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University to honor future leaders for who's who recognition

KINGSVILLE (October 28, 2004) — The 2005-2006 edition of “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges” includes the names of 151 students from Texas A&M University-Kingsville who were selected as outstanding campus leaders.

The students and their families were honored at a program held Sunday, Oct. 23, in the Steinke Physical Education Center.

Representatives of the faculty, administration and student body nominated students. They are endorsed by the university’s administration. The chosen students are selected based on scholarship, participation and leadership in their academic college or in the university and potential for future achievement. Only juniors, seniors and graduate students are eligible for inclusion in Who’s Who.

The Texas A&M-Kingsville students join an elite group selected from more than 2,300 colleges and universities in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and several foreign countries.

Students with their hometowns and majors are listed below.

Agua Dulce: Kristin Landeche-Brandt, business administration

Alice: Veronica Y. Boehm, communication sciences and disorders; Angela Garcia, general business; Terry Godines, political science; Anthony B. Gonzalez, biology; Monica Y. Munoz, English; Anthony Ruiz, English; April Taylor, reading specialization; Viola Trejo, reading specialization; Linda Valerio, reading specialization

Angleton: Amanda James, interdisciplinary studies

Bishop: Rebeka Gutierrez, business administration

Boling: Derek Lopez, accounting

Boyd: Marianne Willbanks, English

Brownsville: Jennifer Lynn Johnson, animal science; Olga Montoya, psychology; Gerardo Palermo, electrical engineering; Cointa Perez, sociology; Emma Rocha, psychology; Monica Villalon, fashion and interior merchandising

Bulverde: Andrew J. Herzig, mechanical engineering

Caldwell: Kristopher Kocurek, kinesiology

Carrizo Springs: Sergio Zamora, interdisciplinary studies

Castroville: Maria Hoog, kinesiology

Cedar Park: Amber Nevels, kinesiology

Corpus Christi: Joey Alonzo, electrical engineering; Nicole Burdick, animal science; Sara E. Cortez, biology; Melissa Davis, chemical engineering; Jason George, electrical engineering; Erica Lynn Guzman, food and nutrition science; Tamara J. Husein, chemical engineering; Leslie McKee, sociology; Monica Odeh, accounting; Deborah N. Ponce, biology

Devine: Esther Yanez, family and consumer sciences

Dilley: Matthew Sauceda, electrical engineering

Edinburg: Sohum K. Desai, biology

El Paso: Jennifer Demay, pre-pharmacy

Falfurrias: Juan Cisneros, electrical engineering; Sarah Fe Benavides, civil engineering; Diana Richardson, business administration; Cristelia Zarate, business administration

Falls City: James Brysch, electrical engineering

Floresville: Brandi Burkett, interdisciplinary studies

Freeport: Celestino Damian, psychology

Fulton: Marisa L. Flores, human development and family studies

Gonzales: Jolie Tinsley, interdisciplinary studies

Grapevine: James Marr, human development and family studies

Harlingen: Veronica Arredondo, political science; Leslie Espinoza, kinesiology

Hebbronville: Anamaria Moreno, accounting

Houston: Judy SantaCruz, industrial technology

Jasper: Brian McFall, civil engineering

Kingsville: Ricardo Barrera, political science; Doris Brown-Givens, reading specialization; Callie D. Casstevens, criminology; Leanna Cavazos, interdisciplinary studies; Christina Cervera, interdisciplinary studies; James Cobb, range and wildlife management; Yvette Dives, criminology; Glenda Flores, sociology; David C. Foor, electrical engineering; Denise Janelle Garcia, accounting; Amanda D. Garza, biology; Jose L. Garza, pre-pharmacy; Patrick Garza, interdisciplinary studies; David A. Guerra, biology; Joanna Hernandez, criminology; Sarah A. Hernandez, social work; Joanna Hinojosa, communication science and disorders; Belinda M. Loera, social work; Jaime Loera, political science; Gonzalo Lopez, chemistry; Darla Martinez, interdisciplinary studies; Jon Jay Martinez, criminology; Amber Muse, interdisciplinary studies; Yvette Nandin, political science; Dustin Shane Parker, psychology; Gabriela Rios, food and nutrition science/communications and theatre arts; Susan Rosas-Moreno, interdisciplinary studies; Clifton L. Rose, history; Lori Russek, general business; Laura F. Stamper, communication sciences and disorders; Poonam Vallabhbhai, biology; Angel Zamorano, electrical engineering

La Pryor: Rocio Benavidez, biology

La Vernia: Leslie Blackburn, interdisciplinary studies

Laredo: Daniel Trevino, political science

Leon Valley: Ruben Hernandez, computer science

Lopeno: Karina Gonzalez, interdisciplinary studies

Lozano: Stephanie Bocanegra, kinesiology

Lubbock: Jason Henderson, business administration

Lucas: Leann Louise Helton, pre-pharmacy

Mathis: Charles C. Benavides, civil engineering; Priscilla Garcia, biology

McAllen: Lydia Garcia, interdisciplinary studies, Jason Smith, animal science

Missouri: Olabisi Alabi, biology

New Braunfels: Natalie Walther, kinesiology

Orange Grove: Samantha Jo Srp, agriculture science

Pasadena: Kassandra Rezza, kinesiology

Pearsall: Martha Montes, Spanish

Pleasanton: Jessica M. Lopez, mechanical engineering

Portland: Cynthia Amada Vera, political science

Premont: Jessica Hester, interdisciplinary studies

Raymondville: Stephanie Alvarez, kinesiology; Jessica Contreras, kinesiology

Rio Grande City: Christina Lee Conway, English

Rio Hondo: Jennifer Rodriguez, English

Robstown: Lisa Peralez, chemical engineering; Josue Villarreal, interdisciplinary studies

San Antonio: Frank Echevarria, psychology; Donna Flores, interdisciplinary studies; Henry Groenleer, applied arts and sciences; Lauren Habenicht, management; Valerie Huerta, psychology; Jennifer Martinez, interdisciplinary studies; Patricia Martinez, computer information systems; Lisa Mendoza, management; Sandra K. Pierce, criminology; Timothy Pope, computer information systems; April Romero, reading specialization; Brooke Stroman, reading specialization; Shaunta Taylor, management; Robert A. Teague, kinesiology; Eliseo Vera, criminology; John Ward, computer information systems

Sandia: Tommie J. Hernandez, social work; Eduardo Olivarez, computer science

Santa Rosa: Lorena Silva, mathematics

Sinton: Marie Chavez, kinesiology; Katherine Gutierrez, finance

Spring: Huward P. Fontenot, mechanical engineering

Tilden: William M. Franklin, communications

Victoria: Nahogany Brown, biology; Roxie L. Mireles, interdisciplinary studies; Chad Tomanec, electrical engineering; Travis M. Wise, chemical engineering

Von Ormy: Kimberly Friesenhahn, interdisciplinary studies

Waller: Stephen A. Lackey, mechanical engineering

Wimberly: Kimberly Paisley, kinesiology

Boise, Idaho: Jessica Godsey, kinesiology

Milford, Michigan: Raymond Heger, accounting

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: Nicholas Schultz, chemical engineering

Skiatook, Oklahoma: Kenna Gipson, kinesiology

Hyderabad, India: Bharat R. Mankani, chemistry

Deyollado, Mexico: Salvador Torres, electrical engineering

Gonzalez, Tamaulipas, Mexico: Alejandra A. Ortega Sanchez, political science

Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, Mexico: Bernardino Salinas-Cavazos, industrial engineering

Skofia Loka, Slovenia: Barbara Seljak, communications

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