The Lenoir Community College Foundation recently recognized its 2019-2020 scholarship recipients. Here’s part 1 of 2.
All in Education
Fifth graders’ shopping spree teaches math, joy of giving
Equipped with notebooks, pencils, shopping list, calculators and $500, fifth graders from La Grange Elementary School combed the aisles of Kinston’s Walmart on Wednesday in search of bargains, the logic behind a math equation and the joy of giving.
Master Gardeners fund three gardening projects with grants
Students at three schools will benefit from new gardening projects funded by Lenoir County Extension Master Gardeners through grant awards presented recently.
LCC's surgical technology program granted CAAHEP accreditation
Recently, the Board of Directors of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) granted continuing accreditation to the Surgical Technology program at Lenoir Community College.
McMahon, LCC student, receives Duke University Health Systems award
Duke University Health Systems awarded Christopher McMahon, senior student in the Lenoir Community College Polysomnography Program, the Star Performer Patient Care Award.
Garcia-Suarez awarded tool box
Lenoir Community College student Jeremy Garcia-Suarez of Pink Hill was recently awarded a new toolbox from the LCC Automotive Systems Technology Program.
ECU partners with LCC to train teachers
Lenoir Community College and East Carolina University have formed an agreement called Partnership Teach, which allows students who have already completed college credit to complete their degree in education online.
Kinston High aerospace student tapes congrats to astronaut Christina Koch
From her post aboard the International Space Station, record-setting astronaut Christina Koch goes to lengths to inspire students – particularly female students – to pursue careers in science and math.
Endowment funds scholarship at Parrott
Arendell Parrott Academy hosted a kick-off event on Dec. 4th for a new scholarship. Former Parrott student Grant Means visited the campus to announce the Greg and Wendy Murphy Scholarship for Investing In Your Community.
LCPS dropout rate declines to lowest level in five years
Lenoir County Public Schools cut its dropout rate to the lowest level in at least five years during the 2018-2019 school year, using “every strategy possible to retain and encourage students to remain in school.”
Davis, mother of seven and LCC graduate, recognized
Married and mother of seven children and another little one on the way, Carol Ann Davis was unemployed and her husband worked full-time. She was determined to retrain in a career that will make a difference for her family so she decided to follow her dream of becoming a nurse.
North Lenoir High sends seven to UNCW Honor Band Festival
Seven North Lenoir High School students are immersed in music this week, taking lessons, attending concerts and performing as members of the UNCW Honor Band.
From ex-offender to model employee, LCC graduate recognized
Roxana Walker of Kinston is an example of not allowing mistakes of your past to hamper the dreams of your future and her hard work has paid off.
LCC is offering 6-week training class in partnership with Spirit
Lenoir Community College is offering a six-week course, Aerostructure CNC Operator, beginning January 7, 2020 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at LCC. All successful completers of the course will be guaranteed an interview with Spirit AeroSystems.
Greene County Schools recognized for graduation rates, growth and educators
Principals from the three schools received certificates for their achievements during the Greene County Board of Education meeting conducted at West Greene Elementary last week.
Harvey Enterprises honors its 20 year employees
Harvey Enterprises & Affiliates recently celebrated its employees who have devoted 20 years of service to the company honoring a long-time tradition with Lenoir Community College.
LCPS students have super showing in statewide poster, video contests
E.B. Frink Middle School won first place for its video and a poster created in an exceptional children class at Southeast Elementary School won third place in statewide contests sponsored by the North Carolina School Boards Association designed to highlight “What’s Super about Public Schools.”
Bethel Christian Academy inducts new members into its American Christian Honor Society
Bethel Christian Academy inducted new members into its American Christian Honor Society on Nov. 19, 2019.
Teachers at six schools win 12 grants in state competition
Teachers at six LCPS schools have won a dozen Bright Ideas grants valued at more than $11,000 in statewide competition sponsored by N.C. Electric Cooperatives.
Parrott students participate in canned goods drive
Parrott Academy’s Middle School Council has completed a successful canned goods drive for Thanksgiving.