Education
Chandler Kearsey Awarded Quincy Mills Scholarship to Pursue Dreams at ECU
Chandler Kearsey is the first recipient of the Quincy Markel Mills Scholarship, an award named after a young man whose life ended tragically.
Chandler Kearsey, a recent graduate of Warren Early College High School (WECHS), has been named the recipient of the first Quincy Markel Mills Scholarship, one that will help her pursue higher education at East Carolina University (ECU). Kearsey was awarded $750, which she will use to support her studies as she embarks on her journey toward a degree in Management with a concentration in Human Resources.
Following in the footsteps of her father, Kearsey has set her sights on a career in Human Resources and wants to work with a Fortune 500 company. She stated she chose ECU for its diverse campus and the range of opportunities that align with her career aspirations.
The Quincy Mills Scholarship is named in honor of Quincy Mills, a 19-year-old whose life was tragically cut short in 2023. His father, Walter Mills described his son as “a good kid with a big, bright smile and everybody loved him.” Eric Copeland, a friend of the family initiated the idea to start a scholarship in Mills’s name, and received the approval from Walter. With the help of Eric’s wife, Jackie, they were able to implement it. The initial scholarship amount was set to be $500 until local Warren County group, The Brotherhood contributed an additional $250, making it a total of $750.
Copeland stated the scholarship was established to keep his memory alive and support students in their pursuit of higher education. The scholarship committee, composed of Larry Jones, Jr. and Shrounda Douglas-Riddick selected Kearsey based on being thorough in her application, and also her academic achievements, community involvement, and clear vision for her future.
WECHS principal, Shena Judkins described Kearsey as an “amazing student with a heart for people.”
Kearsey’s ambition, coupled with the support of the Quincy Mills Scholarship, places her on a promising path toward achieving her dreams. As she prepares to start her freshman year at ECU, Kearsey is eager to take full advantage of the opportunities that lie ahead.
To read more about Quincy Mills, read this RRDailyHerald.com article.
The public is invited to learn more about Sledge Institute’s innovative approach to education, including project-based learning, place-based education, global education, competency-based education, post-secondary readiness, and all-inclusive wellness for every student. The info session will take on Tuesday, January 21, from 5:30pm-6:30pm at the Warren County Memorial Library in Warrenton, NC.
Parents and prospective students will have an opportunity to meet the team, ask questions, and explore how the Sledge Institute can support your child’s success. Families will also be able to apply on-site for the 2025-2026 academic year.
For more information about the Sledge Institute, visit their website at SledgeInstitute.org.
Education
ALL SMILES: Dr. Carol Montague-Davis Meet + Greet (Photos)
Check out the photos to see who stopped by Dr. MD’s Meet and Greet!
You’re never fully dressed without a smile. – “Annie” and Dr. Carol Montague-Davis
If that is the case, people who attended the meet and greet for Interim Superintendent Dr. Carol Montague-Davis were dressed to the nines! Warren County Schools hosted a well attended event for the community to meet or become reacquainted with “Dr. MD.”
Check out the photos below to see who stopped by!
Education
NC Governor’s Office Donates School Supplies to WCMS
North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Communications Director Tammy Martin delivered school supplies to Warren County Middle School as part of the Governor Roy Cooper’s School Supply Drive
North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Communications Director Tammy Martin delivered school supplies to Warren County Middle School as part of the Governor Roy Cooper’s School Supply Drive (September 10th).
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