News from 2000
DR. JOHN HATTOX - 2000
DISTINGUISHED BIOLOGY ALUMNUS
Dr. John Hattox, retired anesthesiologist, has been selected as the Distinguished Biology Alumnus for 2000. Dr. Hattox graduated from Mississippi College with a Bachelosr of Science degree in 1942. He received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Medical School and did his residency at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Dr. Hattox was a member of the Anesthesia Service Medical Group in San Diego, CA from 1951 to 1991. Dr. Hattox has had an outstanding career as a physician and served as President of the American Society of Anesthesiologists in 1980. Dr. Hattox received the Doctor of Science (Hon) from Mississippi College in 1999.
NEWS NOTES
Mac H. Alford ('97) is in graduate school at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Amanda Daho ('96) received her Master of Science degree in microbiology from Mississippi State University.
Dr. Jason Daniel is practicing dentistry at the Mississippi State Hospital, Brandon, MS.
Christy Lynn Greer ('97) and Lieutenant Timothy Scott Turner, United States Army, were married at Poplar Springs Drive Baptist Church, Meridian, MS,on October 3, 1998.
Dr. Rodney A. Hunt ('69) practices oral and maxillofacial surgery in Jackson, MS.
Nannette Marie King ('97) and Samuel Gerald Tucker ('98) were married in Provine Chapel at Mississippi College on February 20, 1999.
Dr. Cecil Knox ('36) is retired in Jackson, MS, and has six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Amanda Kay Lee ('98) and William Alex Broadhead were married at First Baptist Church, Mendenhall, MS, on June 20, 1998.
Ashley Nicole Love ('97) and Russell Pierce Sumrall were married at Calvary Baptist Church, Jackson, MS, on July 3, 1999.
Catherine Louise Prestridge ('94) and Francis Marion Phillippi IV were married in Provine Chapel at Mississippi College on April 10, 1999.
Dr. Mark Owen Rester ('94) and wife Beverly Burnside are the parents of Julia Owen Rester who was born September 7, 1998. Dr. Rester is a resident at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN.
Tina Elizabeth Rushing ('93) and John Austin Woods were married at First United Methodist Church, Indianola, MS, on November 6, 1998.
Melissa Renee' Wharton ('99) and Benjamin Thomas Walsh were married at Daniel Memorial Baptist Church, Jackson, MS, on May 22, 1999.
Dr. Landrum B. Shettles ('33) writes that he will be 90 years old on November 21, 1999. Dr. Shettles was recently consulted on the history of assisted reproduction for a TV series produced for British television.
HEALTH SCIENCES REPORT
*1999 Acceptances Admitted to the study of medicine at The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMC) this fall were Brandon Bean ('98), Keith Brown ('99), Jeff Cunningham ('99), Alpa Goel ('98), David Hull ('99), Wendy Mayer ('98), David McClendon ('98), and Deborah McGuire ('99). Admitted to the study of medicine at The University of Alabama - Birmingham was Keith Harrison ('94).
Admitted to the study of medicine at the College of Osteopathic Medicine, The University of Health Sciences, Kansas City, Missouri, was Amanda Daho ('96).
Admitted to the study of medicine at Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Pikeville, KY, was Scott Patterson ('94).
Admitted to the study of medicine at the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Des Moines, Iowa, was Matt Miley ('99).
Admitted to the study of dentistry at The University of Mississippi Dental School this fall are: Sherry Chance ('99), Sarah Crisler ('97), Jeffrey Ford ('99), Fanasy Prokop ('99), Emily Pugh ('99), and Stephanie Sullivan ('99).
Admitted to the study of dentistry at The University of Indiana Dental School, Indianapolis, IN, was Rory Frederick ('95).
Admitted to The University of Mississippi Medical Center Master of Physical Therapy program Charlee Simmons ('99).
Admitted to The Graduate School at The University of Mississippi Medical Center was Wende Joyner ('99).
Admitted to the study of medical technology at Baptist Medical Center, Jackson, MS, were Karen May and Melissa Wharton ('99).
*All of these students were biology or chemistry majors.
SENIOR RECOGNITIONS
At Honor's Day on April 20, 1999, two senior biology majors were recognized. Deborah McGuire, Austinville, Iowa, was selected for The Hall of Fame. Juliana Wise, Hattiesburg, MS, received The Bailey Biology Award as The outstanding senior biology major. On December 1, 1998, The following senior biology majors were selected for Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges: Keith Brown, Sherry Chance, Deborah McGuire, Fanasy Prokop, Emily Pugh, and Charlee Simmons.
*HONORS
The following MC alumni received special honors at The University of Mississippi School of Medicine Thirty-Sixth Annual Honors Day, on May 7, 1999: Phi Kappa Phi Initiates - Jennifer Calhoun Moses ('95) and Ryan Simmons ('95) Book Awards - Marcus Ueltschey ('95) and Brooks Barham ('92)
Dean's Awards - Ryan Simmons ('95)
F. A. Hunt Scholarship - Ryan Simmons ('95)
Hearin-Hess Foundation Scholarships - Mary Jane Kilgore ('93)
Norman C. Nelson Foundation Scholarships - Jason Parham ('91)
William K. Purks, M.D. Merit Scholarships - Marcus Ueltschey ('95)
Powell Award for Excellence in Family Medicine - Marcus Ueltschey ('95)
Blair E. Batson Award for Excellence in Pediatrics - Catherine Prestridge Phillippi ('94)
Rear Admiral Dennis Wright Military Medical Student Award - Anthony Nations ('95)
Medical Student of the Year Award - Marcus Ueltschey ('95)
*All of these students were biology or chemistry majors.
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DISTINGUISHED BIOLOGY ALUMNUS
Dr. John Hattox, retired anesthesiologist, has been selected as the Distinguished Biology Alumnus for 2000. Dr. Hattox graduated from Mississippi College with a Bachelosr of Science degree in 1942. He received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Medical School and did his residency at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Dr. Hattox was a member of the Anesthesia Service Medical Group in San Diego, CA from 1951 to 1991. Dr. Hattox has had an outstanding career as a physician and served as President of the American Society of Anesthesiologists in 1980. Dr. Hattox received the Doctor of Science (Hon) from Mississippi College in 1999.
NEWS NOTES
Mac H. Alford ('97) is in graduate school at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Amanda Daho ('96) received her Master of Science degree in microbiology from Mississippi State University.
Dr. Jason Daniel is practicing dentistry at the Mississippi State Hospital, Brandon, MS.
Christy Lynn Greer ('97) and Lieutenant Timothy Scott Turner, United States Army, were married at Poplar Springs Drive Baptist Church, Meridian, MS,on October 3, 1998.
Dr. Rodney A. Hunt ('69) practices oral and maxillofacial surgery in Jackson, MS.
Nannette Marie King ('97) and Samuel Gerald Tucker ('98) were married in Provine Chapel at Mississippi College on February 20, 1999.
Dr. Cecil Knox ('36) is retired in Jackson, MS, and has six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Amanda Kay Lee ('98) and William Alex Broadhead were married at First Baptist Church, Mendenhall, MS, on June 20, 1998.
Ashley Nicole Love ('97) and Russell Pierce Sumrall were married at Calvary Baptist Church, Jackson, MS, on July 3, 1999.
Catherine Louise Prestridge ('94) and Francis Marion Phillippi IV were married in Provine Chapel at Mississippi College on April 10, 1999.
Dr. Mark Owen Rester ('94) and wife Beverly Burnside are the parents of Julia Owen Rester who was born September 7, 1998. Dr. Rester is a resident at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN.
Tina Elizabeth Rushing ('93) and John Austin Woods were married at First United Methodist Church, Indianola, MS, on November 6, 1998.
Melissa Renee' Wharton ('99) and Benjamin Thomas Walsh were married at Daniel Memorial Baptist Church, Jackson, MS, on May 22, 1999.
Dr. Landrum B. Shettles ('33) writes that he will be 90 years old on November 21, 1999. Dr. Shettles was recently consulted on the history of assisted reproduction for a TV series produced for British television.
HEALTH SCIENCES REPORT
*1999 Acceptances Admitted to the study of medicine at The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMC) this fall were Brandon Bean ('98), Keith Brown ('99), Jeff Cunningham ('99), Alpa Goel ('98), David Hull ('99), Wendy Mayer ('98), David McClendon ('98), and Deborah McGuire ('99). Admitted to the study of medicine at The University of Alabama - Birmingham was Keith Harrison ('94).
Admitted to the study of medicine at the College of Osteopathic Medicine, The University of Health Sciences, Kansas City, Missouri, was Amanda Daho ('96).
Admitted to the study of medicine at Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Pikeville, KY, was Scott Patterson ('94).
Admitted to the study of medicine at the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Des Moines, Iowa, was Matt Miley ('99).
Admitted to the study of dentistry at The University of Mississippi Dental School this fall are: Sherry Chance ('99), Sarah Crisler ('97), Jeffrey Ford ('99), Fanasy Prokop ('99), Emily Pugh ('99), and Stephanie Sullivan ('99).
Admitted to the study of dentistry at The University of Indiana Dental School, Indianapolis, IN, was Rory Frederick ('95).
Admitted to The University of Mississippi Medical Center Master of Physical Therapy program Charlee Simmons ('99).
Admitted to The Graduate School at The University of Mississippi Medical Center was Wende Joyner ('99).
Admitted to the study of medical technology at Baptist Medical Center, Jackson, MS, were Karen May and Melissa Wharton ('99).
*All of these students were biology or chemistry majors.
SENIOR RECOGNITIONS
At Honor's Day on April 20, 1999, two senior biology majors were recognized. Deborah McGuire, Austinville, Iowa, was selected for The Hall of Fame. Juliana Wise, Hattiesburg, MS, received The Bailey Biology Award as The outstanding senior biology major. On December 1, 1998, The following senior biology majors were selected for Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges: Keith Brown, Sherry Chance, Deborah McGuire, Fanasy Prokop, Emily Pugh, and Charlee Simmons.
*HONORS
The following MC alumni received special honors at The University of Mississippi School of Medicine Thirty-Sixth Annual Honors Day, on May 7, 1999: Phi Kappa Phi Initiates - Jennifer Calhoun Moses ('95) and Ryan Simmons ('95) Book Awards - Marcus Ueltschey ('95) and Brooks Barham ('92)
Dean's Awards - Ryan Simmons ('95)
F. A. Hunt Scholarship - Ryan Simmons ('95)
Hearin-Hess Foundation Scholarships - Mary Jane Kilgore ('93)
Norman C. Nelson Foundation Scholarships - Jason Parham ('91)
William K. Purks, M.D. Merit Scholarships - Marcus Ueltschey ('95)
Powell Award for Excellence in Family Medicine - Marcus Ueltschey ('95)
Blair E. Batson Award for Excellence in Pediatrics - Catherine Prestridge Phillippi ('94)
Rear Admiral Dennis Wright Military Medical Student Award - Anthony Nations ('95)
Medical Student of the Year Award - Marcus Ueltschey ('95)
*All of these students were biology or chemistry majors.
WANTED: NEWS FROM ALUMNI
The Biophiles would like to continue to provide news of interest about our distinguished alumni. It would be of great help if you would supply us with updated information about yourself or others.