Local Teachers Honored by UW Graduates

June 10, 2004 -- Graduates of the University of Wyoming Honors Program are honoring Wyoming teachers who have influenced their academic success.

The honorees were selected as the "pre-college teacher who was especially memorable as an influence on intellectual development or choice of career." The teachers were recognized at UW's recent 114th commencement. Each received a certificate for, "the positive influence you have had in shaping tomorrow's leader" and a letter of appreciation from Duncan Harris, UW Honors Program director.

The UW Honors Program offers students a sequence of challenging core courses, extracurricular activities and an independent research project within the major. Those who graduate from the program must have a 3.25 cumulative grade point average. Entering freshmen are admitted to the program on the basis of superior high school grade point average and high scores on national tests. Transfer students who have a 3.25 college GPA are also eligible to participate.

The honored teachers, schools and their nominating students and majors are:

CASPER -- Carolyn Creger and Qujette Eudaley, Manor Heights Elementary School, Megan Maurer, chemistry/secondary elementary chemistry; William Callahan, Centennial Junior High School, Keith Dodson, psychology/criminal justice.

CHEYENNE -- Dennis Coelho, East High School, Dayna Wolter, psychology/sociology; James Redler, Cheyenne Central High School, Ashley Willms, Spanish/international studies.

EVANSTON -- Kelly Ferguson, Evanston High School, Kenna Matthews, psychology/Spanish.

GREEN RIVER -- Carol Walker, Green River High School, Tersa Johnson-Stokes, Spanish.

HULETT -- Sus Clark, Hulett High School, Rachael Lynn, American studies/environment and natural resources.

SHERIDAN -- Ed Fessler, Sheridan High School, Bryce Kunsman, history.

THERMOPOLIS -- Margaret Stansill, Hot Springs County High School, Landon Stropko, political science/pre-law.

Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2004