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Roger Smith, Sr., and Wade M. Smith established this scholarship in memory of their
parents. Both Roger and Wade practice law at Tharrington Smith, LLP, in Raleigh, North
Carolina. Their legal expertise has been included in such publications as Business
North Carolina’s Legal Elite, Best Lawyers® in America, and Super Lawyers.
This scholarship was established in memory of David by the David F. Ford Family –
Mrs. Pamela Furr Ford, his wife; Roger David Ford, his son and Dale, wife; and Weston
and Connor Ford, his grandsons.
The memory and aspirations of the late Will Hughes will live on in the outreach of
a Heritage Endowed Scholarship at Stanly Community College (SCC). The $15,000 gift
will provide scholarship assistance to Stanly Community College students with financial
needs in the program areas of Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Technology.
Stanly Community College (SCC) Board of Trustees, SCC Foundation Board, faculty and
staff, Stanly County Officials, City of Albemarle Officials, as well as community
members, gathered to celebrate the dedication and open house for the Morton-Moffitt
Cosmetology Center on Monday, October 17, 2016.Nearly two-hundred people gathered outside the Center for the dedication and ceremony. The ribbon was cut by members of the Morton-Moffitt family. A reception and tours of the new facility concluded the ceremony. The naming of the new Center is in memory of Claude and Bethie Morton and Jerrie Sue Moffitt-Morton, parents and late wife of Mr. Jack Morton.
Mrs. Jackie Furr Beeker served as a trustee on the SCC Board of Trustees from 1997-2007.
She also served many years on the SCC Foundation Board and was an emeritus member
of the Foundation Board after her tenure. Mrs. Beeker was a donor for the 21st Century
Scholars program, a program that supports nominated students throughout high school
and upon their graduation gives full two-year scholarships at SCC. Indeed, Mrs. Beeker
has always been very supportive of the College and active in our community.
The Stanly Community College (SCC) Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment
of the Dr. and Mrs. Michael R. Taylor Scholarship Endowment. Dr. Taylor and his wife,
Alice, have pledged $20,000 to the Foundation. In addition to pledging the $20,000,
they will also be donating $1,000 annually in scholarship support, which will be earmarked
for the principal to grow on the $20,000 endowment.
Mrs. Joyce Lee (Julian’s widow), and daughters Daphne Sprayberry, Cindy Bingham, and
Sharon Huggins established Mr. Lee’s endowed scholarship in 2019 in his memory. Mr.
Lee graduated from Burnsville High School in Anson County and served in the United
States Army from 1956-1958. Mr. Lee worked as a farmer for 64 years in Stanly and
Anson Counties. He raised beef cattle, and farmed corn, wheat and soybeans. The scholarship
is a testament to his hard work and love for what he did. By establishing the scholarship
the family wishes to make it possible for others to reach their goals. The $1000 Julian
W. Lee Memorial Scholarship will be awarded each year to a Stanly County resident
that meets the following criteria: student must be a current senior or recent graduate
of South Stanly High School, and must complete the FAFSA application and be non-eligible
for Pell grant funds.
Nancy spent several years teaching math as an adjunct at the college before being
hired as a full-time instructor. Later she took the position as head of Developmental
and Enrichment Studies. She retired in 2010. During those years she saw firsthand
the financial burdens that some students faced. Today, she serves on both the SCC
Board of Trustees and as a Trustee liaison to the SCC Foundation Board of Directors.
Uwharrie Bank created this $30,000 endowed scholarship to honor Jernigan’s 38-year
career with the organization and to assist future students in realizing their dreams
and reaching their fullest potential. One of the longest-serving associates of the
bank, she recently retired in December 2021. During her time with the bank, she participated
in two de nova bank start-ups, multiple branch openings and acquisitions. Advancements
in banking technology also allowed her the opportunity to help lead the organization
in the implementation of new products and services throughout her career.
The Stanly Community College (SCC) Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment
of the Gene Eudy Endowed Scholarship by Friendship United Methodist Church, where
he was a member. Eudy was a retired truck driver for C&A in Albemarle and enjoyed
gardening and fishing along the coast. He was a very active member of the church and
had a passion for both feeding the hungry and encouraging the opportunities for continued
education before passing away in 2015.