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LeAnn Whitlock Memorial Scholarship

This award recognizes distinguished academic performance and service to the university by an African American student.

2009 Award Recipients

Shavonne Turner
Shavonne Turner
  • Shavonne Turner – Shavonne worked with Dr. Rogers on an independent study research project involving video speed effect on visual perception. Last year she served as vice-president of the Association of Black Psychologists and is currently serving as president. Her interests in pursuing community service lead her to complete an Emergency Medical Technician certification and volunteer locally with the Bridgewater Rescue Squad. Shavonne intends to go to medical school and specialize in psychiatry following graduation.

Past Award Recipients

2008

  • Jackee Webster
    Jackee Webster
    Jackee Webster - Jackee is a Special Education minor and has conducted several independent research projects related to disability issues and services.  She has volunteered with the SPCA and Big Brothers/ Big Sisters.  She has also tutored a twelve year old boy with autism and a six year old girl with ADHD.  She currently serves as a Psychology Peer Mentor, and was a member of the Learning Community.  She is a member of Psi Chi, Gamma Sigma Sigma and is co-founder of "Students Taking Active Roles."

 

2007

    Jessica Dandridge
    Jessica Dandridge
  • Jessica Dandridge - has a minor in Family Studies and is currently working on an Honors Thesis with Dr Kahn. She is planning to study conformity in children seven to nine years old. She also has worked with victims of domestic violence. Her professional goal is obtaining a degree in school psychology.

2006

  • Monique Hall - is a junior psychology major with an interest in abnormal psychology. She is also completing a minor in family studies. She has served as a resident advisor for Logan Hall, Disability Services, and Students for Minority Outreach. She has participated in the “Baby Think It Over” project. She has also conducted research on the career aspirations of children with learning disabilities with Dr. Trice. After completing her undergraduate degree and graduate school, Monique hopes to work at a community mental health center specializing in the inpatient programs.

2005

  • Deanna Yuille – Deanna has been a member of the Psychology Learning Community since her freshman year. During her sophomore year, she was chosen to be a First-Year Orientation Guide. In this role, she was a mentor for a first-year student. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, the Minority Pre-Health Association, and is currently participating in the Center for Multicultural/International Student Services experiential learning program.

2004

  • Lauren Broussard

2003

  • Jacqueline Allen

2002

  • Kristen Fleming

Contribute to the LeAnn Whitlock Memorial Scholarship

When making a donation, use the “Gift Designation: Other” field to specify Whitlock Psychology Memorial Scholarship (Account: 25887/65887). Your contribution can be accepted online. See http://psyc.jmu.edu/ug/visitors/needs.html for more information.