2023 Scholarship Recipient

  Maylani Nicole Carr is a senior at Emsley A. Laney High School.  In addition to her academic prowess, Maylani is a member of the Beta Club, an AP Scholar, and serves as president of the National Honor Society. She also volunteers at Nourish NC, and Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K Center.

Maylani is an excellent softball player, and captain of her softball team.  In the fall, she will attend Vanderbilt University, and major in Medicine, Health and Society. 

Drew Peterson, Peterson Softball LLC, admires Maylani's character and strong work ethic. "Maylani consistently demonstrates leadership by example, a teachable spirit, humbleness, respectfulness toward people in leadership positions, and genuine kindness toward her peers."

 Carissa Jade Spicer is a senior at Liberty University Online Academy.  She is also enrolled in the Fashion Industry Essentials Program at Parson The New School for Design in New York. Carissa is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars, and volunteers as a Pre-K Assistant Teacher at the Port City Community Church.

In the fall, she plans to major in Apparel Design and Merchandising at  Appalachian State University. 

Kayla Daughtride, Grow Zone Volunteer Coordinator (PCCC) applauds Carissa's dedication and perseverance. "Carissa is committed to learning and growing as a leader, and has demonstrated a maturity well beyond her age in responsibility, leadership, and compassion for others."