Kaila Smith, 20, received the Washington Noon Rotary and the Doris Eakes Scholarships. The Roper resident is part of the nursing program and plans to become a neonatal nurse practitioner. She is the daughter of Connie and Edward Smith, and she currently works at Chowan County Emergency Services as an emergency medical technician (EMT). She attended NERSBA, and she holds an Associate in Science and an Associate in General Education. Doris Wallace Eakes, originally from Beaufort County, started this endowment to memorialize her father, Carmer Wallace, and her husband Joseph Eakes. Doris and her husband owned numerous nursing homes and shared a passion for good nursing care. Thus, the proceeds from this endowment support nursing scholarships. Established in 1994, Washington Noon Rotary Scholarships are awarded annually to BCCC students who have academic promise and demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to students who have a tie to the Rotary organization and exhibit service to the community.
Kaila Smith received the Washington Noon Rotary and the Doris Eakes Scholarships: Above. Click image to expand.
Antonio Swain, 34, received the Louise R. Lester Foundation Scholarship. He is the son of Clintoria Swain of Roper and is part of the electrical engineering program. Swain attended Plymouth High School. He currently works at Mackeys Ferry Sawmill as a machine operator. Founded in 2001, the Louise R. Lester Foundation builds on the charitable works of Mrs. Louise Robertson Lester. Mrs. Lester was a native of Martinsville, Va., and she studied interior design, architecture and art. She was an accomplished artist, producing beautiful paintings, and a collection of her poetry has been published under the title of her life's motto, "Life, Love and Laughter." Scholarships are available for students facing financial challenges to continue their college education.
Antonio Swain received the Louise R. Lester Foundation Scholarship: Above. Click image to expand.
Joshua Williams, 19, received the Louise R. Lester Foundation Scholarship. Williams is part of the mechanical engineering program. He is the son of Malisa Hart of Chocowinity, and he attended McKinney Boyd High School. He currently works in the bakery/deli at Food Lion. Founded in 2001, the Louise R. Lester Foundation builds on the charitable works of Mrs. Louise Robertson Lester. Mrs. Lester was a native of Martinsville, Va., and she studied interior design, architecture and art. She was an accomplished artist, producing beautiful paintings, and a collection of her poetry has been published under the title of her life's motto,
"Life, Love and Laughter." Scholarships are available for students facing financial challenges to continue their college education.
Joshua Williams received the Louise R. Lester Foundation Scholarship: Above. Click image to expand.
For more information, contact Jen Seay, at jennifer.seay@beaufortccc.edu or 252-940-6218.
Contact: Attila Nemecz
Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator
Beaufort County Community College
(252) 940-6387 • attila.nemecz@beaufortccc.edu
