Spring 2004 Honor Society Inductees

HPER Honor Society
Spring 2004 Inductees

Graduates:

James Denson - B.S. Exercise Science & Wellness

James is from Walnut Grove, Mississippi where he attended Choctaw Central High School, graduating in 1999. He attended East Central Community College before coming to Jacksonville State on a basketball scholarship. James was inducted into the JSU Scholar Athlete Hall of Fame, was a member of the Athletic Student Advisory Committee, and the HPER Club. After receiving his B.S. degree cum laude in Exercise Science & Wellness in the Spring of 2004 he plans to pursue graduate study in Physical Therapy.

Haylee Amber Higgins - B.S. Exercise Science & Wellness

Haylee is from Arab, Alabama where she played Basketball at Arab High School before graduating in 2000. She earned a 2-year scholarship and played Basketball at Snead State Community College. Haylee transferred to JSU in 2002 after earning an Ingram/Burger King Scholarship. She received her B.S. degree summa cum laude in Exercise Science & Wellness with a minor in Nutrition in the Spring of 2004. Haylee will attend Physical Therapy school at either the University of South Alabama or Alabama State University and will be married to Brian Mead on October 9, 2004.

Andrea Martin - M.S.Ed. Physical Education

Andrea is a graduate student in Physical Education. She received her B.S. degree in Exercise Science & Wellness in 2003.

Tiffany Moseley - M.S.Ed. Physical Education

Tiffany is a graduate student from Gaylesville, Alabama where she played tennis and was a cheerleader at Chattooga High before graduating in 1997. She attended Auburn University before transferring to JSU where she has been active in Intramural softball, the HPER Club (serving as Vice President) and has attended conferences of the Alabama State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Tiffany was awarded the Outstanding HPER Graduate Student Award at the Spring Honor Society Induction Ceremony. After receiving her M.S.Ed. in Physical Education in the Spring of 2004 she plans to teach Physical Education before earning a Ph.D. and becoming a College Professor.

Kelly Nye - B.S.Ed. Physical Education

Kelly is from Brentwood Tennessee where she played Basketball, Volleyball, ran Track and was a member of Young Life at Brentwood High School before graduating in 2000. She came to JSU on a basketball scholarship and set the school record for 3-point field goals made. At JSU she has been active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Crossroads Ministry, intramural sports, and the HPER Club. She is a member of the JSU Scholar Athlete Hall of Fame, was a finalist for the JSU Eagle Owl Award, was Academic All-Conference all 4 years, served as President of the HPER Club, was inducted into the HPER Honor Society in the Spring of 2003 and received her B.S. degree in Exercise Science & Wellness in December 2003. She received the Outstanding Physical Education Major of the Year Award by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). Kelly has 4 siblings and is a member of the JSU 500 lb. club (Weight lifting). She will start her professional career teaching Physical Education and coaching Basketball and Softball at Herschel Jones Middle School in Dallas, GA.

Christina Simpson - B.S. Exercise Science & Wellness

Christina is from Glenbrook, New South Wales, Australia where she participated in soccer and gymnastics at Blaxland High School before graduating in 1998. She attended The University of Sydney before coming to JSU on an International House Program Scholarship. Chris was a member of the JSU soccer team and active in the International House Program and the HPER Club. She earned an AFWC Scholarship, is a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, and was named the Outstanding Undergraduate HPER Student at the Spring 2004 Honor Society Induction Ceremony. After receiving her B.S. summa cum laude in Exercise Science & Wellness in the Spring of 2004 Chris plans to travel around the world, work as a personal trainer and then maybe go into Medicine.

James Strickland - B.S.Ed. Physical Education

Jimmy is from Oxford, Alabama where he was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Students, the Beta Club, captain of the football team and ran track at Bob Jones High School before graduating in 1989. He played football at the University of North Alabama before transferring to Jacksonville State. At JSU Jimmy was a Residence Assistant, on the JSU Football Film Crew, and was President of the HPER Club. After receiving his B.S.Ed. in Physical Education with an add-on certification in Health Education Jimmy's plans include teaching Physical Education and Health, coaching football and track and making Colonel in the Army National Guard.

Julia Troxtel - B.S. Exercise Science & Wellness

Julia is from Geraldine, Alabama where she played Basketball and Softball at Geraldine High School before graduating in 2000. She then attended Snead State Community College where she played Tennis before transferring to Jacksonville State in 2002. At JSU she was an active member of the HPER Majors Club and was inducted into the HPER Honor Society in the Fall of 2003. Julia received her B.S. degree cum laude in Exercise Science & Wellness with a minor in Nutrition in the Spring of 2004. She has been accepted to Alabama State University's Physical Therapy program and will start her graduate studies June 1st.

Celia Whitaker - B.S. Exercise Science & Wellness

Celia is an Exercise Science & Wellness major.

Non-graduating Inductees:

Rachel Doak

Rachel is from Douglas, Alabama where she graduated from Douglas High School in 2001. She earned a Cross Country and Track scholarship to JSU where she was inducted into the 2003-2004 class of the JSU Scholar Athlete Hall of Fame, was Academic All-Conference and is a member of the Eta Phi Beta Honor Society. Rachel is an Exercise Science & Wellness major with a minor in Psychology that she plans to use as a traveling Physical Therapist before becoming an Athletic PT after graduation in the Spring of 2005.

Kim Halbach

Kim is from Burlington, Wisconsin where she played Volleyball and Basketball, was on the Student Council and a member of the National Honor Society at Burlington High School before graduating in 2001. She is attending JSU on a Volleyball scholarship and is a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Commitee and the HPER Club. In addition to earning a Volleyball scholarship, Kim won the Ohio Valley Conference Student-Athlete Award in 2004 and was inducted into the 2003-2004 class of the JSU Scholar Athlete Hall of Fame. She will receive her B.S. degree in Exercise Science & Wellness in the Spring of 2005.

Tammy Hazelwood

Tammy is a Physical Education major.

Phillip Kirsch

Phillip is from Anniston, Alabama where he was a member of the Tennis team, Scholars Bowl, Academic Decathlon and Junior and Senoir Honor Societies at Saks High School before graduating in 1993. He is a member of the JSU HPER Club and was inducted into the Honor Society in 2003. Phillip will receive his B.S.Ed. in Physical Education in the Spring of 2005 and then plans to teach Physical Education, Coach and perhaps eventually become a College Professor.

Candice Scruggs

Candice is an Exercise Science & Wellness major from Huntsville, ALabama where she ran Track and played volleyball at Johnson High School before graduating in 2000. She attended Morris Brown College in Atlanta where she ran Track 1 year and played Volleyball for 3 years, serving as team captain for 2 years. Candice was named the most dedicated Track athlete in 2000-2001 and won the Academic Award for having the highest GPA on the Volleyball team. After graduating from JSU in the Spring of 2005 she plans to become a certified personal trainer and athletic trainer before using her Business minor to open her own fitness center.

Molly Louise Sosebee

Molly is from Hokes Bluff, Alabama where she graduated from Hokes Bluff High School in 2001. After graduation she was selected to attend the Lions Club International Student Leadership Camp in Hawaii, where she was selected as the International Camper of the Year for 2001. Molly's activities at JSU include working on the Mimosa Yearbook Staff, serving as �Cocky� the School mascot, Panhellenic Council, member of a Panhellenic Sorority, attended the AAHPERD National Conference, member of the IFC Expansion Committee, Special Olympics Volunteer, Assistant coach at a local high school for Fall and Winter sports in 2003. She was recently elected Vice President of the student section of the Alabama State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (ASAHPERD) and is an officer in the HPER Club. Molly has received various sorority awards, been on the Predident's List, the Dean's List, and is a member of Rho Lambda Panhellenic Honor Society. After receiving her B.S.Ed. in Physical Education in the Spring of 2005, Molly plans to attend graduate school, coach basketball and volleyball at the High School level and eventually at the College level.

Brenda Vinson

Brenda is a graduate student in Physical Education who is currently teaching and coaching at Wellburn High School.

Jennifer Thompson Young

Jennifer is originally from Ragland, Alabama, graduated from Ohatchee High School in 1993 where she was a Cheerleader, played Varsity Basketball, Softball, and Volleyball, and was a member of the Drama Club. She attended Southern Union State Community College on a Cheerleading Scholarship and attended Gadsden State Community College where she was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Jennifer is a Physical Education major, works at Kitty Stone Elementary School as a Physical Education Instructional Assistant and plans to teach Physical Education and Coach Cheerleading after receiving her B.S.Ed. in the Spring of 2005. Jennifer lives in Piedmont with her husband Brian and two children, Davis (5) and Haydon (2).

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