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Sept. 23, 2003

NC State Leaders of the Pack Announced During Homecoming

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The recent “Red Wolf Rising” homecoming celebrations at North Carolina State University featured more than pep rallies and alumni events. Current students Sarah King of Raleigh and Mital Patel of Morehead City were chosen as the 2003 Leaders of the Pack for their personal and academic achievements.

King, a 20-year-old junior majoring in business management, and Patel, a 20-year-old senior majoring in computer science, were recognized along with four other finalists during halftime ceremonies at NC State’s homecoming game against Texas Tech on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Carter-Finley Stadium.

King is the daughter of Sara King of Vernon Hill, Va., and William King of Raleigh. She graduated from William G. Enloe High School. She has received the “RA of the Year Award,” serves as chapter president of the National Society of College Scholars, and is a member of the Scholar’s Council.

Patel is the son of Mahendrakumar and Sharmistha Patel of 220 Brandywine Boulevard in Morehead City. He is a graduate of West Carteret High School. He is active in student government, is a service leadership consultant, and serves as publicity chair for NC State’s South Asian Student Organization.

The Leader of the Pack Program replaces the traditional homecoming queen and king contest and recognizes two students who make outstanding contributions to NC State in the areas of leadership, scholarship and community service. Finalists for the honor are selected based on grade-point average, a personal interview, extracurricular activities, an essay on leadership and student-body vote.

Each winner receives a $1,000 scholarship provided by NC State’s Student Government Association.

The other four finalists for Leader of the Pack are listed below with home address, parent(s) names, major and biographical information, where available:

Maryland
WALDORF - Jon Nathaniel Rolle, son of Karen Baylor of 11710 Tyne Court. Rolle, who is majoring in business management, graduated from Westlake High School. He is a Caldwell Fellow, a member of the dean’s list and an NC State Scholar Athlete. Rolle is a member of the University Honors and University Scholars programs, Kappa Alpha Psi, Phi Eta Sigma, and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

North Carolina
CORNELIUS - Tiffany Beth Peters, daughter of Joseph and Beth Peters, 20334 Bethelwood Lane. Peters, who is majoring in textile chemistry, chemistry and pre-med, is a graduate of North Mecklenburg High School. She has received the Undergraduate Research Award, the CSLEPS Leadership Certificate and Award, and the Lee Lower Staff Achievement Award.

MOUNT HOLLY - Jessica Lynn Horne, daughter of Drey Horne, 801 S. Main St., Apt. 80, and Sandra Hendsbee. Horne, who is majoring in biological sciences, is a graduate of East Gaston High School. She was a finalist for the Deborah S. Moore Memorial Award.

PINK HILL - Michael Antonio Mitchell, son of Anthony and Eleanor Mitchell of 508 Pineview Ave. Mitchell, who is majoring in business managment, has served as a Chancellor’s Aide and has received the Chancellor’s Leadership Award.

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