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FSC students selected for
“Who’s Who Among Students in
American Universities and Colleges”

LAKELAND, Fla. (Nov. 24, 2003) — The 2004 edition of “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges” will include the names of 41 students from Florida Southern College who have been selected as national outstanding campus leaders.

Campus nominating committees and editors of the annual directory have selected these students based on their academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities, and potential for continued success.

“Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges” rewards and recognizes individual academic excellence on a national level. Once selected, a student is a lifetime member. Outstanding students have been honored in the annual directory since it was first published in 1934.

Students named this year from Florida Southern College are as follows:

Rachel Ann Amestoy is a senior majoring in elementary education. She is the daughter of Janet Mlenar of Venice, Fla.

Joy Michelle Beurrier is a senior English major and daughter of Jim and Paulette Beurrier of Stuart, Fla.

Mary Catherine Caroniti is a senior majoring in biology. She is the daughter of Jim Caroniti of Bradenton, Fla., and Shannon Motiwalla of Lawrenceville, Fla.

Erin Nicole Champlain is a senior graphic design major. She is the daughter of David Champlain of Cape Coral, Fla., and Coleen Coleman of Seffnerral, Fla.

Brian Jay Curry is a senior majoring in business administration. He is the son of Jay and Diane Curry of Lakeland, Fla.

Houda A. Darwiche is a senior chemistry major. She is the daughter of Abdul and Hind Darwiche of Winter Haven, Fla.

Adele Marguerite Douglin is a mathematics major. She is the daughter of O’Neal and Patricia Douglin of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.

Kathleen Donna Dubois is an elementary education major. She is the daughter of Steven and Marielouise DuBois of Nashua, N.H.

Paloma Lima Ferreira, a Spanish major, is the daughter of Ernani and Katia Ferreira of Clermont, Fla.

Laura Nicole Hardy is a senior majoring in business administration. She is the daughter of Stephen Hardy of Valrico, Fla., and Linda McCormick of Lakeland, Fla.

Kristina Langford Haselier, a philosophy major, is the daughter of Robert Haselier and Mary Haselier of Lakeland, Fla.

Abby Jan Johannes, a senior majoring in criminology, is the daughter of Kenlon and Jennifer Johannes of Lakeland, Fla.

Abigail Lee Johnston is an elementary education major. She is the daughter of Ramon and Brende Johnston of Marathon, Fla.

Ellen Elizabeth Key, a business administration major, is the daughter of Peter Key and Yvonne Knowles of Nassau, Bahamas.

Lauren Michelle Kilbourn is majoring in Christian education. She is the daughter of Diedre Kilbourn of Tallahassee, Fla.

Kimberly Martha Kinnecom is a senior majoring in Spanish. She is the daughter of Andrew and Martha Kinnecom of Englewood, Fla.

Stephen Francis Kissinger, Jr. is a senior majoring in religion. He is the son of Stephen and Debra Kissinger of Orlando, Fla.

Nicole Lindsay Kita, a senior studio art major, is the daughter of Gary and Karen Kita of Lakeland, Fla

Lucia Anne Kleine is a senior psychology major. She is the daughter of Josef and Ursula Kleine of Winter Haven, Fla.

Stacy Lyn Koach, a senior elementary education major, is the daughter of John and Terry Koach of Venice, Fla.

James Henry Leftwich is a senior elementary education major. He is the son of James and Paula Leftwich of Lakeland, Fla.

Jeremiah Josh Libby, a senior physical education major, is the son of Keith and Jeralyn Libby of St. Cloud, Fla.

Christina Dalia Martinez is a public relations major. She is the daughter of Lorenzo Martinez, Jr. of Winter Haven, Fla., and Robin Cromwell of Auburndale, Fla.

Carole Faith McKenzie is a senior public relations major residing in Bartow, Fla.

Jaime Lynn Mills, a senior sociology major, is the daughter of George and Donna Mills of Venice, Fla.

Alvaro Nunez, a senior economics major, is the son of Mena Pedro and Redondo Nunez of Caceres, Spain.

Kathryn Elizabeth Paight is a senior business administration major. She is the daughter of Donald and Nina Paight of Ft. Myers, Fla.

Todd North Parrish, is a senior English major. He is the son of Lawrence and Donna Parrish of Keystone Heights, Fla.

Melissa Sue Piloto is a senior majoring in elementary education. She is the daughter of Larry and Debra Piloto of Rotonda West, Fla.

Diana Michelle Placzkowski is a senior music performance major. She is the daughter of John and Michelle Placzkowski of Middleburg, Fla.

Ja’ci Dene Quincy is a senior business administration major. She is the daughter of Darell Brown of Tampa, Fla., and Yvonne Brown of Riverview, Fla.

Laura Michelle Salatino, a senior biology major, is the daughter of Marc and Diane Salatino of Alpharetta, Ga.

Jennifer Maureen Samuel, a senior biology major, is the daughter of Febby and Elsey Samuel of Lakeland, Fla.

Melissa Irene Scaglione is a senior elementary education major. She is the daughter of Mark and Frances Scaglione of N. Palm Beach, Fla.

Jaime Lynn Scheg, a senior psychology major, is the daughter of Daniel and Laurie Scheg of Hilton, N.Y.

Jennifer Louise Stuart is a senior elementary education major. She is the daughter of Theresa Chinchilla and Gary Turner of Springfield, Mass.

Erin Kathleen Thompson, is a senior psychology major. She is the daughter of Martin and Karen Thompson of Gulf Breeze, Fla.

Laura Anne Toops, a senior biology major, is the daughter of Timothy and Constance Toops of Sarasota, Fla.

Candice Lynn Trafton, a senior elementary education major, is the daughter of Stephen and Debra Trafton of Marco Island, Fla.

Keya Marie Traylor is a senior music performance major. She is the daughter of Christian Schaefer III and Sharon Schaefer of Grant, Fla.

Amanda Kaye Wagner is a senior biology major. She is the daughter of Ken and Melanie Wagner of Leesburg, Fla.


About Florida Southern College
Florida Southern is a four-year, private, co-educational liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The college offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and a master of business administration degree accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Located in Lakeland, Fla., the college is home to the largest, single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world.

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