Six receive Tayloe Drug scholarships

Tayloe Drug Company Inc. has awarded scholarships to five students to attend Beaufort County Community College. Those selected are Andre L. Browning Jr., George Burgess, Amanda Lea Colon, Shenita James, Drewkinny Norman and Constance Williams.

Browning, 24, of Robersonville, top left, is a student in BCCC’s Associate Degree Nursing Program. A graduate of Bertie High School, he is the son of Alvin and Daivie Browning of Windsor. He and his wife,

D’Jara, have three children. He hopes to find a job in his field after completing his studies at BCCC.

Burgess, 50, of Washington, middle left, is a student in BCCC’s Medical Laboratory Technology Program. A graduate of Washington High School, he hopes to work in the laboratory at Be

aufort County Medical Center after completing his studies at BCCC. He is the son of HenryC. Burgess and Versia M. Burgess of Washington and has one child.

Colon, 24, of Chocowinity, bottom left, is also a student in BCCC’s ADN Program. A graduate of Jack Britt High School in Fayetteville, N.C., she holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from East Carolina University. Sh

e is the daughter of Mary Ann and Dale Mitchell of Chocowinity. After completing her studies at BCCC, she hopes to work as a nurse in Beaufort County or eastern North Carolina and continue her education to become a family nurse practitioner.

James, 30, of Plymouth, top right, is also a student in BCCC’s MLT Program. A graduate of Plymouth High School, she hopes to work at Pitt County Memorial Hospital after completing her studies at BCCC. She has four children.

Norman, 30, of Washington, middle right, is also a student in BCCC’s MLT Program. A graduate of Plymouth High School, he hopes to find a job in his field after graduating from BCCC.

Williams, 26, of Greenville, bottom right, is also a student in BCCC’s ADN Program. A graduate of Jamesville High School, Williams holds associate degrees in arts and in medical assisting. She is employed at Eastern Dermatology in Greenville as a Certified Medical Assistant. She hopes to work for an area hospital as a registered nurse. Williams is the daughter of Glenn and Martha Williams of Jamesville.

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“I am pleased that Tayloe Drug Co. can help BCCC students achieve their goals and encourage their participation in the health care field. Our Board of Directors believes it is important to support our medical community and the college in this w ay,” said Pharmacist Wells Armstrong.de the donation to the BCCC Foundation to encourage students to pursue studies related to medicine.