Chattanoogan Ted Mills was recently named the recipient of the Joseph and Marion Klima Medal for Excellence by the American Rose Society.
The award is given by the society to recognize “the highest level of excellence in the field of horticultural education concerning the rose.”
Mr. Mills has been growing roses for 31 years. He developed the formula for his own organic rose fertilizer, Mills Magic Rose Mix, which is distributed nationally by Beaty Fertilizer and is endorsed by the American Rose Society.
Mr. Mills is a member of the Tri-State Rose Society, American Rose Society and is a contributor to American Rose magazine.
Two tie in Lee piano contest
Judges declared a tie for first place at the sixth annual Lee University Piano Competition between Baron Fenwick of Watauga, N.C., and Zachary Hughes of Travelers Rest, S.C.
The two won from seven finalists who played in the final round. Weston Mizumoto was awarded third prize.
The competition is open to high school students across the country; this year 16 pianists performed. Also during the three-day event, contestants were able to participate in master classes under contest judges.
The first-place winners each received $2,000 while Mr. Mizumoto won a $500 check. Contestants may also qualify for scholarships in the Lee University School of Music, should they choose to attend.
For more information on the piano competition, contact the Department of Instrumental Music at 423-614-8264.
Lee alumnae win fellowships
Lee University alumnae Iris Clement and Candice Endecott have been awarded Fulbright Fellowships.
Ms. Clement received the Fellowship through the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs. She will teach English in Colombia during 2011.
At Lee, she majored in Spanish, was a site leader for Backyard Ministry, vice president of Kairos Scholars, and a member of the Diversity Council.
Miss Endecott was awarded a grant to attend IE Business School in Spain this fall and earn an International MBA.
A French major at Lee, she was a member of the French Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Math Honor Society, and Alpha Chi Honor Society.
Woodson earns master’s degree
Katherine Ruth Woodson received a master’s degree in teaching English as a second language from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
She is the daughter of Jon and Pam Woodson of Gloucester, Va., formerly of this city. Ms. Woodson received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Mitchell earns law degree
Matthew Coty Mitchell of Henagar, Ala., earned a juris doctorate from Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law.
Mr. Mitchell also received a master of business administration from the Stetson School of Business and Economics.
Tatum named Beta Scholar
The National Beta Club announced that Donielle Tatum of Benton, Tenn., has been named a Beta Scholar, which entitles her to a scholarship of $1,000.
The recent graduate of Polk County High School competed with 1,000 candidates nationwide for this honor; 217 scholarship recipients were chosen. She plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
She is the daughter of Don and Becci Tatum.
Website wins two awards
Memorial Health Care System’s website, memorial.org, won two Awards of Distinction in the 16th annual Communicator Awards.
The website was honored in the Websites Visual Appeal and Health-Care Services categories.
The Communicator Awards drew a pool of more than 9,000 entries from all over the world. The Award of Distinction is presented for projects that exceed industry standards in quality and achievement.
Sonia Moss is Memorial’s communications and online media coordinator.
ESA chapters earn recognition
During the recent Epsilon Sigma Alpha state convention, it was announced that Tennessee ESA chapters raised $102,634.21 in 2009-2010 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
That amount put Tennessee among the top 10 states supporting St. Jude fundraising efforts.