BCCC Briefs: Feb. 27-28, 2016
Published 6:36 pm Friday, February 26, 2016
From Beaufort County Community College
BCCC Foundation announces scholarship recipients for Spring 2016 Semester
The following students are among those who have received scholarships from the Beaufort County Community College Foundation for the spring 2016 semester.
For more information about establishing a scholarship, contact Serena Sullivan, Foundation executive director, at 252-940-6326, or by email at serena.sullivan@beaufortccc.edu. For more information about the numerous scholarship opportunities available offered by the BCCC Foundation, contact 252-940-6218 or visit www.beaufortccc.edu/founda/fndhome.htm.
Art and Alice Keeney Scholarship
Quashema Lovick of Scranton and Sharon Selby of Engelhard have been awarded the Art and Alice Keeney Scholarship to attend Beaufort County Community College this spring. Lovick, 18, is pursuing an Associate in Arts degree at BCCC and plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in business management after graduation. The daughter of Denise Lovick Weston of Scranton and Tony Slade of Washington, Lovick is a 2015 graduate of Mattamuskeet Early College High School. Selby, 46, is pursuing a degree in nursing and plans to work as an operating room nurse after graduating from BCCC. A graduate of Rosewood High School, Selby also attended Campbell University before enrolling at BCCC. She and her husband have two children.
The Art and Alice Keeney Scholarship is awarded from an endowment established in 2009 in honor of Art Keeney, chief executive officer of East Carolina Bank, upon his retirement, and his wife, Alice Keeney. First preference for this scholarship is given to students living in Hyde County who have a grade-point average of 2.5 or better and demonstrate need.
Larry Lancaster Scholarship
Tevin Tobin of Washington has received the Larry Lancaster Scholarship to attend Beaufort County Community College this spring. Tobin, 24, is a student in BCCC’s automotive systems technology program. A graduate of Washington High School, he is the son of James Tobin of New York and Maranda Tobin of Washington. He has one child. After completing his studies at BCCC, Tobin plans to get a job in his field.
The Larry Lancaster Scholarship is awarded from an endowment established in 2012 by Linda Lancaster in memory of her husband and his many years as the owner of Larry’s Body Shop in Washington. It is awarded to a student in BCCC’s automotive systems technology program.
David Clifton Lee Scholarship
Clarence C. Gibbs and Alantus Keys of Washington were awarded the David Clifton Lee Scholarship to attend Beaufort County Community College this spring. Gibbs, 46, is a student in BCCC’s automotive systems technology program. A graduate of Washington High School, he plans to get a job at a local automobile dealership after completing his studies at BCCC. Gibbs is the son of Thelma and Bobby Gibbs of Washington. He and his wife, LaKisha, have one child. Keys, 20, is pursuing an Associate in Arts degree from BCCC. A graduate of Washington High School, Keys is the daughter of Lewanda Jones of Washington. After graduating from BCCC, she plans to open her own business.
The David Clifton Lee Scholarship was established in 2007 by his family and is awarded to students in BCCC’s automotive systems technology and business programs.
David and Terri Ann McLawhorn Scholarship
Phillip Romina Jenkins of Washington has received the McLawhorn President’s Scholarship to attend Beaufort County Community College this spring. Jenkins, 25, is pursuing an associate degree from BCCC and plans to transfer to a four-year university after graduation. The son of Jackie Mills of Washington, Jenkins serves as a peer tutor with Student Support Services at BCCC. A graduate of Washington High School, he has two children.
The David and Terri Ann McLawhorn Scholarship is awarded from an endowment established by then-BCCC President David McLawhorn in 2004. As president of BCCC from July 2001 through May 2012, McLawhorn wanted to establish a fund to supplement the work of the Foundation by supporting special projects or providing scholarships.
P&G Manufacturing Scholarship
Andrew Scott Archbell of Washington, Gary Gaynor of Chocowinity, Malcolm Johnson of Blounts Creek, Dylan North of Belhaven and Kenneth Pollard of Washington were awarded the P&G Manufacturing Scholarship to attend Beaufort County Community College this spring.
Archbell, 21, is a student in BCCC’s welding technology program. A graduate of Northside High School, he is the son of Pamela Bennett and the late Scott Archbell. Archbell is employed at Brickhouse Grill and Washington Yacht & Country Club. He plans to work for a local industry after graduating from BCCC. Gaynor, 43, is a student in BCCC’s construction equipment technology program. A graduate of East Carteret High School, he is employed by the N.C. Department of Transportation.
The son of Thomas and Mary Gaynor, he has three children and plans to work in the heavy-duty equipment repair field after graduation. Johnson, 28, is a student in BCCC’s welding technology program. The son of Romunda White of Blounts Creek, he plans to work in his field after graduation. North, 18, is a student in BCCC’s mechanical engineering technology program. A graduate of Northside High School, he is the son of Todd and Michelle North of Belhaven. He plans to work in his field while pursuing a bachelor’s degree after graduating from BCCC. Pollard, 21, is also a student in BCCC’s construction equipment technology program. A graduate of Washington High School, he is employed by Groen Enterprises and plans to work as a diesel mechanic after completing his studies at BCCC.
The P&G Manufacturing Scholarship was established in 2003 and is awarded to students in BCCC’s industrial technology program.