[Clinton, N.C.] – Almost a year ago, Selena Smith, a freshman in the Medical Assisting (MA) program at Sampson Community College (SCC), proved to herself, and to others, that it’s never too late to switch your degree plan and pursue your true passion. Smith graduated from Lakewood High School (LHS) in 2020 and began taking…
Category: Student Success
Viking Spotlight: Aaron Lewis Excels Inside and Outside of SCC’s IT Program
[Clinton, N.C.]– Aaron Lewis is a student in the Information Technology (IT) program at Sampson Community College (SCC) who continues to showcase his ability to excel inside and outside of his academic program. After graduating from Clinton High School in 2020, Lewis decided to enroll in SCC’s IT program in the Fall of that same…
Viking Spotlight: Breanna White Puts Her Best Foot Forward in Early Childhood Program
[Clinton, N.C.] – Breanna White, an Early Childhood Education program student at Sampson Community College (SCC), is a perfect example of how hard work and dedication can pay off when it comes to education. White, who’s originally from Charlotte, NC, obtained her GED in 2009 with hopes of eventually working in childcare. In Fall 2020,…
Viking Spotlight: Evan Breeden Finds Joy Through SCC’s Work-Study Program
[CLINTON, N.C.]- Evan Breeden, a student in the Human Services Technology program at Sampson Community College (SCC), recently began the Federal Work-Study program at SCC and has genuinely loved every minute of her experience. The Federal Work-Study program gives eligible college students (who are enrolled at least part-time) a chance to participate in part-time, paid employment on and off campus while still…
Viking Spotlight: Yoselin Romero-Jorge Hopes to Provide People with Access to Justice
[Clinton, N.C.] – Yoselin Romero-Jorge, a senior at Sampson Early College High School (SECHS), plans to graduate a semester early in December 2021 with her Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees, as well as with her high school diploma. After graduation, she plans to provide people with access to justice by pursuing a…
Viking Spotlight: Kenneth Spell Receives Angels of Mercy
[Clinton, N.C.] – Kenneth Spell, a current senior nursing student here at Sampson Community College (SCC), is a recent recipient of the Angels of Mercy Nursing Scholarship fund. The scholarship is awarded to a deserving student every year within SCC’s nursing program to help fund their educational pursuits. It was established in honor of Grady…
Viking Spotlight: Ty Smoak Plans to Reach the Stars
[Clinton, N.C.]- Ty Smoak, a senior at Harrells Christian Academy, is currently on track to earn both his Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, as well as a Business Administration High School Certificate from Sampson Community College (SCC) all by the time he graduates high school. However, his post-graduation plans are even more…
Viking Spotlight: Jeffery Koopman Welds His Way Towards Degree
[Clinton, N.C.] – Jeffery Koopman, a senior from Midway High School, is currently on track to become one of Sampson Community College’s first Career & College Promise (CCP) students to graduate with a Welding Technology degree. Koopman grew up on a dairy farm and was raised to work hard from a young age. As a…
CCP Students Named Marshals for First Time in Program’s History
For the first time since its inception, students from the Career and College Promise Program (CCP) at Sampson Community College met the criteria to be selected as marshals for graduation. The students, Katie Bauman and Olivia Gillespie, both attend Clinton High School. There are three requirements for meeting the criteria of being selected as a…
Former SCC Student Set to Begin Dual Degree Graduate Program at Campbell in the Fall
When she graduated high school in 2016, Sophie Miller knew she wasn’t prepared to leave home and attend a large university. Instead, she found her place at Sampson Community College. There, she discovered courses and professors that challenged her and a likeminded community of students.
SCC Scholarship Spotlight
Sampson County’s State Troopers protect us on the roads, this much everyone is aware of but what some may not realize is some of the work they do behind the scenes to protect our future as well. The NC Troopers Scholarship fund for Sampson County comes in the form of a $5,000 donation made to…
SCC Scholarship Spotlight
An instantly recognizable name in the Sampson County community is Smithfield. Smithfield Foods is a global food company and the world’s largest pork processor and hog producer. It is no surprise that the company supports the Sampson Community College Foundation by committing to an annual scholarship to help students. “The Smithfield Scholarship was started to…
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