Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 31 January 2003 — Page 7

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2003

THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

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25 Marlin University sludenls gel degrees

Special to Tho Racordor Martin University celebrated its 33 rd graduation recently. Twenty-five graduates received their degrees in a ceremony presided over by Martin U. President Rev. Boniface Hardin. Sister Jane Schilling, vice president for academic affairs, awarded the degrees. The university was founded in 1977 by Father Hardin. To date, more than 1,200 undergraduate and graduate degrees have been awarded. The graduates, their degrees, and special honors and awards are: Bachelor’s degrees Timothy L. Beals, BS, psychology. Jacqueline Canady, . BS, psychology. Tammy Coe, BS, psychology. Sheryl D. Davis, BA, psychology. Scheriy A. Dawson, BS, business administration. Aless L. Hall, BS, business administration. Temple Hill, BS, business administration. Lance W. Hollars, BS, computer information systems. Arnetta Marie Jackson, BS, sociology. Robert E. Johnson Sr., BS, business administration. Joseph F. Moore, BA, religious studies. Jesse E. McCloud, BA, early childhood education. Mary Octavia Nickleson Payton, BA, criminal justice. Rae A. Perkings, BS, biology. Darlene R. Puckett-Martin, BS, business administration. Sheila R. Rudolph, BA, religious studies. Michael Ibn Oliver Saahir, BA, humane exchange. Carlos E. Shrewsbury, BS, criminology. Toni L. Sykes, BS, computer

information systems. Sherri L. Turner, BA, religious studies. Charles R. Williams, BA, religious studies. Diane L. Wright, BS, biology.

Master’s degrees Doris E. Morgan-Golder, MA, urban ministry studies. Bernice Parrish, MA, urban ministry studies. Susan Whittaker-young, MA, urban ministry studies.

EDUCATOR OF THE WEEK

Name: Karen Dixson Hometown: Indianapolis College attended: Indiana University Began teaching in:

19Hb

Became an administrator in:

1996

School currently working at: Zion Hope Christian School How long: 3 months Subject: Principal/administrator

Grade level:

Pre-school, K-5 ,h , and 6"' grade will begin next

school year

Why did you have the desire to teach? As the Bible says in Ephesians 4:11, t rue teachers are called and I was called into education. I also was blessed that my mother was a great educator. What has been the most rewarding thing you’ve experienced as a teacher? I love to see children who overcome tremendous obstacles and achieve beyond their expectations.

What has been the most challenging aspect of teaching? The most challenging aspect of teaching is to see students who enter a school and are smothered by their social and economic status or anything that makes them think they can’t achieve. In the future, what changes would you like to see in schools? I would like to see African-American children treated with the same respect and provided with the same resources that theircounterparts receive - particularly African-American boys.

Full tuition with living allowance

The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust created this scholarship program in tribute to the life & values of Nina Pulliam (1906-1997), ivho ivas a journalist, business leader, humanitarian, and lover of all creatures. Individuals who meet at least one of the criteria: • Incoming freshmen ages 18-25, who have been reared through the child welfare system,- • Individuals with physical disabilities,- • or students who are age 25 or older with dependents in their family unit and meet income eligibility requirements

Applicants must also meet all of the following criteria: • Must be admitted to IUPUI or Ivy Tech; • Must be working toward their first college degree, • Must be US citizens and residents of Indiana, and • Must be at or below 80% (approximately $32,000.00 annually) of the median income for Marion County.

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*Af)plication deadline April t, loo t

For more information, contact Ivy Tech Kathleen Vahle • [email protected] • (317) 921-4617 IUPUI Marsha Currin • [email protected] • (317). 278-7878