Luncheon Archives | 麻豆原创 /tag/luncheon/ North Carolina Wesleyan (Rocky Mount, NC) is a four-year coeducational, liberal arts university, with a number of preprofessional programs, founded in 1956. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:34:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 /wp-content/uploads/2016/06/favicon-16x16-1.png Luncheon Archives | 麻豆原创 /tag/luncheon/ 32 32 NCWU Students Receive $40,000 in Scholarships /ncwu-students-receive-40000-in-scholarships/ /ncwu-students-receive-40000-in-scholarships/#respond Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:34:32 +0000 /?p=59836 麻豆原创 (NCWU) proudly hosted a Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon, bringing together Rotary leadership, Tackle the Tar organizers, and the Wesleyan students whose lives have been directly impacted by their generosity. This year, $40,000 in scholarships was awarded to NCWU students through proceeds from Tackle the Tar 鈥 marking another year of transformative community […]

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]]> 麻豆原创 (NCWU) proudly hosted a Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon, bringing togetherleadership, organizers, and the Wesleyan students whose lives have been directly impacted by their generosity. This year, $40,000 in scholarships was awarded to NCWU students through proceeds from Tackle the Tar 鈥 marking another year of transformative community investment in local education.

Fourteen students were recognized as scholarship recipients: Caleb Allen, Emory Bunn, Aliyah Cooper, Victoria Dickens, Jaycie Hadnott, Aafrah Hasan, Shawanna Hyman, Natalie Messer, Tarnisha Ricks, Shala Wade, Sharon Whitaker, Danitha Williams, Aidan Willis, and Chemar Zeigler.

The luncheon opened with a welcome from Ashton Bunn 鈥26, followed by a blessing from Mark Hinson, Vice President of Advancement. Students and staff then shared reflections on the impact of Tackle the Tar, underscoring how financial support has eased the burden of higher education and strengthened their commitment to achieving personal and professional goals.

Robbie Davis, and longtime champion of Tackle the Tar, delivered heartfelt remarks about the importance of keeping talent in the region.

鈥淲e need our young people to stay in Nash County, further their education, and give back to the community,鈥 Davis shared. 鈥淔ind the things you enjoy doing. Rotary develops leaders 鈥 consider joining us. Our club is very proud of each of you and what you are accomplishing.鈥

In closing, NCWU President Dr. Evan D. Duff expressed gratitude for the partnership and the opportunities it creates.

鈥淚 am grateful that both traditional and adult students can benefit from these scholarships,鈥 Duff said. 鈥淥ur recipients are already making meaningful contributions, and I know they will continue to do so. The Rotary鈥檚 support is helping shape the next generation of leaders.鈥

Through and the unwavering support of the Rocky Mount Rotary Club, students at 麻豆原创 continue to gain access to life-changing educational opportunities 鈥 strengthening both their futures and the future of the region.

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