Graduating Scholars: Sarah Melton Receives Three Nursing Scholarships

[Clinton, N.C.] –Sampson Community College (SCC) is continuing to highlight Spring 2025 graduates who have received one or more scholarships from the SCC Foundation during their time at the College. One of those individuals is Sarah Melton, a recent Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) graduate who received three scholarships for the 24-25 academic year: The Dr….

Graduating Scholars: Madeline Howard Earns Smith-Harris Nursing Scholarship

[Clinton, N.C.] –Sampson Community College (SCC) is continuing to highlight Spring 2025 graduates who have received one or more scholarships from the SCC Foundation during their time at the College. One of those individuals is Madeline Howard, a recent Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) graduate who received the Alice Smith-Harris Nursing Scholarship for 2024-25. In 2017,…

Graduating Scholars: Victoria Devone Earns Whitfield-Newton Scholarship

[Clinton, N.C.] – Continuing an annual tradition, Sampson Community College (SCC) is highlighting upcoming Spring 2025 graduates who have received one or more scholarships from the SCC Foundation during their time at the College. One of those individuals is Victoria Devone, an Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) student who recently received the Whitfield-Newton Scholarship for 2024-25….

Viking Spotlight: Instructor Luke Matthews Earns Electrician License

[Clinton, N.C.] – Luke Matthews is an Industrial Technologies Instructor at Sampson Community College (SCC) who recently earned his NC Electrical License, adding to his Electrical System Technology and Industrial Systems Technology degrees. A former graduate of Lakewood High School and SCC, he continues to educate and mentor the next generation of electricians at the…

Viking Spotlight: Women in Welding at SCC

[Clinton, N.C.] – In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, Sampson Community College (SCC) is highlighting female students, faculty, staff who have thrived in various trade programs at the College— breaking barriers and inspiring others to follow. One of these programs is Welding Technology, where three students, Lilyanne White, Kira Rebuck, and Ashley Martinez-Pompa…

Viking Spotlight: Women in Construction at SCC

[Clinton, N.C.] –  In celebration of Women’s History Month, Sampson Community College (SCC) is highlighting female students, faculty, staff who have thrived in various trade programs at the College— breaking barriers and inspiring others to follow. One of these programs is Building Construction Technology, where two students, Elainna Phillip and Alexandra Vlahos, with instructor, Carla…

Viking Spotlight: Callie Simmons is ‘First Gen’

[Clinton, N.C.] – Callie Dakota Simmons is a current student in Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Associate of Arts (A.A.) program. Beginning as a Career & College Promise (CCP) student in 2023, she’s now on track to graduate in May with her degree—becoming the first in her family to do so. A graduate of Clinton High…

Viking Spotlight: William Scharp’s Faith Fuels His Passion for Human Services

[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…

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…

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….

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…