SPHINX 101
The Charge
SPHINX, The Senior Honorary at The Ohio State
University, boasts a heritage of pride and tradition stronger than
any other organization on campus. Our determination to better
the University and our pride in Ohio State manifest themselves
in numerous ways around campus.
SPHINX is proud to bestow membership
onto the twenty-four students and eight honorary members selected
by the class of 2007 for upholding the highest ideals of scholarship,
leadership, camaraderie, citizenship, and service at The Ohio
State University.
We, the members of the class of 2007, pass the challenge of SPHINX
onto new and capable persons, in the hope that our love for the
University and our concern for its betterment will continue to
live and prosper in the members of the 101st class of SPHINX.
 | Katie Krajny
President
Home: Avon Lake
Major: Sociology
Involvement: Ohio Staters Inc., Ohio Union Intern, Co-founder Sportsmanship Council, office assistant
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Abbie Brown
SAA
Home: Zachary, Louisiana
Major: Chemical Engineering
Involvement: Delta Delta Delta Philanthropy Chair, Hospital volunteer, Buckeyethon, radiology research, Student-Alumni Council, Honors Ambassador
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Luis Sanchez
Vice President
Home: Santa Paula, California
Major: Criminology & Sociology
Involvement: Alpha Psi Lmbda President, Student-Alumni Council Director of Diversity Initiatives, International Affairs Scholar, University Ambassador, Orientation Leader |
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Paul Barash
Home: Blacklick
Major: International Business & Marketing
Involvement: Student-Alumni Council President, Athletics Marketing Intern, Smith Barney Finance Intern, Beanie Drake Fund Vice Chair & Treasurer
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Mary Curphey
Secretary
Home: Upper Arlington
Major: Marketing
Involvement: Panhellenic Association Director of Recruitment, Kappa Kappa Gamma past president, Order of Omega, French study abroad, Ohio Union Marketing Intern |
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Marie Strouse
Treasurer
Home: Millersburg
Major: Actuarial Sciences
Involvement: Collegiate 4-H Student-Alumni Liason, Mathematical & Physical Sciences Alumni Board, Student-Alumni Council Director of Alumni Outreach |
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Robbie Beaulieu
Home: Centerville
Major: Comparative Studies & Pre-MedInvolvement: Ohio Staters, Inc. President, Co-founder Sportsmanship Council, Comprehensive Cancer Center Research Assistant, Resident Advisor, Orientation Leader
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Anjali Chavan
Home: Dayton
Major: Criminology & Political Science
Involvement: Kappa Alpha Theta Spirit Chair, Bucket & Dipper, Indian American Association, Phi Alpha Delta pre-law fraternity, Honors Collegium, Ohio House of Representatives Intern |
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Leah Bunck
Home: Troy
Major: Social Work
Involvement: SERV Team, Rock the Block co-chair, Mount Leadership Society Community Service Chair, Hunter Team co-chair, University Ambassador, Ohio Union Activities Board
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Joey Clark III
Home: Youngstown
Major: Psychology
Involvement: Phi Gamma Delta Corresponding Secretary, Leadership Collaborative facilitator, Orientation Leader, Student Orientation Coordinator, University Ambassador, Buckeyethon |
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Greg Delaney
Home: Dublin
Major: Architecture
Involvement: Architecture Scholar, Orientation Leader, First Year Connections Team, Students for the Historical Preservation of Campus founder
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Daphne Everhart
Home: Carlisle
Major: Political Science
Involvement: former USG Intern, USG Intern Director, USG Chief of Staff, founding member Alpha Gamma Delta and president, Mount Scholars Recruitment Chair, Big Sister Volunteer
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Jim Fondriest
Home: Massillon
Major: Biology
Involvement: former USG Intern, USG Intern Director, cardiac research at OSU Hospital, Mirrors, Bucket & Dipper
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Michael Juang
Home: Dublin
Major: International Studies & Microbiology
Involvement: Cancer research at OSU Hospital, study abroad, Undergraduate Research Office Student Advisory Chair, Global Health Initiative co-founder, Honors Ambassador Volunteer Coord. |
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Jake McKim
Home: Richmond, Virginia
Major: Economics
Involvement: Economics Honors Thesis, Ohio Union Activities Board President
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Erin Meyer
Home: Worthington
Major: Civil Engineering
Involvement: Ohio Staters Inc. Vice President, Sportsmanship Council Treasurer and Secretary, Bucket & Dipper Treasurer, Ohio Union Art Board co-chair, OSU Facilities Design Intern
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Annie Specht
Newsletter
Home: Dover
Major: Agricultural Communication & English
Involvement: University Ambassador, Makio Yearbook Production Editor, Buckeye Dairy Club, Ohio Junior Holstein Association President |
 | James Knight Web Manager
Home: Hilliard
Major: Chemical Engineering
Involvement: Ohio Staters Inc., Honors Ambassadors, Texnikoi Treasurer, CC Technologies Intern, American Institute of Chemical Engineers
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Matt Van Jura
Home: Strongsville
Major: History & Political Science
Involvement: Sportsmanship Council President, Leadershape Steering Committee, University Ambassador, Welcome Week Chair, Student-Alumni Council Director of University Events |
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Brittany Yurchyk
Home: Canfield
Major: Political Science
Involvement: Student-Alumni Council, Beanie Drake Scholarship Fund Chair, summer camp counselor for special needs children
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Ben Pulley
Home: Lancaster, New York
Major: Biology
Involvement: Leukemia research, OSU Jazz Ensemble, Resident Advisor, Bucket & Dipper, Honors & Scholars RA Council
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Brad Reed
Home: Lorain
Major: Anthropology & History
Involvement: USG Senator, Council on Student Affairs, Ohio Union Council, University Ambassador, Alpha Tau Zeta Philanthrophy Chair
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Mike Repasky
Home: Cambridge
Major: Operations Management
Involvement: 2 term Sigma Phi Epsilon President, Leadershape Facilitator, Greek Ambassadors Task Force Committee
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Nat Sheppard
Home: Columbus
Major: Materials Science Engineering
Involvement: Tau Kappa Epsilon past president, Texnikoi, Wheelchair basketball volunteer, Interfraternity Council president, MSE Club
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Robert Duncan
Robert was Ohio's youngest and first person of color to serve on the Ohio Supreme Court in 1969. He also served as the Chief Justice of the U.S. Court of Military Appeals and as a federal judge in a U.S. District Court. He also served as the chair of the Ohio State Board of Trustees. |
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Martha Garland
Martha serves as the Vice Provost for Enrollment & Dean for Undergraduate Education. The academic profile of the university is improving each year thanks to her oversight of the First Year Experience, creation of the Undergraduate Research Office, and review of the Honors program. |
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John & Annie Glenn
John was the first American to orbit the earth & the oldest person ever in space. He also served 4 terms as an Ohio Senator. Annie is a national spokesperson for the treatment of speech & hearing disabilities. They established the John Glenn School of Public Affairs. |
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Richard Heine
Richard composed and arranged music for the marching band since his days as a student in the 30's. He arranged "Buckeye Battle Cry", "Fight the Team", "I Want to Go Back", "Chimes", and "Carmen Ohio" among many others and is mainly responsible for the all-brass sound of the band. |
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Karen Holbrook
Karen was the 13th and 1st female president at Ohio State. During her term she increased the academic profile of Ohio State by improving many campus facilities and putting a greater focus on undergraduate education and involvement in research. |
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Lonnie Thompson & Ellen Mosley-Thompson
Ellen is a geography professor and has earned the reputation of one of the top ice-core paleoclimatologists in the world. Lonnie is a professor in earth sciences and has led several research trips to ice caps around the world. |
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