Monday, August 11, 2014

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.

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