NTCC awards scholarships
Published 4:35 am Friday, April 20, 2018
- Shown are, left to right, Dewayne Lambert, dean of Sullivan Campus; Dr. William Wainwright, NTCC chancellor; Dr. Rodney Kalil, foundation sponsor; Tasha Stewart-Penton, welding student; Charles Corrente, electrical technology student; Gerard Culotta, information technology student; Owen Brown, welding instructor; Manuel Fernandez, information technology instructor; and Louis Casanave, electrical technology instructor. Also a scholarship recipient, but not shown, was William Dillon, electrical technology student.
On Monday afternoon, four Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC) students were awarded scholarships through the Sullivan Vocational Foundation.
The Sullivan Vocational Foundation, Inc., was founded in 1999 as a result of a donation from the estate of Mrs. Lucy Lee Robbins of Bogalusa. It was “Mrs. Lucy’s” desire that these funds be available for scholarships and educational needs of students at NTCC.
A board of trustees was later established to include community volunteers who oversee funds and ensure that all funds are used for the original intent of this donation.
The scholarships awarded were sponsored by Dr. Rodney Kalil. Kalil is a retired ophthalmologist who harbors a passion for inspiring students to pursue their dreams. His love of learning, instilled in him by his parents, powers his passion to advocate for students and provide resources that facilitate their success. He is a long-time benefactor of scholarship support and his generosity is beyond measure.
The award recipients are appreciative of this opportunity and the support they are receiving as they continue to build promising futures.