2004 Centennial Scholars Archives - Wilson College of Textiles

2004 Centennial Scholars

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Jul 24, 2004

Rachel Babson

Rachel Babson – from Cary, NC, graduated third in her class at Cary High School. Rachel is a Park-Centennial Scholar who is planning to major in textile engineering and possible chemical engineering as well. Rachel attended NC Governor’s School, was selected for NC Honors Chorus, and plays the piano. In high school, Rachel was actively…

Jul 24, 2004

Amanda Brooks

Amanda Brooks – from Richfield, NC, graduated from North Stanly High School. Amanda has been awarded a North Carolina Textile Foundation Centennial Scholarship to study Textiles at NC State. Amanda served as president of the Student Government, captain of the Volleyball team, president of FCCLA, and was selected as the 2003-2004 Homecoming Queen of her school.…

Jul 24, 2004

Sarah Brumbaugh

Sarah Brumbaugh – from Wilmington, NC graduated as salutatorian of her class at John T. Hoggard High School. Sarah is currently serving as the northeast director of the National Junior Horticultural Association. She founded the Envirothon Club and Ocean Science Quiz Bowl Team while attending Hoggard. She was also involved in Science Olympiad, NJROTC, International…

Jul 24, 2004

David Giovannini

David Giovannini – from Hickory, NC, graduated second in his class at Hickory High School. David has been awarded a North Carolina Textile Foundation Centennial Scholarship to study Textile Engineering at NC State. David served as president of the National Beta Club, vice-president of his class, vice-president of the Latin National Honor’s Society, and was a…

Jul 24, 2004

Brenda Haitema

Brenda Haitema – from Wilson, NC, graduated valedictorian from Ralph L. Fike High School. Brenda has been awarded a North Carolina Textile Foundation Centennial Scholarship to study Biomedical Textiles at NC State. Brenda was treasurer of Keywanettes, captain of both the cross country and swimming teams, and vice president of her school’s Science Olympiad team. She…

Jul 24, 2004

Peter Hamilton

Peter Hamilton – from Cary, NC, graduated from Green Hope High School. Peter was a member of the Green Hope Marching Band and was a Sub-Section Leader for three years. Peter participated in the Summer Textile Exploration Program (STEP) along with the Summer Introduction To Engineering program (SITE at NC State). He enjoys traveling and spent…

Jul 24, 2004

Kathleen Rouse

Kathleen Rouse – from Pantego, NC, graduated second in her class from Northside High School. Kathleen was editor-in-chief of her high school yearbook, a member of the Quiz Bowl team, and vice-president of the Beta Club. Kathleen has participated in Habitat for Humanity projects, is a member of her church’s youth group, and has been…

Jul 24, 2004

Ross Shingledecker

Ross Shingledecker – hailing from Greensboro, NC, graduated from Grimsley High School. He is a Park-Centennial Scholar, the largest combination offered at NC State University. In high school, Ross was an event leader and team captain for the Science Olympiad team, a position fraught with fun and excitement. He was B Team Captain for Academic Teams…