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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Some of the country’s brightest high school seniors have been awarded Caldwell Scholarships and Merit Awards from North Carolina State University for the 2001-02 academic year.
Eleven top-ranked students have been named John T. Caldwell Alumni Scholars, one of NC State’s most prestigious university scholarships. The award carries an annual stipend of $5,000 for in-state students and $10,000 for out-of-state students. Including extra benefits, the Caldwell Alumni Scholarship -- which was established in 1975 to honor the late Dr. John Tyler Caldwell, who served as chancellor of the university from 1959 to 1975 -- totals more than $20,000 for in-state students, and $40,000 for out-of-state students.
NC State Merit Awards recipients are chosen on the basis of outstanding academic records, active participation in school and community activities, and their potential for academic success at the university. Students who were selected will receive scholarships for their 2001-2002 freshman year. All of the scholarships are renewable and will provide stipends throughout the students’ undergraduate studies.
Following, listed by county, are the 2001 John T. Caldwell Alumni Scholars, their parents’ names, addresses and biographical information. The Merit Award winners are listed by scholarship and alphabetically by city of residence.
2001 Caldwell Alumni Scholars
CABARRUS
CONCORD -- Brian Craig Pridgen, son of Jim and Julie Pridgen, 5649 Landale Court. Brian graduated from Northwest Cabarrus High School, where he was a Junior Marshal, Outstanding Senior and the Superintendent’s Choice to Governor’s School. Pridgen plans to major in engineering at NC State.
COLUMBUS
CLARENDON -- Edward Bryant Triplett, son of William and Teresa Triplett, 1928 Lebanon Church Road. Ed graduated from South Columbus High School, where he was a state 4-H Ambassador and a member of the National Honor Society. Triplett plans to major in biochemistry at NC State.
CRAVEN
NEW BERN -- Brandon Clark Whitney, son of Stewart and Hilda Whitney, 405 Fairway Drive. Brandon graduated from New Bern High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and a three-sport varsity athlete. Whitney plans to major in biological sciences at NC State.
FORSYTH
LEWISVILLE -- Elizabeth Carroll Morrell, daughter of Robert and Marcia Morrell, 8045 Mill Chase. Elizabeth graduated from West Forsyth High School, where she was a Junior Marshal, an AP Scholar and recipient of a National Merit Scholarship Letter of Commendation. Morrell plans to major in chemical engineering and theoretical math at NC State.
GUILFORD
GREENSBORO -- Leslie Hendrix Jimison, daughter of Chuck and Holly Jimison, 1105 Hammel Road. Leslie graduated from Walter H. Page High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society, a National Merit commended student and recipient of the Wellesley College Book Award. Jimison plans to major in engineering at NC State.
McLEANSVILLE -- LaCrystal Ann Strong, daughter of Randy and Barbara Strong, 3004 Arborwood Drive. LaCrystal graduated from Southeast Guilford High School, where she was a Governor’s Page, student government secretary and recipient of the News & Record Scholastic Achievement Award. Strong plans to major in textile and apparel management and multidisciplinary studies at NC State.
ROWAN
ROCKWELL -- Kristy LeNea Lamb, daughter of Henry and Laura Lamb, 124 Cardinal Drive. Kristy graduated from East Rowan High School. She was an AP Scholar with honors and a Governor’s School Attendee in Mathematics. Lamb plans to major in biological sciences at NC State.
WAKE
CARY -- David Milton Anderson, son of Emery and Carolyn Anderson, 1002 Cindy St. David graduated from Athens Drive High School, where he was a three-year letterman in both track and cross country, a member of the National Honor Society and an Athens Drive Honor Scholar. Anderson plans to major in engineering at NC State.
RALEIGH -- Erin York Possiel, daughter of Norman and Hazel Possiel, 11109 Trappers Creek Drive. Erin graduated from W.G. Enloe High School, where she was a National Merit Semifinalist and a member of the National Honor Society, and served as a Peer Tutor. Possiel is undecided on her major at NC State.
RALEIGH -- Cameron Futrell Wells, daughter of Gene and Louise Wells, 11408 Raven Ridge Road. Cameron graduated from W.G. Enloe High School, where she was a National Merit Finalist, Student Government President and Edenton Street United Methodist Church Outstanding Senior. Wells plans to major in history education at NC State.
2001 Merit Award Winners
Class of 1931 Meritorious Scholarship
($3,500 for 2001-2002, $1,500 for each year thereafter)
WILMINGTON -- Robert Adam Smith, son of David and Nancy Smith, 5403 Lark Court. Robert graduated from John T. Hoggard High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and BETA Club, and was a Mid-Eastern 4-A All-Conference football selection. Smith plans to major in mechanical engineering at NC State.
Edward E. and Kay T. Hood Scholarships
($4,000 renewable each year)
AYDEN -- Seth Walker Newman, son of James and Phyllis Newman, 209 Willow Lane. Seth graduated from North Carolina School of Science and Math, where he was a Student Ambassador and a member of Key Club, and was chosen to participate in the Mentorship Program his senior year. Newman plans to major in computer engineering at NC State.
BURLINGTON -- Brian Davis McGee, son of Evan and Karen McGee, 2808 Wagner Drive. Brian graduated from Walter M. Williams High School, where he attended Governor’s School, was an Eagle Scout and a member of the All-District Band for two years. McGee plans to major in industrial engineering at NC State.
CARY -- Christina Michelle Diaz, daughter of Carlos and Jeanne Diaz, 100 Shirley Drive. Christina graduated from Cary High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society, a Junior Marshal and a National Hispanic Recognition Program Finalist her senior year. Diaz plans to major in computer science at NC State.
FAYETTEVILLE -- Peter Blackwood Stewart Jr., son of Peter and Paula Stewart, 125 Dundee Road. Wood graduated from Terry Sanford High School, where he was President of Science Olympiad for two years, member of National Honor Society and a member of Quiz Bowl team his senior year. Stewart plans to major in computer engineering and business management at NC State.
FUQUAY-VARINA -- Daniel Grayson Currin, son of William and Stella Currin, 3531 Chalybeate Springs Road. Daniel graduated from Harnett Central High School, where he was Beta Club Vice President his senior year and in Who’s Who of American High School Students. Currin plans to major in biological sciences at NC State.
MORGANTON -- Edward Franklin "Ted" Lilly, son of Franklin and Jean Lilly, 115 Apple Blossom Drive. Ted graduated from Freedom High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society, a National Merit Scholarship Finalist and an Eagle Scout. Lilly plans to major in civil engineering at NC State.
MORGANTON -- Adam Christopher Propst, son of Bradley D. Propst, 109 Northwood Drive and Julie H. Bunn of Statesville. Adam graduated from Freedom High School, where he was President of Science Olympiad his senior year, a member of the National Honor Society and an attendee of Governor’s School. Propst plans to major in aerospace engineering at NC State.
NEW BERN -- James Samuel Carter III, son of James and Gazelia Carter, 1302 Heritage Road. Jay graduated from North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, where he was a Residential Life Assistant, National Achievement Finalist and a member of the track team. Carter plans to major in mechanical and aerospace engineering at NC State.
RALEIGH -- Julie Scott David, daughter of Jeannie David, 9105 Jackknife Trail and the late Joseph Wayne David. Julie graduated from Millbrook High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and the Service Club, and a Varsity cheerleader. David plans to major in biology at NC State.
SMITHFIELD -- John David Waldrep, son of David Waldrep and Susan Arnold, 307 Laurel Drive. Waldrep graduated from Smithfield-Selma High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society, a National Merit Finalist and an attendee of Governor’s School. Waldrep plans to major in materials engineering at NC State.
STATESVILLE -- Holly Kathryn Hardin, daughter of Robert and Cynthia Hardin, 184 West Iredell Circle. Holly graduated from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, where she was a member of student government and 4-H Club, and was District III Secretary of the North Carolina Student Academy of Science. Hardin plans to major in environmental science at NC State.
WILMINGTON -- Benjamin Anthony Reese, son of Anthony and Dolores Reese, 2108 Boatswain Place. Ben graduated from E.A. Laney High School, where he was a member of National Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society and was an Eagle Scout. Reese plans to major in computer engineering at NC State.
William S. Moore Scholarship
($3,500 for 2001-2002, and $3,500 renewable each year thereafter)
CHARLOTTE -- Kristen Ann Meador, daughter of Tom and Ann Meador, 1022 Shadowbrook Lane. Kristen graduated from East Mecklenburg High School, where she was the Scholastic Art Awards Silver Key Recipient her senior year, a Phil Hughston Memorial Award Nominee her senior year and an AP Scholar Award recipient her junior year. Meador will be in First Year College at NC State.
Wallace L. Reams Scholarship
($3,500 for 2001-2002, and $2,000 renewable each year thereafter)
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. -- Nathan Andrew Bowers, son of Randolph and Deborah Bowers, 2751 Christ Church Court. Nathan graduated from Wando High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society, attendee of Governor’s School of South Carolina and 2001 Class Salutatorian. Bowers plans to major in engineering at NC State.
University Foundation Scholarships
($3,500 for 2001-2002, and $2,000 renewable each year thereafter)
CHARLOTTE -- Marc Gary Gray, son of Richard and Maggie Putnam of 7975 Old Holland Road. Marc graduated from Central Cabarrus High School, where he was a member of National Honor Society, the American Math Competition school winner and the JROTC Vice Group Commander. Gray plans to major in computer engineering at NC State.
CONCORD -- Wendy Brooke Degerman, daughter of Dwight Degerman, 1065 Cambrook Court. Wendy graduated from Northwest Cabarrus High School, where she was a National Merit Commended Scholar her senior year, Junior Marshal and a member of Beta Club Honor Society. Degerman plans to major in business management at NC State.
NC State Merit Recognition Scholarships
($3,500 for 2001-2002, and $2,000 renewable each year thereafter)
RALEIGH -- Kristina Marie D’Andrea, daughter of Thomas and Jennifer D’Andrea, 1120 Alcott Drive. Kristy graduated from Jesse O. Sanderson High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and International Thespian Society, and was a National Merit Scholar Candidate her junior year. D’Andrea plans to major in communications at NC State.
SANFORD -- Meredith Christina Johnson, daughter of Marie McFayden Johnson of 3473 Nicholson Road, and the late Aldon Franklin Johnson. Meredith graduated from Lee County Senior High, where she was an attendee of Governor’s School, president of the National Honor Society and Trumpet Section Leader in Marching Band for two years. Johnson plans to major in animal science at NC State.
Joseph D. Moore Scholarships
($3,500 for 2001-2002, and $1,000 renewable each year thereafter)
EDEN -- Nathan Ray Price, son of Kenneth and Wrenn Price, 806 Summit Road. Nathan graduated from John Motley Morehead High School, where he was a National Merit Commended Scholar, member of the National Honor Society and played four years of soccer. Price plans to major in environmental engineering and environmental ethics and public policy at NC State.
RALEIGH -- Christopher Gentry Duncan, son of Kim and Anita Duncan, 7701 Audubon Drive. Christopher graduated from Millbrook High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society, an Eagle Scout and Millbrook High School Band Outstanding Senior. Duncan plans to major in pulp and paper science and chemical engineering at NC State.
RALEIGH -- Jeremy Robert Schwartz, son of Michael and Lynn Schwartz, 7305 Harpsmill Road. Jeremy graduated from W.G. Enloe High School, where he was a National Merit Scholar and a member of National Honor Society. Schwartz plans to major in engineering and computer science at NC State.
Polly and C.R. Philpott Scholarship
($3,500 for 2001-2002, and $1,000 each year thereafter)
RALEIGH -- David Elliot White, son of Gregory and Janet White, 5417 Emerson Drive. David graduated from Southeast Raleigh High School, where he was Key Club Vice President his senior year, a member of National Honor Society and a member of the varsity soccer team for three years. White plans to major in industrial engineering at NC State.
Jess Sullins Scholarship
($3,500 for 2001-2002, and $1,000 each year thereafter)
HIGH POINT -- Corie Louise Mellinger, daughter of Daniel and Deborah Mellinger, 901 Northshore Court. Corie graduated from High Point Central High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and the swim team and was French Club President. Mellinger plans to major in French at NC State.
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