Spring 2009
As president of the Beehive Honor Society, I am pleased to introduce the new electronic version of Beeline. This newsletter is intended to provide you with information on Beehive events, fundraising initiatives, and other projects.

This year is already proving to be an exciting and eventful time: We recently changed the format of our traditional Beehive Honor Society Induction Ceremony. Instead of a sit-down dinner, we will host a reception (at no charge) beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 30. The Induction Ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m. We will again be honored to have President Michael Young speak at the ceremony and welcome our 24 new inductees into the Beehive Honor Society. All Beehive members are encouraged to attend the reception, meet our new inductees, and connect with fellow Beehive members. We are excited about this new format and hope to see you on April 30! Contact Joanne Beardshall at (801) 581-3719 or joanne.beardshall@alumni.utah.edu to RSVP to the Beehive Honor Society Induction Ceremony.

In other good news, I am thrilled to announce that the Beehive Honor Society raised a remarkable amount of scholarship funds this year. As a result, we were able to award an additional undergraduate scholarship of $1,500. For the 2009-2010 academic year, we allocated four scholarships totaling $6,000. Thanks to all of our members who donated to our scholarship fund. We look forward to raising even more funds in the future.

Amy J. Richins Oliver, B.S. ‘95
President, Beehive Honor Society
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Beehive Honor Society to Induct 24 Graduating Seniors

The Beehive Honor Society Board of Directors, along with University of Utah President Michael K. Young, will induct the Beehive Class of 2009 on Thursday, April 30, at the Alumni House. The 24 inductees were selected on the basis of their academic achievements, extraordinary leadership qualities, and service to the University and the community. Beginning at 6 p.m. with a casual reception, the new inductees will have a chance to mingle with fellow Beehive Honor Society members and University dignitaries. The official induction ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m. with remarks from Beehive Board President Amy Oliver and President Young. Each inductee will be presented with a medallion, courtesy of O.C. Tanner Company.

All Beehive Honor Society members are encouraged to attend the event and to personally congratulate the newest inductees. To RSVP or for more information, please call Joanne Beardshall at (801) 581-3719.

Craig Moyes and former Alumni Association President Spence Kinard at last year’s Induction Ceremony.
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Beehive Seeks Individuals to Serve on Board of Directors

The Beehive Honor Society is currently seeking applications for membership on its Board of Directors. Comprising of 10 individuals, the Board of Directors organizes activities for members, conducts fund-raising campaigns for scholarship awards, and inducts new members at the end of each academic year. The term of service on the Beehive Board of Directors is three years. If you are a Beehive Honor Society member and are interested in serving on the Board, please visit http://www.alumni.utah.edu/boards/bhs/ for an application. All applications are due Monday, April 6. For more information, please call Joanne Beardshall at (801) 581-3719.
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Generous Donations Will Support Four Students

The Beehive Honor Society received tremendous financial support from its members this year. With more than $4,000 received in the past six months and a match from the Alumni Association, the Beehive Honor Society was able to award scholarship funding for the 2009-2010 academic year to four deserving University of Utah students.

The following students will each receive a scholarship to assist them in their studies at the University of Utah:

Beehive Undergraduate Scholarship
Ben Kenneth Dailey
Ben currently maintains a 4.0 grade-point average in the International Studies program. In addition, he is working toward minors in Spanish, Latin American Studies, and Business. Ben will graduate in the summer of 2010.

James Eagan
James is an English and Political Science major and will graduate in the spring of 2011. A dedicated student, James maintains a 3.96 grade-point average and is actively involved in activities both on and off campus.

Tanisha Jean Walker
Tanisha is pursuing a degree in Special Education with a minor in Psychology. She is a volunteer with numerous nonprofit organizations and currently maintains a 3.7 grade-point average. Tanisha will graduate in the spring of 2010.

Beehive Legacy Scholarship
Lauren Julia Nelson
An incoming freshman from East High School, Lauren graduated with a 3.95 grade-point average and will study music at the University of Utah. The daughter of a fellow Beehive Honor Society member, Lauren will graduate in 2013 and hopes to become a true Ute fan.

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Beehive Honor Society Selects the Best and Brightest

The Beehive Honor Society Board of Directors is pleased to welcome the newest members of the University of Utah’s oldest honor society, founded in 1913. The following 24 graduating seniors demonstrate the Beehive Honor Society’s mission to strive for academic excellence, leadership, and service to the University and the community:

The Class of 2008 Beehive Inductees

Suneeti Agrawal
B.S., Honors Finance and Information Systems (3.768)
Student Alumni Board, Vice President, External Relations; ASUU, Finance Director; Top Jobs Finance Honor Society, Vice President, International Relations

Graham Anderson
B.S., Chinese; Minor, Business (3.75)
Student Alumni Board, President; University of Utah Supreme Court Justice; KUTE Radio Show Host

Tori Ballif
B.A., History (4.0)
ASUU, Academic Affairs Director; Hinckley Journal of Politics Board Member; Governor’s Office of Economic Development International Events Committee

Bradley Barth
B.S., Philosophy and Speech Communication (3.881)
Phi Kappa Pi Honor Society; University of Utah Rugby Team, Captain; University Venture Fund

David Calder
B.A., Honors Economics and Asian Studies (3.98)
ASUU, Assembly Vice Chair; Phi Beta Kappa; Young Entrepreneurs of Utah,Co-founder and President

Adrienne Carey
B.S., Biochemistry (3.940)
Homecoming Queen; MUSS Football Board, Vice President and Marketing Chair; Student Alumni Board, Service Committee Co-chair

Mary Gray
B.S., Nursing (3.685)
Rock the U, Executive Director; College of Nursing Student Advisory Committee, Vice President-Elect; The Road Home, Development Intern

Jonathan Hayes
B.S., Psychology; B.A., Sociology; Minor, Leadership Studies (3.853)
ASUU, Vice President; Union Programming Council, Director of Arts & Special Events; Resident Advisor

William Hoang
B.S., Behavioral Science and Health (3.7)
Orientation Leader; ASUU, Freshman Council Advisor; Student Alumni Board, Vice President

J. Andrew Jensen
B.S., Political Science (3.802)
ASUU, Director of Government Relations; Utah Attorney General, Internship; House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Ryan Jensen
B.S., Honors Finance (3.733)
U of U President’s Office, Internship; ASUU, Senate Chair; David Eccles School of Business Dean’s Search Committee Member

Kevin Khong
B.S., Political Science and Sociology (3.79)
Union Programming Council, Associate Director; Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, President and Member; Project Youth

Yevgeniya Kopeleva
B.A., Mass Communication (3.8)
ASUU, Chief of Staff; Lowell Bennion Service House; Project Youth

Caitlin McDonald
B.A. Honors History and Asian Studies (3.896)
Student Alumni Board; Humanities Student Council, Vice President; University Neighborhood Partners Honors Think Tank

Marco Mijic
B.S., Behavioral Science and Health (3.529)
University of Utah Center for Global Health, Co-founder; Presidential Ambassador; Utah Commission on Volunteers

Anne Miller
B.A., Honors History (3.904)
U of U President’s Office, Lead Presidential Intern; Student Alumni Board; University Publications Council

Douglas Petersen
B.A., Honors English Literature and Economics (3.97)
Hinckley Institute of Politics, Intern; Student Alumni Board; U Book, Editorial Board Member

Miles Petty
B.A., Honors Political Science and Asian Studies (3.966)
Vietnamese American Student Association; Student Advocacy, Associate Director; ASUU, Assembly Representative

Ingrid Louise Price
B.A., Honors Political Science (3.924)
ASUU, Director of Government Relations; Undergraduate Council, Student Representative; Shriner’s Hospital for Children, Volunteer

Brent Schmidt
B.S., Spanish; Minors, American Studies and Leadership Studies (3.8)
Student Alumni Board, President; Utah vs. BYU Food Drive, Co-chair; Scholars Leadership Team

Timothy Vogeler
B.A., English Literature and Honors Asian Studies (4.0)
Student Alumni Board, Legislative Relations Committee, ASUU Elections Committee

David Warner
B.A., Spanish (3.702)
Latter-day Saint Student Association, President; School Spirit Committee; Salt Lake Institute of Religion; ASUU, Director of Campus Relations

Randall Wood
B.S., Economics and International Studies; B.A., German (3.888)
Union Programming Council, Marketing Director; University of Utah Senior Class Vice President; University Neighborhood Partners

Brian Wotring
B.A., Political Science and International Studies (3.962)
Student Veterans of Utah, Founder and Chairman; ASUU, Government Relations Board Member; Pi Sigma Alpha

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