Contact: Virginia Martz, MSU Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities, (517) 353-9642; or Kristin K. Anderson (517) 353-8819, ander284@msu.edu
12/21/2005
EAST LANSING, Mich. � As Michigan State University celebrates its sesquicentennial, the MSU Tower Guard celebrates its 73rd year on campus.
This year, 66 members were chosen from the top 5 percent of the freshman class to carry on the Tower Guard tradition.
Tower Guard is a service and volunteer organization. Members are chosen based on strong character and leadership and academic excellence.
�Tower Guard members dedicate themselves to helping students, primarily sight- impaired students, in the reading and test-taking areas. In reality, Tower Guard members are tutors for students associated with the Resource Center for People with Disabilities located in Bessey Hall,� said Ron Gibbs, specialist and adviser in the Undergraduate University Division and Tower Guard adviser.
Tower Guard, the oldest student organization on MSU�s campus, is the only organization to hold keys to MSU�s Beaumont Tower.
Tower Guard�s purpose is to assist MSU employees and students with disabilities. The students volunteer at least four hours a week to producing electronic text and reading textbooks aloud to students who are blind or visually impaired.
�The Tower Guard organization provides a wonderful opportunity for willing students to give of their talents to help others become successful college students,� Gibbs said.
The following freshmen from Michigan were recently inducted into Tower Guard:
Ada
Christopher Dulac, son of Jennie Dulac. He is a 2003 graduate of St. Louis University High School and is majoring in hospitality business.
Ann Arbor
Caitlin Weber, daughter of Dean and Sally Weber. She is a 2004 graduate of Dexter High School and is majoring in anthropology.
Armada
Kim Quandt, daughter of Mike and Barb Quandt. She is a 2004 graduate of Armada All Area High School and is a pre-veterinary science and zoology major.
Brighton
Kathrine Garrison, daughter of Ronald and Marcy Garrison. She is a 2004 graduate of Brighton High School and is majoring in psychology.
Clarkston
Kristin Ostdiek, daughter of Carlton and Karen Ostdiek. She is a 2004 graduate of Clarkston High School and is an accounting major.
East Lansing
Julianna Beall, daughter of Ken and Sandy Beall. She is a 2004 graduate of Okemos High School and is majoring in supply chain management.
Lauren Liddell, daughter of Paul and Juanita Liddell. She is a 2004 graduate of Okemos High School and is majoring in chemistry.
Courtney Rizzo, daughter of Ryan Rizzo and Janice Beauchemin. She is a 2004 graduate of Haslett High School and is majoring in music.
Kimberly Scott, daughter of Mike and Cathy Scott. She is a 2004 graduate of East Lansing High School and is a no-preference student.
Farmington Hills
Neal Bhatt, son of Hermant and Charu Bhatt. He is a 2004 graduate of North Farmington High School and is majoring in biology.
Frankenmuth
Stephanie Rummel, daughter of Bob and Sandy Rummel. She is a 2004 graduate of Frankenmuth High School and is majoring in finance.
Grand Blanc
Patrick Burgess Jr., son of Patrick and Jamie Burgess. He is a 2004 graduate of Grand Blanc High School and is majoring in physiology.
Grand Rapids
Linda Hetherington, daughter of Mark and Carol Hetherington. She is a 2004 graduate of City High School and is majoring in English.
Erica Hoodhood, daughter of George and Diane Hoodhood. She is a 2004 graduate of West Catholic High School and is majoring in marketing.
Greenville
Heather Robinson, daughter of Gordon and Misuk Robinson. She is a 2004 graduate of Greenville High School and is majoring in animal science.
Jessica Warnshuis, daughter of Mark and Cindy Warnshuis. She is a 2004 graduate of Greenville High School and is majoring in audiology and speech sciences.
Howell
Jessica D�Amico, daughter of Alfred and Cynthia D�Amico. She is a 2004 graduate of Brighton High School and is majoring in human biology.
Jackson
Bryce Thelen, son of James and Mary Thelen. He is a 2004 graduate of Northwest High School and is studying in the Lyman Briggs School of Science.
Lansing
Daniel Martin, son of Mary Martin. He is a 2004 graduate of Waverly High School and is majoring in electrical engineering.
Livonia
Laura Karasinski, daughter of Kathy and Jerry Karasinski. She is a 2004 graduate of Stevenson High School and is majoring in audiology and speech sciences.
Nicole Wheatly, daughter of Alfred and Renee Nason. She is a 2004 graduate of Winston Churchill High School and is majoring in Spanish and criminal justice.
Victoria Wheatly, daughter of Renee and Alfred Nason. She is a 2004 graduate of Winston Churchill High School and is majoring in Spanish.
Ludington
Karin Nixon, daughter of Jeff and Kathryn Nixon. She is a 2004 graduate of Ludington High School and is majoring in international relations and anthropology.
Macomb
Jessica Lienard, daughter of Craig and Colleen Lienard. She is a 2004 graduate of Lutheran High School North and is majoring in political science.
Macomb Township
Julia Biringer, daughter of John and Pat Biringer. She is a 2004 graduate of Eisenhower High School and is majoring in supply chain management.
Midland
Catherine Yates, daughter of Ron and Maria Yates. She is a 2004 graduate of Midland High School and is majoring in psychology.
Anne Frycek, daughter of George and Mary Frycek. She is a 2004 graduate of H.H. Dow High School and is majoring in nursing.
Mount Pleasant
Katherine Manifold, daughter of Joe and Jane Manifold. She is a 2004 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School and is majoring in criminal justice.
Muskegon
Ryan Critchett, son of Jerry and Pam Critchett. He is a 2004 graduate of Reeths-Puffer High School and is majoring in finance.
Katie Mowers, daughter of Marijo and Dave Mowers. She is a 2004 graduate of Mona Shores High School and is a pre-medicine student.
Northville
Tim Arnold, son of Joe and Donna Arnold. He is a 2004 graduate of Northville High School and is majoring in marketing.
Novi
Nitasha Ahluwalia, daughter of Neelu and Ranjan Ahluwalia. She is a 2004 graduate of Novi High School and is majoring in physiology.
Andrew Hoffman, son of John and Carol Hoffman. He is a 2004 graduate of Novi High School and is a no-preference student.
Lisa O'Connor, daughter of Dennis and Gail O'Connor. She is a 2004 graduate of Novi High School and is majoring in psychology.
Okemos
Greg Boyd, son of Tim and Jeanne Boyd. He is a 2004 graduate of Williamston High School and is a Lyman Briggs School of Science no-preference student.
Vibha Gupta, daughter of Jay Gupta and Arina Kundi. She is a 2004 graduate of Okemos High School and is majoring in health studies.
Port Huron
Alison Cole, daughter of Don and Cherie Cole. She is a 2004 graduate of Port Huron Northern High School and is majoring in civil engineering.
Plymouth
Kristin Guina, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Guina. She is a 2004 graduate of Ladywood High School and is majoring in Spanish.
Reed City
Ulli Hain, daughter of John and Deb Kibby. She is a 2004 Reed City High School graduate and is majoring in zoology.
Rochester Hills
Julie Adkins, daughter of Dan and Laura Adkins. She is a 2004 graduate of Stoney Creek High School and is majoring in biochemistry.
Patricia Kota, daughter of Alex and Leslie Kota. She is a 2004 graduate of Rochester High School and is majoring in advertising.
Kristiana Maynard, daughter of John and Karen Maynard. She is a 2004 graduate of Rochester Adams High School and is majoring in marketing.
Rockford
Camille Brand, daughter of Paul and Jeanne Brand. She is a 2004 graduate of Rockford High School and is majoring in psychology.
Nicholas West, son of Mary and Michael West. He is a 2004 graduate of Rockford High School and is majoring in French.
Romeo
Carolyn Obrecht, daughter of John and Debbie Obrecht. He is a 2004 graduate of Romeo High School and is majoring in accounting.
Shelby Township
Megan Cashen, daughter of Bill and Amy Cashen. She is a 2004 graduate of Eisenhower High School and is majoring in history.
Sunfield
Sarah Haskin, daughter of Brian and Becky Haskin. She is a 2004 graduate of Lakewood High School and is a no-preference student.
Sterling Heights
Angela Bianchi, daughter of Jim and Laura Bianchi. She is a 2004 graduate of Stevenson High School and is majoring in journalism.
Nwachukwu Gift Nwogu, son of Joachin and Rosemary Nwogu. He is a 2004 graduate of Sterling Heights High School and is majoring in biochemistry.
Temperance
Mallory Jagodzinski, daughter of Mark and Rhea Jagodzinski. She is a 2004 graduate of Saint Ursula Academy and is majoring in English.
Topinabee
Kali Koehler, daughter of Eddie and Lynn Slanec and Larry Koehler. She is a 2004 graduate of Petoskey High School and is majoring in interdisciplinary studies in social science.
Traverse City
Emily Jackson, daughter of Mark and Beth Jackson.She is a 2004 graduate of Traverse City Central High School and is majoring in physiology.
West Bloomfield
Mania Kupershtok, daughter of Yury and Yelena Kupershtok. She is a 2004 graduate of West Bloomfield High School and is a pre-medicine student.
Williamston
Alexander Lindsey, son of Greg and Laura Lindsey. He is a 2004 graduate of Williamston High School and is majoring in plant pathology.
Ypsilanti
Traci Taylor, daughter of Jeffrey and Bonnie Taylor. She is a 2004 graduate of Lincoln Senior High School and is majoring in chemical engineering.
The following new Tower Guard Members are from out of state or are international students:
Atlanta, Ga.
Sarah Gleason, daughter of J. Marne and Ellen Gleason. She is a 2004 graduate of Marist High School and is majoring in nursing.
Avon Lake, Ohio
Kelli Kotowski, daughter of Linda and Mike Kotowski. She is a 2004 graduate of Avon Lake High School and is studying pre-law.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Julia DeGreg, daughter of Carol and Phil DeGreg. She is a 2004 graduate of St. Ursula Academy and is majoring in psychology.
Sylvania, Ohio
Lauren Fuller, daughter of Gerry and Liz Fuller. She is a 2004 graduate of Northview High School and is majoring in human biology.
Madison, Wis.
Ramy S. Goueli, son of Said Goueli and Goman Sharara. He is a 2004 graduate of Verona Area High School and is majoring in biochemistry.
Bukom, Accra-Ghana
Francis O. Amarteifio, son of Julius and Juliana Amarteifio. He is a 2003 graduate of Achimota High School and is studying pre-medicine.
Hong Kong
Fuk Hung Choi, son of Yuet Wah Wong. He is a graduate of St. Mary�s Canossian College and is studying pre-law.
Singapore
Glen Lee Woon Hau, son of Stanley Lee Seng Hock and See Tay Bee. He is a 2001 graduate of Anderson Junior College and is majoring in supply chain management.