2005 Centennial Scholars

Jan 4, 2018

TE Alumnus Improving American Energy Efficiency

College of Textiles alumnus Andrew Parker (Textile Engineering ‘09) works toward a more sustainable future as an engineer with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, which conducts energy efficiency research on behalf of the federal government.

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Jul 24, 2005

Daniel Almirall

Daniel Almirall – from Oak Island, NC was Salutatorian at South Brunswick High School. Daniel is a very active student athlete. He was the Captain of the Soccer team, Wrestling team, and Pole-Vault group. He was also the founder and President of a school spirit team called the “Blu Cru” and is a member of…

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Jul 24, 2005

Jenna Bost

Jenna Bost – from Greensboro, NC . Jenna was Co-President of the Junior Classical League and Section Leader of the Silver Madrigal Singers, a Renaissance choir. She is also a competitive equestrian and was a member of the volunteer organization, TAGS. Jenna has also volunteered with the NCCJ / Anytown Project, the Women’s Resource Center,…

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Jul 24, 2005

Cameron Cooper

Cameron Cooper – from Randleman, NC graduated Valedictorian of his senior class at Randleman High School. Cooper was the President of the Beta Club, a student council representative, an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America, and owns his owned his own lawn-mowing business. Cameron was the team captain of the Cross Country and…

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Jul 24, 2005

Jamal Irving

Jamal Irving – from Goldsboro, NC and was recognized as the student of the year and awarded the principal’s award at Gaston Wayne High School . He is also an AP Scholar with honor. He served as President in the National Honor Society and Science Club. He was also Historian of FCCLA, Secretary of the…

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Jul 24, 2005

Caitlin Lubatty

Caitlin Lubatty – from Cornelius, NC graduated from Hopewell High School. Caitlin has outstanding leadership potential as evidenced by her high school record. She was President of the Spanish Honor Society, Secretary of the Spanish Club, Secretary of the National Technical Honor Society, and Vice-President of community service for the Family, Career and Community Leaders…

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Jul 24, 2005

Katie McCree

Katie McCree – from Albemarle, NC was second in her senior class at North Stanly High School. Katie was an active leader in her school as President of FCCLA, Historian of the Outdoor Discovery Club, and President of JETS (a competitive engineering club). She is also the Co-Captain of the Varsity Softball team, Most Valuable…

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Jul 24, 2005

Andrew Parker

Andrew Parker – Andrew is an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America and swam competitively on the Varsity Swim Team. Andrew also attended the STEP program at North Carolina State University during his junior year of high school. He also volunteers in the community through Scouts and Church. Parker plans to study Textile…

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Jul 24, 2005

Harper Pridgen

Harper Pridgen – from Wilson, NC graduated as Salutatorian from Ralph L. Fike High School . She also received an IB Diploma. As a student at Fike High School, Harper served as President of the Science Olympiad Team and a member of the Math Competition Team. She was also very involved with athletics as the…

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Jul 24, 2005

Kelly Stano

Kelly Stano – from Little Switzerland, NC, graduated from Mitchell High School . Kelly was avidly involved in National Honor Society, Student Government and the Interact Club at her high school. She was also a four-year participant in Science Olympiad, where she recently earned a Scholarship for a gold medal at State Competition. Kelly plans…