Midyette receives Lucille Edwards Carowan Dibble Scholarship

James A. Midyette II

The Beaufort County Community College Foundation has awarded the Lucille Edwards Carowan Dibble Scholarship to James Midyette II.

Midyette, 41, of Pinetown, is a student in BCCC’s Heavy Construction Equipment Program. A graduate of Northside High School, Midyette is employed in the marine construction industry. He is the son of Patricia Wallace of Pantego and James A. Midyette of Washington. After completing his studies at BCCC, Midyette plans to work as a diesel mechanic.

The Lucille Edwards Carowan Dibble Endowment was established in 2007 by her husband, Lewis M. Dibble, and daughters Gladys Carowan Howell and Clarissa Carowan Phillips of Washington, Mary Carowan Mertz of Durham and Martha Carowan Zito of Matthews with support from Mrs. Dibble’s friends. It funds an industrial technology scholarship for a student attending BCCC.

Lucille Dibble

Over the years, Mrs. Dibble was active in many civic and church activities. She played an important role in BCCC’s history. Mrs. Dibble chaired a $600,000 bond issue to fund capital improvements at then Beaufort County Technical Institute which included construction of the institute’s first library. For seven years, Mrs. Dibble also chaired BCCC’s College Parallel Committee which oversaw changes in the school’s curriculum which were needed during the transition from technical institute to community college.

Hudson receives Cypress Landing Scholarship

Harley Hudson

Harley Hudson has been chosen to receive the scholarship awarded from contributions to an endowment at Beaufort County Community College by residents of Cypress Landing.

Hudson, 18, of Washington is enrolled in general college courses at BCCC with plans to transfer to a four-year university to study physical therapy. A graduate of Washington High School, Hudson is employed at First South Bank. She is the daughter of Leonard and Emily Hudson.

“I thank the Cypress Landing Homeowners Association for their very generous donation,” she said. “It is going to help me a lot with my first year of college and help me further my education.”

In 2007, the Cypress Landing Homeowners Association raised money among its members to create a $5,000 endowment to provide a scholarship for a student to attend BCCC. Since that time, the endowment has grown to over $30,000 thanks to numerous and generous contributions from the association’s members. Mrs. Helen Sommerkamp Inman and Mr. Chris Harris led the initial effort to organize the campaign. This scholarship is awarded to a BCCC student living in Beaufort County and who demonstrates need

Community Endowment Scholarship awarded to Adams and Hickman

Brenda Adams

Rhonda Hickman

Brenda Adams and Rhonda Hickman have received the Community Scholarship awarded by the Beaufort County Community College Foundation to attend BCCC this fall.

Adams, 57, of Greenville, is a student in BCCC’s Human Services Technology Program. A graduate of J.H. Rose High School, she plans to pursue a degree in criminal justice after completing her studies. Adams and her husband, Michael, have three children.

“I thank you for choosing me to receive this award,” she said. “I hope that I will be able to give back to someone like me in the future.”

Hickman, 49, of Windsor, is also a student in BCCC’s Human Services Technology Program. A graduate of Lawrence Academy, Hickman is employed with Home Life Home Health. After graduating from BCCC, Hickman plans to take substance abuse counseling classes and get a job in her field.

“Thank you so much for your kindness,” she said. “It is people and organizations like these that make it possible for those of us who need assistance to obtain a two- or four-year degree.”

The scholarship is awarded by the Beaufort County Community College Foundation from funds raised by the foundation’s annual golf tournament and from contributions from individuals members of the foundation’s Board of Directors. 

Foreman chosen for Tony Capehart Scholarship

Kefn Foreman

A Mechanical Engineering Technology student at Beaufort County Community College has been awarded a scholarship from an endowment established in memory of Anthony A. “Tony” Capehart Jr.

Kefn Foreman, 33, of Chocowinity, attended North Pitt High School and earned a high school equivalency degree in 2013. Foreman and his finance, Beth Blandford, have three children. After graduating from BCCC, he plans to get a job in his field.

“The fact that someone I’ve never met believes in me enough to support me with the finances to further my degree means a lot to me,” he said. “It gives me more motivation to strive for even more success.”

The endowment was established by Mr. Capehart’s wife, Pat, and children Tony Capehart III of Washington, Mary Patricia Capehart Hulbert of Wilmington and their families.

Mr. Capehart was born in Washington on April 20, 1922 and graduated from Washington High School. After graduation, he attended N.C. State University where he was a member of the ROTC. He entered the U.S. Army in 1942 and was chosen to attend Officer’s Candidate School. He served as a First Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps until he was honorably discharged from active duty in 1945. He continued to serve in the Air Force Active Reserve Unit in Washington until 1952.

After World War II, Mr. Capehart enrolled in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he earned a bachelor’s degree in commerce.

Mr. Capehart spent 36 years in industrial management ― serving 20 years with Dupont Co. and 16 years with Flanders Filters. Following his retirement, Mr. Capehart used his extensive knowledge of management to oversee construction of Washington High School and, as a volunteer, of renovations to Brown Library.

Mr. Capehart was active in civic affairs. He was a member of the Washington Chamber of Commerce and served on the Industrial Management Council for many years. He was a member of the Washington Rotary Club for more than 40 years, during which time he served as president and secretary. He was named Rotarian of the Year for 1992-93 and was a Paul Harris Fellow. Mr. Capehart was a life-long member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church where he served on the Vestry and ushered for many years.

Carrick receives Lucy W. Burgess Scholarship

Toni Carrick

Toni Carrick has been chosen by the Beaufort County Community College Foundation to receive the Lucy W. Burgess Endowment scholarship to attend BCCC this fall.

Carrick, 48, of Grimesland is a student in BCCC’s Human Services Technology Program. A graduate of Hackettstown (N.J.) High School, Carrick works as a habilitation specialist for Life, Inc. She plans to continue her education in social work or psychology after graduating from BCCC. She has four children.

“I am honored and blessed to receive the Lucy Burgess Scholarship and will do my best to uphold and exceed the academic and professional expectations of this scholarship,” she said.

The scholarship is awarded through an endowment established in 1996 as a memorial to Lucy W. Burgess, a former resident of Beaufort County. Burgess dedicated her life to a career in social work and held various positions with the state Department of Social Services. The recipient of the scholarship must have work experience, be committed to obtaining an education and have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.

Helen Thorne Brooks Boyd Memorial Scholarship awarded to Spencer

Stacey Spencer, a Belhaven student pursing a nursing degree, is the most recent recipient of the Helen Thorne Brooks Boyd Memorial Scholarship at Beaufort County Community College.

Stacey Spencer

Spencer, 41, is taking courses that will prepare her to apply to the Associate Degree Nursing Program at BCCC. A graduate of Northside High School, she also holds a certification as a Clinical Dialysis Technician. She is employed as a dialysis technician at Fresenius Medical Care. After completing her studies at BCCC, Spencer plans to work as a nurse in an area dialysis center. Spencer and her husband, Jerry, have four children.

“I thank the donors of this scholarship for their investment in my future,” she said. “This donation will forever inspire me to give back to someone in need of the same assistance one day.”

The Helen Thorne Brooks Boyd Memorial Scholarship was established in 1997. Mrs. Boyd was a resident of Belhaven, a BCCC trustee and Foundation board member until her death. The scholarship is restricted to a full-time student, with financial need, who is enrolled in an associate degree program, is in good academic standing at the college and is a resident of Bath or Belhaven Township.

Matthews receives BLB Scholarship

Michael Matthews

The Beaufort County Community College Foundation has chosen Michael Matthews of Chocowinity to receive the BLB Scholarship to attend BCCC this fall.

Matthews, 48, is a student in BCCC’s Mechanical Engineering Technology Program. A graduate of Sherwood High School, Matthews is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Matthews is employed as the Front-of-the-House Manager and waiter at East Coast Wings and Grill. He hopes to work as a machinist at a local industry after completing his studies at BCCC. Matthews and his wife, Lisinda Flynn, live in Chocowinity.

“I am grateful to be provided with this scholarship award,” he said. “Hopefully one day the opportunity will arise for me to repay your kindness with scholarships to up-and-coming students.”

The BLB Scholarship is funded by an endowment established by an anonymous donor in 2006 specifically to provide scholarships for students enrolled in an industrial arts program at BCCC.  To be eligible, recipients must have at least a 2.0 grade point average and demonstrate need.

Satchell receives the James “Wyatt” Respess Blanks Scholarship

Lawrence Satchell

Lawrence Satchell, a student in the Welding Program at Beaufort County Community College, has been chosen to receive a scholarship named in memory of James “Wyatt” Respess Blanks.

A graduate of John A. Wilkinson High School, Satchell, of Washington, plans to get a job in his field after graduating from BCCC. He and his wife, Sharon, have two children.

“I thank the family of Wyatt Blanks very much for their generosity and support,” he said. “I will work hard and I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as the donors of this scholarship have helped me.”

The James “Wyatt” Respess Blanks Scholarship is an award funded through the James “Wyatt” Respess Blanks Memorial Endowment, established with generous contributions from Wyatt’s friends and family after his death. Through the endowment, a scholarship will be awarded to a BCCC student pursuing an associate’s degree who has at least a 2.5 grade point average. If the student maintains their grade point average, the scholarship can be renewed for a second year. 

Two receive the Beaufort County Crimestoppers Scholarship

Sanfara Christian

Alex Ramirez

The Beaufort County Community College Foundation awarded the Beaufort County Crimestoppers Scholarship to Sanfara Christian and Alex Ramirez to attend BCCC this fall.

Christian, 41, of Chocowinity, is a student in BCCC’s Criminal Justice Program. A graduate of Arcadia High School, she plans to work as a homicide detective after graduating from BCCC. Christian and her husband, Mark, have two children.

“Helping fight crime has always been a childhood dream of mine but the cost of my education has always been prohibitive,” she said. “Now I can focus on my education and continue to do well in my classes.”

Ramirez, of Pinetown, is also a student in the Criminal Justice Program at BCCC. A 2014 graduate of Northside High School, Ramirez is the son of Paula and Laco Ramirez. After completing his studies at BCCC, Ramirez plans to enroll in Basic Law Enforcement Training and subsequently serve as a deputy sheriff.

“I would like to thank Beaufort County Crimestoppers for helping out in the community by providing this scholarship,” he said.

Beaufort County Crimestoppers donated funds to provide two scholarships to students enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program at BCCC as part of its efforts in crime prevention in the county. Crime stoppers is a non-profit charitable program with the objective to anonymously help solve crimes and contribute to safer com

munities.

BCCC Trustee Scholarship awarded to Overholt

Martin Overholt

Martin Overholt has been awarded the BCCC Trustee Scholarship to attend Beaufort County Community College this fall.
Overholt, 55, of Pantego, is a student in BCCC’s Associate Degree Nursing Program. A veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, Overholt plans to work for the Veteran’s Administration as a nurse after completing his studies at BCCC. He and his wife, Sarah, have two children.

“I thank the BCCC trustees very much for this scholarship that will allow me to further my education,” he said. “This award will help me to serve veterans, a deserving group of people.”

The BCCC Trustee Scholarship is awarded from an endowment established in 1996 by the BCCC Board of Trustees. It is awarded to a full-time student, enrolled in a curriculum program, who has demonstrated financial need and leadership ability and has a grade point average of 3.0 or above.

Six receive James F. and Hannah R. Bagwell Scholarship

Six area residents – Jennifer Clark, Danielle Hyatt, Susan Ledbetter, Sara Moore, Gregory Ramsey and Lisa Reid - have been chosen to receive the James and Hannah Roberson Bagwell scholarship to attend Beaufort County Community College this fall.

Jennifer Clark

Danielle Hyatt

Clark, 40, of Greenville is pursuing an associate in science degree from BCCC. She earned a high school equivalency degree and plans to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a bachelor’s degree in sociology after graduating from BCCC. She has nine children.

Hyatt, 19, of Chocowinity, is a student in the Eastern North Carolina Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses Program, or ENC RIBN. Hyatt is a graduate of Washington High School and is the daughter of Donald Ray Hyatt and Deborah Tyson of Chocowinity. She is employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant I at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She plans to continue her nursing studies after

Susan Ledbetter

graduating from BCCC.

Sara Moore

Ledbetter, 22, of Washington, is enrolled in courses to prepare her for acceptance to BCCC’s Associate Degree Nursing Program. Ledbetter graduated from high school while living in Germany. The daughter of Arthur Ledbetter of Washington, she is employed as a team member at Arby’s. After graduating from BCCC, she plans to work as a nurse in Germany or the United States.

Moore, 21, of Washington, is a student in BCCC’s Medical Office Administration Program. A graduate of Washington High School, Moore is the daughter of Alfonza and Helen Moore of Washington. She plans to work in a local medical office after graduating from BCCC.

Gregory Ramsey

Lisa Reid

Ramsey, 49, of Blounts Creek, is a student in BCCC’s Computer Information Technology Program. A graduate of Washington High School, Ramsey is employed as an assistant at Hillside Funeral Service in Washington. He and his wife, Wendy, have two children. After graduating from BCCC, he plans to continue his education and participate in volunteer work.

Reid, 43, of Washington, is pursuing an associate in arts degree from BCCC. A graduate of Harry S. Truman High School, in New York, N.Y., Reid is employed as a facilitator at Families Understanding Nurturing. She plans to seek a bachelor’s degree in social work after graduating from BCCC. Reid has four children.

James F. and Hannah Roberson Bagwell worked with their family to establish the

Hannah and James Bagwell

Roberson/Bagwell endowment with the Beaufort County Community College Foundation.  James Bagwell, who passed away in November 2005, served his country as a B-52 pilot during WWII and was an executive officer and manager of Roberson Enterprises. Hannah Bagwell remains extremely active in her church and community.  Her joyful spirit is an encouragement to all who meet her.

The recipients of this award must be high school or GED graduates enrolled in a degree, diploma or certificate program at BCCC, must demonstrate financial need and show academic promise.

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.

Joseph E. Parrish Scholarship awarded to Irene Smith

Irene Smith, a student in the Early Childhood Education Program at Beaufort County Community College, was awarded a scholarship to attend the college this fall awarded from a

Irene Smith

fund established in memory of a man killed in an airplane crash.

Smith, 33, of Washington, is a graduate of Washington High School and is employed by the Beaufort County Public Schools. The daughter of Lela Tillery and the late Wiley Tillery, Smith and her husband, Archie, have two children. After graduating from BCCC, Smith plans to work as a teacher assistant at Eastern Elementary School.

“I want to thank the donors of this scholarship from the bottom of my heart,” she said. “May God continue to bless you as you bless others.”

The endowment was established by the family of Joseph Edward Parrish, known as Jody. Parrish, the son of Margaret P. Holder and Joe Parrish, died as a result of injuries suffered in an airplane accident in Smithfield just one month after he turned 21 years of age. His family established the endowment to continue the example of his life by helping others realize their hopes for a better life through higher education.

Kimberly Anne and David Teeter Scholarship awarded to Hudson

Harley Hudson

The Kimberly Anne Teeter Scholarship to attend Beaufort County Community College this fall has been awarded to Harley Hudson.

Hudson, 18, of Washington is enrolled in general college courses at BCCC with plans to transfer to a four-year university to study physical therapy. A graduate of Washington High School, Hudson is employed at First South Bank. She is the daughter of Leonard and Emily Hudson.

“I thank the Teeter family for their very generous donation,” she said. “It is going to help me a lot with my first year of college and help me further my education.”

The scholarship is awarded annually by the Kimberly Anne and David Teeter Endowment, established in 1994 in memory of Kimberly Anne and David Teeter, children of Ruth and Vernon Teeter. Vernon Teeter was the lead instructor in BCCC’s machinist program for 20 years and preference is given to a family member of a BCCC employee. Leonard Hudson is Director of Public Safety Programs in BCCC’s Division of Continuing Education.

Lawrence receives Tayloe Memorial Scholarship

Tammie Lawrence was chosen by the Beaufort County Community College Foundation to receive the Tayloe Memorial Scholarship to attend BCCC.

Tammie Lawrence

Lawrence, 37, of Washington, is a student in BCCC’s Associate Degree Nursing Program. A graduate of Tallwood High School, Lawrence holds a bachelor’s degree in health education. She is employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Vidant Beaufort Hospital. She plans to continue her education and pursue a bachelor’s degree after graduating from BCCC.

Dr. David T. Taylow

“This scholarship has given me the opportunity to fulfill the desires of my heart,” she said. “It is with sincere gratitude that I thank the Carter family and the scholarship donors.”

The Tayloe Memorial Scholarship is funded from an endowment begun in 2003 by Mrs. Sam Tim Carter, with encouragement from her children Libba, Lou, Clay, and Mary. The endowment memorializes Mrs. Carter’s grandfather, Dr. David Thomas Tayloe, and honors his numerous descendants who have made significant contributions to the medical community of Beaufort County. Scholarships generated by this endowment are awarded to BCCC students enrolled in any medically related program.

Dorothy and John Tankard Scholarship awarded

David Jimenez

A future nursing student has been chosen to receive the third Dorothy and John Tankard Memorial Scholarship to attend Beaufort County Community College this year.

David Jimenez, 42, of Bath, is enrolled in courses to prepare for admission to BCCC’s Associate Degree Nursing Program. Jimenez attended Bryan High School in Bryan, Texas, and subsequently earned his high school equivalency degree. After graduating from BCCC, he plans to work as a nurse in an emergency room or trauma center while continuing his studies.

“This scholarship is not only a tremendous help in continuing my education at Beaufort County Community College but validation for all the work and sacrifice I’ve made going to college for the first time,” he said. “This has been a life-long dream of mine to become a registered nurse and this scholarship brings me much closer to making it a reality.”

Funds for the scholarship are raised during the BCCC Foundation’s Annual Cutthroat Croquet Tournament held in Bath in May. Additional proceeds from the tournament were designated for enhancing the Historic Bath State Historic Site.  

The scholarship is awarded annually to a BCCC student living in the Bath or Belhaven area. Dorothy “Dot” Tankard was dedicated to the preservation of Historic Bath and served as director of the Bath Historic Site for many years. John Tankard was a member of the BCCC Board of Trustees from 1980 through 1990.

                

David C. Lee Scholarship is awarded to O'Neal and Piles

Lydia O'Neal

Claude Piles

Two Business Division students – Lydia O’Neal and Claude Piles. – have been awarded the David C. Lee Scholarship awarded by the Beaufort County Community College to attend BCCC this fall.

O’Neal, 55, of Belhaven, a student in BCCC’s Medical Office Administration Program, has been chosen for the award. O’Neal is a graduate of John A. Wilkinson High School in Belhaven. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Satchell of Belhaven and is married to Henry L. O’Neal. After graduating from BCCC, O’Neal plans to get a job in the medical field.

“This scholarship will help me focus more on my studies as I will not have to think of the finances required for my degree,” she said. “I hope that the love these donors have shown me will help me in the future to help others in achieving their goals.”

Piles, 49, is a student in BCCC’s Automotive Technology Program. A graduate of Washington High School, Piles is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He plans to work in an automotive dealership after completing his studies at BCCC. Piles and his wife, Karen, a 2014 graduate of BCCC’s Associate Degree Nursing Program, live in Washington and have two children.

David C. Lee

“I am humbled and honored to be a recipient of the David Clifton Lee, Jr., Scholarship,” he said. “I think the donors for helping me have a second chance.”

The scholarship was established by David Clifton Lee Jr.’s wife, Betty, of Washington, and children―Steve and David H. Lee of Washington, Debra Lee Perry of the Woodard’s Pond community, Larry Lee of the Pungo Creek community and Amanda Lee Sawyer of Belhaven.

A native of Beaufort County, Mr. Lee was born in 1927 and died in 2003. He was a graduate of Pantego High School and attended Mars Hill College. In 1970, Lee founded Lee Chevrolet, Inc. in Washington, now Lee Chevrolet-Pontiac-Buick, Inc., which continues to be owned and operated by his family. Mr. Lee was active in the automobile business in Beaufort County for over 50 years and in civic affairs throughout his life, including service on the Beaufort County Board of Education for a number of years.

Foundation awards Art and Alice Keeney Scholarship to Jessica Mooney

Jessica Mooney

Jessica Mooney was chosen by the Beaufort County Community College Foundation to receive the Art and Alice Keeney Scholarship to attend BCCC.

Mooney, 32, of Fairfield, is a student in BCCC’s Practical Nursing Program. A graduate of D.H. Conley High School, she is certified as an Emergency Medical Technician I. The daughter of David and Annette Whitley of Winterville and Danny and Penny Taylor of Aurora, Mooney is employed as a Nurse Aide I at Coastal Homecare. She and her husband, Lindsey, have five children. After graduating from BCCC, Mooney plans to continue her nursing studies with the goal of becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Alice and Art Keeney

“I am very excited and appreciative to have been selected as the recipient of this scholarship,” she said. “Thanks to this generous contribution, I am one step closer to achieving my life-time goals.”

The scholarship is awarded each fall from an endowment established in honor of Art Keeney, former president and chief executive officer of East Carolina Bank, now VantageSouth, and his wife, Alice. The Keeneys have been active in civic affairs in Hyde County and eastern North Carolina since moving to the area from Baltimore, Md. Among many civic activities, Art Keeney is a member of the BCCC Foundation Board of Directors. 

Harold Lane and Constance Lane Howard Scholarship

Amanda Manning

Shannon Pake

Amanda Manning of Greenville and Shannon Pake of Washington have been awarded the Harold Lane and Constance Lane Howard Scholarship to attend Beaufort County Community College this fall.

Manning, 36, is pursuing an associate in arts degree from BCCC. A graduate of North Pitt High School, Manning plans to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a bachelor’s degree in psychology after graduating from BCCC. She is the daughter of Lillian Jones of Greenville and has one child.

“I want to thank Mr. Lane for the opportunity to receive this scholarship,” she said. “I will be forever grateful.”

Pake, 35, of Washington is a student in BCCC’s Associate Degree Nursing Program. A graduate of Washington high School, she plans to work as a registered nurse while pursuing a bachelor’s degree after graduating from BCCC. She and her husband, Spencer, have three children.

Louise and Harold Lane

"I want to thank the Lanes for their generosity in providing students with the opportunity to pursue their dreams," she said. "For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a nurse."

The Lane Endowment was established in 1997 in memory of Harold Alton Lane Jr. and in honor of Constance Lane Howard by their parents, Harold and Louise Lane. Scholarships are awarded annually to nursing or other associate degree students enrolled at BCCC.

The Lanes have been active in the civic affairs of the community for many years. Harold Lane was a member of the BCCC Foundation Board of Directors. Louise Lane was an active member of the Beaufort County Arts Council and was instrumental in the restoration of the now Washington Civic Center.

Two receive JKF Architecture Scholarship

James Midyette II

Craig Ward

James Midyette II and Craig Ward have been awarded the JKF Architecture Scholarship to attend Beaufort County Community College.

Midyette, 41, of Pinetown, is a student in BCCC’s Heavy Construction Equipment Program. A graduate of Northside High School, Midyette is employed in the marine construction industry. He is the son of Patricia Wallace of Pantego and James A. Midyette of Washington. After completing his studies at BCCC, Midyette plans to work as a diesel mechanic.

Ward, 52, of Belhaven, is also a student in the Heavy Construction Equipment Program at BCCC. A graduate of Washington High School, Ward served in the U.S. Army in Desert Storm and Desert Shield operations in Iraq. The son of Alfred and Ernestine Ward, Ward has four children. He plans to get a job in his field after graduating from BCCC.

JKF Architecture of Greenville is a multi-faceted planning, development and design firm with over 22 years of experience in eastern North Carolina. The scholarship is funded by a donation by John K. Farkas, founder and principal of JKF Architecture to the BCCC Foundation’s annual golf tournament.

Irwin and Frances Hulbert Scholarship awarded

 Demeka Vines Parker, a student in the Practical Nursing Program at Beaufort County Community College, has been chosen to receive a scholarship funded by an endowment in memory of a long-time Washington minister and his wife, Irwin and Francis Hulbert.

Demeka Vines Parker

Parker, 24, of Greenville, is a graduate of J.H. Rose High School and holds a Certified Nurse Aide I certificate. She is employed as a nurse aide at Golden Living Center. Parker is the daughter of Alton and Tracey Vines. She and her husband, Wiley, have two children. After graduating from BCCC, Parker plans to transfer to East Carolina University and continue her studies to become a nurse practitioner.

“Thank you for allowing me to be a recipient of the Irwin and Frances Hulbert Endowment Scholarship,” she said. “You have helped put a college education within my reach. I hope to someday help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me.”

The Rev. Irwin Hulbert

The Irwin and Frances Hulbert Scholarship is funded by an endowment established by the Hulberts’ sons, Ned Hulbert of Harrisville, N.H.; Robin Hulbert of Peterborough, N.H., and David Hulbert of Wilmington and their families and friends.

The Hulberts served Episcopal parishes and their larger communities in Jesup, Ga.; Hopkinsville, Ky., and Georgetown, S.C. before coming to Washington in 1965. They served St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Washington and Trinity Episcopal Church in Chocowinity for over 40 years.

Mrs. Hulbert served on the board of the Beaufort County Community College Foundation and sponsored scholarships for technical, vocational and nursing students through the foundation.

Ortiz receives GEMS Scholarship

Victoria Ortiz

Victoria Ortiz has been chosen to receive the GEMS scholarship to attend Beaufort County Community College from an endowment established to encourage young women to enter non-traditional fields.

Ortiz, 54, of Williamston, is a student in BCCC’s Criminal Justice Program. A graduate of East Ridge High School in Chattanooga, Tenn., Ortiz also holds an associate’s degree in human services technology. The daughter of Alice Nicholson of Williamston, Ortiz has one child. She is employed at the Holiday Inn Express in Plymouth. After completing her studies at BCCC, Ortiz plans to work with a local law enforcement agency as a domestic violence officer.

Sandria McFadden

“I decided to go back to school when the job market became too difficult to find a good paying job,” she said. “I will be using this money to help pay for my tuition and books. I would like to thank the donors very much for this award.”

The GEMS, or Girls Excited about Math and Science, Endowment was established by BCCC’s Career Center Director Sandria McFadden and funded with contributions from McFadden and her family, co-workers and friends. McFadden is a former instructor in BCCC’s Industrial Technology Division and a recipient of BCCC’s Faculty and Staff Member of the Year awards. The endowment also memorializes Sandria and Brown McFadden’s son, Christopher.

Two receive Grey and Jarl Bowers Scholarship

Ashley Adams and Miriam Lamb have been chosen to receive a scholarship awarded from an endowment created from the estates of Grey and Jarl Bowers.

Ashley Adams

Adams, 19, of Washington, is a student in BCCC’s Cosmetology Program. A graduate of Washington High School, Adams is employed as an office associate at Food Lion. She is the daughter of Samantha Lewis of Washington and Bryan Adams of Washington. After graduating from BCCC, she plans to work as a stylist in a local salon.

Miriam Lamb

“Thank you very much for this scholarship,” she said. “I appreciate it more than words can say.”

Lamb, 28, of Pantego, is a student in BCCC’s Business Administration Program. A graduate of Mattamuskeet High School, she plans to enter the accounting field after completing her studies at BCCC. Lamb and her husband, Chris, have three children. She is employed as a waitress at Fish Hooks Café in Belhaven.

"Thank you very much for helping me reach my dreams and goals to not only better myself but my family as well,” she said. “Also, thank you for encouraging me to be a positive role model for others.”

Grey Worley Bowers was a native of Pink Hill. Jarl E. Bowers was a native of Washington. The two married on March 3, 1951 in the Pink Hill Presbyterian Church.

Grey and Jarl Bowers

Mrs. Bowers was a graduate of Flora McDonald College in Red Springs where she earned a bachelor’s degree in home economics. She taught home economics in Walstonburg, Bailey and for several years at Washington High School. An accomplished pianist and organ player, Mrs. Bowers was an active member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and in civic and social organizations in Washington.

Mr. Bowers attended Washington schools, The Citadel in Charleston, S.C., and the Unviersity of Maryland. He was commissioned in the U.S. Army and served during World War II in the Aleutian Islands and Europe. He was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge and earned a Purple Heart. For many years, he was engaged in the insurance business and dealt in stocks and bonds. Mr. Bowers was also an active member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and in civic organizations in Washington.

Mrs. Bowers died in 2001 and Mr. Bowers in 2007. Their charitable contributions also included bequests to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and the George H. and Laura E. Brown Librar

Shereda Bailey Scholarship awarded

Kayla Townsend

Kayla Townsend, a nursing student at Beaufort County Community College, has been chosen to receive a scholarship from an endowment that memorializes a student who died shortly before her graduation from BCCC.

Townsend, 19, of Vanceboro is a graduate of West Craven High School. She is the daughter of Charlene and Tony Townsend of Vanceboro. Townsend is a student in the Eastern North Carolina Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses Program, or ENC RIBN. She plans to continue her nursing studies after graduating from BCCC.

“I would like to thank the BCCC Foundation and the scholarship donors for this scholarship,” she said. “It will give me the opportunity to pursue my nursing degree.”

Shereda Bailey

The ENC RIBN program is a partnership between East Carolina University and several eastern North Carolina community colleges, including BCCC, through which students are enrolled in both the community college and ECU. These students complete three years of course work on the BCCC campus – including general education courses and associate degree nursing requirements – and their fourth year of study at ECU. The goal is to increase the number of baccalaureate-prepared nurses while allowing students to have access to community college tuition rates.

The Shereda Tremaine Bailey Scholarship is funded by an endowment established with contributions from her friends and family. Bailey, 21 years old when she died in 2006, was a senior in BCCC’s nursing school at the time of her death. She gained work experience while still in school through clinical rotations at Britthaven Nursing Home in Washington, the Howell Center in Greenville and Beaufort County, Washington County and Pitt Memorial hospitals.