Conway – Twenty-seven Coastal Carolina University students have been awarded scholarships totaling $30,000 for the 2015-2016 academic year through Women in Philanthropy and Leadership for Coastal Carolina University (WIPL). The 2015-2016 recipients are from eight states, including 17 from South Carolina.
Since its inception in 2007, WIPL has provided 152 scholarships for deserving Coastal Carolina University students. The organization reached a milestone in 2013 when its endowed scholarship fund passed the $100,000 mark, with the potential to generate a $5,000 scholarship to be awarded each year. The second Women in Philanthropy and Leadership Legacy Endowed Scholarship was awarded for the fall 2015 semester.
Recipients of the annual scholarships ($1,000), including those that are donor/honoree-sponsored scholarships, the Scott Pyle and Dr. Pamela Pyle “Make a Difference” Scholarship ($5,000) and the Legacy Endowed Scholarship ($5,000) as indicated are:
Jennifer Barker of North Andover, Mass., a junior majoring in accounting, WIPL general scholarship
Emilee Best of Myrtle Beach, S.C., a junior majoring in elementary education, Sanders Tech-Ed Foundation in memory of Grace Jolly Ewing
Caitlynn Chavis of Beaufort, S.C., a senior majoring in recreation and sport management, In honor of Susan O’Malley, 2015 Women’s Leadership Conference speaker
Aviel Chism-Parks* of Columbia, S.C., a senior majoring in communication, WIPL general scholarship
Samantha Fallone of Point Pleasant Borough, N.J., a junior majoring in marine science, WIPL general scholarship
Cristina Gallitto of Myrtle Beach, S.C., a senior majoring in health promotion, Sanders Tech-Ed Foundation in memory of Mary Jane Sanders
Danielle Guy of Brownstone, Penn., a sophomore majoring in marine science, WIPL general scholarship
Kayla Harllee of Graniteville, S.C., a junior majoring in art studio, WIPL general scholarship
Shelby Hubbard* of Burlington, Vt., a senior majoring in accounting, Myrtle Beach Automotive
Jessica Hucks of Conway, S.C., a senior majoring in communication, Horry Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation
Jessica Hughes of Longs, S.C., a junior majoring in accounting, WIPL general scholarship
Alia Johnson of Summerville, S.C., a sophomore majoring in biology, WIPL general scholarship
Shannon C. Kelahan-Pierson* of Phoenix, Ariz., a senior majoring in marine science, WIPL general scholarship
Emily Kim of Pawleys Island, S.C., a junior majoring in marketing and economics, In honor of Laura Schroff, 2015 Women’s Leadership Conference Speaker
Carly Land of Damascus, Md., a sophomore majoring in marine science, The Sun News Educational Foundation
Ashley Mattocks* of Myrtle Beach, S.C., a senior majoring in elementary education, Mr. Scott Pyle and Dr. Pamela Pyle “Make a Difference” Scholarship
Lauren Mazzei of Myrtle Beach, S.C., a junior majoring in communication, The Sun News Educational Foundation
Rhakel McBride of Pageland, S.C., a sophomore majoring in marketing, In honor of Beate Chelette, 2015 Women’s Leadership Conference speaker
Grace Morrison of Wrightsville, Penn., a junior majoring in management, Zonta Foundation of Myrtle Beach in honor of Ruth F. Walker
Angelica Mourges of Torrington, Conn., a senior majoring in early childhood education, Sanders Tech-Ed Foundation
Rayne Newswanger* of Hegins, Penn., a senior majoring in marine science, Aramark Campus Services
Hailey Olsen* of Williamston, S.C., a senior majoring in health administration , WIPL Legacy Endowed Scholarship
Elizabeth Reid of Athens, Penn., a sophomore majoring in marketing, WIPL general scholarship
Erin Ryan of Murrells Inlet, S.C., a sophomore majoring in art studio, WIPL general scholarship
Ian Socha of Murrells Inlet, S.C., a senior majoring in biochemistry, WIPL general scholarship
Raymond Taylor of Myrtle Beach, S.C., a senior majoring in interdisciplinary studies, The Sun News Educational Foundation
Denzel Washington of Conway, S.C., a sophomore majoring in economics, Aramark Campus Services
*Indicates multiple-year WIPL scholarship recipient
WIPL is an organization actively seeking to improve the lives of students at CCU and make a difference in the greater community through donations of time, talent and resources. WIPL provides scholarships to deserving students and supports programs that create leadership opportunities for students across all academic disciplines. The organization’s signature event is the Women’s Leadership Conference and Celebration of Inspiring Women; the sixth annual event will be held Feb. 10-11, 2016, in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
—This information is from a press release.
