BCCC announces scholarship awards

Elizabeth Knox of Pinetown has received the Tayloe’s Hospital Pharmacy Scholarship and the ADN Class of 2016 Scholarship. Knox, 31, attended Washington High School and is working toward an associate degree in nursing. Mother of two and the wife of Michael Knox, she also holds a bachelor’s degree in health care management. She plans to continue her education at ECU with the goal of becoming a neonatal nurse practitioner.

Christopher Leaver of Washington has received the James Franklin & Hannah Roberson Bagwell Endowment Scholarship. Leaver, 24, attended Southside High School and is a mechanical engineering technology student. Son of Bonnie and Russell Leaver, husband of Alexis Fraley and father of one, he plans to acquire an apprenticeship at Cherry Point and attend ECU for a bachelor’s degree. He currently works as a skilled craftsman/machinist at Oak Ridge Metalworks.

Amy Manning of Greenville has received the Irwin & Frances Hulbert Endowment Scholarship and the Louise & Dorsey Welch Endowment Scholarship. Manning, 25, attended South Central High School and is a nursing student. She is the daughter of Kenneth and Nicole Manning of Greenville and Angie and Bertis Tyson of Greenville. She plans to obtain a bachelor’s degree from ECU and transfer to UNC-Chapel Hill for a master’s degree to become a pediatric nurse practitioner.

Carter O’Neal of Washington has received the Coca-Cola Scholarship. O’Neal, 19, attended Washington High School and is working toward an Associate in Science degree. Son of Jenny and Johnnie O’Neal of Washington, he plans to transfer to ECU. He is currently employed at Philips Wright Furniture.

Linnie Rinker-Henry of Washington has received the Bunyan Ruritan Club Scholarship. Rinker-Henry, 27, attended Artesia High School in Artesia, New Mexico, and is pursuing an Associate in Arts degree in cosmetology. Mother of two, she plans to work in a salon.

Gabrielle Singleton of Pinetown has received the Archbell/Wilkinson Endowment Scholarship. Singleton, 18, attended Washington High School and is pursuing an Associate in Arts degree. Daughter of Barbara and Elmer Singleton of Washington, she plans to transfer to ECU. She is currently employed as an assistant manager at Little Caesar’s.

Winnie Washington of Greenville has received the James Franklin & Hannah Roberson Bagwell Endowment Scholarship and the Archbell/Wilkinson Endowment Scholarship. Washington, 33, attended Ayden-Grifton High School and is a human services student. Daughter of Sherry and Benard Hill and mother of three, she plans to attend ECU.

Ashley Watson of Wilson has received the Irwin & Frances Hulbert Endowment Scholarship. Watson, 23, attended Washington High School and is pursuing an associate degree in nursing. She plans to obtain her master’s and begin a family while working in the ER. Daughter of Joe Cox of Washington and Lisa Woolard of Bath, Watson is currently employed as a sales associate at Omega Sports.

Jessica Woolard of Washington has received the Washington Rotary Club Scholarship. Woolard, 32, attended Washington High School and is working toward an associate degree in nursing. She is the daughter of Debbie Deal, wife of Joshua Woolard and mother of two. She also holds an associate degree in medical office administration. She plans to work as an orthopedic or operating room nurse at a local medical facility. She is currently employed at Vidant orthopedics as a surgical coordinator.

Olivia Woolard of Washington has received the Robert Farish Endowment Scholarship. Woolard, 31, attended Washington High School and is a criminal justice student. She is the daughter of Pamela and Frank Sheldon, and Holton and Brenda Woolard. She also holds a medical assistant degree from Pitt Community College. She plans to find her dream job in the criminal justice field that will keep her motivated as part of a team to solve crime and build a safer community. She is currently employed at Carolina Physical Therapy as an administrative assistant and at the Washington Crab and Seafood Shack as a server.

 

BCCC announces upcoming classes

The following classes are available through the Continuing Education Department at BCCC. To register, call 252-940-6375 or email continuingeducation@beaufortccc.edu.

Making Monotype Prints

Every monotype print is unique. No experience is needed to make these charming prints that can be used for greeting cards, gift tags or decorative art. Dottie Ann Walker will help students to use natural materials to make their own prints and guide them to add layers of color. Every participant will make numerous prints and will carry home a printmaking base for future projects. This is a great pre-holiday workshop, and all supplies are included. There are two sessions available this fall. One will run Sept. 19-21 from 9 a.m. to noon. The next session will run Oct. 17-19 from 9 a.m. to noon. The fee for the class is $40.

Get Extreme Customer Service

Kathy Jager, a 30-year veteran in the cosmetology industry and author of “As the Chair Turns,” will provide a workshop for cosmetology students and salon owners on Sept. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The seminar will focus on five keys to creating experiences that go beyond the haircut, including: how to differentiate oneself, what extreme customer service can look like, how to build customer loyalty, creating a culture of accommodation and mindset of doing almost anything and finding a niche that works. The fee for this seminar is $70.

Learn to Play Guitar

Students can dust off that guitar that has been sitting around and finally learn to play.

With Churchill Hodges’s guidance they will be picking and strumming in no time. He will teach the major and minor chords and how to move between them. Students can choose their favorite playing style, whether it is using a flat pic or finger picking. Various types of music such as folk, southern rock, blues, contemporary Christian, rock and bluegrass will be addressed. Each class session will contain group and individual instruction. Classes begin on Sept. 26 and run through Nov. 7 on Mondays from 6-8:30 p.m. The fee for this class is only $45.

Beekeeping Basics

Keeping bees can facilitate pollination in gardens and on farms. Students can also learn about beekeeping to better understand the importance of bees to food crops and garden success. Either way, this class will give students a good foundation for beekeeping and a greater appreciation of these vital pollinators. Berry Hines Sr., a certified N.C. Master Beekeeper and a lifetime keeper of bees, will lead this class. In five sessions he will address the biology of bees, hive structure, site selection, beekeeping resources, hive health, pest control, honey extraction and more. One evening, the class will visit a beekeeping operation, and students will be allowed to don a bee suit and inspect hives up close. The $45 class starts on Sept. 22 and runs every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. through Oct. 20. Students will get lots of good honey to sample!

Cake Decorating

This year, students’ holiday baking will be so much more inviting when they learn to decorate cakes, cupcakes and cookies from Michele Daniels. Students will learn to decorate cakes that will delight their family and friends. They will learn to master elegant borders using shells, rosettes and stars. Other decorating patterns they will learn include lovely flowers such as roses, rosebuds, sweet peas and pansies. The class runs from Sept. 26 to Nov. 7 on Mondays from 6-8:30 p.m. and costs just $45.

Welding for Fun

There are so many artful and useful applications for welding. From go-carts to yard art, welding could be the missing step to take students’ structures from mundane to marvelous. Fire pits have been popular in previous classes. This class has all the material needed and provides a safe environment to learn the skill. Students will learn the basics of Mig (GMAW), Tig (GTAW) and stick (SMAW) welding. By the end date, they will have made their own art project to keep. This $120 class runs on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon from Sept. 17 to Oct. 15.