Each of these students received a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship from the Tideland Electric Care Trust. The co-op’s community college scholarship winners can also be found below.
Congratulations to all Tideland area high school graduates.
4-Year College & University Scholarship Winners:
Darvin Contreras
Ocracoke School
The son of Lucila Uribe and Oscar Contreras of Ocracoke, Darvin will attend UNC-Chapel Hill. He will major in exercise science.
Deanna Marshall
Mattamuskeet Early College High School
Deanna is the daughter of Chad and Stephanie Marshall. She will attend Western Carolina University and major in psychology.
Maclain Kalna
Ocracoke School
Maclain is the son of Garick and Jacquelyn Kalna. He will attend the University of NC - Chapel Hill where he will major in business.
Emily McPherson
Arapahoe Charter School
The daughter of Chris and Lisa McPherson, Emily will attend Campbell University. She will major in criminal justice (pre-law).
Ingrid Watts
Epiphany School of Global Studies
The daughter of Gregory and Gail Watts, Ingrid will major in Aviation and Avionics at Elizabeth City State University to prepare for a career in the US Coast Guard.
Mason Caroon
Pamlico County High School
Mason is the son of Clay and Christy Caroon of Oriental. He will major in engineering and applied mathematics at East Carolina University.
Vanessa Barron
Mattamuskeet Early College High School
Vanessa is the daughter of Willie Barron and Sonia Develazco of Engelhard. She will major in psychology and minor in philosophy at Western Carolina University.
Community College Scholarship Winners:
Deanna Randalls
Mattamuskeet Early College High School
Deanna is the daughter of Joshua and Tiffany Randalls of Scranton. She will attend Beaufort County Community College where she will major in nursing.
Lauryn Marrow
Northeast Regional School of Biotechnology and Agriscience
The daughter of Mack and Pamela Marrow of Plymouth, Lauryn will be attending Wayne Community College. She will pursue a degree in Forestry Management.
Learn more about Tideland EMC's college scholarship program.
