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21-May-1997 
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                        Notes About People 
 
                      by Jerry L. Van Marter 
 
     The Rev. David C. Meekhof has been elected president of Presbyterian 
Church (U.S.A.)-related Sheldon Jackson College in Sitka, Alaska, the 
oldest educational institution in the state.  He takes up his presidential 
duties July 1, succeeding Kenneth Cameron, who earlier had announced his 
resignation effective June 30. 
     Meekhof previously was interim executive for the Synod of 
Alaska-Northwest.  Prior to that he was executive for the Presbytery of the 
Pacific for 14 years.  Upon his election, Meekhof said, "Sheldon Jackson 
College was created to serve the needs of Native Americans.  The school has 
grown in clarity and wideness of its vision.  With strong faculty, students 
and alumni, Sheldon Jackson College is committed to serve the people of 
Alaska and beyond." 
 
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     The Rev. Syngman Rhee, associate director of the Worldwide Ministries 
Division, will be one of seven Asian Americans honored with the 1997 
"Bridge Builder" Asian-American Leadership Awards.  
     The awards, given by "A. Magazine," the largest Asian-American 
publication in the United States, are presented each year to individuals 
who have inspired Asian-American youth through their leadership and 
example. 
     The recipients are Dr. Bala Ambati, the world's youngest medical 
doctor; professional tennis player Michael Chang; Loida Lewis, CEO of 
Beatrice TLC International; U.S. Representative Robert Matsui; actor and 
activist George Takei; and Olympic gold medal figure skater Kristi 
Yamaguchi. 

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