September 16, 2014

College of Education Recognizes Academic Excellence with Scholarships

The College of Education presented approximately $406,800 in scholarship awards to 73 East Carolina University students for the 2014-2015 school year. Recipients were honored at the College of Education Scholarship Recipient and Donor Recognition Ceremony that was held on Friday, August 22, 2014 at Rock Springs Center in Greenville, NC.

The scholarships and awards ranged from $250 to $20,000. Private donations fund the scholarships that were created to honor and memorialize outstanding educators and the education profession in order to support the academic pursuits of future education professionals.

Chancellor Steve Ballard and Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Christopher Dyba assisted Dean Linda Patriarca in recognizing the college’s generous donors and accomplished students. Approximately 280 people attended the ceremony and reception, including scholarship recipients, their guests, scholarship donors, board members, and faculty and staff.

Please find scholarship and award recipients listed below. Please visit ECU’s University Scholarships page for more information about each scholarship (http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/universityscholarships/scholarships.cfm#a5).

Alston W. Burke Scholarship:
Kathryn Camilleri of Novi, MI, Kayla Carr of Dunn, NC, Margaret-Ellen Edwards of Kinston, NC,Sarah Marsh of Newark, DE, Kristin Messina of Saint James, NY
Andy Roos Memorial Scholarship:
Avery Spey of Cary, NC
Angel Boberg-Webb Memorial Scholarship:
Meredith Rose Clark of Greenville, NC
Audrey V. Dempsey Pi Omega Pi Junior Award:
John Castello of Monroe, NC
Becky Keith Ledford Scholarship:
Amy Lambe of Wilmington, NC
Benjamin Scott Denton Scholarship in Special Education:
Angela Ball of Cary, NC
Betty S. Abernathy Memorial Scholarship:
Cody Allen of Pine Level, NC
Boyette/Batton Memorial Scholarship:
Takeiya Hudson of Elizabeth City, NC
Burney & Judy Warren Scholarship:
Elizabeth Garreau of Atlanta, GA, Arthur P. Nava of Winterville, NC
Carol Smith Gardner Education Leadership Fellowship:
Dawn Hester of Greenville, NC
Carolyn C. Matthews Jones Scholarship:
Sarah Marsh of Newark, DE
Charles and Beth Ward Scholarship in Elementary Education:
Kathryn Camilleri of Novi, MI
Craig W. and Ruth T. Joyner Family Scholarship:
Brett T. Congleton of Winterville, NC
Daisy Carson Latham Memorial Scholarship:
Donna Williams of Angier, NC, Misty Yost of Pensacola, FL
David and B.J. Fisher Scholarship:
Philip David Ellis of Winterville, NC
Diane Kester Innovator Award:
Katherine Collins of Jacksonville, NC
Dianne and Chip Linville Doctoral Fellowship Endowment Fund:
Chena Cayton of Grimesland, NC
Don and Linda Lassiter Scholarship:
Mackinsay Howe of Smithfield, NC, Tina Venturella of Clayton, NC
Doris Burnette Scholarship:
Molly Elizabeth Wells of Boone, NC
Dr. Betty M. Long Memorial Scholarship:
Mackinsay Howe of Smithfield, NC
Dr. Charles R. Coble Scholarship Fund:
Elizabeth Oakley of Durham, NC
Dr. James W. Batten Research Fellow Scholarship:
Haley Pierson of Matthews, NC
Dr. John T. Richards Scholarship:
Callie Parker of Marshville, NC
Dr. Moses M. Sheppard Scholarship Fund:
Carey Anne Henry of Cary, NC
Dr. Sunday Ajose Memorial Scholarship:
Taunya Stevens-Johnson of Barberton, OH
Dr. Suzanne Wester, M.D. Scholarship:
Vasti Rodriguez of Greenville, NC
Educators Hall of Fame Scholarship:
Jessica Balance of Fremont, NC
Ellen Boone Staton Memorial Scholarship:
Bethany Wantz of Holly Springs, NC
Eloise Faison Teacher Scholarship:
Katherine Freer of Wendell, NC, Caroline Frey of Charlotte, NC,Mykellah Jarvis of Knightdale, NC, Bethany Wantz of Holly Springs, NC
Emily S. Boyce Fellowship:
Lorraine Schneider of Hope Mills, NC
Faye Marie Creegan Scholarship Endowment Fund:
Stephen Marquart of Morrisville, NC
Frank G. Fuller Scholarship:
Laura B. Barnes of Ahoskie, NC
Gina Gaillard Locklear Scholarship:
Maggie Jarrell of Mount Airy, NC, Roberta  J. Lattin of Concord, NC
Glatthorn Dissertation Award:
Dr. Robin Hamilton of Wilmington, NC
H. Frances Daniels Scholarship:
Michelle K. Gianvito of North Brunswick, NJ
Hattie M. Strong Foundation Scholarship Fund:
Lindsey Miller of Delway, NC
Hazel Roberts Donnell Scholarship:
Tonya Darroch Jordan of Fuquay Varina, NC
Helen Armfield Crowder Scholarship:
Michelle Nendza of Long Island, NY
Helen Massey Harrell Memorial Scholarship:
Kristen Vecchia of Wilmington, NC
J. Worth Carter Scholarship:
Melanie N. Koerber of Elizabeth City, NC
James Bryant Kirkland, Jr. and Evelyn Johnson Kirkland Middle Grades Scholarship:
Leila Davies of Jacksonville, NC
James H. and Connie M. Maynard Scholarship:
Douglas Ange of Jamesville, NC, Amberlynn Bishop of Jacksonville, NC, Summer Nicole Briley of Stokes, NC,Jamie Goecke of New Bern, NC, Samantha Johnson of Grandy, NC, Lauren Lewis of Middlesex, NC,Rebecca Moore of New Bern, NC, Michael Anthony Norman Jr. of Gates, NC,

Carey Stancil of Elizabeth City, NC, Hannah Vermillion of Kinston, NC
James H. and Virginia J. Tucker Scholarship:
Takeiya Hudson of Elizabeth City, NC
Jane B. Reel Scholarship: Tonya Ward of Cameron, NC
Kallam/Moore Scholarship: Elizabeth Garreau of Atlanta, GAKara Lynn Corey Fennell: Tonya Darroch Jordan of Fuquay Varina, NC
Kathy A. Taft Memorial Scholarship: Amy Lambe of Wilmington, NC
Katie Earle Owen Morgan Scholarship Endowed Fund: Kayla Carr of Dunn, NC
Kay Hall Chesson Scholarship: Michelle K. Gianvito of North Brunswick, NJ
Lena Ellis Pi Omega Pi Sophomore Award: Michelle K. Gianvito of North Brunswick, NJ
Library Science Outstanding Graduate: Tamantha J. Cabe of Sylva, NC
Linda Haddock McRae Memorial Scholarship: Cynthia G. Hammonds of Lumberton, NC, Lorraine Schneider of Hope Mills, NC
Lula and Billy Whitley Scholarship: Carey Anne Henry of Cary, NC
Mack and Margaret Coble Doctoral Fellowship: Chena Cayton of Grimesland, NC
Marjorie Harrison Pi Omega Pi Freshman Award: Scott P. Haddock of Greenville, NC
Mary Elizabeth Austin Yancey Scholarship Fund: Grant Samuel Hairston of Henderson, NC
Mary Lois Staton Scholarship: Taylor Downey of Goldsboro, NC, Kristen Puckett of Belews Creek, NC
Mildred Daniels Southwick Scholarship: Breanna Long of Rockingham, NC
Mona Jarvis and Callaree Jarvis Horton Elementary Education Scholarship: Taylor Dozier of Currituck, NC
Osmond Mitchell Endowment Fund: Laura B. Barnes of Ahoskie, NC, Chelsea Taylor of Gates, NC
Pat and Lynn Lane Education Scholarship:   Meredith Rose Clark of Greenville, NC, Jordan Lewis-Outlaw of Washington, NC,Michaela Nobles of Vanceboro, NC, Casey Preddy of Franklinton, NC
Russell-Smith Fellowship in Adult Education: James Edward Coda, Jr. of Fayette City, PA
Sally Ruth Hinton Klingenschmitt Scholarship: Casey Preddy of Franklinton, NC
Sheltering Home Circle of the King’s Daughters and Sons Scholarship: Katherine Freer of Wendell, NC
Teer-Mihalyi Academic Enrichment Endowed Fund: Angela Ball of Cary, NC
Thadys J. Dewar Scholarship: Michelle K. Gianvito of North Brunswick, NJ
Thomas Clay Williams Memorial Scholarship: Abby Strickland of Spring Hope, NC
Tony R. Banks Scholarship in Special Education: Arthur P. Nava of Winterville, NC

View Photos from the Ceremony and Reception.

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