Monday, August 11, 2014

Cooper receives Linda Louise Penrod Scholarship

Caren Cooper
Caren Cooper has been chosen by the Beaufort County Community College Foundation to receive the Linda Louise Penrod Scholarship to attend BCCC this fall.
Cooper, 40, of Grimesland is a student in BCCC’s Associate Degree Nursing Program. A graduate of John Jay Senior High School, Cooper holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science. The daughter of William and Jennette Moller of Newport, N.C., Cooper has one child. After graduating from BCCC, Cooper plans to continue her studies while working as a nurse. Cooper serves as a BCCC Ambassador.
“I would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Penrod for their generosity,” she said.

Mr. and Mrs. Leland Penrod of Washington established the scholarship in memory of their daughter, Linda Louise, who died in infancy in July, 1958. The scholarship is designated for a student who has a 3.0 grade point average and financial need.

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