Fall 2007 Winners
Valerie Banning
Katherine Stephenson
The ECU Physical Therapy Alumni Society established the George Hamilton Physical Therapy Scholarship at East Carolina University in 1995. This award is in honor of George F. Hamilton, former chairman of the Department of Physical Therapy.
The purpose of the scholarship is to assist two deserving third-year DPT students. Two $500 scholarship will be awarded to third-year students who is enrolled full-time in the Department of Physical Therapy at East Carolina University. A grade point average of at least 3.5 during the DPT program is required.
Criteria reviewed include:
1. Performance in the DPT program
2. Demonstrated commitment to the Physical Therapy profession
3. Written narratives in response to two questions
Applications are available at the beginning of the Fall semester.
The recipient will be recognized and the scholarship will be awarded at the Fall Alumni meeting.
Maydell Turner Edwards Physical Therapy Scholarship
Fall 2007 Winner
Tara Marshall
The Maydell Turner Edwards Physical Therapy Scholarship has been established at East Carolina University in honor of Maydell T. Edwards. Her family and friends knew her to be a strong, independent lady of conviction. A widow since the late 1960’s, she worked until she was in her late seventies, her last job, acting as a caregiver for a lady ten years younger. She always kept a garden, but refused to use a power plow. She insisted on using a mule drawn plow, but without a mule. She inspired those around her to work hard, practice honesty and make their own successes by example. She became quite knowledgeable of physical therapy by experience. She once had bilateral knee replacements completed at the same time. With her push and motivation, she was home in a little over a week.
The purpose of the scholarship is to assist deserving second year ECU PT students, who have expressed an interest in the practice of geriatric physical therapy, in the hopes of increasing the availability of compassionate specialized care for our elders.
A $1,000.00 scholarship shall be awarded to a second year PT student who is enrolled full-time in the Department of Physical Therapy at East Carolina University.
The recipient will be recognized and the scholarship will be awarded at the Fall ECU PT Alumni Meeting.
Lyllian Pearl Eason Physical Therapy Scholarship
Fall 2007 Winner
Amanda Jernigan
The Lyllian Pearl Eason Physical Therapy Scholarship has been established at East Carolina University in honor of Lyllian P. Eason. “Pearl”, as her family and friends addressed her, was no stranger to physical therapy as she underwent hip surgeries, requiring physical therapy herself. Although an active lady for many years, she spent the last several years of her life in skilled nursing facilities. Although she couldn’t get around on her own, she always had a warm encouraging smile for those who passed by her door. She always had a kind word and thought for every situation. Her family remembers her for the lessons she taught them about strength, the value of family and hard work, taking care of your neighbors and looking out for those who are in need.
The purpose of the scholarship is to assist deserving second year ECU PT students, who have expressed an interest in the practice of geriatric physical therapy, in the hopes of increasing the availability of compassionate specialized care for our elders.
A $1,000.00 scholarship shall be awarded to a second year PT student who is enrolled full-time in the Department of Physical Therapy at East Carolina University.
The recipient will be recognized and the scholarship will be awarded at the Fall ECU PT Alumni Meeting.
Catherine Virginia McCulley Memorial Endowment Fund
Fall 2007 Winner
Addie Chlebnikow
Catherine Virginia McCulley was born on April 25, 1967 in Brunswick, Georgia. She was the beloved daughter of Michael David McCulley and Carolyn Clemmer McCulley and sister of Michael David McCulley, Jr. She was tragically killed in an automobile accident on April 24, 1993.
Catherine entered East Carolina University in the fall of 1985 with a strong desire to study physical therapy. On May 6, 1989, she was graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from East Carolina University.
On December 9, 1992, she received her Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from ECU. Her next career goal, stated just prior to her death, was to become a board-certified cardiopulmonary specialist. Catherine was a gifted physical therapist who loved treating her patients and motivating them to accomplish what they often thought was impossible.
Amount: One $1,500 per year ($750 per semester)
Criteria:
*Miminum of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA/3.5 graduate GPA
*Demonstrated commitment to the study and a career in Physical Therapy
*Written narratives in response to the questions provided
Deadline: May 1
Awarded: at the ECU PT Alumni Society Business Meeting
Dale A. Huggins Scholarship
Fall 2007 Winner
Sara Stanley
The Dale A. Huggins Scholarship was established in honor of Dale A. Huggins. This scholarship is awarded annually to a physical therapy student who displays an interest in practicing physical therapy in eastern North Carolina upon graduation, and demonstrates a financial need.
Applications will become available to second year students in the spring prior to the award being granted in the fall of each year.
More specifically the intent of the Dale A. Huggins Scholarship is to provide $1,250 to a physical therapy student that fulfills the following criteria:
· originates from eastern North Carolina with secondary preferences given to a student who originates from North Carolina in general;
· demonstrates financial need; and
· plans to serve as a physical therapist or in a physical therapy-related position in in eastern North Carolina
