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VOCATIONAL STANDOUTS

Posted on November 15, 2002 by VGCC Staff
Outstanding students named Student of the Semester in their vocational programs for Fall Semester at Vance-Granville Community College are, front, from left: Ricky Edwards of Henderson, Cosmetology; Adrian Holden of Henderson, Industrial Systems Technology; Keith Yarborough of Henderson, Carpentry; Charlie Hargrove of Henderson, Automotive Systems Technology; Antonio Perry of Franklinton, Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; … Read More

VGCC Starts New Scholarship With Big Gift From Glen Raven

Posted on November 8, 2002 by VGCC Staff
Glen Raven Inc. of Norlina, the largest corporate donor to the Vance-Granville Community College Endowment Fund and Scholarship Program, recently donated an additional $20,000 to the program. This brings to more than $183,000 the amount given by Glen Raven to assist Warren County students in their educational endeavors at Vance-Granville. VGCC President Robert A. Miller … Read More

Ambassador Spotlight: Meet Adam Copeland

Posted on November 7, 2002 by VGCC Staff
Meet Adam Copeland, College Transfer/Associate of Arts degree student. A graduate of Wake Forest Rolesville High, Adam sought education at Vance-Granville Community College because he found it to be a “quality local junior college that was reasonably priced.” Some of Adam’s favorite classes have been Chem 151, British Literature and Major American Writers. He also … Read More

VGCC Faculty, Staff Raise $14,532 For Scholarships

Posted on November 7, 2002 by VGCC Staff
Another great year! For the third year in a row, the faculty and the staff of Vance-Granville Community College have raised more than $14,000 for the student scholarship program! This year’s total is $14,532. The co-chairs of this year’s drive, Jo Anna Jones, George Henderson and Larraine Abbott, issued a statement on Thursday afternoon, Nov. … Read More

VGCC Offers Wastewater Treatment CE Classes

Posted on November 5, 2002 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will offer continuing education wastewater treatment classes on the main campus in Vance County in November and in December. Math Review for the Grade 2 Waste Water Examination will be held on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the mobile classroom at the rear of the campus. Wastewater … Read More

VGCC Student Support Services’ Focus Is Nontraditional Student

Posted on November 5, 2002 by VGCC Staff
Special activities are planned at Vance-Granville Community College within the next few weeks to focus on nontraditional students, Helen  Lindsey, coordinator of Student Support Services, announced. The events are scheduled to coincide with the observance of national “Nontraditional Student Month” in November. Included are a continental breakfast on Nov. 11, a round-table discussion on Nov. … Read More

College Day Scheduled For Tuesday, Nov. 19

Posted on November 1, 2002 by VGCC Staff
Students who want to attend a four-year college but have unanswered questions about doing so should mark Tuesday, Nov. 19, on their calendars. On that day, representatives from over 20 four-year colleges and universities will be in the Civic Center for VGCC’s College Day. From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., students will get firsthand information … Read More

New Officers

Posted on November 1, 2002 by VGCC Staff
The VGCC chapter of the Student North Carolina Association of Educators has elected officers for the 2002-2003 school year. Shown from left, are Jennifer Hawks, secretary; Valerie Clark, vice-president; Gracie Crews, president. Back row, from left, are Trina Terry, assistant secretary; Tomeka Jefferson, treasurer; Lou B. Baskerville, parliamentarian; and Christine Yarnell, assistant treasurer.  

Art Class At VGCC’s Franklin Campus Plans 2-Day Show & Sale

Posted on October 31, 2002 by VGCC Staff
Students in the Continuing Education art class at Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus are sponsoring an Art Show & Sale. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, and from 1 to 5 p.m. the following day. On display and for sale will be art by members … Read More

VGCC Talks Scholarships, Joint Programs, Admissions With High School Counselors

Posted on October 31, 2002 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Counseling Services hosted counselors and other school officials from the four counties the college serves for an annual information session and lunch Oct. 25. During the session, representatives of high schools in Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties were reminded by Gene Purvis, dean of Student Services, that the college gives each … Read More