BCCC August 30 Scholarship Recipients | Eastern North Carolina Now

    Scholarship Recipients Announced:

    Elizabeth Knox of Pinetown has received the Tayloe's Hospital Pharmacy Scholarship and the ADN Class of 2016 Scholarship. Knox, 31, attended Washington High School and is working toward an Associate Degree in Nursing. Mother of two and the wife of Michael Knox, she also holds a bachelor degree in health care management. She plans to continue her education at ECU with the goal of becoming a neonatal nurse practitioner.

    Christopher Leaver of Washington has received the James Franklin & Hannah Roberson Bagwell Endowment Scholarship. Leaver, 24, attended Southside High School and is a mechanical engineering technology student. Son of Bonnie and Russell Leaver, husband of Alexis Fraley and father of one, he plans to acquire an apprenticeship at Cherry Point and attend ECU for a bachelor's degree. He currently works as a skilled craftsman/machinist at Oak Ridge Metalworks.

    Amy Manning of Greenville has received the Irwin & Frances Hulbert Endowment Scholarship and the Louise & Dorsey Welch Endowment Scholarship. Manning, 25, attended South Central High School and is a nursing student. She is the daughter of Kenneth and Nicole Manning of Greenville and Angie and Bertis Tyson of Greenville. She plans to obtain a bachelor's degree from ECU and transfer to UNC-Chapel Hill for a master's degree in order to become a pediatric nurse practitioner.

    Carter O'Neal of Washington has received the Coca-Cola Scholarship. O'Neal, 19, attended Washington High School and is working toward an Associate in Science. Son of Jenny and Johnnie O'Neal of Washington, he plans to transfer to ECU. He is currently employed at Philips Wright Furniture.

    Linnie Rinker-Henry of Washington has received the Bunyan Ruritan Club Scholarship. Rinker-Henry, 27, attended Artesia High School in Artesia, NM, and is pursuing an Associate in Arts in Cosmetology. Mother of two, she plans to work in a salon.

    Gabrielle Singleton of Pinetown has received the Archbell/Wilkinson Endowment Scholarship. Singleton, 18, attended Washington High School and is pursuing an Associate in Arts. Daughter of Barbara and Elmer Singleton of Washington, she plans to transfer to ECU. She is currently employed as an assistant manager at Little Caesar's.

    Winnie Washington of Greenville has received the James Franklin & Hannah Roberson Bagwell Endowment Scholarship and the Archbell/Wilkinson Endowment Scholarship. Washington, 33, attended Ayden Grifton High School and is a human services student. Daughter of Sherry and Benard Hill and mother of three, she plans to attend ECU.

    Ashley Watson of Wilson has received the Irwin & Frances Hulbert Endowment Scholarship. Watson, 23, attended Washington High School and is pursuing an Associate Degree in Nursing. She plans to obtain her MSN and begin a family while working in the ER. Daughter of Joe Cox of Washington and Lisa Woolard of Bath, Watson is currently employed as a sales associate at Omega Sports.

    Jessica Woolard of Washington has received the Washington Rotary Club Scholarship. Woolard, 32, attended Washington High School and is working toward an Associate Degree in Nursing. She is the daughter of Debbie Deal, wife of Joshua Woolard and mother of two. She also holds an associate degree in medical office administration. She plans to work as an orthopedic or operating room RN at a local medical facility. She is currently employed at Vidant orthopedics as a surgical coordinator.

    Olivia Woolard of Washington has received the Robert Farish Endowment Scholarship. Woolard, 31, attended Washington High School and is a criminal justice student. She is the daughter of Pamela and Frank Sheldon, and Holton and Brenda Woolard. She also holds a medical assistant degree from Pitt Community College. She plans to find her dream job in the criminal justice field that will keep her motivated as part of a team to solve crime and build a safer community. She is currently employed at Carolina Physical Therapy as an administrative assistant and at the Washington Crab and Seafood Shack as a server.

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