IU selects 25 top students as next group of Wells Scholars

Aug. 2, 2001

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Indiana University has selected 23 entering freshmen and two current IU students as Wells Scholars for the upcoming academic year.

The Wells Scholarship, named in honor of the late IU Chancellor Herman B Wells, ranks among the most competitive and prestigious awards offered by any American university.

Wells Scholars who are incoming freshmen receive full tuition and fees, as well as a living stipend for four years of study on the IU Bloomington campus. Those who are already at IU receive tuition, fees and a stipend for the balance of their education at the university.

The new Wells Scholars are:

• John-Paul Benitez, Chesterton, Ind.
  
• Eric Bitzegaio, New Albany, Ind.
  
• James Bourke, Indianapolis, Ind.
  
• Mersine Bryan, Chesapeake, Va.
  
• Thade Correa, Hammond, Ind.
  
• Melissa Gonzalez, Hammond, Ind.
  
• Stephanie Grant, Louisville, Ky.
  
• Jonathan Harris, Oak Park, Ill.
  
• Rebecca Homkes, Russiaville, Ind.
  
• Holleh Husseinzadeh, Cincinnati, Ohio
  
• Irene Kim, Fort Wayne, Ind.
  
• Mzilikazi Koné, West Covina, Calif.
  
• Kelli Shannon Long, Columbia, S.C.
  
• Matthew Mindrum, West Lafayette, Ind.
  
• Karen Olsen, Morton Grove, Ill.
  
• Zachary Patton, Bloomington, Ind.
  
• Michael Paulin, Cincinnati, Ohio
  
• Ian Roederer, Lanesville, Ind.
  
• Sangeeta Sakaria, Evansville, Ind.
  
• Lauren Taylor, Indianapolis, Ind.
  
• Louis Duncan Teater, Columbus, Ind.
  
• Kathleen Tran, Bloomington, Indiana
  
• Michael Trent, Fort Wayne, Ind.
  
• Jennifer Walker, Cincinnati, Ohio
  
• Karen Ware, Indianapolis, Ind.
  

The Wells Scholars program also offers special seminars, an optional year of study abroad and support for a summer research project or internship. The program emphasizes close interaction with faculty, academic and career advising, community service opportunities and contact with distinguished visitors.

Wells Scholars are selected for having demonstrated character, leadership and distinction, both inside and outside of the classroom.

(Kevin Gray, 812-856-5682, keagray@indiana.edu)

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