Parents & Families Association
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NC
State University's 2006 Family of the Year
As a tribute to all families of NC
State students, each year the University
recognizes one outstanding
family during Parents & Families
Weekend. Students nominate their
families through an essay contest
coordinated by the Parents & Families
Services program in the Department
of Campus Activities.
This year the award went to the family of Jessica Chaplin, a sophomore in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Jessica’s essay—which honors her mother Tammie Cox, her stepfather Cleveland Cox, her grandmother Marie Jones, and cousin Tavarr Jones—was chosen from 13 entries.
Jessica describes her family’s undying support and enthusiasm for the University. Jessica’s mother and grandmother have been her personal cheerleaders as she has worked to achieve personal and professional dreams. Jessica describes this award as being very bittersweet for her family as her stepfather lost his battle with cancer shortly before the family received the award.
Jessica and her family were guests in the Chancellor's box for the NC State v. Boston College football game. "Everybody treated us like royalty," Cox said. "From the time we checked in until the time we ate breakfast on Sunday, everything was nice.”
Jessica is majoring in Biochemistry with a pre-med option. She works on campus as a Resident Advisor in Avent Ferry Complex and is also a member of the Student Senate and the Student Diversity Council. Jessica is active in Women in Science & Engineering and recently became a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.
Jessica's family was recognized with a presentation during the Parents & Families Weekend NC State v. Boston College football game on Saturday, September 23. Chancellor Jim Oblinger presented Jessica's family with a commemorative plaque and $300 book scholarship.
To learn more about the “Family of the Year” award and to read a copy of Jessica's essay, visit www.ncsu.edu/for_parents.
* Fall
2006 |
* Americana
* Bulletin
* The Nubian Message
* First
Year College Parents' newsletter
* The
State of Living & Learning
* Technician
Parent Resources
Questions about NC State? Answers are just a click, tap, or ring away. NC State's parents' web site features everything from a job internship network to VIP discount program information. Use the site to check on current tuition and fees, find out about events just for parents, or boost your student's spirits with an e-postcard.
The university also offers the Parents' HelpLine, a toll-free number operated by the Parents & Families Services program, to respond to your concerns. Call 877-568-5733 or email ncsuparents@ncsu.edu for personal assistance with your questions.*
Address Correction
Please help us keep our records up to date!If you have received this newsletter in error or have an address correction to make, please call, email or write the Parents and Families Association. You may call toll free during business hours at 877-568-5733 or email us at ncsuparents@ncsu.edu. If you prefer "snail mail" , write to us at:
Parents and Constituent Services
Box 7306
Raleigh NC 27695-7306
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PACKPARENTS is published in partnership by Parents & Families Services & the Parents' Fund.
Parents & Families Association
Campus Box 7306
Raleigh, NC 27695-7306
(919)515-2441/877-568-5733
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