Crockrell receives Chris Moffitt Scholarship

A Washington student was recently chosen to receive the Chris Moffitt Scholarship to attend Beaufort County Community College this spring.

Amanda Woolard Crockrell, 29, a student in BCCC’s Associate Degree Nursing Program, has been chosen for the award. After completing her studies at BCCC, Crockrell hopes to continue her studies and transfer to East Carolina University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Crockrell is a graduate of Northside High School.

She is the daughter of Marty and Patricia Woolard of Washington. She has one child.

“Thank you for making the Chris Moffitt Scholarship possible,” she said. “It truly helps in making my dream of becoming a nurse possible.”

Established in 1999 by friends and family in memory of Chris Moffitt, this fund makes an annual award to a full-time student enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing program based on academic standing. Chris Moffitt was a graduate of BCCC’s ADN program.

Washington student receives Carver Machine Works Scholarship

A Washington student has been chosen to receive a scholarship donated by Carver Machine Works to attend Beaufort County Community College this fall.

Jordan Sauls, 20, was chosen for the award. A graduate of Greenville Christian Academy, he is the son of Ryan and Debbie Sauls of Washington. Sauls is pursuing a degree in Welding Technology and hopes to get a job in his field after completing his studies at BCCC. He is employed as a general contractor.

“I want to thank Carver Machine Works for this scholarship,” he said. “It means a lot to me.”

Carver Machine Works, Inc. is an employee-owned corporation founded in 1976 by Leroy and David Carver with sales primarily in the eastern United States. The company began operations as a family-owned and operated general machine shop which grew to include several employees, primarily operating as a rebuild facility for one major local customer in the mining and chemical processing industry.

Capehart scholarship awarded

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

Nicholas Dewayne Grimes, 28, of Jamesville, has received the award. A graduate of Jamesville High School, Grimes hopes to find a job in his field after completing his studies at BCCC. Grimes and his wife, Crystal, have four children.

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 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.

Davenport receives Lucy W. Burgess Scholarship

Shamicka L. Davenport has been chosen to receive the Lucy W. Burgess Endowment scholarship to attend Beaufort County Community College this spring.

Davenport, 28, of Plymouth, is a student in BCCC’s Practical Nursing program. The daughter of Geraldine and Conroy Davenport of Plymouth, Davenport is a graduate of Plymouth High School. She also holds an associate’s degree in general education. She plans to work as a nurse and pursue an associate’s degree after completing her studies at BCCC. Davenport has one son.

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 must have work experience, be committed to obtaining an education, and have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.

For more information on establishing a memorial scholarship, contact the BCCC Foundation at 940-6326. To learn more about the numerous scholarships available at BCCC, visit the college website at www.beaufortccc.edu

Two BCCC students receive Bunyan Ruritan scholarships

Two students have been awarded the Bunyan Ruritan Civic Club Scholarship to attend Beaufort County Community College this year. They are Jamie Lynn Respess and James R. Shrader.

Respess, 18, of Pinetown, left, is seeking an associate’s degree in general education from BCCC. A graduate of Northside High School, she is the daughter of Chris and Noel Respess of Pinetown. She is employed at Blackbeard’s Slices and Ices.

“This is such an honor to receive a scholarship,” she said. “And it is greatly appreciated.”

Shrader, 57, right, is a student in BCCC’s Human Services Technology Program. He attended Lakewood High School in Lakewood, Calif., and earned a General Educational Development, or GED, before enrolling in BCCC. He hopes to continue his studies and work with at-risk teens after graduating from BCCC.

“I want to thank the Bunyan Ruritan Club for providing this scholarship and all who have helped me get back into the swing of school,” he said.

The scholarships are awarded from contributions made annually by the Bunyan Ruritan Club to BCCC. Bunyan Ruritan is part of a national civic organization dedicated to identifying and addressing the needs of local communities. The Bunyan Ruritan Club has been helping their community since 1952.

BLB Scholarships awarded

Two students have been awarded BLB scholarships to attend Beaufort County Community College this fall. Receiving the award are Mark J. Adams and Larry Latham Jr.

Adams, 43, of Washington, left, is seeking an associate’s degree in applied science from BCCC. A graduate of Brewer High School in Brewer, Maine, Adams hopes to work in a field that will help other people and his family after graduating from BCCC. He and his wife, Bonna, have one child.

“Thank you for rewarding me with this scholarship,” he said.

Latham, 31, also of Washington, right, is pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from BCCC. A graduate of Northside High School, Latham has two children. He plans to get a job in his field and continue his studies in electronics engineering after graduating from BCCC.

“I was very happy to hear that I had been awarded the BLB Scholarship,” he said. “It will not be wasted.”

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.

Chocowinity student receives Bellew Scholarship

A Chocowinity man studying electrical engineering technology at Beaufort County Community College is the recipient of a scholarship awarded by the Bellew Endowment at BCCC.

Mark Anthony Hines was recently chosen for the award. A graduate of North Pitt High School, Hines hopes to pursue a career in his field after graduating from BCCC.

Donald Bellew and his wife Janet established this endowment in 2005. Donald Bellew had obtained his higher education by putting himself through night school and wanted to make it easier for another night student to do the same. Therefore, this scholarship is available for students enrolled in BCCC’s evening classes.