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Duplin County Schools recognizes scholarship recipient headed for teacher training
Summary
The board recognized Ashley as the recipient of a 'Grow Your Own' minority scholarship loan to support her college studies to become an elementary school teacher and encouraged her to return to teach in the district.
The Duplin County Schools board on Aug. 6 recognized a student awarded a district-linked 'Grow Your Own' minority scholarship loan intended to encourage graduates to become teachers in the district.
A presenter told the board that Ashley is a recent Wallace Rose Hill High School graduate who is beginning college to earn credentials to be an elementary school teacher. The scholarship loan was described in the meeting as $5,000 per year for up to four years to support her training and to encourage her to return to teach for Duplin County Schools.
The presenter asked Ashley to stand so the board and audience could see her and the room applauded. The presenter also named Ashley's parents in remarks recorded in the transcript.
The recognition was ceremonial; no board action was required. The presenter thanked the board and audience, and the meeting moved on to routine business.
