Omega, a national co-ed service fraternity. She is also a research assistant for psychology professor Dr. Emily Balcetis.
Matthew Denhart
Athens, Ohio 2006-2007 J. Warren McClure and Stephen H. Fuller-Cutler Scholar Benefactor: Lois McClure
A political science major, Matt maintained a 4.0 GPA his freshman year and made the Dean’s List every quarter. Active on campus, Matt is in the Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honor Society and the International Business Society. He works as a research assistant for the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. Matt also volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and is on the Cutler Scholars Relay for Life team. He plays intramural flag football and softball in his free time.
Ana Gicova
Kochani, Macedonia 2006-2007 Risto Gusterov-Cutler Scholar Benefactor: Risto Gusterov Ana is a business management major and plans to double major in finance. She is maintaining a 4.0 GPA, has been on the Dean’s List every quarter, and is a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Freshmen Honor Society. Ana tutors students in math and economics. She is a participant in Relay for Life and serves on the executive board as external secretary of the Financial Management Association.
Emily Grannis
Shaker Heights, Ohio 2006-2007 Jeanette Grasselli Brown-Cutler Scholar Benefactor: Jeanette Grasselli Brown Emily is a journalism major in the Honors Tutorial College. She is a campus staff writer for The Post, where she covers Residence Life and Student Senate elections. She teaches Spanish once a week at Alexander Elementary School.
James "Max" Henderson
Newark, Ohio 2006-2007 Ruby Tignor and Alan E. Riedel-Cutler Scholar Benefactors: Ruby Tignor and Alan E. Riedel A business pre-law and finance major, Max serves as president of the Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honor Society. In addition to making the Dean’s List every quarter, he also serves as the Correspondence Committee chairman for the Phi Gamma Nu Professional Business Fraternity. He is also a member of the Financial Management Association. Outside of academics, Max enjoys intramural sports and running.
Meghann Karnes
Greenfield, Ohio 2006-2007 Wilfred R. Konneker-Cutler Scholar Benefactor: Wilfred R. Konneker Meghann is an accounting and finance business major. She is a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Freshmen Honor Society and treasurer of the OU Women’s Club Basketball Team.
Brianne Porter
Neffs, Ohio 2006-2007 Alan E. and Ruby T. Riedel-Cutler Scholar Benefactors: Alan E. and Ruby T. Riedel Brianne is a chemistry pre-pharmacy major. Outside the classroom, she is a participant in Relay for Life, as well as an active member of Campus Crusade for Christ and Athletes in Action.
Taylor Russell Reedsville, Ohio 2006-2007 Dr. James H. and Nellie Rowley Jewell-Cutler Scholar Benefactor: Dr. James H. Jewel Taylor Anne is a molecular and cellular biology major. Outside the classroom, she is an accomplished musician who plays clarinet in the University Concert Band. She also plays guitar, saxophone and violin. Taylor Anne is also a barista at Starbucks Coffee Company at the Athens, Ohio, Kroger.
John "Jay" Simmons
McArthur, Ohio 2006-2007 Dr. James H. and Nellie Rowley Jewell-Cutler Scholar Benefactor: Dr. James H. Jewell Jay is a business management major in the Honors Tutorial College. He is a member of Phi Gamma Nu professional business fraternity and the International Business Society. He is a teacher’s assistant for introductory Management Information Systems classes. In his spare time, Jay enjoys competing in intramural sports.
Jordan Templeton
Amherst, Ohio 2006-2007 Beth K. Stocker-Cutler Scholar Benefactor: Beth K. Stocker Jordan is finance and business economics major in the Honors Tutorial College. She is a member of the International Business Society and is a Dean’s List regular. Jordan is a member of the OU Student Equity Management Group on campus and a volunteer with Good Works in Athens where she teaches a computer literacy class for community members. Back to top | Class of 2011
Lacey R. Adkins Oak Hill, Ohio 2007-2008 Hughes-Cutler Scholar Benefactor: Leona and Lewis Hughes Lacey is majoring in health care administration in the College of Health and Human Services.
In high school, she was co-secretary of the National Honor Society, a member of Who’s Who Among American High School Students and the National Society of High School Scholars, a participant in the chorus dramatic theater and Homecoming queen, a was an “Oakamaniac.” She lettered in varsity basketball, volleyball and track and accumulated many awards for her physical prowess including her selection as one of two representatives from Oak Hill in the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award program, being named All SOC and All District in volleyball, All SOC, First Team All District and SOC tri-player of the year. She also received All State Honorable Mention honors for her basketball efforts. Lindsay N. Cheek Olean, New York 2007-08 Ann Lee Hancock Konneker-Cutler Scholar Benefactor: Wilfred R. Konneker Lindsay is pursuing a music therapy degree from the School of Music. At Olean High School, she was a member of the National Honor Society and Student Activity Council co-president. She also served on the Principal’s Advisory Board, as secretary and section leader of the Select Chorus, and as vice president of the Interact Junior Rotary Club at Olean. She received numerous academic awards including the Kodak Young Leaders Award, the Business First Leadership Award, the Elmira College Key Scholarship, and graduated with a 4.0 GPA. In addition to her scholastic activities, Lindsay participated in Varsity volleyball, track and field, JV basketball, served as captain of her JV volleyball team, and was presented the Coach’s Award for her achievements on the Varsity volleyball team. A member of the Bel Canto Elite Choir, she was also active in music and participated at the All-County and All-State levels in voice. Lindsay played clarinet in the Orchestra, Jazz, Marching, and Concert bands and is active in her church’s Praise band. Brittni N. Downs Junction City, Ohio 2007-08 College of Business Executive Advisory Board-Cutler Scholar Benefactor: College of Business Executive Advisory Board Brittni is pursuing business pre-law and accounting degrees in the College of Business. She is a member of the Ohio University Marching 110. Salutatorian of her class at New Lexington High School and a member of the National Honor Society, Brittni was a participant in the Quiz Team, Drama club (treasurer), Student Council, Spanish club, Mat Maids, band, the yearbook staff, the newspaper staff, Junior Leaders and Junior Fair Board. She was an athletic scholar, the top distance runner in track, the top girl in cross-country (served as team captain). She served as a past vice president and is the current treasurer of her 4-H group and has taken two projects to its state competition. Brittni also served as a People-to-People Student Ambassador.
Nathaniel “Alex” McGrath Coolville, Ohio 2007-08 Dr. James H. and Nellie Rowley Jewell-Cutler Scholar Benefactor: Dr. James H. Jewell Alex is in the College of Arts and Sciences where he is studying meteorology. Valedictorian and vice president of his senior class and president of the National Honor Society of High School Scholars, Alex received the Science Achievement Certificate and the All A’s Award at Eastern High School. Alex was also bestowed the National Honor Society Senior Award, the Ohio Board of Regents Award of Merit, the Army Reserve National Scholar Athlete Award, the Eastern High School Senior Athlete Award and the Ohio High School Athletic Association Scholar Athlete Award. He was published in Who’s Who Among American High School Students and Who’s Who Among American High School Athletes. Alex lettered in varsity track and basketball. He was also a member of student council and was involved in his church youth group. Spencer A. McNeil Greenfield, Ohio 2007-08 Wilfred R. Konneker-Cutler Scholar Benefactor: Wilfred R. Konneker Spencer is an international business major in the College of Business. Salutatorian and president of his senior class, Spencer received several academic awards during his high school career, including recognition for his high GPA, the Hugh O’Brian Scholarship and the OUC Summer Scholars Program. Spencer was selected as vice president of the National Art Honor Society and was a member of both the class executive committee and student council. He also participated in the art, drama, chess, Spanish, Hi-Y and quiz bowl organizations at McClain High School. Spencer also earned varsity letters in both swimming and soccer. Jamie B. Smith Lakewood, Ohio 2007-08 Lizabeth and Charles R. Emrick, Jr.-Cutler Scholar Benefactor: Lizabeth and Charles R. Emrick, Jr. Jamie is a journalism major in the College of Communications. At Lakewood High School she served as the treasurer of the National Honors Society, participated in the group Help to Others and spent three years working on Appalachian service projects. She was very involved in the arts at her high school, including chamber and mixed symphonic choir, band and musicals. Jamie was on the distinguished honor roll, was honored by the National Classical League and placed in the regional science fair in both the engineering and environmental categories. She also received the Certificate of Achievement from Fenn College of Engineering at Cleveland State University. Jamie was in the French Honors Society, earned a superior rating for singing at OMEA and held a part-time job. She worked as a tutor, taught music lessons, attended mission trips and was very involved with her church youth group. Back to top | Class of 2012
Rachel Ackerman
Willoughby South High School
Willoughby, Ohio
Benefactor: Beatrice Gibby
Andrew Chase Allman Oak Hill High School Oak Hill, Ohio
Benefactor: Leona and Lewis Hughes
Alex Anderson
McClain High School
Greenfield, Ohio
Benefactor: Wilfred R. Konneker Andrew Bissell Eastern High School Longbottom, Ohio Benefactor: Dr. James H. and Nellie Rowley Jewell
Courtney Ginther Southern High School Portland, Ohio Benefactor: Dr. James H. and Nellie Rowley Jewell
Samuel Miller Logan High School Logan, Ohio Benefactor: Diagnostic Hybrids, Inc.
Grace Nelson
Athens High School
Athens, Ohio
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