Scholars 2021 Archives

May 14, 2021
  • Crystal Baity

Stephanie Stewart

Stephanie Stewart has traveled to 12 countries around the world so far — through books. She’ll continue her journey this summer by reading stories from Hispanic countries in Spanish script...

May 14, 2021
  • Kelly Rusk

Ashby Dickerson

Ashby Dickerson had an insider’s view of the EC Scholars experience — her older brother Cole. “I feel like the EC Scholars program is about being part of a family...

May 14, 2021
  • Ken Buday

Brooke Butler

Brooke Butler grew up with three older brothers, but the new East Carolina University EC Scholar wasn’t about to let them get the best of her. “I have three brothers...

May 14, 2021
  • Julie Roman

Sarah Wright

The health care system has been an influential force in Sarah Wright’s life. Inspired by her mother, Amanda, executive director of pharmacy at Cape Fear Valley Health System, Wright wanted...

May 14, 2021
  • Kristen Martin

Noah Watkins

A love of East Carolina University started early for Noah Watkins. The Asheboro native visited ECU in eighth grade and fell in love with the campus and overall atmosphere. “Everyone...

May 14, 2021
  • Julie Roman

Noah Sampson

Noah Sampson is a competitive soul with a servant’s heart. Discovering an early love for sports, he competes in soccer, track, and lately, spikeball. He attributes his competitive spirit to...

May 14, 2021
  • Erin Ward

MaHogany Roper

Aspiring doctor MaHogany Roper has already spent several years immersing herself in the health care field before starting college, let alone medical school. At J.D. Clement Early College High School...

May 14, 2021
  • Kristen Martin

Kyia Riddick

Since she was a child, Kyia Riddick has dreamed of being a nurse. The Gates County native began researching nursing programs and learned about East Carolina University’s Pirate Nurses. The...

May 14, 2021
  • Lacey L. Gray

Tierney Reardon

Tierney Reardon wants to make a difference in the lives of others and plans to become an attorney so that she can give back to her community. The 17-year-old senior...

May 14, 2021
  • Michael Rudd

Sarah Maisto

East Carolina University’s College of Business has developed a reputation for building leaders for 85 years. It can now add one more future leader to its ranks. Eighteen-year-old Sarah Maisto...