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USI proud to announce 2015-2016 top merit scholars

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The University of Southern Indiana’s Office of Admission welcomes the class of 2019’s top merit scholarship recipients to campus this fall. Twenty-six incoming freshmen received Presidential, Baccalaureate/Doctor of Medicine and Deans Scholarships. These students come from large metropolitan areas, as well as rural communities, and represent a wide cross-section of backgrounds and interests.

The University’s incoming class continues a tradition of boasting the strongest credentials in the University’s history and represents some of the brightest students the state has to offer. Average high school GPAs for incoming freshmen ranked among the highest the University has seen at 3.27. Once again, USI was one of the top two college choices for Tri-state area high school valedictorians.

Presidential Scholars

Presidential Scholarships are awarded annually to 10 Indiana valedictorians and salutatorians of senior high school classes, who are chosen after a competitive interview process. Applicants must attend a state-commissioned high school in Indiana and earn an SAT score of 1200 (without writing component) or 1800 (with writing component), or an ACT composite score of 27. The program began in 1988 as an initiative to bring outstanding Indiana students to USI. The full-tuition scholarships are funded by private donors to the USI Foundation.

Jessica Coleman, of Evansville, received the Henry J. & Hazel D. Bennighof Endowed Presidential Scholarship. A graduate of F.J. Reitz High School, Coleman plans to study biochemistry/pre-medicine at USI.

Ethan Duncheon, of Montgomery, received the Susan. R. Enlow Endowed Presidential Scholarship. A graduate of Barr-Reeve High School, Duncheon plans to study biology/pre-medicine at USI.

Kate Grudzinksi, of Newburgh, received the David S. Deering Endowed Presidential Scholarship. A graduate of Signature School, Grudzinksi plans to major in political science at USI.

Katherine Hamilton, of Paoli, received the Southern Indiana Higher Education Endowed Presidential Scholarship. A graduate of Paoli High School, Hamilton plans on studying biology/pre-medicine at USI.

Parker Hart, of Indianapolis, received the Ruth Gray Yates Endowed Presidential Scholarship. A graduate of Decatur Central High School, Hart plans to major in philosophy at USI.

Wyatt Helms, of Cannelburg, received the Robert A. & Carole D. Rust Endowed Presidential Scholarship. A graduate of Barr-Reeve High School, Helms plans on studying engineering at USI.

Claire Hirsch, of New Albany, received the Janet L.  & Daniel M. Fuquay Endowed Presidential Scholarship. A graduate of New Albany High School, Hirsch plans on studying nursing at USI.

Natalya Meinhart, of Washington, received the Robert M. Kent Family Endowed Presidential Scholarship. A graduate of Washington High School, Meinhart plans to major in chemistry at USI.

Meredith Opel, of Indianapolis, received the James J. Giancola & Sally H. Roty Endowed Presidential Scholarship. A graduate of Roncalli High School, Opel plans on studying nursing at USI.

Kelynn Shafer, of Fishers, received the Robert L. & Mary Koch Endowed Presidential Scholarship. A graduate of Fishers High School, Shafer plans to major in environmental science at USI.

Deans Scholars

Deans Scholarships are awarded annually to 10 exceptional students from across the country who rank at or near the top of their high school classes. Applicants meet similar academic requirements to those of B/MD scholars. Deans Scholarships provide an award of $2,000 each year, funded by private donors to the USI Foundation. Most Deans Scholars receive additional scholarship funding through their academic departments.

Maggie Browne, of Burlington, Kentucky, received the Olive Carruthers Clifft Endowed Deans Scholarship. A graduate of Boone County High School, she plans on studying theatre at USI.

Halle Cunningham, of Slaughters, Kentucky, received the Aline Nunn Renner Deans Scholarship. A graduate of Madisonville North Hopkins High School, she plans on studying kinesiology at USI.

Holly Denny, of Hamilton, Ohio, received the Kanzler Deans Scholarship. A graduate of Mount Notre Dame High School, Denny plans to major in engineering at USI.

Grant Edwards, of Olney, Illinois, received the Olive Carruthers Clifft Endowed Deans Scholarship. A graduate of East Richland High School, Edwards plans to major in psychology at USI.

Haley Limper, of Springfield, Illinois, received the Kanzler Deans Scholarship. A graduate of Lutheran High School, Limper is undecided in her field of study.

Sean McDicken, of Royalton, Illinois, received the Melvin Paul & Emma A. Gorby Deans Scholarship. A graduate of Zeigler-Royalton High School, he is undecided in his field of study.

Allison Stieler, of Newburgh, received the Henry J. & Hazel D. Bennighof Deans Scholarship. A graduate of Castle High School, she plans on studying nursing at USI.

Cassidy Thomas, of Corydon, Kentucky, received the Aline Nunn Renner Deans Scholarship. A graduate of Webster County High School, Cassidy plans to major in finance at USI.

Kathleen Varvera, of Saint Peters, Missouri, received the Bess C. & Elmer W. Halwes Memorial Deans Scholarship. A graduate of Incarnate Word Academy, Varvera plans to major in nursing at USI.

Olivia Wilde, of Racine, Wisconsin, received the Paul & Madeline Fletchall Deans Scholarship. A graduate of Union Grove High School, she plans on studying nursing at USI.

Baccalaureate/Doctor of Medicine Scholars

Baccalaureate/Doctor of Medicine (B/MD) Scholarships are awarded to six exceptional Indiana high school students annually, who meet similar academic requirements to those of Presidential Scholars. The B/MD Scholarship program, which offers a provisional seat in the Indiana University School of Medicine to each recipient, is sponsored jointly by USI and the Evansville Center for Medical Education, Indiana University School of Medicine. The full-tuition scholarships are funded by private donors to the USI Foundation.

Autumn Austin, received the Dr. William C. H. Grimm Jr. & Phyllis R. Grimm B/MD Scholarship to study biochemistry/pre-medicine at USI. An Evansville native, Austin is a graduate of Signature School.

Rishi Bolla, received the Dr. Fawzy E. & Sandra Salama B/MD Scholarship to study biology/pre-medicine at USI. A native of Carmel, Bolla is a graduate of Park Tudor School.

Kayla Clodfelter, received the Victor V. Schriefer B/MD Scholarship to study biology/pre-medicine at USI. A native of Roachdale, Clodfelter is a graduate of North Putnam High School.

Hannah Hillenbrand, received the Thomas E. Topper B/MD Scholarship to study biology/pre-medicine at USI. A native of Newburgh, Hillenbrand is a graduate of Castle High School.

Anjali Patel, received the Ethel Reed B/MD Scholarship to study biology/pre-medicine at USI. A native of Evansville, Patel is a graduate of Evansville Day School.

Katherine Schnautz, received the Delores DeWitt & Charles H. Browning & Jennifer & Mark Browning B/MD Scholarship to study biology/pre-medicine at USI. A native of Evansville, Schnautz is a graduate of F.J. Reitz High School.

Merit Scholars must maintain full-time continuous enrollment in each regular semester, with a minimum of 30 semester hours successfully completed each academic year.

Students who want to apply for 2016-2017 USI Merit Scholarships should submit an application, along with related admission materials and most recent high school transcript, by January 15, 2016. For more information, visit USI.edu/financial-aid/aid/scholarships/freshmen-scholarships-2016-beyond.

UE golf teams wrap up Butler Fall Invitational Katterhenry and Gray top leaderboard

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On the second and final day of the Butler Fall Invitational, Kayla Katterhenry and Tyler Gray finished atop the Purple Aces leaderboard at Highland Country Club.

 

Gray was Evansville’s top finisher in the tournament, coming home in a tie for 14th overall. In Tuesday’s final round of play, Gray equaled his round two score, which was an even 70.  He finished the event with a 214.

 

Next up was the senior duo of Rick Voyvodic and Will Knights.  Voyvodic led UE after the first day and notched another solid round on Tuesday, carding a 72.  He finished with a final score of 215.  Tying him was fellow senior Will Knights.  Knights followed up his second-round total of 67 from Monday with an even 70 on Tuesday.  He also completed the event tied for 17th.

 

Fourth for UE was Wil Pahud.  He improved to finish in a tie for 22nd place with a final score of 218.  His round on Tuesday finished at a 2-over 72.  Noah Reese recorded his best round of the event in the third round, posting a score of 74.  He finished in a tie for 35th with a 229.

 

Individuals Joseph Addante and Zac Turi wrapped up play on the final day.  Addante posted a 74 to finish in a tie for 30thwith a 224 while Turi was 41st with a final tally of 246.

 

Gehrig Hollatz of Butler held on for the individual championship, topping Rylan Porter of IUPUI by three strokes.  Hollatz finished the tournament with a 203.  On the team side, IUPUI took the win, finishing with an overall score of 839.  They beat Indianapolis by 12 shots.  Evansville took fifth place with an 859.

 

Katterhenry paced the women once again, tying for sixth place with a score of 148.  After finishing the opening day with a 77, she was able to improve by six strokes on Tuesday, registering a 1-over 71 to finish with a 148.  She finished just three off of the win.  Lauren Tibbets of Butler and Keilich Katharina (UIndy) finished atop the individual standings.

 

Maria Pickens took second for the Aces.  After leading UE on Monday, Pickens completed the second round with a score of 74 to finish alone in 10th place with a 150.  Thrid on the squad was Giulia Mallmann.  The sophomore tied for 17th after rounds of 78 and 77 saw her finish with a total of 155.

 

Next up on the team was Maggie Camp.  She lowered her total from the opening day by seven strokes, carding an 80 to finish tied for 55th with a 167.  Carly Waggoner was one behind Camp, totaling a 168.  Madison Chaney tied for 39th as an individual.  She jumped by one stroke from Monday’s first round, notching an 80 to finish with a 161.  Rachel Marchi also had a solid day, recording an 81 to finish in a tie for 45th.

 

UE finished in fifth place on the leaderboard, just two behind 4th place SIU Edwardsville.  The University of Indianapolis took the top spot with a 592.  They defeated IUPUI by 17 strokes.

 

The men are in action next Monday and Tuesday at the Donald Ross Intercollegiate.  Mimosa Hills Country Club will play host to the event in Morganton, N.C.  The women take next weekend off before returning to play in two weeks at the Dayton Invitational.

 

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Bellarmine stuns USI volleyball in GLVC bout

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Despite getting 12 kills and a .303 attacking percentage from sophomore outside hitter Shelbi Morris (Brazil, Indiana), the University of Southern Indiana volleyball team fell to host Bellarmine University 17-25, 25-23, 21-25, 21-25 in a Great Lakes Valley Conference match Tuesday night.

 

Bellarmine (7-10, 2-5 GLVC), which snapped a seven-match losing streak, held a 68-44 advantage over the Screaming Eagles in kills, posting a .249 attacking percentage to USI’s .149 clip.

 

The Eagles (11-5, 4-3 GLVC), who have lost three of their last four matches, all of which have been on the road, struggled on the defensive end in the opening set as the Knights racked up 19 kills and a blistering .400 attacking percentage.

 

USI battled back in the second set, using four blocks to hold Bellarmine’s attack in check for a two-point decision. The Eagles won the final three points and six of the last eight rallies in the second frame to tie the match a 1-1.

 

The Eagles failed to recover from an early 4-0 Bellarmine run in the fourth set, despite getting to within a point of the Knights at 16-15 midway through the frame. Bellarmine, however, ran off three straight points and never looked back as it earned the four-point win to forge a one-set lead.

 

In a set that featured 14 ties and seven lead changes, the Knights pulled away late in the fourth frame, winning five of the final six rallies to complete the upset in four games.

 

USI got eight kills and a .316 attacking percentage from sophomore middle blocker Te’Ayla Whitfield (Fort Wayne, Indiana) as well as 33 assists from freshman setter Erika Peoples (Bloomington, Illinois). Sophomore libero Shannon Farrell (Munster, Indiana) had a match-high 25 digs, while senior right side hitter Erica Oberbroeckling (Westfield, Indiana) and senior defensive specialist Erin Goldschmidt(Smithton, Illinois) each added 15 digs.

 

The Eagles return to action Friday at 7 p.m. when they travel to Romeoville, Illinois, to take on No. 21 Lewis University. USI concludes the weekend Saturday at 3 p.m. when it travels to Somers, Wisconsin, to take on the U

Eagles fly north to visit Flyers and Rangers

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The University of Southern Indiana women’s soccer team travels to the northern part of the Great Lakes Valley Conference this weekend when the Screaming Eagles visit the Flyers of Lewis University Friday and the Rangers of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Sunday. Game time Friday versus Lewis in Romeoville, Illinois, is 5 p.m., while kick off at UW-Parkside in Somers, Wisconsin, is noon.

Coverage of USI’s road trip, including live stats for both matches and live video of Sunday’s match at UW-Parkside, can be found at GoUSIEagles.com.

Week 6 Eagle Notes:

Eagles go unbeaten in homestand. The Eagles were unbeaten in their two-game homestand last weekend, going 1-0-1. USI, despite being outshot 20-6, defeated the University of Indianapolis, 1-0, on a goal by senior forward Madi Vellky (Dublin, Ohio) before battling Saint Joseph’s College to a 1-1 double-overtime tie to conclude the homestand. Freshman midfielder/defender Olivia Wilde (Racine, Wisconsin) provided USI’s only offense against Saint Joseph’s, recording her second goal of the season.

Scoring Leaders: Senior forward Madi Vellky pulled into a tie with freshman forward Ryley Hancock(Evansville, Indiana) for the team lead in points with eight each. Vellky also is tied for the team-lead with three goals and has two assists, while Hancock has two goals and a team-high four assists. Following Vellky and Hancock in the scoring column with six points each are junior defender Kelsey Smith(Evansville, Indiana), who is tied with Vellky with three goals.

Between the posts. Freshman goalkeeper Emily Hopkins (Greenfield, Indiana) had her best weekend of the year, posting back-to-back season-high of 10 saves in the win over UIndy and the tie with Saint Joseph’s. Hopkins dropped her goals against average to 1.32 after allowing only one goal in 200 minutes of action over the weekend. She has 60 saves and allowed 14 goals in 954 minutes of play.

NCAA Top 50. Freshman forward Ryley Hancock and freshman goalkeeper Emily Hopkins were ranked the NCAA Division II top 50 for assists and saves, respectively. Hancock enters the week ranked 39th in assists with a team-high four this season, while Hopkins starts action ranked 32nd with 60 saves during her first year.

Engelbrecht in her 13th year. USI Head Coach Krisssy Engelbrecht has a 93-113-19 overall record at USI, but is 56-50-7 in her last six-plus seasons.

USI and Lewis. The Eagles lead the all-time series with Lewis, 13-4-2, after tying the Flyers last fall at Strassweg Field. USI is 8-1-1 against Lewis since 2005.

Lewis in 2015. The Flyers are 6-3-2 overall, 4-2-2 in the GLVC, and have gone 2-1-1 in its last four matches. The GLVC coaches picked Lewis to finish seventh in this year’s preseason poll.

USI and UW-Parkside. USI trails 11-9-2 in the all-time series against UW-Parkside after losing 2-1 to the Rangers last year at Strassweg Field. The Rangers have won the last two meetings with the Eagles.

UW-Parkside in 2015. The Rangers, who visit 14th-ranked Bellarmine University Friday night before welcoming the Eagles, are 3-6-1 overall, 2-5-1 in the GLVC, and have lost four of their last five matches. The GLVC coaches predicted UW-Parkside finish fourth in this year’s preseason poll.

 

 

Governor’s Residence Adds Tour Dates to Showcase Holiday Decorations

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The Indiana Governor’s Residence has added tour dates during the month of December to showcase the home’s holiday decorations.

 

“The Governor and I are thrilled to offer additional tour dates for the Governor’s Residence during the month of December,” said First Lady Karen Pence. “We are excited to announce we have chosen to help kick-off our Indiana Bicentennial Celebration by incorporating our state colors, blue and gold, into the festive decorations.  This season, we encourage all Hoosiers to consider visiting the Residence and hope they will leave inspired to spread holiday spirit to others around our state.”

 

Tours of the Governor’s Residence, available by advance reservation only, are typically offered on Tuesdays and last about an hour. Hoosiers interested in touring the Residence now may choose from the following dates during December and should complete a tour reservation form available here.

 

TOTAL OF 23 HOLIDAY TOURS OFFERED:

Wednesday, December 2 at 10 a.m. ET or 11 a.m. ET

Thursday, December 3 at  10 a.m. ET, 11 a.m. ET or 2 p.m. ET

Friday, December 4 at 10 a.m. ET, 11 a.m. ET or 2 p.m. ET

Tuesday, December 8 at 10 a.m. ET or 11 a.m. ET

Thursday, December 10 at 11 a.m. ET or 2 p.m. ET

Friday, December 11 at 10 a.m. ET, 11 a.m. ET or 2 p.m. ET

Wednesday, December 16 at 11 a.m. ET or 2 p.m. ET

Thursday, December 17 at 10 a.m. ET,  11 a.m. ET or 2 p.m. ET

Friday, December 18 at 10 a.m. ET, 11 a.m. ET or  2 p.m. ET

 

Voyvodic and Pickens leads UE golf teams at Butler UE wraps up tournament tomorrow

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Freshman Maria Pickens and senior Rick Voyvodic led their respective teams as the University of Evansville golf teams opened up the Butler Fall Invitational on Monday at Highland Country Club.

 

Pickens had a stellar start to the tournament, posting a 6-over 76 in the opening round.  She sits in a tie for 12th place.  Just one behind her is Kayla Katterhenry.  After winning the opening two tournament of the season, Katterhenry sits six off of the lead after she carded a 77 on Monday.

 

Third for the Aces is Giulia Mallmann.  The sophomore finished the first day with a 78 and is tied for 18th.  Rounding out the squad were Carly Waggoner and Maggie Camp.  The duo carded scores of 84 and 87, respectively.  Madison Chaney and Rachel Marchi were individuals for UE.  Chaney had a strong day, finishing with an 81 while Marchi checked in with a solid round of 84.

 

The women are fifth out of ten participating schools.  Indianapolis leads the way with a 298 while IUPUI (300) and Butler (303) are closed behind.  UE finished the day with a 315.

 

Voyvodic had the top score of the day for the guys.  Through two rounds, the senior sits in a tie for 11th place with a 143.  Following a 2-over 72 to begin the day, he fired a 1-over 71 in round two.  Tyler Gray is one behind Voyvodic.  His Monday scores finished with a 74 and an even 70.

 

Next up was Will Knights.  After recording a 78 in the first round, Knights regrouped in a big way, notching a 3-under 67 in the second round to stand at a 145.  Wil Pahud was close behind with a 146.  He is tied for 23rd.  Noah Reese completed the UE contingent, tallying rounds of 75 and 80 on his way to a 155.

 

Joseph Addante and Zac Turi played as individuals.  Addante began Monday with a 72 before firing a 78 to finish with a 150.  Turi’s rounds finished with scores of 76 and 80.

 

Evansville is in fourth place going into the final round with a score of 575.  IUPUI leads the way with a 562.  They are six strokes ahead of Butler.  Gehrig Hollatz of the Bulldogs has a lead of five strokes going into the final day.  After starting the day with a 2-under 68, Hollatz carded a 4-under 66 to sit with a 134.

 

-       INFO: For all of the latest information on University of Evansville golf, log on to the sport page on GoPurpleAces.com or follow the program on Twitter via @UEAthletics.

 

-       DONATE: For information on giving to UE Athletics or its individual athletics programs, visit the DONATE tab on the top of GoPurpleAces.com.

 

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VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015.

Kawand Rhashad Murray Theft, Level 6 felony

Ronald Eugene Ward Jr. Residential entry, Level 6 felony

Intimidation, Class A misdemeanor

Public intoxication, Class B misdemeanor

David William Johnson Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life, Level 5 felony  

Angela Marie Alvey Theft, Level 6 felony

Criminal trespass, Class A misdemeanor

Eugene Croffett Two counts of child molesting, Level 1 felony

Child molesting, Level 4 felony

Kristina Dee Trevino Dealing in methamphetamine, Level 3 felony

Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor

 

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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EPD Activity Report

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USI Dental Hygiene Clinic to offer free dental cleanings for veterans

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The University of Southern Indiana Dental Hygiene Clinic will provide free dental cleaning, fluoride and X-rays for military veterans this fall on October 5, October 7, November 9 and November 11 (Veterans’ Day).

The dental hygiene program collaborates with Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center (SWI-AHEC) and USI’s Veteran, Military & Family Resource Center to offer these special clinic hours for veterans. USI Dental Hygiene faculty will supervise the students working in the clinic.

Appointments are required and can be made by calling 812-464-1706. Proof of military affiliation and a picture identification are required.

The USI Dental Hygiene Clinic is located on the USI campus in the Health Professions Center Room 1040.

The dental hygiene program at USI is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and by the United States Department of Education.

Southwest Indiana AHEC began as a regional center in 2008, and it is hosted by the University of Southern Indiana in the College of Nursing and Health Professions. SWI-AHEC is part of a national network with a mission to improve health by leading the nation in the recruitment, training and retention of a diverse health workforce for underserved communities.

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