Foundation Newsletter - Fall 2006 (.pdf format)

Fall 2006 - SCC Foundation welcomes new members to the Board    » see brief biographies

Lockhart Follin-Mace scholarship awarded to nursing students
Arlene Bishop, president of Physically Challenged, Inc., presents the 10th annual Lockhart Follin-Mace scholarship to Southwestern Community College associate degree nursing students Jennifer Petosa and her husband Tony Camblor. » full story

Ron Poor Scholarship awarded -
Adam Huggins, left, of Franklin, and Nicholas Bryant, right, of Clyde, have been awarded this year's Ronald W. Poor scholarship for electronics engineering technology majors at Southwestern Community College. The scholarship, sponsored by the Quin Theaters, Inc. of Sylva. is named for SCC's program coordinator for electronics engineering technology. » read story

Southwestern Community College Foundation, Inc. Fall Foursome Golf Tournament
Wednesday, October 4, 2006 - Highlands Cove
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SCC awards Frogge scholarship -
Jeremiah Chatham of Sylva is the recipient of the Barbara Frogge Scholarship at Southwestern Community College for the 2006- 2007 academic year. » details

Jackson County students receive scholarships  » details

Varnedoe-Timmons Paralegal Scholarship -
Husband and wife Cy and Carolyn Timmons of Macon County have established the Varnedoe-Timmons Paralegal Scholarship at Southwestern Community College. The purpose of the new scholarship is to “provide a deserving student financial help to pursue a career in this field.” » full story

Hooper Scholarship awarded -
Former WestCare Health System radiologist Dr. Robert L. Hooper presented the Dr. Robert L. and Freda B. Hooper Scholarship. The scholarship is open to radiology and medical sonography students who demonstrate scholastic promise and maintain a cumulative 3.0 grade point average. » details

Lt. Ellith McFalls BLET Scholarship established -
The Lt. Ellith McFalls Basic Law Enforcement Training Scholarship at Southwestern Community College has been established by the McFalls family. An SCC Criminal Justice graduate, Lt. McFalls died unexpectedly in March. The 44-year-old native and lifelong resident of Jackson County worked for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office for the last 17 years. He was a member of the Sheriff’s Emergency Tactical Team. » full story

SCC receives $50,000 donation from Macon Bank -
Macon Bank in Franklin has donated $50,000 to Southwestern Community College to furnish the conference room in the SCC Macon Campus building now under construction on Siler Road in Franklin. » full story

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Golfing for Scholarships - First place gross round team in Southwestern Community College’s 17th Annual Fall Foursome Golf Tournament were, from left, Gary Ramey, Steve Peak, Sue Bumgarner and Gary Peak. The Captain’s Choice event was held on the links of Highlands Cove and raised more than $10,500 for scholarships for students attending SCC. Although no one won the 2006 Chevrolet Colorado hole-in-one prize donated by Allison’s Inc., winners in other events included Steve Peek, longest drive-men; Myrna Campbell, longest drive-women; Robert Hooper, closest to the pin-men; Barbara Putman-closest to the pin-women; Mark Isabelli, Charles Frederick, Dan Anderson and Ben Swafford, first place net round; Jim Moore, Russell Hoyle, Michael Smith and Si Simmons, second place net round and Will Madden, Tony Potts, Steve Chenowith and James Bryson, second place gross round.

SCC Foundation
17th Annual Fall Foursome Golf Tournament
Monday, October 3, 2005 - Highlands Cove
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Enjoy a day on the links Monday, October 3, at beautiful Highlands Cove golf course while raising funds for the SCC Foundation Scholarship Fund. It’s Captain’s Choice format with an 11 a.m. shotgun start as teams vie for prizes for hole-in-one, longest drive, and closest-to-the-pin.

A sponsorship can be chosen from Corporate Sponsor ($600), Ace Sponsor ($300), or Birdie Sponsor ($100). All sponsors receive web links on the SCC foundation web page and recognition in all media and at Awards Ceremony. In addition, Corporate Sponsors and Ace Sponsors get a sign at a golf tee. Corporate Sponsors are also invited to attend a special awards buffet.

NCS Program garners results - During the past four years, Southwestern’s New Century Scholars program has racked up some impressive stats. A total of 258 high school students have graduated as New Century Scholars. The New Century Scholars program provides guaranteed, last-dollar scholarship support to attend Southwestern Community College with the option of continuing to WCU. Rising seventh graders in Jackson, Macon and Swain counties are recommended by public school personnel and take part in intervention strategies, enrichment activities and college awareness activities through middle and high school. We are very proud of these 258 students who made a commitment and stayed the course and successfully graduated after six years. ( . . read more)

Ducky raises $$$ for New Century Scholars program - It was off to the races in Jackson, Macon and Swain counties this spring and summer as our rubber duckies did their best to raise funds for the SCC New Century Scholars program In Jackson County, the Ducks on the Tuck venture garnered outstanding community support in April to help the NCS program gross approximately $16,000 in ticket and promotional sales – enough to provide last dollar scholarship guarantees for 62 rising seventh graders in the county. ( . .full story)

Foundation welcomes new members - The SCC Foundation is fortunate to have Board members who are eager to share their time, expertise, energy and resources to help make SCC what it is today and dreams of being tomorrow. This fall we welcome two new members to this stellar group. They are F. P. Bodenheimer of Franklin and Jim VanderWoude of Franklin. ( . . read full story)

College loses friend and Foundation member - Southwestern Community College lost a good friend and benefactor on April 30 when Dr. Nagui R. El Bayadi passed away at his residence. The retired Sylva doctor, a native of Cairo, Egypt, had been a resident of Sylva for the past 36 years and a member of the SCC Foundation since 2002. (. . read full story)

Fall 2005 Foundation Newsletter

Ducks on the Tuck - Dillsboro, NC
April 30, 2005
3:00 p.m.
proceeds benefit
Jackson County
New Century Scholars
adopt a duck for $5

The President has her number - President Bush has DiAnne Crisp’s number. Crisp was honored for her work with the Ducks on the Tuck, a ducky derby held on the Tuckaseigee River to raise funds for Southwestern Community College’s New Century Scholars. Crisp, along with her husband, Mitch, and daughter, Katie, came up with the fund-raising idea that is now an annual event in its fifth year. ( . . full story)

Wachovia Scholarships Awarded - JoAnn Jones of Cullowhee, left, receives a $250 Wachovia Scholarship to attend Southwestern Community College. Karen Morrow, financial center manager, presents the award to Jones, a single mother of two, who has a GPA of 3.77, is a member of SCC’s Spanish Club and Human Services Club, volunteers as a Spanish tutor, assists SCC’s Student Services and serves on Sylva Mayor Brenda Oliver’s Multi-Cultural Task Force. Judy Wilkey of Sylva, not pictured, also received a Wachovia scholarship. She is a student in SCC’s Cyber Crime program, has a GPA of 3.3, is a weather spotter for WLOS-TV and is actively involved in the UNC Center for Public Television Telethon.

Verizon contributes 'Beyond the Classroom - 'Local Verizon manager Ralph Henson presents Southwestern Community College foundation director Sonja Haynes a check for $7,500 to be used for the Beyond the Classroom mini-grant program.
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Leaving a Legacy - According to his friends, Father Thomas Fields, priest of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bryson City, spent his life supporting the education of youth in his community, and with a recent contribution to the SCC Foundation, his legacy will continue.
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SCC Foundation Board Members Honored - Southwestern Community College, celebrating its 40th anniversary, paid tribute recently to SCC Foundation members, past and present. Gathering at SCC from the three county service area of Jackson, Macon and Swain, board members were recognized for 31 years of support to the college. ( . . read full story)

Welcome to new Foundation Board Members - The SCC Foundation Board of Directors continues to add new faces. We are including a brief biography to help you get to know them.
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Duke gives $1,500 to NCS - Duke Power Co./Nantahala Division District Manager Fred Alexander presents a $1500 check to Southwestern Community College to be used for the New Century Scholars program. ( . . full story)

Foundation golf tourney winners announced - The Southwestern Community College Foundation’s recent golf tournament was held at the Waynesville Country Club. The fundraiser netted $11,000 to be used for scholarships. In the men’s division, Kevin Corbin had the long drive with Sue Bumgarner taking top honors in the women’s division. Bumgarner and Gary Peek finished closest to the pen. ( . . see story)

"Ducks on the Tuck" Tickets Now on Sale - Southwestern Community College will hold its annual "Ducks on the Tuck" fundraiser for its Jackson County New Century Scholars program on Apr. 24 during the "Greening Up the Mountains" festival in Sylva. The race will begin at 3 p.m. at the Depot Street Bridge in Dillsboro. ( . . more info)

Long Receives SCC Foundation Scholarship - The Southwestern Community College Foundation recently awarded a scholarship to Jane Long of Franklin.
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SCC Foundation Awards Scholarships - The Southwestern Community College Foundation recently awarded scholarships for the spring semester to Jackson County residents. ( . . details)

Murphy, Blake Awarded SCC Foundation Scholarship - The Southwestern Community College Foundation recently awarded Samantha Murphy and Tamarah Blake of Swain County scholarships. ( . . more)

SCC Health Science Programs Receive $15,000 Scholarship Endowment - Southwestern Community College's health science programs recently received a $15,000 scholarship endowment from Dr. and Mrs. Nagui El-Bayadi. Dr. El-Bayadi, a retired surgeon with WestCare Health Systems, and his wife, Marion, established this scholarship to provide deserving students from Jackson, Macon and Swain counties financial assistance with their education. ( . . full story)

Robert and Freida Hooper Scholarship Receives Additional Funding - Robert and Freida Hooper recently gave an additional $10,000 to the "Robert and Freida Hooper Endowment Scholarship". ( . . details)

Verizon Refunds SCC Beyond the Classroom Grant - SCC students who wish to participate in professional conferences specific to their program of study will, for a second year, have the financial support of a program called "Beyond the Classroom," funded through Verizon. ( . . details)

Bojangles Donates to New Century Scholars - The New Century Scholars program is a joint effort among Southwestern Community College, the school systems of Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties to provide incentives in the form of scholarships and extra support to selected rising seventh grade students. ( . . full story)

Four Area Hospitals Contribute to SCC's Respiratory Therapy Program - Students in Southwestern Community College's respiratory therapy program are breathing a little easier thanks to donations made by four local hospitals. ( . . details)

Winners of the SCC 15th-Annual Fall Foursome Announced - The Southwestern Community College Foundation 15th-Annual Fall Foursome was held Tuesday, Oct. 14 at the Waynesville Country Club. ( . . full story)

Metrostat Scholarship Awarded to Stanley Queen of Cherokee
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Queen Scholarship Awarded to Daniel York of Whittier
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Blanton Scholarship Awarded to Josh Day of Sylva ( . . full story)

15th annual SCC Foundation Fall Foursome Golf Tournament, which benefits the Foundation and its scholarship recipients, will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at the Waynesville Country Club.
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RBC Centura Rises to the Challenge set by Macon Bank earlier this summer. After donating $2,500 to the SCC Foundation, Macon Bank officials issued a challenge to other area financial issues to help build a $15,000 endowment fund for Macon County New Century Scholars. RBC Centura recently responded with a matching donation. ( . . full story)

Hooper Scholarship Awarded to Radiography & Medical Sonography students ( . . more)

SCC Announces 'Tim's Auto Parts/NAPA Scholarship' - Darren Chastain of Franklin was recently named the first 'Tim's Auto Parts/NAPA Scholarship' recipient. ( . . details)

Garrett, West Awarded SCC Foundation Scholarships - Jennifer Garrett and Austin West, of Cherokee County, were recently awarded SCC Foundation Scholarships. Both students are enrolled in SCC's radiography program. ( . . more)

Blake Awarded SCC Foundation Scholarship - Adam Blake of Maggie Valley was recently awarded an SCC Foundation Scholarship. Blake is enrolled in Southwestern's outdoor leadership program. For additional information about SCC's outdoor leadership program, call (800) 447-4091, Ext. 352. ( . .more)

Five Swain County Students Awarded Scholarships at SCC
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Thirteen Macon County Students Awarded Scholarships at SCC ( . . full story)

Thirteen Jackson County Students Awarded Scholarships at SCC ( . . full story)

Ed and Hortense Wilson Scholarship Announced ( . . details)

Gregory Receives SCC Foundation Scholarship - Becky Medford, executive director of the Southwestern Community College Foundation, presented Kelly Gregory of Cullowhee, an SCC Foundation Scholarship. Gregory is enrolled in SCC's criminal justice technology program. ( . . full story)

'Great Ducky Dash' on July 4 to help raise money
for Macon New Century Scholars, Franklin Chamber - The duck race will begin at 6 p.m. in the Cartoogechaye Creek. ( . . more info)

SCC Automotive Scholarship Awarded ( . . details)

"Bucks for Ducks" race to benefit New Century Scholars at 3 p.m. this Saturday, May 24 at Riverfront Park in downtown Bryson City. ( . . more)

Smoky Mountain Chevrolet donates $2,000 in parts to SCC - Smoky Mountain Chevrolet-Oldsmobile recently donated more than $2,000 in parts and accessories to the Automotive Systems Technology program at Southwestern Community College. The donation will be used in the classroom and lab to train students on up-to-date features of today's automobiles. ( . . full story)

Franklin Ford donates $15,600 in parts to SCC - Franklin Ford donated more than $15,600 in parts to Southwestern Community College's automotive technology program. ( . . read more)

Dnet Scholarship Awarded to Melanie Price. Price is currently enrolled in SCC's Computer Information Systems program. ( . . full story)

SCC's Barbara Frogge Scholarship Awarded - Southwestern Community College student Tracy Bailey, has been selected to receive the Barbara Frogge Scholarship. ( . . full story)

Jane Perry Scholarship Awarded ( . . details)

SCC Foundation's Dinner Theater tickets on sale now. - The Southwestern Community College Foundation, Inc. will host their annual dinner theater gala beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 4. ( . . more info)

Robert Blanton Memorial Endowed Scholarship Awarded - ( . . full story)

Robbie Robinson Memorial Scholarship Awarded ( . . full story)

The Fred H. Williams Scholarship Awarded ( . . full story)

Reg Moody Family Scholarship Awarded ( . . full story)

The 2002 Lockhart Follin-Mace scholarship was presented to SCC Nursing student, Anne Reinert (left) of Bryson City this week. ( . . full story)

Jackson Chamber establishes $20,000 Endowment Scholarship Fund for Southwestern - Residents of Jackson County will have first dibs at the newly established Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund--a $20,000 endowed fund to provide scholarship support for deserving students who attend Southwestern Community College. (. . full story)

Robbie Williams Named Recipient of Ronald W. Poor Scholarship - Robbie Williams, a second-year student in Southwestern Community College's Electronics Engineering Technology program, has been selected as the 2002-2003 recipient of the Ronald W. Poor scholarship. (. . full story)

Southwestern Foundation Golf Tourney Winners Announced - The Southwestern Community College Foundation hosted their 14th-annual Fall Foursome golf tournament on Monday, Oct. 14 at the Waynesville Country Club and Golf Resort. First place winners were: Sue Bumgarner, Gary Ramey, Gary Peek and Steve Peek. Second-place winners were: Raye Parker, Noland Smathers, Jeff Carswell and Carl Bartlett. Third place winners were Michael Smith, Russell Hoyle, Russ Seagle and Jim Moore.
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SCC Foundation's annual golf tourney scheduled for October 14 - Allison's Chevrolet-Jeep offers hole-in-one prize (. . details)

Robert Blanton Scholarship. When Robert Blanton passed away in September 1999, Southwestern Community College lost a long-time trustee; the community lost a valuable friend; and his family lost a wonderful, loving husband and father. Even while the grief was fresh in their hearts, Robert's family asked their minister to notify the SCC Foundation that they would like to set up a scholarship in his memory.
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Dr. Robert L. and Freda B. Hooper Scholarship Awarded (. . more)

Pamela Shirley Memorial Scholarship Awarded

Charles C. Queen Scholarship Awarded

The Southwestern Community College Foundation recently awarded the Metrostat Technologies Inc. Electrical Technology Scholarship to Jackson County resident Corbin Benton Allen, III. (see article)

Parts, Parts and More Parts - Smoky Mountain Chevrolet-Oldsmobile recently donated more than $10,000 in parts and accessories to the Automotive Systems Technology program

Wal-Mart Store #2440, Sylva, NC donates $500 to the Jackson County New Century Scholars Program

SCC Students Win Foundation Scholarships

Show-business guru from Miami wins vintage automobile

Moody family endows nursing scholarship

Great Ducky Dash on July 4 will benefit New Century Scholars

SCC Foundation to raffle off antique Durant Star vehicle on June 22

Kiwanis Club sets up textbook fund for high school students attending SCC

'Ducks on the Tuck' raises approximately $14,000 for New Century Scholars

Florida company donates $44,000 in equipment to SCC's Cyber Crime program

New scholarship set up in honor of Swain graduate

SCC Foundation's annual dinner theater to feature A.R. Gurney's 'Love Letters'

Fairview student draws prize-winning design for ‘Ducks on the Tuck’

Macon County student wins Lockhart Follin-Mace Scholarship

Drake donates transcription equipment to OST program

SCC Foundation provides additional funding for NCS program