The Sampson Community College Donor Appreciation Reception was held at the home of Jonelle and Neal Strickland on Sept. 29. The event is a celebration of the generous support for the SCC Foundation and the college’s students.

The guests were welcomed by Strickland who serves on the Foundation board and Lyman Horne, president of the Foundation, thanked donors for their contributions that totaled more than $260,000 this year.

Lisa Turlington, Foundation executive director,introduced Scholar Jeanette Rackley who shared her appreciation for her scholarship. Amelia Surratt, chairwoman of the EXCEL committee explained the EXCEL Award and intruded Wanda Capps, division chair of Health Programs who announced Robin Bradshaw as the Faculty EXCEL winner.

Dr. Bill Starling, vice president of Academic Affairs, recognized Marion Pope as an EXCEL winner. Dr. Paul Hutchins, president of SCC, closed with appreciation for all present.

SCC Foundation holds reception to honor those who contributed over $260,000 for scholarships

Sampson Community College Foundation board member Neal Strickland and his wife Jonelle prepare to greet guests during the Sept. 29 Donor Appreciation event held at their Clinton home.
https://www.clintonnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web1_JonelleNealAP.jpgSampson Community College Foundation board member Neal Strickland and his wife Jonelle prepare to greet guests during the Sept. 29 Donor Appreciation event held at their Clinton home.

Bill Turlington and mother Jean mingle during the reception.
https://www.clintonnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web1_BillJeanBS.jpgBill Turlington and mother Jean mingle during the reception.

SCC Foundation Executive Director Lisa Turlington shares a laugh with board members Lorraine Moore and Merrie McLamb.
https://www.clintonnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web1_LorraineLisaMerrieBS.jpgSCC Foundation Executive Director Lisa Turlington shares a laugh with board members Lorraine Moore and Merrie McLamb.

Enjoying the reception are Dee Bryant, Holly Brewington, Nydia Negron-Lopez, Jeanette Rackley, Marion Pope and Thea Smith.
https://www.clintonnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web1_TableBW.jpgEnjoying the reception are Dee Bryant, Holly Brewington, Nydia Negron-Lopez, Jeanette Rackley, Marion Pope and Thea Smith.

Dr. John Surratt and wife Amelia, a SCC Foundation member and chairwoman of the EXCEL committee, were on hand for the Sept. 29 festivities.
https://www.clintonnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web1_JohnAmeliaJD.jpgDr. John Surratt and wife Amelia, a SCC Foundation member and chairwoman of the EXCEL committee, were on hand for the Sept. 29 festivities.

Mother and son – Mary Helen and Lyman Horne – spend time together during the Foundation reception. Lymann Horne is current president of the SCC Foundation.
https://www.clintonnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web1_MaryHelenLymanJD.jpgMother and son – Mary Helen and Lyman Horne – spend time together during the Foundation reception. Lymann Horne is current president of the SCC Foundation.

Wanda Capps , SCC division chair of Health Programs, poses with Dr. Mac Herring and Robin Bradshaw, winner of the EXCEL Faculty award.
https://www.clintonnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web1_WandaMacRobinBW.jpgWanda Capps , SCC division chair of Health Programs, poses with Dr. Mac Herring and Robin Bradshaw, winner of the EXCEL Faculty award.

Ann Butler, Dean of Continuing Education at SCC, and her husband Don attend the donor reception.
https://www.clintonnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web1_AnnDonnDB.jpgAnn Butler, Dean of Continuing Education at SCC, and her husband Don attend the donor reception.