The CaroMont Health Foundation and CaroMont Regional Medical Center Auxiliary
today announced the 2015 scholarship recipients. Nearly $150,000 was awarded
to 28 outstanding students during a special reception at CaroMont Regional
Medical Center on Wednesday, May 20.
“All of our scholarship recipients demonstrate tremendous leadership
potential and academic excellence that represent the core values of these
scholarships,” said Doug Luckett, President and CEO at CaroMont
Health. “Supporting these students in their pursuit of a health
care career and continuing their education is essential for growth and
creating future leaders in our industry.”
Funding for these scholarships is provided by donations to the CaroMont
Health Foundation and the CaroMont Regional Medical Center Auxiliary.
The Wayne F. Shovelin Scholarship
The Wayne F. Shovelin Scholarship was founded in 2009 when the CaroMont
Health Foundation received a generous donation from the Duke Kimbrell
Family Fund in appreciation for the 33 years of health-focused service
and leadership provided by then CaroMont Health President and CEO Wayne
Shovelin. This prestigious scholarship was recently revamped to provide
one student a four year scholarship worth $80,000. Bailey Thomasson, senior
at South Point High School, is the recipient of the Wayne F. Shovelin
Scholarship.
Ms. Thomasson is ranked second in her class at South Point High School
and plans to major in Biology at UNC Chapel Hill in her pursuit of a medical
degree as a pediatric orthopedic surgeon. During her high school career,
she has earned numerous academic accolades, as well as completing 15 Advanced
Placement (AP) classes. Ms. Thomasson is active in a number of extracurricular
school activities including varsity soccer, member of Model United Nations
and several other clubs at her school, and she volunteered as a counselor
at Camp Joy, a program for children and adults with developmental needs,
for two consecutive summers. A certified scuba diver, Ms. Thomasson plans
to spend several weeks this summer with her AP Biology class in Samos,
Greece, collecting field data from both aquatic and terrestrial sites.
The Mr. and Mrs. Joe R. Hudson Nursing Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hudson established the Hudson Scholarship in 1974, to
support students and help staff the new Gaston Memorial Hospital. Awards
from this scholarship loan program are awarded to students accepted into
nursing programs and who intend to become or remain a CaroMont Health
employee after completing their studies. Recipients of the Joe R. Hudson
Nursing Scholarship are: Olivia Anderson, Carmen Cloninger, Patricia Goble,
Dee Dee Howell, Ashley Isaac-Dockery, Renee Lawing and Victoria Lingenfelter.
The Lonnie and Rachel Waggoner Nursing Education Scholarship
The Lonnie and Rachel Waggoner Nursing Education Scholarship is a permanent
endowment established in 2005. Awards from this scholarship are given
to students seeking an accredited degree in the field of nursing (LPN,
RN or BSN). Recipients of the Lonnie and Rachel Waggoner Nursing Education
Scholarship are: Lauren Biggers and Catherine Bynum.
The H. Spurgeon Mackie, Jr. Scholarship
The Mackie Scholarship was established in 2006, in honor of H. Spurgeon
Mackie, Jr., a long-standing Board Member and friend of CaroMont Health,
upon his retirement from Wachovia Bank. Awards from this scholarship program
are given to students majoring or continuing their education in nursing
and/or allied health professions. Recipients of the H. Spurgeon Mackie,
Jr. Scholarship are: Wanda Flowers, Daniel McCurry, Yvonne Nguyen and
Jessica Weathers.
Lee Bucci Professional Nursing Scholarship
The Bucci Scholarship Fund was established in 2012, in honor of Lee Bucci,
retiring Director of Gaston Hospice. This scholarship is awarded to a
student seeking an accredited degree in the field of nursing (LPN, RN,
or BSN), with special consideration given to the field of palliative care.
Julie Scott is this year’s recipient of the Lee Bucci Professional
Nursing Scholarship.
The Gertrude Clinton Health
Career Scholarship Fund
The scholarship was established by the Gaston Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
in 1971 as a revolving loan fund. Following Mrs. Gertrude Clinton’s
death, the fund was changed to a scholarship in her memory. Mrs. Clinton
served as Gaston County Social Services Director, Personnel Director for
CaroMont Health, and was a founding member and President of the Gaston
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.Recipients of the Gertrude Clinton Health
Career Scholarship Fund include: Olivia Anderson, Taylor Bailey, Lauren
Biggers, Hannah Broome, Shallie Bryant, Catherine Bynum, Page East, Wanda
Flowers, Patricia Goble, Kim Gullstrand, Jason Hance, Ashley Isaac-Dockery,
Kristin Lewis, Victoria Lingenfelter, Josie Lucas, Brooke Malone, Lisa
Marlow, Daniel McCurry, Addison McElveen, Taylor McEntire, Macey McSwain,
Hannah Merritt, Pam Moss, Susan Murphy, Yvonne Nguyen, Haley O’Brien,
Karin Okonski, Misty Partin, Sharon Pilkington, Amanda Pritchett, Courtney
Psomadakis, Cora Robb, Paula Robb, Bethany Sawyer, Julie Scott, Elizabeth
Scronce, Sonni Sly, Deven Smirz, Kristin Smith, Lindsey Smith, Maelia
Stamey, Daphney Tench, Austin Toney, Jessica Weathers, Makayla Wykle and
Sharon Zurline.