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May 11, 2006

Over $15,000 in insurance scholarships awarded

ULM’s Insurance Department held its academic awards banquet on May 3 and awarded $15,810 in insurance scholarships to 18 high-achieving students.

A total of 25 scholarships were given out, including those awarded for participation in the Insurance Society, for high GPAs (usually above a 3.5) and for three “best in class” designations. Scholarships ranged from $250 to $1,500.

One student, Maria Echenique, received five scholarships totaling $4,490, including two for “best in class.” She also won the $10,000 Spencer Award.

Other scholarship recipients were:

• Ernest Finch
• Matt McMillon
• Thomas Tugwell
• Kirby Moseley
• Amy Parsons
• Miranda Hemphill
• Ashley Murphy
• Amy Parsons
• Amy Pena
• Melisa Gillpatrick
• Patrick Bayles
• Ryan Wheeler
• Krystal Fontenot
• Brian Varner
• Charly Girod
• Kris Farris
• Ashley Hester

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