Learning briefs 6/10

Lindenwood University to offer $7,000 scholarship

Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo., has implemented a $3 million program to encourage young people in rural areas to enter the teaching profession.

Under the plan, the university will provide an annual scholarship in the amount of $7,000, plus a work study benefit of $1,800 for eligible full-time resident students from small, rural high schools.

An eligible student must be a good school citizen who meets at least two of the following criteria: top 20 percent of his/her graduating class; ACT score of 25 or higher and GPA of 3.0 or higher.

For more information, call Dr. Francis Huss at (636) 949-4442.

Area students named to university's dean's list

The following local students have earned a spot on Central Missouri State University's spring 2003 dean's list:

Cape Girardeau -- Terra L. Herzberger, Kelli A. Canfield, Justin Patrick Welker; Jackson -- Lisa N. Millham; Perryville -- Nathan J. Hemmann, Windy Dawn Venable, Sam C. Renner, Holly L. Balsman, Nicholas Emmendorfer.

Students certified in information technology

James Staufenbiel of Cape Girardeau and Brent Neader of Jackson, both students at the Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center, recently received information technology certification in network and A+ Certified Professional certificates.

Jackson High graduate receives scholarship

Jordan Hinkle, a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School, was the recipient of a scholarship from Regional Eyecare Center Inc.

Hinkle is pursuing a four-year degree in a health-related field.

Scott City graduates receive scholarships

The following 2003 graduates of Scott City High School received scholarships: Christopher Bradshaw, Southeast Missouri State University Regents Scholarship and Missouri Bright Flight; Angel Butler, Centenary College Presidential Scholarship and Missouri Bright Flight; Brandi Compass, Future Teachers of America Scholarship and Community Teacher Association Scholarship; Kelly Cook, Central Methodist Dean's Scholarship;

Amber Dannenmueller, National Vocational Technical Honor Society Scholarship; Ashley Davis, Gale Dale Memorial Scholarship, Robert N. Smith Memorial Scholarship, and Abilene Christian University Merit Scholarship; Amanda Eades, Southeast Missouri State University Presidential and Vocal Scholarships, and Jeff Kondrad Memorial Scholarship;

Audrey Heisserer, Southeast Missouri State University President's Scholarship and Mark Coomer Memorial Class of 1982 Scholarship; Brittney Hill, Scott City Women's Club Scholarship, Class of 1983 Scholarship, National Vocational Technical Honor Society, and The Passport Award; Loretta Holmes, St. Louis College of Pharmacy Presidential Scholarship and Maryville University Merit Scholarship; Holly Lambert, National Vocational Technical Honor Society;

Rebecca Lawman, Scott City P.T.O Scholarship and Full Scholarship to Southwest Baptist University; Maria Lett, Southeast Missouri State University Regents Scholarship, Maryville University Scholarship, and Girl Scout Gold Award; Terri McBride, Shawnee Community College Music Scholarship; Katie Mirgeaux, Southeast Missouri State University President's Scholarship and Leadership Scholarship; Rachel Palisch, Sikeston Elks Lodge #2319 Scholarship and Cape Kiwanis Scholarship;

Jennifer Pinkston, Shelter Insurance Scholarship; Rebecca Reed, Southeast Missouri Regents Scholarship and Advance Knights of Columbus Scholarship; Megan Ressel, Southeast Missouri State University President's Scholarship; Hannah Robert, Quincy University Scholarship, Christian Brothers University Scholarship, Southeast Missouri State University Scholarship, and College of the Ozarks Scholarship;

Kristin Schaefer, Eugene Skinner Memorial Award, Murray State University Scholarship; D. J. Walton, Commerce Better Community Scholarship and MSBA Scholar Award; David Wynn, Scott City P.T.O Scholarship and Scott City Kiwanis Scholarship.

Johnson gets psychology degree from KSU

Monaca Johnson of Cape Girardeau received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Kentucky State University during spring commencement ceremonies.

She is the daughter of Kenny and Teresa Campbell of Cape Girardeau.

Essner gets Best Buy Foundation scholarship

Best Buy Children's Foundation has awarded a scholarship to Joshua Essner, a 2003 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School.

He is the son of Tom and Becki Essner and plans to attend Purdue University.

Scienski awarded P&G Fund scholarship

Michal Scienski, a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School, has been awarded a $2,500 scholarship from the P&G Fund Scholarship Competition.

The program awarded 146 scholarships to students this year who are children of P&G employees.

Local student graduates with honors from SMSU

Bryan Drury, a 1998 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School, graduated cum laude May 16 from Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo.

He received a bachelor's degree in marketing/ management and is completing an internship with the Marlin Company, an advertising agency in Springfield.

Drury is the son of Jerry and Kathleen Drury of Cape Girardeau.

Jackson students help clean up creek

Jackson Alternative School students recently participated in the Missouri Conservation Commission's Stream Team project. For the project, debris is removed from Hubble Creek, located near the school. Co-directors Gerald Lintner and Jerry McElrath planned the event and Everett Cassady and John Patrick supervised.

Redfearn, Bragg receive Sam Walton scholarships

Ashleigh Redfearn and Nathan Bragg of Cape Girardeau have received $1,000 Sam Walton Community Scholarships.

Both are graduates of Central High School. Redfearn plans to attend Brigham Young University, and Bragg plans to attend Boston University.

Houston, Spence receive degrees from SIU

Janice Houston and Karen Spence of Cape Girardeau and Amanda Cochran of Sikeston, Mo., were among 3,768 students to receive degrees during the spring commencement ceremonies at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Ill.

Houston received a bachelor's degree in social work, Spence received a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene and Cochran received a degree in law.

Local student graduates from medical school

Catherine Meschler recently graduated from St. Louis University Medical School.

She is a 1995 graduate of Central High School and the daughter of Eric and Jean Gooden of Cape Girardeau. Meschler and husband Dr. Justin Meschler plan to begin residencies in Baltimore, Md., in June at Johns Hopkins University.

Sirimaturos elected student body president

Michael Sirimaturos, a 2000 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School, has been elected student body president at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy for the 2003-04 school year.

He is the son of Chris Sirimaturos of Cape Girardeau.

Jackson student earns spot on CMSU dean's list

Lisa Millham of Jackson was among students on the Central Missouri State University dean's list for spring semester 2003.

Millham received a 4.0 grade point average during that semester.

Area students graduate from William Woods

Eight local residents graduated recently from William Woods University in Fulton, Mo.

Tara Zeller and Heather Fisher of Jackson, Tammy Brock and Sheryl Robertson Smith of Cape Girardeau, Mark Gihring of Altenburg, Mo., Vera Hennemann of Benton, Mo., and Shelly Bohn of Scott City, all received a master's degree in education.

Michael Minner Jr. of Cape Girardeau received a bachelor's degree.

Stubbs graduates summa cum laude

Kristen Nicole Stubbs graduated summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minn., with a degree in computer science.

She is the daughter of James Jr. and Jean Stubbs of Lee's Summitt, Mo., and the granddaughter of Harvey and Ruth Nischwitz of rural Gordonville, and James and Marlene Stubbs of Chaffee.

Central student to attend Boys State at CMSU

Pierce Yates, a student at Central High School, has been selected to attend the upcoming American Legion Boys State of Missouri at Central Missouri State University.

He is sponsored by Cape West Rotary and is involved in student senate, debate team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and athletics. He is a member of Centenary United Methodist Church and is the son of Ted and Margaret Yates.

Area students named to SMSU dean's list

Local residents were among 3,295 students at Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo., named to the spring 2003 semester dean's list.

Cape Girardeau -- Tia Meyer, Timothy Chisman, Jennifer Daume, Heather Graham, Lauren Hirschburg and Jennifer Schlosser.

Jackson -- Zachary Beussink, Elizabeth Holst, Jeremy Houchins, Andrew Luehrs.

Essner voted outstanding senior at business school

Nathan Essner, son of Robert and Karla Essner of Kelso, Mo., was named the 2003 Outstanding Senior in Management Information Systems at St. Louis University's John Cook School of Business.

He graduated magna cum laude in May with a bachelor's degree in business administration, and is a 1999 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School.

Honor society accepts Scott City student

Bonnie Essner of Scott City has been accepted into the Golden Key International Honor Society at Loyola University in Chicago.

The society is a nonprofit academic honors organization that provides recognition, leadership opportunities, community service, career networking and scholarships.

Ketcher graduates from Louisville dentistry school

Reid J. Ketcher recently graduated from Louisville School of Dentistry in Louisville, Ky.

He is a graduate of Central High School and Southeast Missouri State University, and is the son of David and Noretta Blattner of Jackson, Mo., and Jim Ketcher of Cape Girardeau.

SEMO alumna earns veterinary degree

Monica Keith, daughter of Roy and Mollie Keith of Alto Pass, Ill., recently graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine with a doctor of veterinary medicine degree.

She is a 1991 graduate of Cobden High School and graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a master's degree in biology in 1998.

Local student named collegiate scholar

Frank McGinty Jr. of Cape Girardeau was named an All-American Collegiate Scholar.

He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Frank McGinty, and the grandson of Dr. and Mrs. Charles McGinty and Polly Grafner, all of Cape Girardeau.

-- From staff reports