UW Senior Honor Society Names Top Professors

Dec. 12, 2006 -- Members of the University of Wyoming Cap and Gown Chapter of Mortar Board have named their "Top Profs" for the academic year.

All of the members of the senior honor society selected professors who have made a positive impact on their lives at UW. These professors go beyond normal classroom expectations to help their students succeed, both in college and later in their careers.

"Being selected as a 'Top Prof' is a great honor for professors because they are chosen by the students," says College of Engineering Professor David Whitman, Mortar Board adviser.

Selection as a member of Mortar Board is one of the highest honors that a UW senior can achieve. Mortar Board recognizes students who have excelled in and out of the classroom, based on scholarship, leadership and service. Mortar Board members participate in many projects and activities throughout the year, both on campus and in the Laramie community.

Listed are the UW Mortar Board students, and their Top Profs for 2006:

Briggsdale, Colo. -- Spencer Pollock, Rex Rees, aerospace studies.
 
Casper -- Aaron Larsen, Gerard Andrews, veterinary science.

Cheyenne -- Ashley Madrid, Morris Argyle, chemical & petroleum engineering; Timothy Read, Lawrence Hubbell, political science; Ann Redgate, Mark Person, modern & classical languages; Kelli Shoaf, Charles Reher, anthropology; Ashley Spear, Don Polson, civil & architectural engineering; Hope Wilson, Catherine Connolly, sociology.

Dumont, Colo. -- Heather Grimm, William Jolley, veterinary science.

Douglas -- Michelle Mecca, Valerie Pexton, English.

Fort Lupton, Colo. -- Justin Tedford, Warrie Means, animal science.

Gillette -- Amy Barton, Tami Benham-Deal, kinesiology & health; Elizabeth Bennett, Richard Machalek, sociology; Tanna George, Rachel Watson, molecular biology; Shanna McKinzie, Gary Fleischman, accounting.

Hulett -- Tyrel Soukup, Glenn Tootle, civil & architectural engineering.

Laramie -- Mary Doherty, Kenton Walker, accounting; David Primus, Stacey Baker, management & marketing.

Julian, Calif. -- Billy McKim, Paul Ludden, animal science.

Kemmerer -- Cristine Salo, Adrienne Freng, criminal justice.

Newcastle -- Larissa Cooper, Philip Varca, management & marketing; Joseph Jording, Jeanette Mitchell, zoology & physiology; Lisa Hill, Kari Morgan, family & consumer sciences.

Riverton -- John Kindle, Brandon Alderman, kinesiology & health; Karissa McNiven, Joan Smith-Sonneborn, zoology & physiology.

Rock Springs -- Brynn Hvidston, Cheryl Burnett, criminal justice; Emily Spicer, Caroline McCracken-Flesher, English.

Scottsbluff, Neb. -- Jennifer McCafferty, Emily Hind, modern & classical languages.

Wauneta, Neb. -- Tabithia Christner, David Wilson, plant sciences.

Wellington, Colo. -- Fay Becksted, Edward Janak, educational studies.

Wheatland -- Rebecca Thompson, Dale Isaak, molecular biology.

Worland -- Leslie Wheeless, Sherrie Rubio-Wallace, nursing.

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Top Prof -- Members of the University of Wyoming chapter of Mortar Board, a national senior class honor society, recently honored their "Top Prof," the individual who has "made exceptional contributions to the university and to the service of students." Student Jennifer McCafferty of Scottsbluff, Neb., left, honored Top Prof Emily Hind, professor of modern and classical languages. (UW Photo)

Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2006