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Shanna Bernstein will graduate in May 2006 in the Dietetics program from the Nutrition and Food Science Department. While maintaining a 4.0 grade point average in her course work, holding down two part-time jobs and being very active in the Nutrition and Food Science Club, Shanna has been on the University of Maryland Dean’s list every semester. In addition, she is a member of the Primannum Honor Society and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. She is also a graduate of the College Park Scholars program with a specialization in life sciences.

Shanna has taken on numerous opportunities to gain experience in the field of dietetics. She has a part-time internship with Jane Jakubczak, the campus dietitian. In this role, Shanna assists with diet analysis for students and staff, health fairs and nutrition education programs. Shanna has also completed an NIH Summer Internship in the Unit on Growth and Obesity. She has held this internship for two years and hopes to continue following graduation. In 2002 Shanna served as an Intern at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a nonprofit consumer advocacy group that focuses on nutrition and food safety. She has had a wide variety of experiences with this prestigious organization, setting the stage for her dietetic internship and future career.

Shanna unfortunately was hit by a car while on campus, breaking both her arms and tearing a ligament in her knees. Through this adversity, Shanna never missed a beat and after only two weeks jumped right back into her school work. Her work ethic and love of her chosen career are clearly an inspiration. She has applied for a Dietetic Internship at the National Institutes of Health following graduation.

Amanda Dell is a native of Carroll County and will graduate in May in General Agricultural Sciences. She is a natural leader and has combined these natural abilities with successful academics and outstanding work experiences while a student at the University of Maryland.

Amanda is currently serving as the president of the AGNR Student Council and Maryland Animal Husbandry Club. The Animal Husbandry Club realized a 300% increase in active membership under Amanda’s leadership. She was a major player in the revitalization of the club by coordinating activities and delegating responsibilities to committees.

Amanda has been the overall chairman of Ag Day for the past 2 years. In this capacity, she has coordinated the student clubs and worked with on- and off-campus faculty and staff who participate in nearly 60 Ag Day Avenue events. Amanda was instrumental in making logistical decisions on a weekly basis in concert with the Associate Dean’s office to make sure all bases were covered and that Ag Day was a success. Over 65,000 community friends visit campus on Ag Day/Maryland Day.

Amanda grew up in the 4-H program in Carroll County and now serves as an active volunteer with that program. She helps coach the 4-H Horse Judging Team and was the Youth Camp Director for 250 youth. In 2002 she managed the political campaign for the incumbent candidate for Carroll County Commissioner by generating support and fundraising.

Amanda has had excellent work experience to compliment her academic program. She worked as a Weed Control Coordinator in Carroll County in 2002, notifying property owners of noxious weed infestations on private and public land. She is also part of the farm crew at Charley Farm in Westminster, raising beef, swine, sheep, horses, and chickens to provide food and part-time income for her family. Amanda is well versed in every task affiliated with a diversified farm.