Pirate Profile Archives

May 10, 2017
  • Sophronia Knott

Student: Glenesha Berryman

East Carolina University student Glenesha Berryman values education and learning “Growing up, teachers were very influential to me,” said Berryman. “I’ve been called a ‘teachers pet’ more than a few...

Apr 18, 2017
  • Sophronia Knott

Student: Michael Sciacca

East Carolina University student Michael Sciacca discovered his passion for the Spanish language in high school.  A native of Apex, Sciacca was initially active in performance arts. In fact, he...

Mar 27, 2017
  • Sophronia Knott

Student: Madison Heffentrager

Growing up near the coast of North Carolina, East Carolina University student Madison Heffentrager always had a passion for being outdoors.  A native of Moyock, Heffentrager spent her childhood exploring...

Mar 08, 2017
  • Sophronia Knott

Student: Karsyn Tall

Karsyn Tall, a senior at East Carolina University, is passionate about nutrition and wellness.  "I have always had a passion for cooking and food in general. The first time I...

Feb 14, 2017
  • Sophronia Knott

Student: Joseph Bryant

Joseph Bryant, a native of Greensboro, is a senior majoring in public health studies at East Carolina University and an aspiring pharmacist.  "Medicine is an important part of a community's...

Jan 24, 2017
  • Sophronia Knott

Student: Allison Flowers

Business was not Allison Flowers’ first passion. Growing up, Flowers was surrounded by the sound of music. “My mother was the music minister at our church, and I always looked...

Jan 06, 2017
  • Sophronia Knott

Pirate Profile: Joel McAuliffe

At age 5, the question "Why is the sky blue?" made East Carolina University senior Joel McAuliffe realize that the atmosphere could be truly magnificent.  "We shouldn't just view the...

Dec 13, 2016
  • Sophronia Knott

Student: Jessica Shamberger

As a second-year dental student at East Carolina University, Jessica Shamberger is combining her love of public health with her desire to help underprivileged areas. “The mission of ECU’s dental...

Ellen Franks
Nov 22, 2016
  • Sophronia Knott

Student: Ellen Franks

Ellen Franks, a U.S. Air Force veteran and mother of four children, said one reason she chose East Carolina University is because of its support of veterans. "Everyone who works...

Dylan Ritch
Nov 02, 2016
  • Sophronia Knott

Student: Dylan Ritch

East Carolina University senior Dylan Ritch of Hendersonville was not always involved in theatre. "When I was younger, I was into sports and I played basketball. Then in high school,...