Five exceptional Randolph County high school students have been chosen in a competitive process as Presidential Scholars at Randolph Community College for the 2022-2023 school year. Josie Goodson of Eastern Randolph High School, Luis Nava Medina and Kylie Zimpfer of Southwestern Randolph High School, Emily Roach of Randleman High School, and Alijah Barker of Uwharrie Charter Academy will receive a two-year RCC scholarship through the Presidential Scholars program funded by the Randolph Community College Foundation.
High school students from public, private, and homeschools throughout Randolph County were invited to apply for the scholarships. Students were interviewed by Randolph Community College President Dr. Robert Shackleford Jr., who made the final choice of five recipients. Students’ academic records and extracurricular/community activities weighed into the selection of recipients, as did the interviews.
RCC Presidential Scholars receive a $2,500 scholarship for their first year of study ($1,250 for fall and $1,250 for spring) that is renewable for their second year of study. The students have the opportunity to serve as Ambassadors for the College.
Josie Goodson of Ramseur plans on entering RCC’s Nursing Program. A varsity cheerleader, Goodson is a member of Student Leadership Information For Tomorrow and Future Farmers of America (FFA). She also is a lifeguard at the Asheboro Recreation Center and volunteers for the Ramseur Food Pantry and Randolph Hospice.
Luis Nava Medina of Asheboro plans to study Criminal Justice at RCC. He did not arrive in the United States until March 2019 and has made the most of his new home, working a part-time job and helping out his English as a Second Language classmates.
Kylie Zimpfer of Asheboro is a member of FFA, SkillsUSA, Beta Club, the National Teacher Honor Society, and the varsity soccer team. She has made the honor roll each year of high school meanwhile working for America’s Roadhouse Express and, currently, Everything UTV. She also boasts a welding certificate.
Emily Roach of Sophia plans to study Business at RCC. When she isn’t studying, Roach is a referee for the Carolina Regional Volleyball Club and a lifeguard at Wet ’n Wild Emerald Pointe.
Alijah Barker of Asheboro has been on the honor roll throughout high school while playing basketball and running cross country. He also works at Chick-fil-A, and volunteers for the Upward Basketball League, Gen X Athletics basketball training camp, and Jim’s Kids.
The RCC Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides a margin of excellence for Randolph Community College by building a strong relationship with the local community, acquiring and managing contributions, and funding activities that support the College.
Randolph Community College recently selected its Presidential Scholars for the 2022-23 school year. Pictured, left to right, are Alijah Barker (Uwharrie Charter Academy), Josie Goodson (Eastern Randolph High School), Luis Nava Medina (Southwestern Randolph High School), Emily Roach (Randleman High School), and Kylie Zimpfer (Southwestern Randolph High School).
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