Registration is under way for 18th BCCC Foundation Golf Tournament

Registration is now under way for the 18th annual Beaufort County Community College Foundation Golf Tournament to be held Friday, Oct. 21, at the Washington Yacht and Country Club.

Potash Corp – Aurora is the primary sponsor of the tournament, held each year to raise money for scholarships to BCCC.

Other co-sponsors of the tournament include Lee Chevrolet-Buick, East Carolina Bank, First South Bank, CenturyLink, P & G Manufacturing Inc., Stanadyne, Tideland EMC, Carver Machine Works, Wells Fargo Bank, JKF Architecture, and Park Boat Company.

The tournament format will be a four-person super ball with teams pre-flighted based on each golfer’s handicap. There will be two tee times offered ― 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. with a limit of 20 teams per session.

This is the third year that the tournament will offer two tee times to accommodate the growing number of golfers who want to participate, according to Judy Meier Jennette, director of the BCCC Foundation.

The entry fee ― $70 per player ― includes lunch, cart rental, and greens fees. Mulligans will be sold this year.

The largest single annual fundraising event for the college, the tournament typically raises more than $10,000 for scholarships and programs supported by the BCCC Foundation.

Team prizes will be awarded by 18-hole score in each of three flights in both the morning and afternoon session. Four prize packages for “closest to the pin” shots will also be awarded. Hole-in-one prizes sponsored by Lee Chevrolet-Buick and Park Boat Company will also be available.

Team and hole sponsorships are now being accepted. For more information or a registration form, contact Marcia Norwood at 252-940-6218 or visit www.beaufortccc.edu.

Reminder: Sign up now for Foundation Croquet Tournament

Registration is now under way for the Eighth Annual Cutthroat Croquet Tournament to be held Saturday, May 14 along the waterfront in Bath.
The tournament is an annual fundraiser to continue the Dorothy and John Tankard Memorial Scholarship for a Bath or Belhaven student at Beaufort County Community College and for enhancing Historic Bath, to which the Tankards were dedicated.
This year, the tournament will have a new look intended to provide more playing time for those interested in less aggressive play. The first round of the tournament will be used to flight players into one of two flights - the Cutthroat Flight for more aggressive players or the Rapscallion Flight for those who enjoy more leisurely play. Each flight will offer booty for the top four finalists.
The tournament will be held in conjunction with Bath Fest, a day-long series of activities that will also include historic demonstrations, homes tours and a crafts show all within walking distance in Bath. As players complete their play, they may tour the entire area at no charge.
Southern Bank and Trust Co. of Belhaven, Rod Cantrell, CFP, Edward Jones Investments of Washington and Tankard Farms are the corporate sponsors of the tournament.
The registration fee for the tournament is $35 for each player. The fee includes at least two rounds of croquet and a picnic lunch. Spectators may join participants for lunch for a fee of $15.
All players must register between 9 and 10 a.m. Play begins at 9:30 a.m.
To register for the tournament, interested persons can contact Marcia Norwood at 940-6218.

BCCC Staff Association Scholarship awarded

A Washington student who hopes to work as a computer programmer has been awarded the Beaufort County Community College Staff Association Scholarship to attend BCCC this spring.

La Jena Roberson, 44, has been chosen for the award. A dislocated worker, Roberson is a graduate of Washington High School and has one child.

The staff association has no idea of the impact of this gift,” Roberson said. “I thank them with all of my heart.”

Chartered in 1985, the staff association provides a voice for members of the BCCC staff, works to improve communication among staff and faculty and provides an avenue for fellowship among staff members.

Over the last 26 years, the association has been active on the BCCC campus and has sponsored a number of staff and community service activities, in addition to raising money for the scholarship.

For more information on establishing a scholarship, contact the BCCC Foundation at 252-940-6326. To learn more about the numerous scholarships available at BCCC, visit the BCCC website at www.beaufortccc.edu.

Hall and McLawhorn receive David C. Lee Scholarships

Two students at Beaufort County Community College received the David C. Lee scholarships awarded by the school this semester. Selected for the awards were Mable Ann Hall and Ryan McLawhorn.

Hall, 23, of Plymouth is a student in BCCC’s Business Administration program. A graduate of Plymouth High School, she is employed by CHILL, Changing Hearts Instead of Losing Lives. After completing her studies at BCCC, Hall hopes to open a non-profit business that helps unwed mothers and their children. She is the daughter of James Midgette and the late Willie Mae Gant. Hall and her husband, Gerald, have one child.

McLawhorn, 20, of Vanceboro, is a student in BCCC’s Automotive Technology Program. A graduate of Southside High School, he is the son of Dennis and Susan McLawhorn of Vanceboro. He hopes to find a job in his field after graduating from BCCC.

The scholarship was established by David Clifton Lee Jr.’s wife, Betty, of Washington, and children―Steve and David H. Lee of Washington, Debra Lee Perry of the Woodard’s Pond community, Larry Lee of the Pungo Creek community and Amanda Lee Sawyer of the Seed Tick Neck Road community.

A native of Beaufort County, Mr. Lee was born in 1927 and died in 2003. He was a graduate of Pantego High School and attended Mars Hill College. In 1970, Lee founded Lee Chevrolet, Inc. in Washington, now Lee Chevrolet-Pontiac-Buick, Inc., which continues to be owned and operated by his family. Mr. Lee was active in the automobile business in Beaufort County for over 50 years and in civic affairs throughout his life, including service on the Beaufort County Board of Education for a number of years.

“The BCCC Foundation appreciates the generosity of Mr. Lee’s family in creating this scholarship in his memory,” said Foundation Director Judy Meier Jennette. “This scholarship will make a significant difference in the lives of our automotive and business students for years to come and will continue to be a wonderful testament to David “Junior” Lee’s life and his interest in education.”

Braddy receives Penrod Scholarship

A Chocowinity student, Holly W. Braddy, received the Linda Louise Penrod Scholarship to attend Beaufort County Community College this spring.

Braddy, 32, is a student in BCCC’s Practical Nursing Program. She hopes to work in Beaufort County as a nurse after graduating from BCCC. Braddy and her husband, John, have five children

“It has been my long-term goal to earn my nursing degree and this scholarship has given me the chance to achieve this goal,” she said. “It is with a grateful heart that I accept this award.”

Mr. and Mrs. Leland Penrod of Washington established the scholarship in memory of their daughter, Linda Louise, who died in infancy in July, 1958. The scholarship is designated for a practical nursing student who has completed at least one semester at BCCC and has a 3.0 grade point average.

The Penrods said they designated practical nursing for the scholarship because of the need for nurses in the area and they said they chose BCCC for the scholarship because of their high regard for junior and community colleges.

Three community scholarships awarded for BCCC

Three students were awarded the Community Scholarship to attend Beaufort County Community College this spring. Chosen for the award were George Allen Burgess, Paul Frances Galland, Jr., and Brittany Michelle Midgette.

Burgess, 51, of Washington, is a student in BCCC’s Medical Laboratory Technology Program. A graduate of Washington High School, he plans to work at a local hospital after completing his studies at BCCC. Burgess is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Burgess and has one child.

Galland, 19, also of Washington, is a student in BCCC’s Computer Information Technology Program. A graduate of Washington High School, Galland plans to pursue additional studies in computer programming and business administration after graduating from BCCC. He is the son of Paul and Nina Galland of Washington.

Midgette, 21, also of Washington, is a student in BCCC’s Associate Degree Nursing Program. A graduate of Washington High School, Midgette also holds a diploma in cosmetology. She is the daughter of Willie Mennia and Mike Hodges of Washington. Midgette is employed as a cashier and receptionist at Pecheles Ford-Toyota in Washington. She plans to work as a nurse after graduating from BCCC.

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.

J. Bonner Paul Scholarship awarded at BCCC

A Washington student received a scholarship funded by an endowment established in memory of J. Bonner Paul Sr., former president and co-owner of Paul Funeral Home.

Katrina Spencer, 35, a business administration student at BCCC was chosen for the award. Spencer is a graduate of Northside High School and hopes to get a job in the business department of a local hospital after completing her studies at BCCC. She is the daughter of Linvert and Gloria Spencer of Bath.

“I would like to thank the Paul family and Mr. Hodges for giving this opportunity to the students at BCCC,” she said. “The scholarship is greatly appreciated.”

The J. Bonner Paul, Sr., Endowment was established In November 2008 by Mr. Paul’s wife, Lillian, and current Paul Funeral Home Vice President Robert B. “Bobby” Hodges to provide scholarships for students enrolled in a business or nursing program at BCCC.

Mr. Paul was active in business and civic affairs. He was a life-long member of the First Christian Church in Washington. He was the longest-term member of the Bunyan Ruritan Club, a member of the Orr Lodge # 104 A.F. & A.M., the Beaufort Country Grange, Tau Tribe 19, I.O.R.M. and was one of the charter members of the Washington Jaycees. He also served several terms as Beaufort County Coroner before the county came under the Medical Examiner System.

Mr. Paul served five years on the N.C. State Board of Mortuary Science including a one-year term as president of the board. He also served ten years on the N.C. Burial Association Commission. On June 19, 2003, he was awarded the North Carolina Funeral Director Association Honorary Membership given in recognition and appreciation for his support and contributions to the advancement of the association and practice of funeral service. On October 16, 2007, Mr. Paul was presented a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the members of District 2 for grateful appreciation for his professional service and dedication to the advance of funeral service.