96-06-05 Battelle Scholars Named

13 STUDENTS NAMED BATTELLE SCHOLARS AT OHIO STATE

     COLUMBUS -- Thirteen outstanding high school seniors from 
Central Ohio have been awarded Battelle Memorial Scholarships to 
study at The Ohio State University.  The merit-based awards 
provide the students with full tuition and has a current value of 
over $14,000, renewable for four years.

     The Battelle scholars were chosen because of their high 
academic achievement, leadership ability and their intent to 
pursue honors work at the college level.  The scholarship was 
established in 1977 by the Battelle Memorial Institute Foundation 
at eight Central Ohio colleges and universities. Each school now 
maintains its own Battelle Scholars program.  The program is 
designed to encourage students to develop and keep their talents 
in the community.

     Following is a listing, alphabetically by hometown, of the 
students who authorized release of their names.

COLUMBUS:

     Elizabeth Gillespie is the daughter of Don and Susan 
Gillespie, 4337 Olentangy Blvd. (43214). She is a National Merit 
Scholar and valedictorian of Bishop Watterson High School. She 
plans to major in music education.

     Michael Gutridge is the son of Barbara and Curtis Gutridge, 
4963 Comstack Drive (43232). He is a National Merit Scholar and a 
member of the National Honor Society. He plans to major in pre-
medicine.

     Issac Mehl is the son of Eileen and Eric Mehl, 959 Spring 
Grove Lane (43235).  He is a member of the National Honor Society 
and plans to major in biology.

     Ying Wang is the daughter of Jing Shu Wang, 510 Broadmeadows 
Blvd. (43214). She is a National Merit Scholar and plans to major 
in engineering.

DUBLIN:

     John Wylie is the son of Nan and John Wylie, 7990 Sevenhill 
Court.  He is a member of the National Honor Society, a National 
Merit Scholar and valedictorian of Worthington Kilbourne High 
School. He plans to major in engineering.

PLAIN CITY:

     Kyle Weakley is the son of Connie and Doug Weakley, 10019 
Hyland Croy Rd.  He is a member of the National Honor Society and 
plans to major in pre-medicine.

POWELL:

     Soraya Rofagha is the daughter of Sedigheh Keyhan and 
Shokrollah Rofagha, 1958 Strathshire Hall Lane.  She is a 
National Merit Scholar and plans to major in pre-medicine.

UPPER ARLINGTON:

     Alexandros Papaleonardos is the son of Holly and Dimitris 
Papaleonardos, 4440 Cassill St.  He is a member of the National 
Honor Society and a National Merit Scholar.  He plans to major in 
electrical engineering.

WESTERVILLE:

     Catherine Bickley is the daughter of Linda and William 
Bickley, 5239 Longrifle Rd.  She is a National Merit Scholar, and 
plans to major in mathematics and secondary education.

     Bruce Isler is the son of Linda and Richard Isler, 246 
Alumwood Drive.  He is a National Merit Scholar and plans to 
major in biomedical engineering.

     Mathew Shamis is a member of the National Honor Society and 
a graduate of Westerville South High School.  He plans to major 
in actuarial science.

WORTHINGTON:

     Kalyani Rammohan is the daughter of Bindu and K. W. 
Rammohan. She is a member of the National Honor Society and plans 
to major in international business and economics.

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Contact: Elaine West, administrative assistant, University Honors 
Center, (614) 292-3135.


[Submitted by: Von Reid-Vargas (ereid@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu)
               
Thu, 6 Jun 1996 08:01:21 -0400]
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