Vidant Beaufort Hospital Volunteer Department Recognizes 2013 Scholarship Recipients | Eastern North Carolina Now

For Immediate Release:

    (Washington, N.C.)     The Vidant Beaufort Hospital Volunteer Department recently awarded scholarships totaling $4,800 to 10 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, Vidant Beaufort Hospital is supported by a group of junior 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, Manager of Volunteer Services at the hospital, "our junior volunteers 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 adult volunteers a break."

    This year's scholarship recipients are:

    Britney Alligood, daughter of Joseph and Linda Alligood, graduated from Northside High School. Britney plans to study nursing at East Carolina University.

    Mary Brauer, daughter of Eric and Patricia Brauer, graduated from Washington High School. Mary plans to study computer science at East Carolina University.

    Mia Cota, daughter of Linda Castille, graduated from Beaufort County Early College High School. Mia plans to study biology at East Carolina University.

    Ryan Cowell, son of David and Belinda Cowell, graduated from Washington High School. Ryan plans to study biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

    Taylor Jackson, daughter of Jeremiah and Kimberly Jackson, graduated from Beaufort County Early College High School. Taylor plans to study biomedical engineering at East Carolina University.

    Thomas Hall, son of David and Paula Hall, graduated from Washington High School. Thomas plans to study civil engineering at North Carolina State University.

    Sara Hudson, daughter of Stanley Hudson and Teresa Hudson, graduated from Southside High School. Sara plans to attend Beaufort County Community College.

    Christopher LoGelfo, son of John and Deborah LoGelfo, graduated from Pungo Christian Academy. Christopher plans to study business and marketing at Beaufort County Community College.

    Megan McLawhorn, daughter of David and Terri McLawhorn, graduated from Washington High School. Megan plans to study special education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

    Adam Simmons, son of Phillip and Melanie Simmons, graduated from Northside High School. Adam plans to study electrical studies at Beaufort County Community College.

    2013 Junior scholarship recipients pictured:
Front Row: Britney Alligood, Mia Cota, Taylor Jackson, Megan McLawhorn, Sara Hudson     Back Row: Christopher LoGelfo, Mary Brauer, Adam Simmons, Thomas Hall,    Not pictured- Ryan Cowell

    For more information please contact:

    Pam Shadle

     Manager of Marketing, Public Relations and Development
      Vidant Beaufort Hospital
      Phone: (252) 975-4134 or pam.shadle@vidanthealth.com