Creating Success... in Academics

Every spring, two students from each of our 58 community colleges are recognized for excellence in academics. These are the 2009 Academic Excellence Award winners.
 

Randy Cooper

Desiree Ferguson

Amy Woodard

Josie Medrano

Bruce Neal Leonard

Sandra Head

Renee Vickers

Brandy Wright

Pam Bizzell

Erin Cyr

Cole Kepner

Marcela Vega

Elizabeth Goins

Walaiporn Flanigan

Karen Arney

Joy Onuma

Jessica Dillard

Asia Bishop

Latifah Johnson

Alicia Dixon

"Thank you to everyone who has helped me along the way!"
- Randy Cooper, Durham Technical Community College

"Now, more than ever I believe that pursuing my goals at Davidson County Community College has been the best option."
- Desiree Ferguson, Davidson County Community College

"They have helped me to achieve success here at WCC."
- Amy Woodard, Wayne Community College

"The opportunities given to me through BRCC have inspired me to pursue my Bachelors Degree."
- Josie Medrano, Blue Ridge Community College

"My educational experience has been both rewarding and challenging."
- Bruce Neal Leonard, Randolph Community College

"I have more than surpassed my expectations."
- Sandra Head, Tri-County Community College

"I strive to succeed academically, financially, and most of all as a parent."
- Renee Vickers, Isothermal Community College

"CPCC has opened doors for me that did not exist before."
- Brandy Wright, Central Piedmont Community College

"The fact that I am not the typical college student has been an immense advantage for me."
- Pam Bizzell, Johnston Community College

"I now know for a fact that I made the right decision to start my education at a community college."
- Erin Cyr, Craven Community College

"I have not only become knowledgeable in my field but confident in my ability."
- Cole Kepner, Cleveland Community College

"In my life I have hit many walls, but I know that God has a plan for me and I am determined to do my best to be a chemical engineer."
- Marcela Vega, Forsyth Technical Community College

“I care about what is going on with our school and I hope to inspire others.”
- Elizabeth Goins, South Piedmont Community College

"I feel honored to be at Wayne Community College."
- Walaiporn Flanigan, Wayne Community College

“I am thankful for this journey and anticipate a successful career as a sonographer."
- Karen Arney, South Piedmont Community College

"My experience at Forsyth Tech has indeed been one I will look back on and remember."
- Joy Onuma, Forsyth Technical Community College

"Community College has prepared me for my future, and given me the tools to make it successful."
- Jessica Dillard, Wilkes Community College

"It was one of those childhood dreams that never quite came to fruition until now."
- Asia Bishop, Haywood Community College

"I love attending Wilson Community College."
- Latifah Johnson, Wilson Community College

"Instead of a fear of school, I now have a fever for school. I am going to graduate and own my own pet business.”
- Alicia Dixon, Pamlico Community College

 2010 Academic Excellence Award Information

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