Congratulations to Ms. Elizabeth Simbeck and Mr. Mallick Hossain for being selected as the 2011-12 Mr. and Ms. UAB! First alternates are Ms. Noelle Cheeks and Mr. Andrew Vines.
Thirty years ago, the UAB National Alumni Society began a homecoming tradition of recognizing outstanding male and female students on campus that have demonstrated scholastic achievement, leadership, campus and community involvement, and overall enthusiasm for UAB. The winners of the Mr. and Ms. UAB competition will each receive an increased $2,500 scholarship and serve as representatives of UAB. For the first time, the first alternates will also receive a scholarship in the amount of $1,000.
Elizabeth is a junior from Killen, Alabama majoring in Broadcast Communications. She is a recipient of the Golden Excellence Scholarship. She is a Trail Blazer, has a show on BlazeRadio, she is an intern with the Rick and Bubba Show and volunteers with student leadership at Shades Mountain Baptist Church. She is the daughter of Damien and Regina Simbeck.
Mallick Hossain is a junior from Gadsden, Alabama majoring in Mathematics and Philosophy. He is a Goldwater Scholar, and is a member of the 2011 National Ethics Bowl Championship team, and he plays with the Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra. He is the son of Sajjad and Monika Hossain.
Noelle is a junior from Jackson, Mississippi majoring in Healthcare Management. She is a recipient of the Blazer Pride Scholarship, serves as an orientation leader and is a Resident Assistant at Blazer Hall. She volunteers with Into the Streets, and Mitchell’s Place. She is the daughter of Rosalyn Walters and Jeffrey Holiday.
Andrew is a junior from Hoover, Alabama majoring in Accounting. He is a member of Beta Alpha Psi, he is a TrailBlazer, serves on the University Athletic Advisory Committee and volunteers with Into the Streets. He is the son of Donny and Donna Vines.
Ms. UAB Finalists
Ayushi Amin
Ayushi is a Senior from Southaven, Mississippi majoring in Psychology. She was named Outstanding Student Leader of the Year. She is Chair of Leadership and Service Council, USGA Elections Committee Manager, and volunteers with Big Brother Big Sister. She is the daughter of Jayshree Amin.
Stephanie Arana
Stephanie is a Junior from Auburn, Alabama majoring in Biology. She is a recipient of the God at the Speed of Light Scholarship. She is a UAB Ambassador, a member of Alpha Gamma Delta and volunteers with Outreach Abroad. She is the daughter of Esau and Julia Arana.
Noelle Cheeks
Noelle is a Junior from Jackson, Mississippi majoring in Healthcare Management. She is a recipient of the Blazer Pride Scholarship, serves as an orientation leader and is a Resident Assistant at Blazer Hall. She volunteers with Into the Streets, and Mitchell’s Place. She is the daughter of Rosalyn Walters and Jeffrey Holiday.
Meghan McClain
Meghan is a Junior from New Martinsville, West Virginia majoring in International Studies. She is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta, serves as USGA Programs Chair, and volunteers with Outreach Abroad. She is the daughter of Doug and Susan McClain.
Elizabeth Simbeck
Elizabeth is a Junior from Killen, Alabama majoring in Broadcast Communications. She is a recipient of the Golden Excellence Scholarship. She is a Trail Blazer, has a show on BlazeRadio, she is an intern with the Rick and Bubba Show and volunteers with student leadership at Shades Mountain Baptist Church. She is the daughter of Damien and Regina Simbeck.
Mr. UAB Finalists
Graham Holladay
Graham is a Junior from Spanish Fort, Alabama majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He is a recipient of the Dupuis Leadership Scholars Scholarship. He is Vice President of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, is a tour guide for the Engineering Department, and volunteers as a Site Leader with Into the Streets. He is the Son of Philip and Lisa Holladay.
Mallick Hossain
Mallick is a Junior from Gadsden, Alabama majoring in Mathematics and Philosophy. He is a Goldwater Scholar, and is a member of the 2011 National Ethics Bowl Championship team, and he plays with the Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra. He is the son of Sajjad and Monika Hossain.
Ty Malugani
Ty is a Junior from Fairhope, Alabama majoring in History. He is a recipient of the Golden Excellence Scholarship, is a member of the University Honors Program and volunteers at Arrington Middle School. He is the son of Richard and Ellen Malugani.
Jared Sabia
Jared is a Senior from Savannah, Georgia majoring in History. He is in the University Honors Program, was named Greek Man of the Year in 2010, he is President of the Interfraternity Council, and is a Site Leader with Into the Streets. He is the son of John and Yvonne Sabia.
Andrew Vines
Andrew is a Junior from Hoover, Alabama majoring in Accounting. He is a member of Beta Alpha Psi, he is a TrailBlazer, serves on the University Athletic Advisory Committee and volunteers with Into the Streets. He is the son of Donny and Donna Vines.