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.