As the first Career and College Promise (CCP) student graduating with both an Associate of Arts degree and an Associate of Science degree this May, Sampson Community College is honored to highlight Payton O’Quinn as this week’s 50th Anniversary Spotlight. “As a homeschool student, SCC provided me with classroom experience through the CCP opportunity. Additionally,…
New Chapter Begins for SCC Instructor, Author
Sometimes dreams come true. Sometimes you just have to wait for 35 years for them to happen. Lew Gravis, College Transfer instructor for Sampson Community College has an affinity for writing. After all, Gravis won an award for writing in fourth grade for his poetry, another award for his writing in high school, re-scripted Star…
SCC’s Newest Truck Driving Graduates
Sampson Community College would like to congratulate our newest Truck Driver Training graduates! Alex Acosta Willie Best Mina Botros Biship Chasten Dorian Frederick Jose Garcia Electa Kearney Fantasha Leak Frank McNeill DeArlo Pearsall, Sr. Brandon Satchell Mary Stone Anthony Tate Asonta Vann Gregory Williams For more information on the Truck Driver Training Program at Sampson…
50th Spotlight: Andrew Todd
Growing up in Clinton, NC, upon graduating high school, Andrew Todd, this week’s Sampson Community College 50th Anniversary spotlight, moved to Wilmington where he found his passion for cosmetology as he assisted in the theater industry. Intrigued by the small class sizes at SCC, in 2004, Andrew moved back home to begin his educational journey…
SCC 50th Trivia Winner
Congratulations to Barney Grady! He received a 50th Anniversary t-shirt for answering the a question in our 50th Celebration Trivia!
50th Spotlight: Daniel Moesch
Upon retirement after serving two deployments overseas and 23 years in Army as a Black Hawk Helicopter Mechanic and First Sergeant, Daniel Moesch, this week’s Sampson Community College 50th Anniversary spotlight, wanted to come back to school to learn a trade as he entered the workforce. During his journey at SCC as a full time…
February 50th Anniversary Festivities
#SCC50th Each Monday check out #GoldMusicMonday on Facebook as we’ll have a different song/artist as we continue celebrating SCC’s 50-Year Golden Anniversary…only requirement is that “gold” be somewhere in the title or artist’s name. Have a suggestion for future weeks? Let us know on Facebook. Each Thursday we’ll be sharing a throwback pic on Facebook as we…
50th Spotlight: Jairo Najera
“Sampson Community College gave me a solid foundation that I have built upon to have a successful career; for that, I am thankful” smiles Jairo Najera, SCC Graduate. In late July, 2009, Jairo Najera walked into the Building Construction Technology Lab for a tour led by Barney Grady, SCC’s Building and Construction Department Chair. As…
Going LIVE in 3, 2, ….
Each Spring, Sampson Community College Foundation assembles a cross-section of artists, performers, students, volunteers, SCC faculty and staff as well as business and community leaders from throughout Sampson County for a LIVE event like no other! This year, in partnership with Star Communications, the Sampson Showcase LIVE will be taking place on Tuesday, March 14…
President’s List & Dean’s List | FALL 2016
Sampson Community College would like to recognize the following students for their OUTSTANDING academic achievement: President’s List | 4.0 GPA Andrew, Brittany Artis, Caralea Barbour, Dennis Barnes, Paula Blankenship, Michael Brown, Justin Buelna, Donna Campos, Anna Chavious, Sanitria Cooksey, Robert Cruz, Avigail Espino, Jovani Giddens, Christie Gutierrez, Alicia Halstead, Lydia Harrell, Kristy Hemingway, Marian Hernandez,…
50th Spotlight: Nashea Williams
As a 2014 graduate of Sampson Early College High School, Nashea Williams shares the impact Sampson Community College and the Early College has had on her life. “Through this partnership, I was able to not only have a head start at receiving a higher education but I also developed a desire to continue my education….
SCC House Provides Shelter For Learning
House #6 is currently FOR SALE and is priced at $55,000. Anyone needing more information about the program or purchasing the house can contact Barney Grady at bgrady@sampsoncc.edu or at 910-592-8081 extension 7005. Any time you can foster an idea that provides a win-win scenario all the way around, you build on it. And that’s exactly…
