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Tyler Chernesky, class of 2012, is majoring in History, Religious Studies, and English with a concentration in Public and Professional Writing.
A Wells Scholar, National Merit Scholar and student in the Hutton Honors College, Tyler wrote a weekly column entitled “Not From Concentrate” for the Indiana Daily Student and served as the Student Director for Campus Crusade for Christ. Tyler has served on the William T. Patten Foundation Committe, the College of Arts and Sciences Student Advisory Board, and the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Fairness Committee. He was Chairman of the Honors Residential Community his freshman year, and has planned numerous campus events - from debates between scholars to benefit concerts for victims of natural disasters. Tyler has also been recognized by the English and History department for his exceptional coursework, winning the Barbara S. Markman Memorial Scholarship, C. R. Stoltz Scholarship, and the Mary Campbell Scholarship. Recently, Tyler received grants from the Honors College and Religious Studies Department in support of his Senior Honors Thesis examining the use of high-end technical equipment in modern American churches. Tyler graduated as valedictorian of Carroll High School, where he was president of the student body, an editor of the student newspaper, and an active performer in the instrumental and vocal arts departments. His senior year, he won the IHSFA State Speech Championship in Discussion and competed at the National Speech Tournament in Las Vegas. A Romantic at heart, Tyler keeps a daily journal, likes receiving handwritten letters, and enjoys road trips with good friends – his favorite destination being Gettysburg, PA. He has also fallen in love with the shores of Lake Monroe, and is a devoted fan of "The People's Court". During the rest of his time at IU, he plans to begin studying ancient Greek and to continue to master the art of ballroom dance. Tyler can be contacted by e-mail at: tycherne@indiana.edu. Supreme Court Position: Associate Justice; External Affairs Chair Office Hours: By Appointment |
