A future teacher from Beaufort County was recently awarded the Louise and Dorsey Welch Scholarship to attend Beaufort County Community College this year. Lisa Cornelius received the award.
Cornelius, 49, is pursuing an associate in general education degree at BCCC. A graduate of Thompson High School in Alabama, she holds a credential in Early Childhood Education. She plans to continue her studies and pursue a bachelor’s degree in education after graduating from BCCC. She is employed as a student services secretary at Washington High School.
“I am very grateful for this opportunity to continue my education,” she said. “After sending two daughters though college, I now have a chance to succeed.”
Established in 2001, the Louise and Dorsey Welch Scholarship memorializes a couple who made life-long contributions to the community. For many years, Dorsey Welch operated Welch’s Drug Store on Main Street in Washington. Mrs. Welch was a teacher.
Recognizing Mrs. Welch’s work, this scholarship is awarded annually to a student who, after completing his or her initial course work at BCCC, plans to go on to earn a teaching degree. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 grade point average to be eligible for the scholarship.
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