Raghav Yelamanchili
During selection weekend Raghav Yelamanchili realized “everything clicked” and he knew he wanted to spend his undergraduate years at East Carolina University. “ECU is the place that will prepare me...
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Thomas Remington
East Carolina University originally was not an option for Pitt County Schools Early College High School graduate Thomas Remington. Moving to Greenville at the age of 9, Remington considered ECU...
Taylor Greene
For 18-year-old Taylor Greene, East Carolina University and the Brinkley-Lane Scholars program represent opportunities — for academic and extracurricular activities, for travel and for connections. “I chose ECU because everyone...
Sophie Davis
The chance to be a part of a close and passionate community drew 18-year-old Sophie Davis to the Brinkley-Lane Scholars program. “I adore hearing about other people’s goals, interests and...
Sarah Grace Aldridge
When you come from a family that bleeds Purple and Gold, it’s hard to shake the call to join Pirate Nation. For Sarah Grace Aldridge, continuing her family’s legacy at...
Riley Nazario
Being a Brinkley-Lane Scholar sounds perfect to Riley Nazario, and as an All County section leader mallet percussionist, she knows when the sound is right. Nazario said her experiences during...
Noah Abel
When he received the offer to be a Brinkley-Lane Scholar, Williamston’s Noah Abel was in shock. “First of all, I didn’t even expect to get into the Honors College at...
Mariama Apollo
Mariama “Mari” Apollo said the other colleges she visited didn’t show as much care for their students as East Carolina University, which welcomed her like family. “I wanted a college...
Kaylee Chavis
A line on Kaylee Chavis’ resume includes she is committed to working hard and serving her school, peers and community. She is ready to do that as a Brinkley-Lane Scholar...
Josie Smith
Josie Smith said working alongside East Carolina University peers and faculty members who will challenge her is one of the things she is looking forward to as a member of...