Eight students have been chosen by the Beaufort County Community College Foundation to represent BCCC as new ambassadors for the 2016-2017 academic year.

Those chosen are Denise Bolafka, Yalissa Dominicak, Chinah J. Clemons-Fountain, Brandy S. Holliday, Zackary Holton, Chelsea L. Huggins, Steaffon J. Moore and Winnie Washington.

For the third year, a student in the Beaufort County Early College High School, housed on the BCCC campus, was chosen as an ambassador.

Bolafka, 60, of Washington, is pursuing an associate in special education degree from BCCC. She has worked at Pinnacle Home Care Inc. Previously, Bolafka attended Rio Linda High School and has taken vocational training at Everest College in Brookline, Massachusetts. Wife of Michael Bolofka and mother of three, she plans to transfer to East Carolina University and earn her bachelor’s degree.

Clemons-Fountain, 18, of Merry Hill, is pursuing a registered nursing degree at BCCC. She attended Bertie High School and received an EMT-Basic certificate from BCCC. Clemons-Fountain previously worked for Friendly Check Cashing as a teller. She is the daughter of Jacquelyn Fountain and plans to become a travel nurse after graduating from BCCC.

Dominicak, 26, of Washington, is pursuing an associate in nursing degree from BCCC. Previously, Dominicak attended Bear Grass High School and received an associate in general education degree from BCCC. Daughter of Anthony and Sonya Beal and mother of two, she plans to transfer to East Carolina University and earn her bachelor’s degree.

Holliday, 33, of Washington, is pursuing a degree in human services technology at BCCC. Daughter of Pauline and Luke Holliday, she attended North Pitt High School. After graduating BCCC, Holliday plans to further her education in the human services field.

Holton, 20, of New Bern, is pursuing a mechanical engineering degree from BCCC. A graduate of Pamlico County High School, he is the son of Chuck and Joanna Holton. Holton plans to work at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point after graduating from BCCC.

Huggins, 17, of Washington, is pursuing a nursing degree through the regionally increasing baccalaureate nurses program from BCCC. A graduate of New Bern High School, she is the daughter of David and Janie Martin. Huggins plans to finish her bachelor’s degree at East Carolina University and work as a neonatal nurse after graduating from BCCC.

Moore, 17, of Washington, is pursuing an associate degree in computer information technology at BCCC. He is a graduate of the Early College High School at BCCC and the son of Wynette Moore. Moore plans to get a job as a computer hardware repairman after graduating from BCCC.

Washington, 33, of Greenville, is pursuing a degree in human services at BCCC. She attended Ayden-Grifton High School and previously worked with A Small Miracle Inc. as a habilitation technician. Washington is the daughter of Sherry and Bernard Hill of Greenville and a mother of three. After graduating from BCCC she plans to attend East Carolina University and pursue a bachelor’s degree in social work.

Those chosen as ambassadors receive a one-year tuition scholarship and help the college market its programs and services. Ambassadors chosen from the ranks of Early College High School students receive a stipend.

As part of the selection process, applicants were asked to submit a resume and to participate in an interview. A panel comprised of members of the BCCC Foundation Board of Directors and local business and civic leaders conducted interviews in an informal setting with candidates for the position.