VGCC recognizes 301 scholarship recipients
Vance-Granville Community College honored 301 students receiving scholarships, as well as the donors and partnering organizations who established those scholarships, at a dinner on Oct. 13 in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus. This was the inaugural event of its kind at VGCC and allowed many students to meet and have dinner with community leaders and supporters of the college’s Endowment Fund.
In her remarks, Dr. Stelfanie Williams, the president of VGCC, noted that the Endowment Fund would soon celebrate its 40th anniversary, and she thanked all the contributors and leaders who have helped to build the fund over those years. She also congratulated the scholarship recipients for demonstrating academic excellence. “We honor your achievements, and we are so pleased that you have an opportunity this evening to fellowship with the donors and representatives of the organizations who have partnered with the college to provide the resources to support your academic endeavors,” Williams said. “The scholarship program demonstrates that a community of support surrounds you, and that is what makes our college such a special place.”
Speaking on behalf of the scholars was Jonathan Carlock of Henderson, who is pursuing a Nursing degree through the new Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses (RIBN) program. He thanked the Endowment Office and the donors for their generous support of VGCC’s diverse student body. “Your contributions are what help a single mother student not have to choose between taking a class she needs and buying her kids their favorite toy,” Carlock said. “They’re what helps that ‘fresh out of high school’ student not compile tons of debt. They’re what helps the older student who’s retired and still wants to continue his or her education. The list goes on and on of different cases in which the money that you contribute helps a student pursue his or her dream. As Vanguards, we are a group of people leading the way, and I’m proud to call you a part of our Vanguard family.”
To represent donors, Malvin Hargrove, manufacturing manager for Glen Raven, Inc. in Norlina, made remarks on behalf of his company, which has endowed numerous scholarships. He noted the important role that the college plays in preparing a skilled technical workforce for employers like Glen Raven, but added that it was also gratifying to support any student with aspirations for a better life, because that benefits the whole community. “We at Glen Raven feel like it’s our civic duty as community leaders to continue our partnership with Vance-Granville Community College,” Hargrove said.
Scholarships of various levels, including 45 Presidential Scholar Awards (the most prestigious endowed scholarships), 62 Presidential Merit Awards, 160 Academic Achievement scholarships and 34 annual (non-endowed) scholarships were awarded to students this academic year, representing $206,623. The scholarships presented to students this year bring the total to more than 8,800 awarded by the college to date.
VGCC scholarships have been endowed by numerous individuals, industries, businesses, civic groups, churches and the college’s faculty and staff. For more information about the Endowment Fund, call (252) 738-3409.
Recipients of Presidential Scholar Awards
Lelia C. Brigham Memorial: Emory Gant-Hawkins of Henderson (Business Administration);
Gilbert and Francis Capps: Marlene Bailey of Creedmoor (Radiography);
John T. Church, Sr.: Brenda Watson of Durham (Criminal Justice Technology);
John T. Church, Sr., Memorial: Donnie Ayscue of Henderson (Welding Technology);
Duke Energy: Benjamin Layton of Kittrell (Criminal Justice Technology);
Jerome and Dora Faulkner Memorial: Brittany Chandler of Oxford (Radiography);
GSK: Nehemiah Yisak of Wake Forest (Associate in Science) and Caleb Brauer of Norlina (Associate in Science);
Glen Raven: Kristy Liles of Oxford (Associate in General Education – General Science), Shanice Alleyne of Creedmoor (Associate in General Education – General Science), Betty Sampson of Butner (Human Services Technology), Theotice Alston of Macon (Early Childhood Education), Joan Currin of Warrenton (Associate in General Education – General Science), Brittany Sullivan of Louisburg (Accounting) and Joshua Taylor of Warrenton (Associate in Arts);
Patricia P. Graham: Elizabeth Twisdale of Henderson (Associate in Science);
Ann Rose Allen/Guild Gift Gallery at Maria Parham: Jamisha Twitty of Warrenton (Radiography);
Leslie Carswell/Guild Gift Gallery at Maria Parham: Emily McGhee of Franklinton (Associate Degree Nursing);
Gean Bobbitt/Guild Gift Gallery at Maria Parham: Mark Meinhart of Louisburg (Radiography);
J. Franklin Mills, MD/Guild Gift Gallery at Maria Parham: Valerie Strange of Bullock (Associate Degree Nursing);
W. Beverly Tucker, MD/Guild Gift Gallery at Maria Parham: Anna Tilley of Creedmoor (Radiography);
Guild Gift Gallery at Maria Parham: Johnathan Williamson of Oxford (Radiography), Madelaine Sachs of Henderson (Associate Degree Nursing), April Peoples of Henderson (Medical Office Administration), Meri Blake of Warrenton (Medical Office Administration) and Katie Weary of Bullock (Radiography);
Guild Gift Gallery Volunteers: Renee Jackson of Kittrell (Associate Degree Nursing);
Robbie Gilliam Hedrick/ Robert Jerome Hedrick: Heather Taylor of Franklinton (Paralegal Technology);
George Wilson and Pattie Alston Macon/Katharine M. Horner: Samantha Stewart Williamson of Oxford (Paralegal Technology);
Guy Thomas and Lelle Courtney Horner/Guy T. Horner: Jahid Ross of Winston-Salem (Associate Degree Nursing LPN to ADN Transition Program);
The Johnson Educational Fund: Anita Fuller of Franklinton (Early Childhood Education);
G. Daniel Knight, Jr.: Kristy Ball of Oxford (Associate in Arts);
Felix McDaniel Family: Betsy Mason of Macon (Medical Office Administration);
Eben G. & Mary Frances McSwain: Kellyann Cook of Stovall (Associate in Science);
John K. Nelms: Landon Hall of Oxford (Criminal Justice Technology);
Mary Ruth Nelms: Hunter Thompson of Creedmoor (Criminal Justice Technology);
Marsha J. Nelson: Alana Towles of Oxford (Associate in Science);
Oxford Lodge, No. 103, I.O.O.F.: Sara Reid of Creedmoor (Business Administration);
Revlon: Ashleigh Dannemiller of Raleigh (Associate in Arts) and Crystal Myrick of Warrenton (Associate in Arts);
Harold and Helen Sherman: Ethan Bailey of Oxford (Welding Technology) and Cristin Abbott of Henderson (Associate in Arts);
Leon Turner: Christina Manz of Creedmoor (Computer Technology Integration – Networking and Security Technologies);
John Weaver: Jacquella Jones of Henderson (Early Childhood Education);
Xerox: Lindsay Henry of Youngsville (Associate in Science).
Recipients of Presidential Merit Awards
Air Control: Elizabeth Elliott of Youngsville (Accounting);
Linda Aleshire Memorial: Katelyn Phillips of Creedmoor (Medical Office Administration);
Frank and Ruth Askins Nursing: Katherine McRae of Raleigh (Associate Degree Nursing) and April Pickett of Durham (Associate Degree Nursing);
Lucy Royster Brenner Memorial: Jessica Allgood of Henderson (Paralegal Technology);
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions: Pamela Swanson of Franklinton (Accounting);
Annie R. Bullock Memorial/City of Henderson: Lindsey Perry of Henderson (Associate in Science);
CareFocus Nursing: Jaime Wilson of Raleigh (Radiography);
Church of the Holy Innocents: Madison Waddle of Kittrell (Associate in Science) and Kaitlyn Sumner of Hurdle Mills (Radiography);
Emma Rose Church: James Lea of Roxboro (Radiography);
John T. Church, Sr.: Nicole Bowman of Oxford (Associate in Science);
Marion Lee Johnson Church: Kelly Persinger of Louisburg (Paralegal Technology);
Coca-Cola Bottlers Foundation: Amie Hilton of Oxford (Computer Technology Integration – Web Design and Support);
Marshall Young Cooper, Sr., & Mishew C. Cooper Nursing: Rachel Edwards of Louisburg (Associate Degree Nursing);
Rudolph Corbitt Memorial: Roy Satterwhite of Henderson (Business Administration);
Thurman and Fannie Crumpler Scouting: Andrew Sadler of Oxford (Associate in Science);
Dr. Ben F. Currin: Joshua Moody of Louisburg (Associate in Arts);
Farrington Foundation: Allyssabeth Trowbridge of Oxford (Business Administration) and Madalyne Woods of Henderson (Radiography);
Ferguson Family Foundation: Martin Spencer of Creedmoor (Criminal Justice Technology);
Friends of Hospice: Heather Floyd of Franklinton (Associate Degree Nursing) and Bethany Murphy of Youngsville (Radiography);
Granville County Cattlemen’s Association: Jacob Jackson of Henderson (Associate in Arts);
Granville Industrial & Business Club: Dylan Newton of Oxford (Associate in Arts) and Lauren Cash of Oxford (Associate in Arts);
Betty S. Hicks/Granville Industrial & Business Club: Jessica Shelton of Stem (Associate in Arts);
Margaret L. Gupton and Linwood M. Gupton Memorial: Marco Carmen of Oxford (Radiography);
Talmadge Hamm Memorial: Mitchell Greene of Creedmoor (Computer Technology Integration – Networking and Security Technologies);
Joseph and Carrie Hamme: Shanetta Wright of Henderson (Office Administration);
H. Dermont Hedrick Memorial: Yvonne Stills of Creedmoor (College Transfer Pathway);
Vera M. Hedrick Memorial: Jonathan Liddane of Oxford (Radiography);
Hugh White Holt Memorial: Chelsea Flaxcomb of Kittrell (Radiography), Sabrina Johnson of Louisburg (Radiography) and Christopher Plumley of Franklinton (Associate in Science);
Hubbard Family/Americal Corporation: Francis Scotland of Oxford (Associate in Science);
Grace Hamme Jester: Jennifer Rhodes of Youngsville (Radiography);
Christopher Johnson Memorial: Meana Parrish of Henderson (Criminal Justice Technology);
Bignall Speed Jones Memorial: Taylor Abel of Manson (Culinary Arts);
Kittrell Family: Jesse Edwards of Henderson (Associate in General Education – General Science);
Lace Lastics Co.: Sonia Bishop of Stem (Computer Technology Integration – Networking and Security Technologies);
Leggett Family/ Robert A. Leggett, Jr., Memorial: Candace Basham of Garner (Human Services Technology);
Harriette G. Mast Memorial: Quinton McDonald of Henderson (Computer Technology Integration – IT Support);
Margaret West Cousins Matteson: Larecia Bullock of Oxford (Human Services Technology/Gerontology);
Robert A. Miller: Zachary Stevenson of Oxford (Computer Technology Integration – Networking and Security Technologies);
Nelms Family: Kenneth McConnell of Henderson (Automotive Systems Technology);
Oxford Woman’s Club Memorial & Centennial: Sharon Ray of Oxford (Associate Degree Nursing);
Helen & Norris Post: Kia Brodie of Louisburg (Associate in Science);
Professional Construction Estimators Association – Triangle Chapter: Cristian Contreras of Creedmoor (Welding Technology);
Rain Park: Rachael Basham of Wake Forest (Practical Nursing);
Dale Ramsey Music: Nigoria Alston of Henderson (Associate in General Education – General Science);
Ella Glover Rowell: Anthony Wade of Oxford (Medical Office Administration);
John Stovall Royster, Jr., Memorial: Tamika Everett of Creedmoor (Pharmacy Technology);
Helen Jones Sherman Memorial: Terrance Wesley of Raleigh (Radiography);
Sirchie Finger Print Laboratories: Robbie Richardson of Oxford (Associate in Arts);
Holly Elizabeth Turner Memorial: Caroline Oakley of Henderson (Associate in Science);
Union Bank/Stanley H. Fox: Susan Higgs of Franklinton (Associate in Arts);
VGCC Faculty & Staff: Katherine Harris of Oxford (Associate in General Education – General Science) and Caliegh Katz of Creedmoor ((Associate in General Education – General Science);
Robert J. Walker Memorial: Keodric Grant of Oxford (Welding Technology);
William T. “Billy” Watkins Memorial: Brittnee Orto of Creedmoor (Radiography);
Hutson Wester Insurance: Kinequa Lassiter of Manson (Business Administration).
Recipients of Academic Achievement Scholarships
Lucy West Abbott Memorial: Elizabeth Cole of Kittrell (Associate in Science);
Sam Alford Memorial/Henderson Lions Club: Alegra Bass of Henderson (Associate in Science);
AMVETS – Vance County Chapter 730: Gayla Carr of Rougemont (Associate Degree Nursing);
Hayden C. Bailey Family Memorial: Lauren Beauchamp of Henderson (Associate in Science);
Bank of America: Allyson Cash of Bullock (Associate in General Education – General Science);
Julius and Harriet Banzet: Christopher Pernell of Fuquay Varina (Associate in Arts);
The Barnabus Fund: Marissa Coghill of Oxford (Associate Degree Nursing);
James R. Barnes/Vance County Unit N.C. Retired School Personnel: Tina Emery of Oxford (Entrepreneurship);
BB&T of Henderson & Oxford: Amber Gresham of Henderson (Early Childhood Education);
W.B. Beasley Memorial: Theresa Channer of Durham (Associate Degree Nursing LPN to ADN Transition Program);
George B. Blum Memorial/Middleburg Ruritan Club: Crystal Coleman of Henderson (Global Logistics Technology);
Dr. Joseph Alston Boyd, Jr.: Yamile Chavarin of Henderson (Radiography);
Amanda A. “Mandy” Braswell Memorial: Jeremiah Hatchett of Youngsville (Automotive Systems Technology);
Pauline Neisler Brewer: Levi Shelton of Henderson (Associate in Arts);
John Brigham Memorial: James Simpson of Roxboro (Practical Nursing);
George E. & Estelle H. Bullock Memorial: Teresa Placer of Henderson (Computer Technology Integration – IT Support);
Bernard O. Burgess Memorial Radiography: Laurie Newton of Henderson (Radiography);
Nathan Burwell: Karen Graves of Durham (Automotive Systems Technology);
Capital Bank: Kimberly Ilupeju of Hillsborough (Associate Degree Nursing LPN to ADN Transition Program);
Carolina Sunrock: Victoria Carrillo of Louisburg (Associate Degree Nursing);
Minnie Moseley Cawley Memorial: Morgan Keith of Stem (Radiography);
CertainTeed Corporation: Robert Stearns of Louisburg (Human Services Technology/Substance Abuse);
Cecil L. Chacon, Jr., Memorial: Latara Rudd of Hollister (Associate in General Education – General Science);
Church of the Holy Innocents: Brittany Cruz of Butner (Radiography);
John T. Church: Shantelle McClary of Henderson (Criminal Justice Technology);
John T. Church, Sr./Roses Stores: Fatima Saleh of Henderson (Associate in Arts);
Martha M. Clark: Frances Beddingfield of Oxford (Practical Nursing);
Brandon S. Coker Memorial: Heather Cruz of Youngsville (Basic Law Enforcement Training);
Lucille Couch: Seniqua Turner of Henderson (Early Childhood Education);
Lenwood A. Crabtree/Duke Energy: Stephen Meeks of Oxford (Welding Technology);
Dorothy M. Currin Memorial & Nursing: Kaitlyn Wilson of Roxboro (Medical Office Administration);
Sophia H. Currin Memorial: Mary Currin of Oxford (Radiography);
T.J. “Pooky” Currin Memorial: Maricela Carbajal of Oxford (Radiography);
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Delbridge: Amanda Oser of Warrenton (Associate Degree Nursing);
Smith Doss and Claude Monnier: Thomas Grob of Bullock (CTI – Web Design and Support), John Ragland of Oxford (CTI – Networking and Security Technologies) and April Carroll of Creedmoor (Human Services Technology);
Durham Coca-Cola Bottling Company: Jasmyne Schmitt of Bracey, Va. (Culinary Arts);
Eastern Carolina Rabbit Breeders Association: Quiana Miller Fisher of Henderson (Human Services Technology);
Jerry Ellington Memorial: Crystal Sorrell of Oxford (Associate in General Education – General Science);
Anne Cooke Finch: Matthew Place of Louisburg (Associate in Arts);
Stanley H. Fox: Peggy Forsythe of Creedmoor (Associate Degree Nursing);
Franklin Regional Volunteers Auxiliary: Nichole Pursell of Franklinton (Radiography);
Julius M. Frazier Memorial: John Hudson of Raleigh (Associate in Arts);
Friends of Hospice: Courtney Moss of Henderson (Associate Degree Nursing);
Matthew Frink: Shontiara Williams of Oxford (Associate in Science);
Gate Precast Company: Madolin Averette of Oxford (Medical Office Administration);
Hubert L. Gooch, Sr.: Connie Bass of Creedmoor (Associate Degree Nursing);
Hubert Lee Gooch, Jr., Memorial: Justin Brodie of Franklinton (Associate in Arts);
John K. Nelms/Granville Industrial Club: Stacy Hicks of Oxford (Business Administration);
Talmadge Hamm Memorial: Megann Casady of Louisburg (Paralegal Technology);
John Pearson Harris, Sr., and John Pearson Harris, Jr., Memorial: Zach Darden of Oxford (Associate in Arts);
Mattie B. Harris: Tabitha Jarman of Louisburg (CTI – Web Design and Support);
Ethel Jane Rideout Harrison Memorial: Heather Pipkin of Kittrell (Associate Degree Nursing LPN to ADN Transition Program);
Robert Burnham Harrison, Sr., Memorial: Shonda McCoy of Henderson (Associate in Arts);
Robert B. Harrison/Henderson Kiwanis Club: Sara Abdulla Algathi of Oxford (Associate in Science);
E. Anne Wortham/Henderson Business & Professional Women’s Club: Deborah Janifer of Youngsville (Associate Degree Nursing);
Thelma “Bug” Dempsey/Henderson Business & Professional Women’s Club: Sharon Bryant of Henderson (Business Administration);
Carrie Draper/Henderson Business & Professional Women’s Club: Kyndall Harp-Wray of Durham (Associate in Arts);
Fitzhugh A. Kesler/Henderson Business & Professional Women’s Club: Daniel Dickerson of Oxford (Associate in General Education – General Science);
Emily G. Whitten/Henderson Business & Professional Women’s Club: Melissa Liming of Franklinton (Practical Nursing);
Henderson Kiwanis Club/Robert J. Turner: Jonathan Carlock of Henderson (Associate in General Education – General Science);
Henderson Rotary Club: Autumn Outlaw of Henderson (Associate in Arts);
Henderson Woman’s Club: Katlyn Waddell of Henderson (Practical Nursing);
Irene Hamm Hester Memorial/Carolina Cooling & Heating: Audrey Dunkins of Oxford (Business Administration);
George W. Holden, Jr., Accounting: Erica Evans of Oxford (Associate in Arts);
Mike Huffaker Memorial: Whitney Cox of Oxford (Radiography);
Ideal Fastener Corporation: Ashley Kittrell of Kittrell (Medical Assisting);
George W. Jenkins Memorial Boy Scouts: Mujahid Yagoub of Durham (Associate Degree Nursing);
Linda Vele Johnson Memorial: Battista Wilkins of Franklinton (Early Childhood Education);
Seby B. Jones and Rufus T. Aiken: Jamie Bender of Oxford (Associate in General Education – General Science);
James Madison “Jimmy” Joyner Memorial: Ashlee Perry of Youngsville (Associate in Science);
Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Keller & William Lee Keller Memorial: Jenna Davis of Franklinton (Associate Degree Nursing);
Leo Kelly, Jr.: Sarah Gabriel of Franklinton (Accounting);
Kerr Lake Area Home Builders Association: Quentin Tully of Wake Forest (Welding Technology) and Marshella Ashby of Littleton (Associate in Arts);
Kerr Lake Board of Realtors: Robert Mallory of Oxford (Welding Technology);
Milton F. Legg, Jr., Memorial: Shiloh Whiten of Oxford (Associate in General Education – General Science);
Frank H. Madigan: Martina Usher of Creedmoor (Associate Degree Nursing LPN to ADN Transition Program);
Vesta Fortson Manning Memorial: Ashley Hobgood of Norlina (Associate in General Education – General Science);
Maria Parham Medical Center Volunteer Services: Rashida Washington of Stem (Practical Nursing);
William J. “Bill” Matthews Memorial: Laura Tucker of Norlina (Office Administration);
Fred E. & Ernestine H. Miller Memorial: Randy Bullock of Stem (Culinary Arts);
Robert J. and Isabel B. Morgan Memorial: Karl Davis of Youngsville (Business Administration);
Lou Ann Murphy: Cameron Goodall of Henderson (Associate in Science);
Diane W. Nethercutt Nursing Memorial: Eugenia Menikos of Henderson (Associate Degree Nursing);
Newton Instrument Co.: Nicholas Gooch of Oxford (Welding Technology);
Walter L. Newton: Kristen Honaker of Henderson (Pharmacy Technology);
John K. Nelms/Newton: Brittany Dillard of Warrenton (Medical Office Administration);
Dr. & Mrs. Roy L. Noblin Memorial: Jeannie Adcock of Oxford (Associate Degree Nursing);
Novozymes North America: Owen Faulkner of Louisburg (Associate in Science);
Oxford-Henderson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority: Hannah Arneth of Oxford (Associate in Science);
Oxford Junior Woman’s Club: Ashley Turner of Bullock (Associate Degree Nursing LPN to ADN Transition Program);
Oxford Lions Club: Grayson Hollowell of Oxford (Associate in Arts);
Thurston S. “Judge” & Vivian L. Parham: Waldaria Foster of Norlina (Accounting);
Mr. and Mrs. B.A. Parker: Franceine Cole of Norlina (Associate in Arts);
William D. Payne: Leeanne Harp of Wake Forest (Business Administration);
W.D. Payne/Henderson High School Class of 1938: Anne Wise of Raleigh (Radiography);
W.D. Payne/Henderson High School Class of 1939: Matthew Jaurique of Kittrell (Criminal Justice Technology);
W.D. Payne/Vance County Unit N.C. Retired School Personnel: Pandora Alston of Townsville (Early Childhood Education);
Scott Parker Peace Memorial and Adna B. Pierce Memorial: Ugonda Brownrigg of Oxford (Associate in Arts);
Henry S. Peoples, Chapter 67 Disabled American Veterans: Shakeera Robinson of Franklinton (Associate Degree Nursing), Britanny Beddingfield of Oxford (Associate Degree Nursing) and Michelle Madison of Selma (Associate Degree Nursing);
Elsie and Julian Pernell: Wannapha Robinson of Louisburg (Accounting);
PNC Bank of Oxford: Robin Hill of Oxford (Associate in Arts);
Mary Potter High School: Tonya Fields of Oxford (Business Administration);
Myrtle Jane Pruitt Memorial: Courtney Humphries of Roxboro (Associate Degree Nursing), Talia Dyce of Oxford (Associate Degree Nursing), Brooke Hursey of Wake Forest (Associate Degree Nursing), Rubi Coyote Baizabal of Roxboro (Radiography), Joshua Shears of Henderson (Medical Office Administration) and Kristel DeHart of Oxford (Radiography);
PSNC Energy: Genifer Gibson of Fayetteville (CTI – Networking and Security Technologies);
Rain Park: Amanda Braswell of Louisburg (Associate in General Education – General Science);
Samir Harith “Reef” Abdul Rasheed Memorial: Quincy Hart of Oxford (Automotive Systems Technology);
Buggana Subba Reddy Memorial: Enyeribe Nweke of Durham (Associate Degree Nursing);
Putlur S. Devi Reddy Memorial: Ashley Drake of Stovall (Associate Degree Nursing);
Putlur Jayarama Reddy Memorial: Abbey Loftis of Roxboro (Associate Degree Nursing);
Steven Allen and Thomas “Tommee” Wayne Reese Memorial: Urella Richards of Henderson (Business Administration);
Rotary Club of Oxford/Thomas B. Currin: David Nicholson of Oxford (Business Administration);
Rowan-Walters Nursing: Megan Gilmore of Oxford (Associate Degree Nursing);
Robin Rowland Memorial: Juan Rosales of Oxford (Cosmetology Instructor);
Royster, Cross & Hensley, LLP: Micah Roberts of Stem (Associate in Science);
Walter J. Rublein Memorial: Andrew Dawson of Henderson (Computer Technology Integration – IT Support);
Clemens Oscar Seifert/Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Henderson: Olivia Carroll of Norlina (Associate in Arts);
Herve & Jackie Sergent/STEM Science Camp: Charniyana Marshall of Oxford, Kyla Parks of Oxford, Micah Brizendine of Oxford and Sedric Kittrell of Oxford (all middle school students);
Mary Helen Harris Shields Memorial: Melissa Elliott of Townsville (Radiography);
Hettie Currin Skipper Memorial Nursing: Kristie Brough of Oxford (Medical Office Administration);
South Granville Rotary Club: Christy Valerio of Durham (Business Administration);
SunTrust Bank: Tyler Thorp of Henderson (Associate in General Education – General Science);
Thomas G. & Mildred K. Taylor Memorial: Kelsey DeJesus of Oxford (Medical Office Administration);
Ben and Cornelia Terry: Barbara Bennett of Henderson (Early Childhood Education);
Rachel P. Thomas: Kathryn Overby of Louisburg (Cosmetology);
Bessie Nelson Trado Memorial/First United Methodist Church: Crystal Rogers of Oxford (Associate Degree Nursing);
Triangle Home Health Care: Mariana Ascencio of Roxboro (Practical Nursing);
Triangle North Healthcare Foundation: LaDonya Tinnin of Durham (Associate Degree Nursing);
Grady W. Tunstall: Darius Buford of Cary (Associate in Arts);
J.P. Taylor/Universal Leaf North America, US: Andrew A. Dadson of Butner (CTI – Networking and Security Technologies);
Frank Tedder Memorial/J.P. Taylor Employees/Universal Leaf: Nicholas DiDonna III of Youngsville (Associate in Science);
Union Bank and Trust Founding Directors: Shekinah Yancey of Oxford (Business Administration);
Vance County Association of Educational Office Professionals: Venita Fairley of Henderson (Business Administration);
Vance Construction Company: Deanna McFarland of Rougemont (Early Childhood Education);
Vance County Farm Bureau: Beverly Ellis of Kittrell (Medical Office Administration);
Veterans of Foreign Wars/Hill Cooper Post 2417: Alvin Durham of Norlina (Associate in Arts);
Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Hill Cooper Auxiliary Post 2417: Amy Bass of Louisburg (Practical Nursing);
Warrenton Rotary Club: Taquisha Durham of Manson (Medical Office Administration);
Marvin H. Baugh/Warrenton Rotary Club: Brittany Harmon of Norlina (Radiography);
S.M. Watkins, Sr., Memorial: TyQuon Reid of Goldsboro (Associate in Arts);
Morris Wheeler West, Sr., Memorial: Brianna Medina of Henderson (Associate in Arts);
Virginia L. Wester: Laura Brogden of Stem (Associate in Arts);
Michael White Memorial: Brandon Carver of Durham (Information Technology);
Otha Wilkins Memorial: Hanna Williams of Oxford (Associate in Arts);
Edward L. Williams Memorial: Hernan Hernandez of Castalia (Welding Technology);
Pratt and Gwendolyn Winston: Emily Adcock of Oxford (Pharmacy Technology);
Kate M. Wood Memorial: LaQuaanida Simmons of Durham (Business Administration);
W.T. Yancey Memorial: Temeka Marable of Oxford (Business Administration).
Recipients of Annual (Non-Endowed) scholarships
Duke Energy: Amy Stockinger of Henderson (Associate in Arts), Mary Elberson of Henderson (Office Administration) and Maria Perry of Zebulon (Associate in General Education – General Science);
Duke Energy VOLT: Vickie Crawley of Roxboro (Criminal Justice Technology);
Glen Raven: Cassidy Ivey of Henderson (Associate in General Education – General Science), Kimberly Crews of Henderson (Business Administration), Taylor Wagaman of Youngsville (Associate in Arts), Stephanie Thompson of Wake Forest (Associate in General Education – General Science), JaWanda Burchette of Creedmoor (Human Services Technology/Substance Abuse), Morgan Edwards of Creedmoor (Associate in General Education – General Science), Daniel McIlvaine of Creedmoor (Welding Technology), Kimberly Duarte of Bullock (Associate in General Education – General Science), Monica Holloway of Kittrell (Medical Office Administration), Holly Passaretti of Louisburg (Associate in General Education – General Science) and Gilberto Duran of Oxford (Welding Technology);
Lloyd Gabriel Memorial/Air Control: Bobbie Wilkerson of Creedmoor (Business Administration);
NCACCFO: Kristina Brantley of Louisburg (Cosmetology);
State Employees Credit Union Foundation: Justin Ali of Franklinton (Criminal Justice Technology), Loganne Driver of Louisburg (Associate in Arts) and Tyler Hughes of Bullock (Criminal Justice Technology);
State Employees Credit Union Continuing Education: Alyssa Burnette of Warrenton (Phlebotomy), Ashley Denton of Henderson (EMT-Paramedic), Nikki Montgomery of Henderson (Phlebotomy), Lamont Osgood of Oxford (Medication Aide), Heather Satterwhite of Henderson (EMT-Basic) and Taylor Abbott of Kittrell (EMT-Paramedic);
Universal Leaf: Raven Kay of Henderson (Medical Office Administration);
VGCC Faculty & Staff: Krystal Brooks of Wendell (Cosmetology), Chalise Taylor of Henderson (Associate in General Education – General Science), Titus Colvin of Kittrell (Information Technology) and Michael Gokee of Louisburg (CTI – Networking and Security Technologies);
VGCC Music: Briana Barnes of Manson (Associate in Science);
Kathryn Bentley Watson: Kathleen Lee of Henderson (Associate in General Education – General Science);
Keith and Stelfanie Williams Family: Shemika Miles of Henderson (Criminal Justice Technology).
Above, left: VGCC student Jonathan Carlock speaks on behalf of his fellow scholarship recipients at the VGCC Endowment Fund Scholarship Awards Dinner. (VGCC photo)
Above, right: Glen Raven Manufacturing Manager Malvin Hargrove speaks at the VGCC Endowment Fund Scholarship Awards Dinner. (VGCC photo)
More photos: Check out our album of pictures from the dinner on Flickr !
