The Vidant Beaufort Hospital Volunteer Department recently awarded scholarships totaling $7,200 to 14 local students for their service to the hospital.

To be eligible for the scholarship, the student must serve as a volunteer at the hospital for at least three summers and work at least 34 hours each summer.

During the summer months, Vidant Beaufort Hospital is supported by a group of junior volunteers.

These dedicated students provide a great service to the hospital and patients, as well as get a first-hand look at the health care industry. They do anything from discharging patients, delivering various items throughout the hospital, to certain clerical duties. The hospital is grateful for the support that these students give to our hospital, patients and their families.

This year’s scholarship recipients are:

 

1. Sydnie Alligood, daughter of Doug and Kristy Alligood, graduated from Northside High School. Sydnie plans to study exercise physiology at East Carolina University.

 

2. Davis Beeman, son of Larry and Roxanne Beeman, graduated from Washington High School. Davis plans to study biology at East Carolina University.

 

3. Meredith Boyd, daughter of Todd and Amanda Boyd, graduated from Northside High School. Meredith plans to study agricultural business management at North Carolina State University.

 

4. Kayleigh Cobb, daughter of Kaye and Juarez Rouse and John Cobb Jr., attends Beaufort County Early College High School. Kayleigh plans to study biology and chemistry.

 

5. Courtney Cratch, daughter of Michael and Rhonda Cratch, attends Beaufort County Early College High School. Courtney plans to study elementary education.

 

6. Meredith Hernandez-Espinoza, daughter of Luis Hernandez and Mere Espinoza, attends Beaufort County Early College High School. Meredith plans to study nursing.

 

7. Jay Jackson (not pictured), son of Jeremiah and Kimberly Jackson, graduated from the North Carolina School of Science and Math. Jay plans to study chemistry at UNC-Chapel Hill.

 

8. Logan Little (not pictured), son of Tim and Regina Little, graduated from Washington High School. Logan plans to study mechanical engineering at Liberty University.

 

9. Ben McKeithan, son of Ray and Robin McKeithan, graduated from Washington High School. Ben plans to attend UNC-Chapel Hill.

 

10. Blake Parker, son of Roy and Missy Parker, graduated from Washington High School. Blake plans to study business at Appalachian State University.

 

11. Greyson Schmitt (not pictured), son of Kurt and Jennifer Schmitt, graduated from Washington High School. Greyson plans to study nursing at UNC-Wilmington.

 

12. Katherine Simmons, daughter of Phillip and Melanie Simmons, graduated from Northside High School. Katherine plans to study pre-dentistry at East Carolina University.

 

13. Mac Skillen, son of James and Robin Skillen, graduated from Washington High School. Mac plans to study pharmacy at UNC-Chapel Hill.

 

14. Madison Tankard, daughter of Robert and Susan Tankard, graduated from Northside High School. Madison plans to study mechanical engineering with a concentration in biomedical engineering at UNC-Charlotte.