WCC Foundation Hosts Scholarship Gala

WCC Foundation Hosts Scholarship Gala

Wilkesboro, N.C. – The Wilkes Community College Foundation hosted the Scholarship Gala on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in the Lakey Ballroom at the John A. Walker Community Center. Proceeds from the event netted approximately $25,000, which will support WCC College and Career Promise Scholarships.

The evening began with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, allowing guests to mingle and enjoy the atmosphere. Dinner was expertly prepared by Walker Center Chef Ashana Shores, accompanied by music from the live band Too Much Sylvia. The theme for the evening, “Cheers to 60 Years,” allowed us to reflect on the past six decades at WCC. Connie McNeill, chairperson of the special events committee, offered a toast to commemorate the wonderful event and the 60 years we have celebrated together.

Organizers of the event included Connie McNeill, special events committee chairperson; Carrie Hodges, WCC Foundation; and Allison Phillips, WCC Foundation.

Event Sponsors for the Gala were Pam and Lee Herring, Becky and Arnold Lakey, ECMD, Joe Campbell Roofing, Skyline National Bank, and Window World; Table sponsors included,

B & R Service, Inc., Blue Ribbon Lawn Care, Bumgarner Services, Carolina West Wireless, Cub Creek Kitchens & Baths, Lee K. and Duane Cornett, Faw Insurance, McNeill Chevrolet Nissan, Michael’s Jewelry, North Wilkesboro Speedway, Phillips Cleaning Service, Kevin Sheets| Sterling Group Investments, Phil G. Stevens, Martha and “B” Townes, Jay and Beth Vannoy; and special thanks to R.H. Barringer for providing beverages for the evening.

For more information on making a donation to the WCC Foundation, contact the Wilkes Community College Development Office at 336-838-6491. Contributions may be sent to WCC Foundation, P.O. Box 120, Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697.

Wilkes Community College, a member of the North Carolina Community College System, is a public, two-year, open-door institution serving the people of Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany counties and beyond. Established in 1965, WCC continues to build on a strong history of meeting the educational needs and cultural interests of our students, community, and workforce. WCC prepares learners for success in a dynamic world.

l-r: Allison Phillips, VP of institutional advancement/Foundation executive director; Denna Parsons, Lee K. Cornett, senior customer service relations specialist; Tabitha Hudler, Walker Center director; Natasha Evans, sponsorship specialist. Carrie Hodges, community resource development specialist.