LSU University College Hosted Phi Eta Sigma’s Annual Initiation Ceremony for 115 Freshmen Scholastic Achievers
05/01/2014 03:13 PM
BATON ROUGE – LSU University College hosted its annual Phi Eta Sigma Initiation Ceremony on Tuesday, April 22 at LSU Union
Royal Ballroom. University College’s Chapter of Phi Eta Sigma inducted 115 freshmen
scholastic achievers, and presented the L. B. Lucky Award and Senior Award.
Phi Eta Sigma is a national honor society rewarding first-collegiate-year scholarship. Since 1928, the LSU Chapter of Phi Eta Sigma has inducted more than 10,500 students. The goal of the society is to encourage and reward academic excellence among full-time, freshmen students in institutions of higher learning, who have a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average. Inductees receive national recognition, membership, and undergraduate and graduate scholarship opportunities of over $300,000.
“Phi Eta Sigma is a well-respected honor society of which I am pleased to be the advisor for the LSU Chapter,” said Paul Ivey, executive director of LSU University College. “This year’s induction of 115 students is one of our largest and is another means for University College to recognize the academic excellence of our freshmen.”
The oldest and largest first-year honor society, Phi Eta Sigma was founded at the University of Illinois on March 22, 1923. Since its founding, more than 1 million scholars have been inducted into Phi Eta Sigma, and more than 370 collegiate chapters have been established throughout the United States.
“Phi Eta Sigma is pleased to recognize our outstanding sophomore and graduating senior members for their academic achievement,” Ivey said. “These annual awards are an important part of our Spring Induction Ceremonies and hopefully provide our newest members with inspiration to continue their academic excellence.”
L. B. Lucky Award
Rachel Rhodes – Pearland, Texas
Established in 1959, the L.B. Lucky Award recognizes a Phi Eta Sigma member who achieved the best overall academic performance during the first three semesters of work taken at LSU.
Rachel Rhodes received LSU University College’s Phi Eta Sigma L.B. Lucky Award. She is pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in business administration, maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Rhodes is a member of the LSU Honors College, as well as a candidate for the Distinguished Communicator certificate.
Senior Award
Annelise Marie Annestrand – Katy, Texas
Established in 1992, the Senior Award recognizes a Phi Eta Sigma member who is a graduating LSU senior and has maintained the best cumulative grade point average and overall academic record at LSU.
Annelise Marie Annestrand received LSU University College’s Phi Eta Sigma Senior Award. She will graduate with her Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering, maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Rhodes is a member of Delta Zeta Sorority, the Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, the Order of Omega Greek leadership honor society and the Rho Lambda PanHellenic leadership honor society.
LSU Chapter of Phi Eta Sigma 2014 Inductees include the following
LOUISIANA
Alexandria
Cameron A. LaFleur
Bastrop
Emily W. Downs
Anne-Marie Ogden
Baton Rouge
Kathryn H. Adler
Matthew W. Becker
Jessica M. Blacketter
Katelyn R. Boudreaux
Jessica K. Breaux
Sarah F. Dugal
Alexandra Forestier
Burl E. Forgey
Elizabeth D. Forgey
Emma M. Hiller
Mary K. Karam
Kyle C. Lambert
Ashton A. Lane
Taylor J. Lemoine
Molly R. Magill
Brielle M. Miles
Mallory M. Mire
Glynn A. O’Neill
Tyler M. Parker
Christopher P. Peck
Ellis J. Sartain
Rebecca P. Tatum
Katherine G. Whittington
Katherine A. Wempe
Emily E. Winters
Bossier City
Lillian R. Foster
Joshua P. Orsulak
Carencro
Nikka Y. Khorsandi
Cecilia
Morgan J. Angelle
Clinton
Kaylea B. Hurst
Covington
Alicia C. Claros
Caroline L. Gallaspy
Jonathan M. Gioe
Alexandra McDaniel
Anneliese K. Moore
Micah C. Odom
John C. Olson
Allyson R. Parker
Lindsay M. Reed
Frances J. Tarantino
Nathaniel A. Van Horn
Crowley
Thomas B. McNeely
Erath
Jordan K. Lange
Folsom
Zoe A. Guidry
Michaela L. Guillaume
Gonzales
Bianca L. Goodlow
Gretna
Grant J. Gonzalez
Hammond
Bret T. Wagner
Haughton
Erica L. Moseley
Jennings
Russ K. Sonnier
Kenner
Joshua Bourgeois
Kelly Forschler
Lafayette
Carver O. Montgomery
Lake Charles
Andrew K. LeBlanc
Hannah E. Leger
David E. Rau
Layna Savoie
Michaela J. Sassamon
LaPlace
Chelsea LeBlanc
Luling
Rogene’ O. LeBeauf
Madisonville
Kayla M. Miller
Mandeville
Caroline Bilbe
Madeline Blank
Katherine S. Henry
Collin Kersker
Lauren K. Lilly
Cameron D. Robichaux
Joel P. Spansel
Marrero
Josie G. Bridges
Metairie
Regina A Baxter
Renee Bonnaffons
Megan M. Damiens
Timothy J. Dwyer
Haley K. Geier
Taylor L. Millar
Madeline E. Munch
Natchitoches
Melanie M. Maggio
New Orleans
Brandon Demarest
Caitlin E. Demarest
Marcelle C. Martinez
Ashley E. Power
Samantha E. Ramey
Alyssa K. Scurria
Niara O. Woods
Patterson
Rebecca M. Taylor
Prairieville
Caroline E. Argrave
Wesley T. Freeburgh
Rayne
Katherine E. Kirsch
River Ridge
Katherine E. Lagarde
Christine M. O’Brien
Ruston
William T. Smith
Shreveport
Lindsay A. McLendon
Slidell
Kendall B. Lewis
Zachary
Nicholas R. Maxey
ALABAMA
Daphne
Alex M. Johnston
Mobile
Patrick J. Huettemann
Tuscaloosa
Amanda K. Guarisco
FLORIDA
St. Petersburg
Whitney N. Laurent
MARYLAND
Stevensville
Megan A. Harper
MISSISSIPPI
Hattiesburg
Camille A. Azar
Madison
Ryan P. Riley
NEVADA
Las Vegas
Jordyn A. Paananen-Wilson
TEXAS
Allen
Andrew Halphen
Fort Worth
Kaline E. O’Brien
Frisco
Emily C. Griffin
Houston
Harland J. Hebert
Leila Tanios
Plano
Kimberly C. Brondeel
Southlake
Kathryn J. Dunlap
Sugar Land
Josephine E. Henning
The Woodlands
Alexis V. Miller
WISCONSIN
Racine
Kirsten L. Maki
About LSU University College
Since 1933, LSU University College has served as the portal of entry for students
enrolled at LSU. Academic and personal success is the hallmark of a well-rounded student,
and University College provides a foundation of support services for students beginning
their academic careers at LSU. University College has two enrollment divisions: The
Center for Freshman Year and The Center for Advising and Counseling. Additionally,
University College offers retention-specific programs: Student Support Services, Ronald
E. McNair Research Scholars and Summer Scholars. These academic support programs focus
on particular student populations and are a significant part of the role and mission
of University College.
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Posted on Thursday, May 1, 2014