Wilson College Communications

Jul 24, 2012

Samuel “Hunter” Hendrick

Samuel “Hunter” Hendrick – from Holly Springs, NC graduated from Wake Early College of Health and Sciences. He volunteers at his community church where he also plays drums in the praise band and also plays guitar. He has traveled to India with his church group on a mission trip to help the less fortunate. He… 

Jul 24, 2012

Brian Christopher Iezzi

Brian Christopher Iezzi – from Gastonia, NC, graduated from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM). During high school, he focused on his research at the University of NC at Charlotte and the NCSSM and was a Conrad Spirit of Innovation Award Finalist. Brian completed a comprehensive energy audit on two separate buildings… 

Jul 24, 2012

Robert “Bobby” William Keefe

Robert “Bobby” William Keefe – from Raleigh, NC, graduated from William G. Enloe High School. Bobby was named an AP Scholar with Distinction, has been on the Honor Roll throughout high school, and was a member of the National Honor Society. Bobby has also been very involved with choir and theatre, participating in the Raleigh… 

Jul 24, 2012

Emily Kathryn McGuinness

Emily Kathryn McGuinness – from Lewis Center, OH, graduated from Olentangy High School. Emily is a violinist and served as president of her high school’s orchestra program. She was also very involved in the theatre program as a dedicated member of the crew. She served a head of the theater crew for a multitude of… 

Jul 24, 2012

Sarah Anne Paluskiewicz

Sarah Anne Paluskiewicz – from Rochester, NY, graduated from Our Lady of Mercy High School. Sarah was a member of the National Honor Society, Campus Ministry Board, and DECA. She placed 5th at the 2011 DECA International Competition in the area of Business Services Marketing and served as president of her chapter for the 2011-2012… 

Jul 24, 2012

Emily Susan Price

Emily Susan Price – from New Bern, NC, graduated from the North Carolina School of Science and Math. Emily was a 2011 National Merit Finalist, scoring in the top 1% of students who took the PSAT. She was also one of fifty students chosen to do research and participate in the NCSSM Mentorship Program. Emily… 

Jul 24, 2012

Shannon Darcey Tart

Shannon Darcey Tart – from Benson, NC, graduated from South Johnston High School. Shannon’s dedication to excelling in academics led her to receive the Skills USA State Leadership Award, as well as the Quintiles Women in Science Award. She was also the first junior in her high school to ever receive the AP Calculus Highest… 

Jul 24, 2012

Caroline “Nicole” Trader

Caroline “Nicole” Trader – from Lake Junaluska, NC, graduated from Tuscola High School where she was Valedictorian of her graduating class. Nicole’s academic dedication earned her straight A’s throughout high school and recognition as the 2011 Most Outstanding AP English Student by the College Board. She has held leadership positions in a broad range of… 

May 28, 2012

2012 J.W. Weaver Best Paper of the Year Award

Research to advance Forensic Textile Analytical Chemistry conducted by two TECS faculty members and two former undergraduate students was recently awarded the 2012 J.W. Weaver Paper of the Year Award by the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists. Both students entered NC State’s Graduate School with a research focus in analytical chemistry: Nathan Weisner (Ph.D.… 

Jul 24, 2011

Michael Robert Auten

Michael Robert Auten – from Hickory, NC graduated from Hickory High School. Michael is an AP Scholar with honor, and he received academic honors the past three years for maintaining a cumulative “A” average. Michael was President of the National Honors Society, Senior Class Vice President, and founder of the Hickory High Military Alumni Association.…