Accounting scholarships awarded
July 16, 2003
KALAMAZOO -- Sixteen Western Michigan University students recently were awarded scholarships by the Department of Accountancy in the Haworth College of Business. Awarded for the 2003-04 academic year, the scholarships recognize students for their academic excellence and extracurricular participation in the department's activities. The awards were presented at the annual spring banquet of the department and Beta Alpha Psi, an honorary accountancy fraternity.
Andrew Beilman of St. Joseph, Mich., was recently honored for high academic achievement with the Yeo and Yeo Scholarship. A senior majoring in accountancy, he is the son of Terry Beilman of Galien and Miriam Irvin of Stevensville.
Laura Bekemeier of Frankenmuth, Mich., was recently honored for high academic achievement with the Department of Accountancy Scholarship. A sophomore majoring in accountancy, she is the daughter of David and Cathy Bekemeier of Frankenmuth.
Kelly Bradley of Corunna, Mich., was recently honored for high academic achievement with the Department of Accountancy Scholarship. A junior majoring in accountancy and a member of the Lee Honors College, she is the daughter of Thomas and Sherrie Bradley of Owosso.
Ryan Breisach of Kalamazoo was recently honored for high academic achievement with the Department of Accountancy Scholarship. A sophomore majoring in accountancy and a member of the Lee Honors College, he is the son of Eric and Tobi Breisach of Kalamazoo.
Charles Conner of Ricton Park, Ill., was recently honored for high academic achievement with the PricerwaterhouseCoopers Scholarship. A senior majoring in accountancy, he is the son of Charles and Ida Conner of Matteson.
Laura Courtade of Coopersville, Mich., was recently honored for high academic achievement with the Gale E. Newell Scholarship. A sophomore majoring in accountancy and a member of the Lee Honors College, she is the daughter of William and Beth Courtade of Coopersville.
Kimberly Dombecki of Shelby Township, Mich., was recently honored for high academic achievement with the David and Sandy Rozelle Scholarship. A junior majoring in accountancy, she is the daughter of Len and Nancy Dombecki of Shelby Township.
Kelly Kazmer of Sterling Heights, Mich., was recently honored for high academic achievement with the Deloitte and Touche Scholarship. A senior majoring in accountancy, she is the daughter of Mark and Karen Kazmer of Sterling Heights.
Sarah Keenan of Sterling Heights, Mich., was recently honored for high academic achievement with the Department of Accountancy Scholarship. A junior majoring in accountancy, she is the daughter of James and Julie Keenan of Sterling Heights.
Jillian LaLonde of Davison, Mich., was recently honored for high academic achievement with the Department of Accountancy Scholarship. A junior majoring in accountancy, she is the daughter of Michael and Sharon LaLonde of Davison.
Dawn Mason of Coldwater, Mich., was recently honored for high academic achievement with the The Fred Everett Scholarship, sponsored by Plante and Moran. A graduate student seeking her master's degree in accountancy, she is the daughter of Wanda Warner of Burnettsville, Indiana.
Sanjay Mittal of Bangalore, Katnataka, India, was recently honored for high academic achievement with the Ernst and Young Scholarship. A senior majoring in accountancy and a member of the Lee Honors College, he is the son of Subhash and Dulari Mittal.
Lynn Piasecki of Lansing, Mich., was recently honored for high academic achievement with the Maner, Costerisan & Ellis Scholarship. A junior majoring in accountancy and a member of the Lee Honors College, she is the daughter of John and Judy Piasecki of Lansing.
Natasha Richards of Woodhaven, Mich., was recently honored for high academic achievement with the Department of Accountancy Scholarship. A graduate student seeking her master's degree in accountancy, she is the daughter of Pat Richards of Woodhaven and Bob and Barbara Richards of Glendale, Arizona.
Courtney Rousselle of Middleville, Mich., was recently honored for high academic achievement with the Crowe, Chizek, and Company Outstanding Accounting Student Scholarship. A senior majoring in accountancy, she is the daughter of Edward Rousselle of Coloma and Patricia Giar of Freeport.
Shaun Zmuda of Redford, Mich., was recently honored for high academic achievement with the William Maze Scholarship. A senior majoring in accountancy, he is the son of Ray and Sharon Zmuda of Detroit.
Media contact: Jessica English, 269 387-8400, jessica.english@wmich.edu