2011 Volunteer Scholarship Recipients | Eastern North Carolina Now

For Immediate Release
Front Row: Hannah Pearce, Krista Norris, Hannah Bowen, Evelyn Vargas-Armenta, Shanice Hooker, and Vanessa Rondon
Back Row: Sarah Nicholls, Caroline Williamitis, Jeff Swanner, Marcrissa Carswell, and Taylor Woolard
Not pictured: Kaitlyn Banks, Kaitlyn Corey, Jessica Gonzalez-Rodriguez, and Blake Rodriguez


    The Beaufort County Medical Center Volunteer Department recently awarded scholarships totaling $8,100 to fifteen local students for their service to the hospital. To be eligible for the scholarship the student must serve as a volunteer at the hospital for at least three summers and work at least 34 hours each summer.

    During the summer months, BeaufortCountyMedicalCenter is supported by a group of teenage volunteers called “volunteens.” These dedicated students provide a great service to the hospital and patients as well as get a first-hand look at the health care industry. According to Jan Hamblin, Director of Volunteer Services at BCMC, "our “volunteens” do so many things to help our hospital staff and patients. They do anything from discharging patients, delivering various items throughout the hospital, to certain clerical duties. It is a delight to have these students with us during the summer months and it is an opportunity to give some of our regular adult volunteers a break.”

This year’s scholarship recipients are:

    Kaitlyn Banks, daughter of Robin and Teressa Banks, graduated from WashingtonHigh School. Kaitlyn plans to study Chemistry at WesternCarolinaUniversity.

    Hannah Bowen, daughter of Rodney and Sarah Bowen, graduated from NorthsideHigh School. Hannah plans to study Physical Therapy at WesternCarolinaUniversity.

    Marcrissa Carswell, daughter of Bernita Shepard, graduated from SouthsideHigh School. Marcrissa plans to study Biological Immunology at EastCarolinaUniversity.

    Kaitlyn Corey, daughter of Sammy and Anne Corey, graduated from WashingtonHigh School. Kaitlyn plans to study Pharmacology at EastCarolinaUniversity.

    Jessica Gonzalez-Rodriguez, daughter of Miguel Gonzalez and Leticia Rodriguez, graduated from SouthsideHigh School. Jessica plans to attend BeaufortCountyCommunity College and become a Dental Assistant.

    Shanice Hooker, daughter of Ronnie Hooker and Fannie Hooker, graduated from SouthsideHigh School. Shanice plans to study Finance Management/Public Health at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte.

    Sarah Nicholls, daughter of Kim and Paula Nicholls, graduated from WashingtonHigh School. Sarah plans to attend North CarolinaStateUniversity.

    Krista Norris, daughter of Ray and Minni Norris, graduated from WashingtonHigh School. Krista plans to study Elementary Education at EastCarolinaUniversity.

    Hannah Pearce, daughter of Laurel and Jule MacKenzie and Scotty Pearce, graduated from WashingtonHigh School. Hannah plans to study Psychology at MeredithCollege.

    Blake Rodriguez, son of Edwin and Cynthia Rodriguez, graduated from NorthsideHigh School. Blake plans to study Pre-Law at North CarolinaStateUniversity.

    Vanessa Rondon, daughter of Amy Bass, graduated from WashingtonHigh School. Vanessa plans to study Pre-Veterinary Medicine at PeaceCollege.

    Jeff Swanner, son of Tommy and Pam Swanner, graduated from WashingtonHigh School. Jeff plans to study Engineering at North CarolinaStateUniversity.

    Evelyn Vargas-Armenta, daughter of Octavio Vargas and Olivia Armenta, graduated from SouthsideHigh School. Evelyn plans to study Nursing.

    Caroline Williamitis, daughter of Ginger Newbold and Gregory Williamitis, graduated from WashingtonHigh School. Caroline plans to study English with Teacher Certification at MeredithCollege.

    Taylor Woolard, son of Timmy and Melissa Woolard, graduated from NorthsideHigh School. Taylor plans to study Pre-Law at EastCarolinaUniversity.

For further information please contact:

Pam Shadle- Director of Marketing, Public Relations and Development
Beaufort CountyMedicalCenter
Phone: (252) 975-4134
Cell: (252) 945-3806
Email: pshadle@brhealthsystem.org