Tyson receives Cypress Landing Scholarship

Victoria B. Tyson has been chosen to receive the scholarship awarded from contributions to an endowment at Beaufort County Community College by residents of Cypress Landing.

Tyson, 41, of Chocowinity, is studying computer programming at BCCC. A graduate of Washington High School, she is employed by United Way of Beaufort County. Tyson hopes to find a job in her field after completing her studies at BCCC. She has one child.

“Thank you very much helping me and my family,” she said.

In 2007, the Cypress Landing Homeowners Association raised money among its members to create a $5,000 endowment to provide a scholarship for a student to attend BCCC. Since that time, the endowment has grown to more than $15,425 thanks to generous contributions from the association’s members. Mrs. Helen Sommerkamp and Mr. Chris Harris lead the initial effort to organize the campaign. This scholarship is awarded to a BCCC student living in Beaufort County and who demonstrates need.

BCCC Foundation Scholarship awarded

A Washington student recently received a scholarship awarded by the Beaufort County Community College Foundation to attend the college this spring. The scholarship was awarded with funds raised by the annual foundation golf tournament.

Receiving the award is Larry W. Latham, 31, an electrical engineering student at BCCC. A graduate of Northside High School, Larry Latham hopes to find a job in his field after completing his studies at BCCC. He has two children.

James E. and Evelyn Smith III Scholarship Awarded

A Washington student has received a scholarship awarded from an endowment established by a Beaufort County Community College staff member in honor of her parents. James R. Shrader has been chosen for the award.

Shrader, 57, 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 donor for this scholarship and all who have helped me get back into the swing of school,” he said.

The endowment was established by Mandy Jones, a counselor at BCCC since 1990, in honor of her parents to commemorate their life-long love of learning. The endowment will fund a scholarship, to be awarded annually to a curriculum student with preference given to a student who is “differently-abled” and challenged to turn obstacles to opportunities.

The Smiths have had a long-standing association with BCCC both as teachers and students. James Smith taught economics in the early years of BCCC, when classes were held over the old fire department on Market Street. He also taught the personal income tax course through continuing education for several years on the college’s current campus on U.S. 264 east of Washington. Evelyn Smith took classes at BCCC to help with the family business.

Community scholarship awarded for BCCC

A Washington student seeking an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Beaufort County Community College has been awarded the Community Scholarship to attend BCCC this fall.

Sandra Crisp, 40, who hopes to work in a school or day care after completing her studies at BCCC, has been chosen for the award. A graduate of David Crocket High School, she is the daughter of Kathy and Ronnie Harrell of Washington. She and her husband, Dustin, have four children.

“I would like to say thank you from my whole family,” she said.

The scholarship is awarded by the Beaufort County Community College Foundation from funds raised by the foundation’s annual golf tournament and from contributions from individuals members of the foundation’s Board of Directors.

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.