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Emily Kathryn McGuinness

2012 Centennial Scholars

Feb 6, 2023

Two Outstanding Graduates Recognized with 2023 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards

In recognition of their exceptional professional and personal achievements, graduates Devon Person ’10 and Monica Warsaw ’12 have been named the recipients of the college’s 2023 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards.

Monica Warsaw

Feb 6, 2023

Monica Warsaw ’12 Named a Distinguished Young Alumni Award Recipient

To honor her outstanding leadership, service to the industry and engagement with the college, Monica Warsaw — a 2012 fashion and textile management graduate — was recognized with a 2023 Distinguished Young Alumni Award.
Devon Person

Feb 6, 2023

Devon Person ’10 Named a Distinguished Young Alumni Award Recipient

In recognition of his career achievements, service to the textile industry and community involvement, Devon Person — a 2010 textile engineering graduate — was honored with a 2023 Distinguished Young Alumni Award.
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Jul 24, 2012

Kelly Marie Bates

Kelly Marie Bates – from Apex, NC, graduated from the North Carolina School of Science and Math. While in high school, Kelly was an active member of Girl Scouts, Troop 1842, and recently completed the Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouts. During high school, Kelly has been involved with Women in Science and…
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Jul 24, 2012

Christina Malene Blair

Christina Malene Blair – from Sanford, NC, graduated from Lee County High School. Christina maintained an outstanding GPA while being involved in various activities in her high school and in the community, along with taking AP courses to prepare her for college. Christina was a member of the National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society,…
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Jul 24, 2012

Renee Eileen Graff

Renee Eileen Graff – from York, PA, graduated from York Suburban High School. Throughout high school, Renee excelled academically and was awarded both Honor Roll and Distinguished Honor Roll awards. Additionally, she was very active with music, serving as Flute Section Leader in 2010 and Drum Major in 2011 of the high school Marching Band.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…