2005-06 Foundation Scholarship Recipients
The following students were awarded Foundation scholarships for 2005-06. The A-B Tech Foundation has scholarship information on the college website at www.abtech.edu/foundation. Each month in Tech Talk these students will be featured in a profile, along with their photo.
Altrusa International Scholarship $1,200
- Athena Elmore
A-B Tech Foundation Scholarship $1,200
- Sarah Bennett
- Melanie Bullman
- Nikolas Franks
- Melissa Helms
- Heather Herrick
- Kathy Johnson
- ArvinMeritor
- Robert Mitchell
Patrick A. Brannen Construction Management Scholarship $1,200
- Christopher Shepherd
Children's Welfare League Endowed Scholarship $1,500
- Victoria Benson
- Beth Seagle
College Bridge Scholarship $1,200
- John Bigard
- Matthew Davidson
Community Foundation of Kentucky Scholarship $1,000
- John Aikman
- James Kimp
- Tracy King
- Randal Metcalf
- Lewanda Miller
- Neal Smith
- Sandra Storey
- Dennis Westall
- Alyssa Whitman
- Grace Williams
Dr. H. D. and Kay Crews Endowed Scholarship $1,200
- Julie Gebhardt
- Jenny Player
Joseph Dave Engineering Endowed Scholarship $1,200
- Sharon Smith
Ruth Denham Memorial Scholarship $1,200
- James Goodman
- Jennifer Riddle
Eaton Corporation Scholarship $1,000
- Amy Naymon
French Broad Garden Club Scholarship $1,500
- Sarah Schober
Johnathan Giardina Memorial Scholarship $1,000
- Yuliya Chernous
- Belinda Hamlin
Jessie Goforth Memorial Scholarship $840
- Darlene Clark
John and Leona Graham Scholarship $1,000
- Karen Jones
Lacy T. Haith and James V. Miller Endowed Scholarship $1,000
- Jerry Vernon
Osborne M. Hart Endowed Scholarship $1,200
- Ingrid Freeman
Hospitality Education Tips Scholarship $500
- Ashley Hawes
- Katie Hogan
Jessie Copp Kramer/Hominy Valley Endowed Scholarship $700
- Resia Morris
Mt. Renaissance Adventure Faire $500
- Sharon Smith
North Carolina State Trust Fund Scholarship $1,200
- Mary Barnette
- Isolde Curry
- Stephanie Pressley
Phi Theta Kappa $250
- Kathy Johnson
Grace Joan Love Schneider Endowed Scholarship $1,200
- Amber Aderhold
- Deanna Buchanan
- John Davis
- Amanda Looney
- Nicole O'Leary
- Charles Worley
State Employees Credit Union Scholarship $5,000
- David Costner
- Amanda Crompton
Christiana Glenn Tugman Scholarship $1,000
- Scott Schuffler
UnitedHealthcare Endowed Scholarship $500
- Jonathan Bentley
Volvo Construction Equipment Technical Scholarship $1,000
- Rodney Ogle
Cristy West Memorial Scholarship $570
- Victoria Benson
Foundation Scholarship Recipient Profiles
Funding for A-B Tech Foundation Scholarships comes from a variety of sources, and this month's featured students have each benefited from the Grace Joan Love Schneider Endowed Scholarship for $1,200.
Amber Aderhold
Amber Aderhold is currently a General Occupational Technology student with aspirations of entering either the Associate Nursing Degree program or Surgical Technology. "I like working with people and being very interactive," she wrote in her scholarship essay. "I also like helping people. It's going to be tough being a full-time student and pursuing a new career, but I know in my heart that I can do it, and there is nothing I am ruling out because I don't think I have the 'smarts' or the time to do it."
Deanna Buchanan
Deanna Buchanan plans on graduating with an Early Childhood/Teacher Associate degree in the summer. She had worked one-on-one with special needs students, as a temporary assistant teacher in a Head Start classroom. "Falling in love with this career possibility, and realizing what I wanted to do the rest of my life, led me to pursuing a college education," she wrote. After she receives her associate's degree she wants to transfer to a four-year college and earn a bachelor's degree in teaching.
John "Chip" Davis
John "Chip" Davis is a Culinary Technology student and a member of Phi Theta Kappa. "Even though I loved food, I didn't want to become a professional cook. It never really crossed my mind," he wrote. "Now almost 10 years and four sous chef positions later, I have come to realize that I have a knack for cooking. I once wanted to be the owner of a large restaurant and bar, but as I have matured I have realized that I would be happiest eventually owning a small restaurant where I can be involved with all aspects of the business."
Amanda Looney
Amanda Looney plans to graduate with a degree in Criminal Justice Technology in the spring. She has been recognized on the President's List and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Once she finishes at A-B Tech, she plans to transfer to Western Carolina University to receive her bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, and then earn a master's from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. "I have thought about trying for the Federal Bureau of Investigation or another government agency where I am able to use my degrees to further my career," she wrote.
Nichole O'Leary
Nichole O'Leary is a student in the Criminal Justice Technology program after returning to college in summer 2004. She has been named to the President's List and has been named to the National Dean's List. "My immediate education goal at this time is to receive my associate's degree in Criminal Justice. If I can find a way to continue my education from there I fully intend to do so," she wrote. "I do know I want to use my education to be employed in the criminal justice field, as a civilian."
Charles Worley
Charles Worley had been employed at Square D for 27 years and had intended to retire with the company, when his job ended. "Suddenly, at 47 years of age, I found myself unemployed and returning to school under the NAFTA program," he wrote. Worley is enrolled in the Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology program. "I anticipate graduating in 2006 at age 49. It is then my intention to seek employment, using the skills learned, in a position that offers benefits and long term earning potential, as I intend to retire from the same company, if at all possible."
Universal Campaign
United Way Loaned Executive Margaret Bryan Mauldin speaks to members of Plant Operations during the Universal Campaign for the A-B Tech Foundation and United Way. The campaign wrapped up on the A-B Tech campuses Oct. 21, and total fundraising will be announced in next month's Tech Talk.