Bladen Community College Hosts Scholars Breakfast

DUBLIN – Bladen Community College Foundation and Bladen Community College Student Services joined forces to host the annual Scholars Breakfast on Thursday, September 12th . Scholars were invited to attend the breakfast to learn more about student services offered by the college, to get better acquainted with key
college department representatives and gain a deeper understanding of their scholarship requirements.

Attendees were welcomed by Linda Burney, BCC Foundation Director. Mrs. Burney congratulated those scholars for being chosen and reminded them that their academic fitness and desire to succeed qualified them to receive a BCC Foundation scholarship. She pledged her support as well as that of Student
Services, Financial Aid and the BCC Foundation to enable scholars to achieve their academic goals.

Dr. Amanda Lee, BCC President, in her remarks urged students to familiarize themselves with the many different student services offered at BCC and to contact those staff members present with any questions or concerns that they may have in the days and weeks ahead. She added, “We are student focused and
here to help you succeed no matter what your course of study or career pathway.”

Dr. Lee introduced Dennis Troy, Chair of the BCC Board of Trustees. Mr. Troy charged each scholar “Be serious about your studies and leave BCC better than you have found it.”

Following Mr. Troy’s comments, Barbara Knight, Chair of the Bladen Community College Foundation reminded students to “take care of yourself—physically, mentally and spiritually—as you study and work towards your goals.”

Faculty and staff participated as table hosts for scholars giving them personalized attention, answering questions, and introducing them to various college resources. Over one hundred students and staff participated in the event. Bladen Community College 2019-2020 scholarship sponsors and scholars are:

BCC Ambassador: Charles Gooden, Shelly Jones, Natalie Severine; BCC Faculty Senate: Angel Davis, Bailea Smith; BCC Foundation Merit: Molli Nance; Bladen County Commissioners: MacKenzi Brisson, Ethan Hales, Cristan Carroll; Bladen We Care Allied Health: Brianna Bryant, Mary Caitlin Campbell, Hillary Green, Robert Hester, Jordan Hunsigher, Kayla Hunt, Arkevia Pone, Kaitlin Valliere;
Houston & Irene Brisson: Alanis Maynor, Mariela Labra; Chemours: Jaida Allen; Clark Brothers: Peggy Bell, Ashley Norris, Jamie Pike, Jazmyne Wilson; Edward J. Cox: Amber Eddy, Jennifer Connor, Cheynne Davis, Indyah Dial, Reauna Holmes, Whitney Smith, Kaitlyn Sullivan;Finn Swim: Wendy Alvarado, Tiffany Dowless, Alyssa Farmer, Mollie Nance; Four County Electric Membership: Eduardo
Carranza, Oswaldo Estrada, Blake Willoughby, Tristian Stitz; Invest in Bladen: Quinton Bedsole, Veda Cheshire, Tiffany Dowless, Rhett McLean, Billy Ray Pait, Nathan Brisson, Kayla Dowless, Dawson Edge, Jacob Kinlaw, Taylor Sessoms; Dr. William Keith: Kristaun Baldwin, Ronald McDonald, Lynn &; Iris King: Rayna Bryan; Cecil McClure: James Patterson; Mike Merritt: Alyssa Farmer, Joseph McLean,
Caleb Scholar, Laura Strickland, Ashley Aubin, Jiovana Concepcion, Ashley Holder, Adam Jordan, Brandy McBride, Hunter Talbert; Nightingale: Jessica Gillman; Louis &; Louise Parker: Joseph Foley, Claire West; Sam; Helen Kelly Parker: Tiffani Dimery, Brenner McLeod; James & Gladys Powell: Andrea Butts, Mariah Hernandex; Mary Scoggins: Channing Robeson; Eunice Smith: Wendy Alvarado, Courtney Nance; Star Telephone; Lauren Johnson; NC State Employees Credit Union: Bethany Davis, Tanya Graham, Caroline Hester; Wells Fargo: Jamie Lewis; Essic Williams: Cameron Pipkin, Brandy Watts; David Yarborough: Stephanie Byers, Tracey Steeno.

Since its establishment in 1975, Bladen Community College Foundation has provided financial assistance for hundreds of deserving students who after graduation have made outstanding contributions in their communities and beyond. As a result of individual and corporate donations, there are many different scholarships available for students who wish to pursue their education at Bladen Community College. However, many more are needed. For information about the Foundation and how you can help a student succeed, contact Linda Burney, Foundation Director, at 910.879.5519 or lburney@bladencc.edu or visit www.bladencc.edu