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FHU STUDENT-ALUMNI ASSOCATION MEMBERS RECOGNIZED
HENDERSON, TN

The Freed-Hardeman University Student-Alumni Association (SAA) honored 16 of its members at the group's annual Spring Banquet, hosted April 27 at the Hard Rock Café in Memphis, Tenn. The students received awards for their service at various on- and off-campus events, where they are recognized as a liaison between the current university student body and university alumni.

At the banquet, a Service Pin, for 40 hours of service with the organization, was awarded to senior Ashley Collins. Bronze Pins, for 75 cumulative hours of service, were awarded to sophomore Brett Beckham, senior Julie Fair, freshman Mikeal Gossage, sophomore Kevin Turbeville, sophomore Courtney Wilson and senior Stephanie Woodall. Silver Pins, for 150 cumulative hours of service, were awarded to junior Ryan Brackett, senior Michael Broome, junior Teona Chincharauli, junior Jesse Elmore, senior Kari Funk, senior Michael Gueltig, junior Laura Beth Henry, senior Cory Lamb and senior Tara Cole.

SAA, founded in 1979, is a campus group seen in many public venues. The purpose of the group, according to alumni relations director Dawn Bramblett, is to maintain relations between current students and university alumni. Before joining the organization, students who have applied undergo an interview process by SAA staff sponsors.

8-May-02
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FREED-HARDEMAN STUDENTS RECEIVE ASAP RECOGNITION
HENDERSON, TN

Two Freed-Hardeman University students were in the spotlight at February's 2002 District 3 Conference of the Association of Student Advancement Programs (ASAP), hosted by the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. At the conference, senior Laura Beth Henry(pictured left) was named Outstanding Student Leader for District 3, while sophomore Courtney Wilson(pictured below) was named ASAP's Tennessee representative. Sixty-nine colleges and universities are represented in the district.

In the two-year state representative position, Wilson will be responsible for maintaining relations with the ASAP national office in Washington, D.C., and serving as a communication and information source for other ASAP-member colleges and universities in Tennessee.

Both Wilson and Henry are members of the FHU Student Alumni Association, an organization serving as a liaison between current university students and alumni. Henry is president of the organization for the 2001-02 school year.

ASAP, a program of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), is an alliance of college and university student organizations providing a network for student-leadership development, thereby incorporating student involvement in educational advancement. The organization consists of more than 350 student-run programs in eight districts, covering the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

21-Mar-02
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