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2018 New Century Scholars Inducted

2018-12-11

2018 NEW CENTURY SCHOLARS INDUCTED

By: Kaitlyn Carver-Cochran

SYLVA- Forty-two seventh grade students from Jackson, Macon and Swain counties were inducted as New Century Scholars on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at Southwestern Community College.

New Century Scholars, a program that helps provide full tuition assistance to the selected students, is awarded once a year to local seventh graders and provides resources and support to them as they navigate middle and high school, so that they may be successful in college and not have to worry about cost.

“Being able to relieve the financial burden of college tuition from families in the community is an amazing thing,” said Dr. Don Tomas, president of SCC. “The best part is that this program is solely funded from community donations, so it is a true representation of how we partner with our community to change young lives through this scholarship.”

Over 2,400 students have been inducted as New Century Scholars since the program was established in 1995.

In addition to working toward their high school diplomas, New Century Scholars are required to participate in community service activities that encourage leadership skills and explore potential future career options.

Donations may be made payable to New Century Scholars and sent to the SCC Foundation, 447 College Drive; Sylva, NC 28779.

For more information about New Century Scholars, contact Amy Hansen Smith, SCC’s New Century Scholars coordinator at a_hansen@southwesterncc.edu.
 

Fifteen Jackson County students were recently inducted as New Century Scholars. From left to right, on the front row: Kalista Green, Ada Gass, Britney Cross, William Ashe and Marianna Ashe. Middle row: Kimberly Rodriguez, Payson Queen, Madeline Grace Jones and Daniel Holder. Back row: Emrielle Wheatley, Gracie Threadgill, Emma Wike and Allie Rossotti. Not pictured: Skyler Tammaro and Ivelyse Rodriguez.

 

Thirteen Macon County students were recently inducted as New Century Scholars. From left to right, on the front row: Kayla Fitch, Kaitlyn Duvall, Carly Douthit, Jacen Carver, Noah Carpenter and Kevin Allen. Back row: Colton Wood, Dayana Rubio, Ashley Lopez, Alyssa Maney, Anahi Lopez Rios, Amy Hurst and Crystal Hernandez. 

 

Fourteen Swain County students were recently inducted as New Century Scholars. From left to right, on the front row: Tori Yates, Hope Workman and Sarah Walls. Middle row: Sam Stewart, Haylee Smith, Skylar Owle, Abby Loftis and Mackenzie Goree. Backrow: Abbey Frost, Dawson Cody, Sarah Cutshaw, Luca Crawford and Jason Brown. Not pictured: Don Smith.

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