IU School of Dentistry’s Graduation Awards Banquet
Recognizes 52 Members of the Classes of 2008

Congratulations to the 52 Indiana University School of Dentistry students who received honors and awards during the school’s 2008 Graduation Awards Banquet, held at University Place Hotel on the IUPUI campus on May 2.

We also congratulate all members of the 2008 graduating classes, who will receive their diplomas and certificates during the IU School of Dentistry’s Pre-Commencement ceremony at the Indiana Convention Center on Saturday, May 10.

All IUSD faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to Pre-Commencement, which will take place in the 500 Ballroom of the convention center, 100 South Capitol Avenue. The processional begins at 9:30 a.m.

Indiana State Senator Patricia L. Miller will deliver the IUSD Pre-Commencement Address, and the class presidents will give their farewell remarks to the graduating classes: Rachel L. Williams, Dental Assisting; Angilee R. Lewis, Dental Hygiene; and Paul M. Miller, Dentistry.

2008 HONORS AND AWARDS

DENTAL ASSISTING AWARDS

Brittany S. Gunderman, right, received the Dental Assisting Academic Award (for achieving the highest Grade Point Average in the class). It was presented by Prof. Pamela Ford, program director.

Dental Assisting Clinical Achievement Award
Emily E. Gaston

DENTAL HYGIENE HONORS

Graduating with Highest Distinction
Jayme L. Brown
Melisa A. Mann

Graduating with High Distinction
Molly M. Carrell
Tiffany N. Waldo

Graduating with Distinction
Danielle L. Koller
Ashley N. Mason

Inducted as alumni of Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene Honor Society, Theta Chapter, from left: Jayme L. Brown, Danielle L. Koller, Melisa A. Mann, Jennifer L. Perry, and Molly M. Carrell. The new alumni members were inducted at a ceremony in March.

Dental Hygiene Awards
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Procter & Gamble Prevention Award in Dental Hygiene
Eileen R. Mason

Rossya Kaufman Memorial Awards in Dental Hygiene
Melisa A. Mann
Jayme L. Brown

A. Rebekah Fisk Memorial Award of the Indiana Dental Hygienists’ Association
Shaila A. Foye

Hu-Friedy Clinical Achievement Award
Mindy M. Bennett

Johnson Public Health Dental Hygiene Scholarship Awards
Eileen R. Mason
Tina M. Dixon

Colgate S.T.A.R. Award
Molly M. Carrell

American Association of Public Health Dentistry Award for Dental Hygiene
Melanie C. Wylie

Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association Leadership Award
Danielle L. Geer

Dr. Tillman E. Miller Clinical Achievement Awards
Melisa A. Mann
Jennifer L. Perry

Indiana University School of Dentistry Alumni Association Harriett F. Hine Award
Melisa A. Mann

DENTISTRY HONORS

Graduating with Highest Distinction
Sherry L. Benenhaley
Brandon C. Parrish

Graduating with High Distinction
Beau J. Brasseale
Laura D. Eberhardt
Spencer Kruse
Christina E. Popoviciu
Ryan M. Pulfer
Lucas S. Reed
S. Brooke Shank

Graduating with Distinction
Taite R. Anderson
Rebecca J. Downie
Charles F. Gabet
Bartholomew L. Hott
Jed Cody Nielson
Brent A. Sorenson

Inducted as alumni of Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society, Theta Theta Chapter, standing, from left: S. Brooke Shank, Andrea M. Hutton, Rebecca J. Downie, Sherry L. Benenhaley, Christina E. Popoviciu, and Laura D. Eberhardt. Seated: Bartholomew L. Hott, Ryan M. Pulfer, Spencer Kruse, Taite R. Anderson, and Brandon C. Parrish. Sherry Benenhaley was named OKU’s Outstanding Student for 2008. The new alumni members were inducted at a ceremony in March.

DENTISTRY AWARDS

Dean’s Gold Awards for National Boards (90 or above on Parts I and II)
Sherry L. Benenhaley
Bartholomew L. Hott
S. Brooke Shank

Dean’s Silver Awards for National Boards (90 or above on either Part I or II)
Taite R. Anderson
Beau J. Brasseale
Rodney N. Cost Jr.
Laura D. Eberhardt
Bryan Eslinger
Charles F. Gabet
Haris Iqbal
Spencer Kruse
Brandon C. Parrish
Ryan M. Pulfer
Lucas S. Reed
Sean Schaefer
Philip H. Schwenk
Brent A. Sorenson

Academy of Operative Dentistry Award
Taite R. Anderson

American Academy of Gold Foil Operators Award
MariaLuz L. Tansinsin

American Equilibration Society Achievement Award
Spencer Kruse

International Congress of Oral Implantologists / Sullivan–Schein Dental Predoctoral Achievement Award
Rita G. Patel

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Dental Implant Student Award
Taite R. Anderson

American Academy of Implant Dentistry Award
Peter T. Raven

DENTSPLY Merit Award in Removable Prosthodontics
Brandon C. Parrish

American College of Prosthodontists Award
 Judith C. Hall

Whip Mix Hanau Best of the Best Excellence in Prosthodontics Award
Laura D. Eberhardt

John F. Johnston Award
Sherry L. Benenhaley

Academy of Dental Materials Award
Brandon C. Parrish

American Association of Endodontists Student Achievement Award in Endodontics
Haris Iqbal

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Dental Student Award
Taite R. Anderson

American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dental Student Award
Ryan M. Pulfer

American Academy of Oral Medicine Certificate of Merit and Award in Oral Medicine
Ryan M. Pulfer

American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Award
S. Brooke Shank

American Academy of Periodontology Dental Student Award
Sherry L. Benenhaley

Indiana Society of Periodontists Award
Spencer Kruse

The Academy of Osseointegration Outstanding Dental Student in Implant Dentistry Award
Peter T. Raven

Certificate of Merit American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Predoctoral Student Award
Judith C. Hall

Indiana Society of Pediatric Dentistry Award
Nicole K. Weddell

Academy of General Dentistry’s Senior Student Awards
Sherry L. Benenhaley
Rebecca J. Downie

Indianapolis General Dentistry Study Club Award
Andrea M. Hutton

American Association of Orthodontists Awards
Laura D. Eberhardt
S. Brooke Shank

American Academy of Dental Practice Administration Foundation Certificate of Merit
Lucas B. Marrs

American Association of Public Health Dentistry Award
Sherry L. Benenhaley

American Association of Oral Biologists Oral Biology Award
Christian H. Kelly

American Dental Society of Anesthesiology Horace Wells Senior Student Award
Jack D. Summerlin III

Glenn J. Pell Award
Lucas S. Reed

Quintessence Publishing Company Awards
J. Cody Nielson (for Research)
S. Brooke Shank (for Restorative Dentistry)
Erin M. Langevin (for Periodontics)

Dr. Charles E. and Janice B. Kem Award
Christian H. Kelly

Delta Dental Fund Student Leadership Award
Judith C. Hall

American Association of Women Dentists Eleanor J. Bushee Memorial Award
Rita G. Patel

International College of Dentists Student Leadership Award
Aja N. Nichols

American College of Dentists Outstanding Student Leader Award
David J. Shock

Indiana Dental Association Award
Sang H. Kwon

Pierre Fauchard Academy Award
S. Brooke Shank

American Student Dental Association Award
Kassey J. McQuinn

Indiana University School of Dentistry Alumni Association Maynard K. Hine Award
Sang H. Kwon

Dr. Tillman E. Miller Clinical Achievement Award
Jennifer L. Kearschner

James L. Maus Memorial Scholarship Award
Levi L. Schantz

Alpha Omega Scholarship Award
Sherry L. Benenhaley

American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Award
Laura D. Eberhardt

James E. Humphrey, D.D.S. Memorial Scholarship Awards
Adam E. Rector
Jill K. Wieman

GRADUATE PROSTHODONTIC AWARD

Russell Winfield Lehman, DDS Scholarship Award
Kellie M. Schaub

May 2, 2008