Buies Creek–Members of the Delta Lambda chapter of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity at Campbell University have established a scholarship in memory of second-year pharmacy student Brie Anne Reynolds, who was tragically killed in an automobile accident in August 2007. The students have committed to raising $30,000 over five years to endow the scholarship, which will award $1,000 annually to deserving students.Students plan to raise the money through various fraternity events including a golf tournament in the fall and through alumni support. The fraternity created and wrote the scholarship guidelines based on Reynolds’ outgoing personality. They hope to give the award to a student who displays similar characteristics to her passion for life, friends and fun. Kappa Psi is the oldest and largest professional pharmacy fraternity in the world.”We hope this scholarship honoring a ‘brother’ will help to reconnect alumni to the university,” said Jodi Peeler, assistant dean of External Relations. “Assuming the responsibility of endowing the scholarship represents a very unique commitment on the part of the students.”First-year pharmacy student Bethany Davidson and Zach Anderson, a second-year student, remembered what it was like to know Reynolds.”Brie brought so much joy to my life every day,” said Davidson, who grew up with Reynolds in Marion, Va. “She was spontaneous and always there for me like a sister throughout life. Brie taught me so many characteristics that I will share with others.””Brie Anne was always going out of her way to ensure that all of her friends’ quality of life was as fruitful and fun-filled as possible,” Anderson said.Delta Lambda Chapter Regent, Katherine Serzan, and Dr. Michael L. Adams, professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Grand Counsel Deputy of the chapter, presented the first scholarship contribution, a check in the amount of $2,000, to Dr. Ronald Maddox, dean of the School of Pharmacy on Thursday, Feb. 28. “Those of us here now will never forget her, but this scholarship will be a great way for her to be remembered forever,” Serzan said.Currently there are 70 active Collegiate and 50 active Graduate chapters of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Incorporated across the United States and Canada. Known as an international professional fraternity, Kappa Psi strives to promote the field of pharmacy through the benefits of fraternal affiliation and innovation.Photo Copy: Katherine Serzan, Delta Lambda Chapter Regent for Kappa Psi Fraternity, presents a check to Dr. Ronald Maddox, dean of the School of Pharmacy. The check is the first contribution to the Brie Reynolds Scholarship at Campbell.
Kappa Psi members establish scholarship in memory of fellow student