A native of Nampa, Idaho, Alban is majoring in political science at Berry. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. Alban. He was selected for the Nolle Scholarship from a pool of 47 students who were nominated by the Alpha Chi chapter at their colleges and universities. Alpha Chi has chapters at approximately 300 institutions in almost every state and in Puerto Rico. Inducting no more than the top 10 percent of juniors and seniors in all academic fields, the society registers more than 10,000 new members each year.
Membership is based on high scholarship as well as good character and reputation.