2015 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED
After much deliberation on the part of the Pi Gamma Mu Awards Committee, the committee’s chairperson, Dr. Clara Small, recommended 11 scholarship winners to the Board of Trustees. The board awarded scholarships to the following lifetime members of Pi Gamma Mu:
 Tyler Plogher The Carroll Parish Scholarship of $2000 was awarded to Tyler Plogher. Plogher earned a B.S. degree double majoring in psychology and sociology from the University of Evansville where he joined the Indiana Alpha chapter. He is enrolled in graduate school at Florida International University in Miami and is seeking a Ph.D. degree in legal psychology. At the University of Evansville, Plogher served as an assistant in two research labs, co-authored three academic publications, won a grant from the American Psychology-Law Society and presented research at three conventions. His long-term goal is to become a college professor spending time on research, teaching, and mentoring students. Dr. Mari Plikuhn is the faculty sponsor of the Indiana Alpha chapter.
Duncan Knox
 Kailey McDonald
Jon Abrahamsen
The Daniel E. Quigley Scholarship of $1000 was awarded to Jon Abrahamsen. Abrahamsen is a member of the Kansas Lambda chapter at Wichita State University. Prof. Sheryl Chapman is the chapter sponsor. After dropping out of high school, Abrahamsen decided to turn his life around and obtained his GED, an associate’s degree, then a bachelor’s degree in political science. While at Wichita State, Abrahamsen became involved with the Student Government Association and became the Student Body Vice-President. In 2012, he completed an internship in the office of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and later became the Executive Director of the Sedgwick County Democratic Party. Abrahamsen plans to continue to make positive contributions by obtaining a J.D. degree and working as an attorney in a District Attorney’s office.
Brandon Love
The following, in alphabetical order, were awarded $1000 Pi Gamma Mu scholarships: 
Susan Bearns
Katherine Dubowsky Katherine Dubowsky was initiated into Pi Gamma Mu at the Massachusetts Delta chapter at Wheelock College. Dr. Marcia Folsom is the chapter sponsor. Dubowsky earned a B.S. in human development with a focus on the study and treatment of autism. She is seeking a master’s degree in applied behavior analysis and autism. During her senior year at Wheelock, Dubowsky interned at the Barry Price Center in Newton, MA where she worked with individuals with intellectual disabilities. She is currently employed at the FOCUS Center for Autism in Canton, CT and plans to dedicate her career to working with autistic children.
 Michelle Mazurek Michelle Mazurek joined the society through the Illinois Xi chapter at Elmhurst College. She earned a B.S. in psychology with a minor in social work. She has worked and volunteered in a variety of settings serving others including those affected by domestic violence. Mazurek is currently working on a master’s degree in social work at Aurora University in Illinois which will allow her to follow her passion of helping individuals regain stability and independence in their lives.
Anthony Redman Anthony Redman was initiated into the society through the South Dakota Zeta chapter at Presentation College. The chapter is sponsored by Dr. Brad Tennant. Anthony earned an A.S. degree in Native American Studies from Little Bighorn College in 2011 and a B.S. in American Studies from Presentation College in 2014. Anthony is a member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe having grown up on the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming. He is currently attending Northern State University in South Dakota where he is studying Counseling. His long-term goal is to attain a job as a licensed school counselor. He plans to take his talents back to the reservation to give back to his tribe. He hopes to serve as a role model for children on the reservation and to inspire them to pursue higher education.
Khailiah Robinson joined Pi Gamma Mu through the Florida Lambda Chapter at Saint Leo University. Dr. Susan Kinsella is the chapter sponsor of the Florida Lambda Chapter. Khailiah earned an A.A. degree from Savannah Technical College in 2011 and a B.A. from Saint Leo in 2015. She is seeking an M.A. degree from St. Leo University in the field of Human Services. In the long-term, Khailiah plans to work as an executive director in the field. Her experiences working with the homeless, substance abusers, victims of domestic violence, and other endangered populations taught Khailiah that all people need somebody to care and show compassion for them. She hopes to help fill the gaps in services for such populations.
Ashley Smith Ashley Smith joined Pi Gamma Mu through the Ohio Epsilon chapter at Baldwin Wallace University. The chapter sponsor is Dr. Liya Wang. Smith obtained a B.S. in psychology and developed her own minor in societal health perspectives encompassing the fields of sociology, communication, and health education. Currently, she is working on a master’s degree in public health with a concentration in social and behavioral sciences at Kent State University. Her long term goal is to obtain a Ph.D. in order to continue in research and program development at the Cleveland Clinic and to serve as a professor at a local college or university. She also aspires to conduct research, educate local communities, write, and serve as a board member for an organization that assists those in need.
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