Grace Krell
Grace Krell described the day she found out she was an EC Scholar as one of the best days of her life. “We were in the car … and as...
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Hannah Bolick
Hannah Bolick chose East Carolina University because she knew the Honors College was a place that would encourage her diverse interests. Advisors didn’t suggest she narrow her interests but rather...
Hannah Coalson
Community is what drew Hannah Coalson to East Carolina University and the Honors College. “I really liked the feel of it. And that you get to room with people that...
Jayda Bodine
Multiple cancer diagnoses in Jayda Bodine’s immediate family have spurred her interest in becoming an oncologist in the future. Bodine is one of 20 high school seniors named an EC...
Jordan Hock
If you’ve ever seen the Velocity TV show “Overhaulin” and watched car designer Chip Foose and his team remake mundane cars into someone’s dream machine, close your eyes, fast forward...
Katelyn McKinney
A love of horses and an interest in psychology made Katelyn McKinney want to pursue equine-assisted therapy in college and beyond. Being an EC Scholar means she’ll have extra support...
Kristina Whitley
Her mother is an educator, her grandmother is an educator, and Kristina Whitley plans to follow in their footsteps. “I plan to teach as a high school teacher in a...
Shaelyn Raleigh
Shaelyn Raleigh fell in love with the East Carolina University campus after her first visit, but among one of her top reasons was something most freshmen do not mention —...
Luke Fogarty
Luke Fogarty grew up in Greenville and is focused on finding ways to contribute to the betterment of the region he calls home. “I chose East Carolina University because I...
Nicole Cavaliere
When Nicole Cavaliere wasn’t busy winning two consecutive 3A women’s state championships on her Weddington High School soccer team, she was team captain on the highly competitive Charlotte Soccer Academy...