2010 Centennial Scholars

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Jul 24, 2010

Denise Abell

Denise Abell – from Sanford, NC graduated from Lee County High School. Because if Denise’s outstanding hard work, she made straight A’s throughout high school and still found time to be Student Body President of her senior class. She was also in Key Club, National Honors Society, Art Club and Mock United Nations. She was…

Jul 24, 2010

Benjamin Byerly

Benjamin Byerly – from Erwin, NC graduated from Triton High School. Because of Ben’s hard work and dedication he graduated number two in his senior class. While maintaining straight A’s, Ben was heavily involved in Student Government, working his way up to senior class President. He was also involved with Big Brother Big Sister club,…

Jul 24, 2010

Brian Coffin

Brian Coffin – from New Hill, NC graduated from Holly Springs High School. While maintaining a high GPA, Brian was heavily involved in school activities as a leader in the Golden Hawks Regiment Marching Band (where he lead the trumpet section and served as field/operations manager) and as Publicist of HOSA. He was also accepted…

Jul 24, 2010

Joseph DiCesare

Joseph DiCesare – from Goldsboro, NC graduated from Eastern Wayne High School. Joseph graduated top 10 in his class and was nominated to attend Governor School for his outstanding mathematics skills. Joseph was Vice-President of the Math Club, Founder and President of the Bike Club, freshman representative in Student Government Association and 4-year member of…

Jul 24, 2010

Shannyn Holder

Shannyn Holder – from Belmont, NC graduated from South Point High School as co-salutatorian of the class of 2010. Because of Shannyn’s hard work she earned the College Board AP Scholar award for scoring a 3 or above on 3 or more AP Exams, was a Junior Marshall, and won the Top Scholar Award for…

Jul 24, 2010

Shikha Singh

Shikha Singh – from Raleigh, NC graduated from Enloe High School. Shikha took six AP courses before her senior year and scored at least a 3.25 average on all exams and also earned all A’s and B’s throughout high school. Shikha developed an Alcohol Awareness program for teenagers to create an awareness of the consequences…

Jul 24, 2010

Meghan Wilt

Meghan Wilt – from Chapel Hill, NC graduated from Chapel Hill High School. Meghan participated in many math competitions including NC Algebra II, State Mathematics Finalist in Geometry, NC A&T University Geometry Contest. She also was a member of the National Honors Society. Meghan was a member of Key Club, Math tutor, mentor to five…