Luncheon Recognizes Scholarship Recipients, Donors

Scholarships were presented to students and donors were recognized at the recent scholarship luncheon.

Piedmont Technical College student and Gray Court resident Carrie Lennox (left) was recently presented the Bailey Foundation Scholarship at the college’s annual scholarship luncheon. Lennox, a business student, is congratulated by Robert Link. The scholarship is awarded each year to Laurens County students majoring in business or computer technology, based on academic achievement and financial need.

Piedmont Technical College student and Laurens resident Tami Goettsch (right) was recently awarded the H. Kelley Jones Scholarship at the annual scholarship luncheon. Goettsch, a veterinary technology, is congratulated by Ruthie Buist, veterinary technology program director. Awarded annually, this scholarship is available to a student enrolled in the veterinary technology program approved by the AVMAs.  

Two Piedmont Technical College students were recently awarded the Dr. Sandra Calliham McMullen Scholarship. Pictured are, from left, Sheryl Walton, a practical nursing student from McCormick, and Lisa Toland, scholarship committee member. Not pictured is Victoria Hill, an Associate in Arts student from Clarks Hill. This scholarship is available to any senior graduating from McCormick High School that is pursuing a degree in (1) education or (2) health care field that shows a financial need, academic achievement and motivation to learn.

Piedmont Technical College student and McCormick resident Morris Campbell (right) was recently awarded the Self Regional Healthcare PTC Golf Classic Scholarship at the college’s annual scholarship luncheon. Campbell, a radiologic technology student, is congratulated by Jim Medford, PTC Foundation Board chairman. The scholarship is funded through an annual golf tournament held each spring and selection is based on academic achievement and financial need. 

Piedmont Technical College student and Abbeville resident William Pooser recently received the Mr. “B” Automotive Technology Scholarship at the college’s annual scholarship luncheon. Pictured are, from left, Grayson Jefferies, automotive technology instructor; Brad Emery, automotive technology program director; Pooser; Teresa and Earl Brewington, Jr., donors. The scholarship is awarded annually to an automotive technology student with a GPA of 3.25 or greater and financial need.

Three Piedmont Technical College students received the Greenwood Rotary Club Scholarship at a recent scholarship luncheon. Pictured are, from left, Anna Cox, a business student from Greenwood; Catharine Adams, a radiologic technology student from Greenwood; Chris Morgan, an engineering graphics technology student from Greenwood; and Greenwood Rotary representative Jon Scott. The scholarship is awarded annually to second-year students in associate degree programs and is based on academic achievement and financial need. 

Piedmont Technical College student and Greenwood resident Jonathan Mohajer (left) was recently awarded the John W. Drummond Scholarship at the college’s annual scholarship luncheon. Mohajer, a mechatronics technology student, is congratulated by Dr. Ray Brooks, PTC president. The scholarship is awarded annually and is based on academic achievement, financial need and leadership ability.

Piedmont Technical College associate degree nursing student and McCormick resident Brandye Willis was recently awarded the Medford Family Foundation PTC Golf Classic Scholarship. The scholarship is funded through an annual golf tournament held each spring and selection is based on academic achievement and financial need.