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Sept. 16, 2005

Thirteen NC State Students Selected as Chancellor’s Aides for 2005-06

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thirteen North Carolina State University students have been selected as chancellor’s aides for the 2005-06 academic year.

Among other duties, chancellor’s aides escort visitors and prospective students on campus tours. They also assist guests of Chancellor James L. Oblinger at football and basketball games, and at official dinners and receptions at the chancellor’s residence.

Students are chosen on the basis of their academic standing, ability to communicate and desire to convey pride in NC State.

Following, listed by county, are the names of the students, where available, and biographical information.

CHOWAN
EDENTON – Vann Mizzelle Lassiter, a senior majoring in business and marketing education, is the son of Sidney and Lois Lassiter of Edenton. A 2002 graduate of John A. Holmes High School in Edenton, Lassiter is a North Carolina Teaching Fellow, a North Carolina Scholar, a member of Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society and is on the Dean’s List.

EDGECOMBE
PINETOPS – Lee Andrew Hyde, a senior majoring in political science, is the son of Ralph and Peggy Hyde of Pinetops. Hyde is a 2002 graduate of Southwest Edgecombe High School.

GUILFORD
GREENSBORO – April Nicole Franklin, a junior majoring in animal science, is the daughter of Terence and Sharon Franklin of Greensboro. A 2003 graduate of James B. Dudley High School, Franklin is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, the University Scholars Program and is on the Dean’s List.

JOHNSTON
GARNER – Katherine Leigh Jones, a senior majoring in history, is the daughter of Robert and Lee Jones of Garner. A 2002 graduate of Saint Mary’s High School in Raleigh, Jones is a member of Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society and the Student Senate, and is a congressional intern and facility supervisor at Carmichael Gym.

MECKLENBERG
CHARLOTTE – Dennis Adam Young, a junior majoring in biomedical engineering, is the son of Dennis and Elizabeth Young of Charlotte. A 2003 graduate of Providence High School in Charlotte, Young is a member of Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society.

CHARLOTTE – Heather Nicole Seal, a senior majoring in political science, is the daughter of Catherine Seal of Charlotte. A 2002 graduate of East Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, Seal is an NC State Ambassador, University Scholar, NC State RecPack delegate, RecPack selection team chair, and RecPack recruitment team member.

CHARLOTTE – Ronald Lamar Johnson, Jr., a senior majoring in business management and psychology, is the son of Ronald and Regina Johnson of Charlotte. A 2002 graduate of Zebulon B. Vance High School in Charlotte, Johnson is on the Dean’s List, a member of the National Scholar’s Honor Society, University Judicial Board, Student Media Authority Board, Dean’s Student Advisory Board, Senior Class Board of Trustees, Association for the Concerns of African American Graduate Students Honoree, and an Alumni Association Ambassador.

NEW HANOVER
WILMINGTON – Kelly Marie Harts, a senior majoring in chemistry and criminology, is the daughter of Pam Harts of Wilmington and William Harts of Burgaw. A 2002 graduate of Pender High School in Burgaw, Harts is lead mentor of the PAMS peer mentor program.

UNION
MONROE – Jeffrey Scott Vizcaino, a junior majoring in film and communication media, is the son of Sonia Vizcaino of Monroe and the late Julio Vizcaino. He is a 2003 graduate of Monroe High School.

WAKE
RALEIGH – Jonathan Lawrence Chichwale, a sophomore majoring in political science, is the son of Stan Yancey and Elaine Rohlile of Raleigh. He is a 2004 graduate of Southeast Raleigh High School.

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