Attorney Sharita Whitaker, left, the first recipient of the Rebecca and Ruth Leonard Scholarship, stands with scholarship donor Rebecca Leonard.
Each year, Humanities and Social Sciences awards dozens of scholarships that help our students Think and Do.
The college honored those top scholars and the donors who make their awards possible at its annual scholarship luncheon on Feb. 25. Nearly 150 guests attended the event that enabled students and donors to connect, catch up and get to know one another.
Several past scholarship recipients were featured at the luncheon. The college recognized Sharita Whitaker, Leigh-Kathryn Bonner and Bryan Hum.
Whitaker (communication, ‘07), an attorney at Smith Anderson in Raleigh, is a past recipient of the Rebecca and Ruth C. Leonard Scholarship. Scholarship donor Rebecca Leonard attended the luncheon and sat with Whitaker.
Bonner (international studies, ‘15), the founder and CEO of Bee Downtown, is a past recipient of the Kristin G. Replogle Nonprofit Internship Award. Bonner sat with scholarship donor Kristin Replogle.
Hum (political science, ‘13), who was unable to attend, is currently a student at Albany Law School and is the executive editor of the Albany Law Review. He is a past recipient of the Latta Washington Internship Award.
To learn more about our scholarships and donors, visit our scholarship page.
Senior criminology major Zana Johnson, center, a recipient of the Sharda and Mohan Sawhney Scholarship, with scholarship donors Sharda, left, and Mohan Sawhney.
Scholarship donor Barbara Kretzer, left, with senior international studies major Patrick Balogh, a recipient of the William T. Kretzer Family Scholarship.
Junior English major Susan Johnston, a recipient of the A.M. Fountain Award, with Advisory Board member Jane Rogers.
Advisory Board Members Emily Barbour and Lee Garrett.
Senior social work major Glenetta Burrell, a recipient of the Jenny Cheng Scholarship, with Linda Williams, a scholarship donor for the Social Work Program in Guatemala Award.
Guy Owen Memorial Scholarship donor John Owen with Ayana McLemore, a recipient of the Jean F. Kilgore Scholarship.
Scholarship donors Carolyn Wilson, left, and Betsy Browder Wilson, right, with senior criminology major Amanda Boland, a recipient of the Nathaniel C. and Blanche P. Browder Scholarship.
Advisory Board member Erica Boisvert with HeeSun Choi, recipient of the John O. Cook Graduate Student Award.
Leigh-Kathryn Bonner, past recipient of the Kristin. G. Replogle Nonprofit Internship Award, with advisory board member David Jolley.
Advisory Board President Kathy Council addresses the crowd.
Dean Jeff Braden delivers remarks during the luncheon.
Dean Jeff Braden recognizes alumna and former scholarship recipient Sharita Whitaker.
Dean Jeff Braden recognizes alumnus and former scholarship recipient Bryan Hum.
Dean Jeff Braden recognizes alumna and former scholarship recipient Leigh-Kathryn Bonner.
Sophomore psychology major Nicole Urh, center, a recipient of the Slater E. Newman Scholarship, with scholarship donors Pat Newman, left, and Kurt Newman.
Attorney Sharita Whitaker, left, a past recipient of the Rebecca and Ruth Leonard Scholarship, with scholarship donor Rebecca Leonard.
Scholarship donor Adama Washington, left, with sophomore psychology major Andrykah Smith, a recipient of the Dwayne and Adama Washington Scholarship.
Scholarship donor Sandra Latta, left, with junior political science major Adonna Biel, recipient of the Latta Washington Internship.
Senior psychology major Lydia Van Voorhis, a William T. Kretzer Family Scholarship and Dr. Larry Upton Scholarship recipient, left, with Dean Jeff Braden and senior political science major and Perry and Susan Safran Scholarship in Pre-Law Studies recipient Sam Gray.
