Hometown Heroes 2002

Mr. Emmett Burckell (center), of Fredericksburg, Va., was nominated by Bridgett Burckell (left). SGA Officer Ashley Engel (right) presented the award. Hosted by Rex Waters' section of Elon 101.	Mr. Emmett Burckell from Fredericksburg, Va., nominated by Bridget Burckell. Beginning on September 12, 2001, Burckell served as a volunteer rescuer at Ground Zero in New York City because he had been active in Fire and Rescue training since the age of 15. He is a graduate of the College of Health Sciences in Roanoke, Va., and works as a paramedic firefighter in the ER at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg.
Mr. Leonard Linton from Point Lookout, N.Y., nominated by Gabrielle Raymond. Awarded the Bronze Star and Army Commendation for bravery during WWII, Linton served in the 82nd Airborne Division which helped liberate the Woebbelin concentration camp and bury the dead. This experience led him to devote much of his life to studying and lecturing about the Nazi regime. He raises money to support the 82nd Airborne Historical Society in Fayetteville, N.C.
Ms. June Mumme (center), of Hammond, La., was nominated by Leslie Mumme (left). SGA Officer Ashlee Rossi (right) presented the award. Hosted by Scott Nelson's section of Elon 101.	Ms. June Mumme from Hammond, La., nominated by Leslie Mumme. A breast cancer survivor, Mumme advocates for more research dollars to provide early detection tests and better treatment protocols. Married to a college football coach and the dedicated mother of three children, she has served on the board of the American Cancer Society in her home community. She encourages regular health screenings and is the author of "Play the Next Play."
Ms. Janet Prevatte (center), of Charlotte, N.C., was nominated by Lindsay Andrews (left). SGA Officer Joey Rahall (right) presented the award. Hosted by Angela Lewellyn Jones' section of Elon 101.	Ms. Janet Prevatte from Charlotte, N.C., nominated by Lindsay Andrews. Founder and coach of the DREAM Team (Daring to Role Model Excellence as Athletic Mentors) at East Mecklenburg and Butler High Schools, Prevatte encourages students to make positive lifestyle decisions, committing themselves to be drug, alcohol, tobacco and violence free. Her motto is, "DREAM Team for Life!" She has been a teacher of interior design and currently serves as special populations coordinator at her school.
Mr. Patrick Watkins (center), of Washington, D.C., was nominated by Nicole Miller (right). SGA Officer Lucas Farmer (left) presented the award. Hosted by Steven House's section of Elon 101.	Mr. Patrick Watkins from Washington, D.C., nominated by Nicole Miller. An honors student with a perfect score on the national Latin exam, Watkins also saw his high school years as a time to serve others. He inspired many clubs to benefit the community through food drives, fundraisers and adopt-a-family programs. He organized a teddy bear collection for children who were victims of Hurricane Floyd and the largest MS Walk team in Raleigh three years in a row. He inspired classmates to put the community before self.