UA College of Engineering Selects Ambassadors

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama recently selected 18 students as 2010-2011 Ambassadors of the College of Engineering.

The following students were selected:

Marcella Rose Atchley, a senior in chemical and biological engineering, is the daughter of Tommy and Dianne Atchley of Athens and a 2007 graduate of Sparkman High School. Atchley was elected educational coordinator for the Ambassadors.

Morgan Rachel Blouin, a senior in metallurgical and materials engineering, is the daughter of Mike and Janet Blouin of Snellville, Ga., and a 2007 graduate of Brookwood High School. Blouin was elected president for the Ambassadors.

Russell Isaiah Clemons, a senior in chemical and biological engineering, is the son of Russell and Marlene Clemons of Huntsville and a 2006 graduate of S.R. Butler High School.

Kelsey Nicole Dunn, a junior in mechanical engineering, is the daughter of Chris and Nancy Dunn of Birmingham and a 2008 graduate of Briarwood Christian High School. Dunn was elected historian for the Ambassadors.

Jordan Easter, a sophomore in chemical and biological engineering, is the daughter of Robert and Charlotte Easter of Pell City and a 2009 graduate of Pell City High School.

Brandi Alison Freeman, a senior in metallurgical and materials engineering, is the daughter of Tarsh and Dr. Hazel Freeman of Tuscaloosa and a 2006 graduate of Hillcrest High School.

Matthew Robert Hardman, a sophomore in electrical engineering and physics, is the son of Rob and Tab Hardman of Hoover and a 2009 graduate of Hoover High School.

Grace Hoover, a sophomore in chemical and biological engineering, is the daughter of Joe and Linda Hoover of Dallas, Texas, and a 2009 graduate of Trinity Christian Academy.

Armando Huerta, a senior in mechanical engineering, is the son of Leroy and Ana Macias of The Woodlands, Texas, and a 2006 graduate of The Woodlands High School.

Elizabeth Ann Junkin, a senior in chemical and biological engineering, is the daughter of Dan and Libby Junkin of Duncanville and a 2007 graduate of Hillcrest High School.

Tyler James Mathews, a junior in civil engineering, is the son of Hugh and Regina Mathews of Jacksonville, Fla., and a 2008 graduate of Bartram Trail High School.

Cory Scott McInvale, a senior double majoring in electrical engineering and Spanish, is the son of Charles and Sonya McInvale of Millbrook and a 2006 graduate of Alabama Christian Academy. McInvale was elected vice president for the Ambassadors.

Caleb Jed Parker, a senior in civil engineering, is the son of Joey and Lynn Parker of Addison and a 2006 graduate of Addison High School.

Brandi Nicole Powe, a senior in electrical and computer engineering, is the daughter of Derrick and Cynthia Powe of Mobile and a 2007 graduate of Murphy High School.

Bentley Rodrigue, a sophomore in chemical and biological engineering, is the daughter of Scott Rodrigue and Margaret Rodrigue of Wyoming, Ohio, and a 2009 graduate of Wyoming High School.

Kyle David Scott, a senior in aerospace engineering, is the son of Roy and Lea Scott of Crystal Lake, Ill., and a 2006 graduate of Crystal Lake Central High School.

Emma Whitaker, a sophomore in chemical and biological engineering, is the daughter of Dr. Kevin and Laura Whitaker of Tuscaloosa and a 2009 graduate of Holy Spirit Catholic High School. Whitaker was elected secretary for the Ambassadors.

Anna Catherine Willemin, a senior in metallurgical and materials engineering, is the daughter of Mary Caherty of Satellite Beach, Fla., and a 2005 graduate of St. John’s College High School in Washington, D.C.

UA’s College of Engineering created the ACEs, a student ambassador program, in 1996 to promote professionalism and enthusiasm for the College. The group consists of 18 members that are selected each academic year through a competitive interview and application process.

One of the primary functions of the group is to provide tours of the College of Engineering facilities to prospective students, families and alumni. ACEs are responsible for helping with events, such as Engineering Day, and they visit high schools to discuss engineering as a future career choice for potential students. ACEs also assist the Capstone Engineering Society with alumni and pre-game events, while serving as public relations hosts and hostesses for the College.

In 1837, The University of Alabama became one of the first five universities in the nation to offer engineering classes. Today, UA’s fully accredited College of Engineering has more than 2,700 students and more than 100 faculty. In the last eight years, students in the College have been named USA Today All-USA College Academic Team members, Goldwater scholars, Hollings scholars and Portz scholars.