College of Health and Human Performance awards $208,700 in scholarships

East Carolina University’s College of Health and Human Performance awarded $208,700 in scholarships to 161 outstanding students during the Pecheles Automotive Group Winner’s Circle scholarship breakfast April 8 at the ECU’s Williams Arena.

The Pecheles Automotive Group has sponsored the event for twelve consecutive years.

“We are grateful for the generosity of the Pecheles Automotive Group,” said Dr. Glen Gilbert, Dean of the College of Health and Human Performance.

“In partnership with this successful business leader, we can gather together benefactors and students. Scholarship recipients learn about why others give back and donors hear firsthand how their gifts make a difference.”

The Pecheles Automotive Group also supports an annually funded scholarship in the College of Health and Human Performance.

Mr. Brian Pecheles, President of the Pecheles Automotive Group, joins Dean Gilbert on stage and welcomes the crowd in Williams Arena. (Photos by Chuck Baldwin).

“We are very proud to be part of the College of Health and Human Performance Winner’s Circle Breakfast,” said Brian Pecheles, president of Pecheles Automotive.  “There is no better event we participate in, and no more deserving group of people.”

Awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 were presented and granted to students for the 2016-2017 academic year.  Private donations fund the scholarships, created to honor outstanding faculty and friends of the college.

Nearly 460 people attended the breakfast, including scholarship recipients, donors, advancement council members, faculty, staff and guests.

Ms. Emily Evans congratulates the first recipient of the Emily Evans Scholarship, Zainah AbulHawa. Dr. Don Chaney, Chair of the Department of Health Education and Promotion, Dean Glen Gilbert, and associate dean, Dr. Angela Lamson presented certificates to students.

Following is a list of the awards and student recipients:

Joe Pecheles Volkswagen, Inc. Scholarship: McKayla Kraft
Harold H. Bate Scholarship in Health and Human Performance: Andrew Whaley
Health and Human Performance Advancement Council Scholarship: Courtney Nall, Ashley Boyd, Lydia Ritchie, Rachel Jhala, Kerry Walsh
William E. Cain Scholarship: Kayla Maness, Kaylan Bristol
Abeyounis Family Scholarship: Laura Snyder
Captain Christopher Cash Memorial Scholarship: Genevieve Ramirez, Samuel Bowen, Luke McMillan, Summer Martinez
George Whitfield Scholarship: Cheyenne Carothers
Walter and Marie Williams Scholarship: Mona Sims, Rachel Williams, Mary Blackwelder
Jane B. Waller Scholarship: Wesley Thigpen, Amanda Driggers
Dr. Ed Clement Scholarship: Alison Ratti
John and Nicole Archibald Scholarship: Nicole LaDuca
Dave Alexander Scholarship: Vivian Nguyen
Bessie McNeil Scholarship: Monica Millsaps
Bloxton-Strawn Scholarship: Lauren Plis
Health and Human Performance Faculty Scholarship: David Taylor
John P. and Harriet I. Hudson Scholarship: Nadine Rammouni
University Book Exchange Scholarship: Farren Allen, Greyson Vann
Dr. Jerry McGee Scholarship: Israel Mendez
Emilie Tilley Scholarship: Danielle Holdner, Kristina Cripe, Jordan Groose
Guy and Kathy Swain Scholarship: Treva Perry
Steven W. Osborne Scholarship: Sarah Jones
Miriam B. Moore Scholarship: Tionne Allen

Department of Health Education and Promotion Scholarships
Patricia C. Dunn Scholarship: Brittany Lewis
Michael L. Bunting Scholarship in Health Education and Promotion: Augustus Floyd
Mollie Berry Davenport Scholarship in Health Education and Promotion: Kimberlea Lehr
Judy B. Baker Scholarship in Public Health Studies: Gladys Ruby Gonzalez
Emily Evans Scholarship in Health Education and Promotion: Zainah AbulHawa
Jamie and Jonathan Williams Scholarship: Lauren Smith
James Mulligan Memorial Scholarship: Brittany Case, Jackson Hooton
Daniel and Roelyn Adams Scholarship in Environmental Health: Elizabeth Asawacharoenkun
Ronnie P. Barnes Scholarship in Athletic Training: Kathryn Carter, Sydney O’Brien
Craig and June Baker Scholarship in Athletic Training: Jessica Phillips
The Athletic Alumni Scholarship: Hope Stuart

Department of Human Development and Family Science Scholarships
Mel Markowski Medical and Family Therapy Scholarship: Daniel Blocker
Myrtle H. Westmoreland Scholarship: Giles Jones
Vonta Leach Scholarship: Azanique Rawl
Tyndall-Owens Scholarship: Sasha Murphy
Ursich Marriage and Family Therapy Scholarship: Erika Taylor
Marriage and Family Therapy Alumni Scholarship: Meagan Collins
David Dosser Scholarship: Merin Joshy
Nash Love Scholarship: Kaylabeth Gudac
J. B. and Vera Congleton Scholarship: Sarah Cope
Maisie Castlebury Freeman Scholarship: Dana Carty, DeLys Chauvin
Dorothy G. Pruitt Scholarship: Miranda Holland
Elizabeth Pate Johnson Scholarship: Caroline Traflet
Alexandria G. Kittrell Scholarship: Jamie Tilley, Kristen Malagisi, Star Chang
Nancy Darden Early Childhood Scholarship: Janna Elawar, Alaina Purvis
Human Development and Family Science Scholarship: Marcy Regan
J.F. “Frank” and Reba D. Howell Scholarship: Amanda Alnadesh
Lucy Ervin Roberts Birth-Kindergarten Scholarship: Michelle Flores

Department of Interior Design and Merchandising Scholarships
Collegiate Tartan Scholarship: Anne Mason
M. Louise Thomas Scholarship: Hannah Wiser, Lisa Duerr
Garnice Knight Ealy Scholarship: Ijechukwuama Omotosho
Interior Design Alumni and Friends Scholarship: Madelyn Wood
Tom and Karen Bartik Interior Design Scholarship: Rebecca Culvahouse
Belk Scholarship: Lauren Williams, Kristina Mutio, Allison Hawkins
Caroline Allen Scholarship: Angelica Martinez-Tejada
Merchandising Advisory Board Scholarship: Yulan Ruan
M. Louise Thomas Merchandising Scholarship: Angel Johnson, Kaitlyn Shrey

Department of Kinesiology Scholarships
Merry Sandra Aycock Kennedy Scholarship: Brady Cartwright
Jimmie R. Grimsley Scholarship: Jeffrey Broadway, Brittany Vaughan
Eva Price Memorial Scholarship: Emma Shirley
G. Brantley and Barbara F. Aycock Scholarship for Physical Education: Adell Remsberg, Colton Chrisman, Jamie Corbett, William Pittman
George E. Williams Memorial Scholarship: Mollie Edick
Catherine V. McCulley Scholarship: Tyara Nevels
Karla Faye Jones Scholarship: Garrett VanHoy
Catherine A. Bolton Scholarship: Lauren MacchioCatherine A. Bolton Scholarship: Constantine Unanka
Jim and Wendy Dill Scholarship: Adam Parker
Gay Blocker EXSS Memorial Scholarship: Stephen Allard
Nell Stallings Scholarship: Hannah Vermillion, Josh Dixon, Mary Shaw,  Thomas Wynne, William Deatherage
Graham and Lynne Felton Scholarship: David Modigliani-Estraella
Ernest Schwartz Sports Management Graduate Fellowship: Marlee Sloan
Clay and Anne Walker Scholarship in Sports Management: Lyle Jones

Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies Scholarships
Keene Spirit of Service Scholarship: Kelly Semon
Michael Bunting Scholarship in RCLS: Tynasia Miles
Michael Bunting Scholarship for Warrior Training Program: Emily Reames
Peggy Pruett Cromer Scholarship: Madeline Jones
Joseph and Hannah Tart Scholarship for Warrior Training Program: Stephanie Warrick
John and Joan Taylor Scholarship in RCLS: Jacquelyn Nance
Charles A. Vincent Memorial Scholarship: Kayla Maness
Robert L. Jones Scholarship for Warrior Training Program: Christina Brown-Bochicchio

School of Social Work Scholarships
Elizabeth Ann Worden Scholarship: Alleyah Mason
Lamanda Michelle Reid Memorial Scholarship: Laura Fisher
David B. and Willa H. Stevens Social Work Scholarship: Maya Williams, Caitlin Wyant
Edward L. Garrison Memorial Scholarship: Phuong Nguyen
Peggy Myers Chandler Memorial Scholarship: Gabriela Mendoza
ECU School of Social Work Scholarship: Chrisola Ham
Master of Social Work Scholarship: Jalessa S. Jones, Hailey Harris, Tracy James-McAllister, Mitzi Jordan

Air Force ROTC Scholarships 
Major General William Dutch & Lt. Colonel Norma Holland Scholarship: Lajoy Galloway
Captain Christopher Cash Scholarship: Davonte Brown, Clayton Brock
Michael L. Bunting Scholarship in Air Force ROTC: Colby Wallmow, Nastassia Arrington, Hekima Wainaina
Keith and Janie Oliphant Scholarship: Zachary Schadewald
Stephen and Tammy Blizzard Scholarship: Katie Dew
Walter and Marie Williams Scholarship: Travis Paul
Lt. Colonel Ed Tadlock Scholarship: Tyler McGuire
The ‘High Flight’ Spirit Scholarship: Matthew Campbell
Kirk and Dasha Little Scholarship: Charlotte Jenkins
Bill and Nancy Miller Scholarship in Air Force ROTC: Jack Davis
General Gary North Scholarship: Thomas Griswold
Colonel J. Worth Carter DMSS Scholarship: Jonathan Jeffries
Archie Burnette Scholarship: Jacquelyn Nance, Kenneth Bridges
Clifton E. Boyd Scholarship: Christina Debnam
Maj. Gen. Cathy Dreyer & Lt. Gen. Kevin Chilton Scholarship: Drake Kuntzleman
B.G. Beacham Scholarship: Christy Xiong, Mason Doty

Army ROTC Scholarships
Captain Christopher Cash Memorial Scholarship: Joseph Jernigan, Kelsey Page
Ruth Glass Bunting Scholarship: Nathan Hallock, Justin Stevenson
Michael Bunting Scholarship in Army ROTC: Gabriel Abreu
Walter and Marie Williams Scholarship: Kaeley Churchill
Captain David “JP” Thompson Memorial Scholarship: William Blackwell
Archie Burnette Scholarship: Theodore Protonentis, Matthew Pastino
LTC Daniel and Mrs. Heather Heape Scholarship:  Samuel Phillips
B.G. Beacham Scholarship: Christopher Voss, Michael Helpingstine, Christopher Rudkowski, James Dempsey, Lathan Nelson

-Kathy Muse