[Clinton, N.C.] – William Scharp is a current student in Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Human Services Technology (HST) program. Planning to graduate in May with an associate’s degree and two certificates, Scharp currently maintains a 4.0 GPA while balancing fatherhood, full-time work, and serving in ministry. His passion for education stems from the support of…
Author: Megan Bednar
Viking Spotlight: Yasmin Alvarez Interns with SCC Marketing Dept.
[Clinton, N.C.] – Yasmin Alvarez is a junior at Clinton High School (CHS) who is also dual-enrolled at Sampson Community College (SCC) as part of the Career & College Promise (CCP) program. With a love for graphic design, Alvarez recently joined the SCC Marketing Team as a student intern, learning more about the profession while…
SCC to Offer Agriculture Apprenticeship Academy
[Clinton, N.C.] – Beginning in Summer 2025, Sampson Community College (SCC) will host an inaugural Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED) Agriculture Pre-Apprenticeship Academy on campus. The program is an essential learning opportunity for high school students planning to pursue an agricultural career in the future. Created through the North Carolina Business Committee for Education…
Viking Spotlight: Yazmine Hayes Joins Ranks of Female HEO Graduates
[Clinton, N.C.] – Yazmine Hayes is a recent graduate of Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) program, which began enrolling students in Fall 2023. Graduating in December 2024, then immediately joining the workforce, Hayes became the second female to earn the certification at SCC– helping pave the path for other women in trades….
SCC Board Welcomes Former Trustee
[Clinton, N.C.] – On Tuesday, January 14, the Sampson Community College (SCC) Board of Trustees (BOT) reconvened for their quarterly business meeting. As part of the agenda, during the evening, Chuck Spell was officially reappointed to the Board for 2024-2028. Planning to serve a four-year team, Spell’s return to the Board follows his past appointment…
Viking Spotlight: Tyler Ward Earns Academic Excellence Award
[Clinton, N.C.]—Tyler Ward is a current senior at Sampson Early College High School (SECHS) who is also dual-enrolled at Sampson Community College (SCC) in pursuit of three degrees. Planning to graduate in May 2025, Ward was recently nominated as the College’s Academic Excellence Award winner for the 2024-2025 academic year— the highest academic honor the…
Viking Spotlight: Zatasia Crumpler Pursues 3rd SCC Degree
[Clinton, N.C.]— Zatasia Crumpler is a former Cosmetology & Natural Hair Care graduate from Sampson Community College (SCC) who recently returned to earn her degree in Information Technology (IT)- Systems Security. Graduating from Union High in 2014, Crumpler enrolled in SCC’s Cosmetology program immediately after high school. She eventually earned her Associate of Applied Science…
Viking Spotlight: Megan Callahan Returns to SCC as Instructor
[Clinton, N.C.] – Megan Callahan is the current Simulation Coordinator for Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Nursing department. A Sampson County native, she graduated from Union High School and pursued her initial Nursing & Emergency Medical Science (EMS) degrees/certifications at SCC before transferring. After serving within the healthcare field, Callahan returned to SCC in 2023, this…
AgCarolina Sponsors SCC Juntos Thanksgiving Project
[Clinton, N.C.] – Since 2022, each November, Sampson Community College (SCC) and Sampson Early College High School (SECHS) students have teamed up through the Juntos Club to provide meals to local student families in need. With the support of AgCarolina Farm Credit, they’ve been able to distribute items to numerous families throughout the past three…
SCC Welcomes Runners for Largest Annual ‘Shuffle’
[Clinton, N.C.] – On the morning of Saturday, November 23, Sampson Community College (SCC) held its 4th annual Sampson Shuffle 5K & Fun Run event, themed the “Turkey Special.” Partnering with the Sampson County YMCA and Full Send Racing, plus four corporate sponsors, over 200 participants ran in support of student success— with proceeds going…
Viking Spotlight: Yaquelin Antunez Reflects on SECHS Experience, Attends Conference
[Clinton, N.C.] – Yaquelin Alvarado Antunez, known as Jackie, is a former graduate of Sampson Early College High School (SECHS) who recently transferred to Furman University in South Carolina upon earning her Associate of Arts & Associate of Science degrees. Recently, Antunez had the opportunity to reconnect with SCC members by attending the Hispanic Association…
SCC’s CCR Program Earns Top 10 Rankings Statewide
[Clinton, N.C.] – With the completion of state and federal reporting, in October 2024, Sampson Community College (SCC) was recognized among the top 5 College & Career Readiness (CCR) programs in North Carolina for the highest number of high-school equivalency (HSE) graduates and post-test rate. SCC also ranked in the top 10 for measurable skill…
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