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38 Morehead, assistant professor of sociology, hosted seven students and one professor from Miriam College in Quezon City, Philippines, for two weeks. Students were exposed to diverse cultures and family experiences in other countries. The NRCC Knights, the college’s baseball team coached by Pat Burns and Assistant Coach Ben Kramer,

Scholarship in the amount of $1,619, funded by the Virginia General Assembly and the Virginia Board of Nursing. Price received her GED at the age of 30, attended NRCC full time in the nursing program, and graduated with honors. Philip Glen “Chip” Clark, II, of Pulaski, received a $1,000 scholarship from the Association

P eople Serving People. That is what New River Community College is all about. From preschool children to adults in their nineties, NRCC serves the community, bringing not only education but kindness, caring, support, outreach, professional development opportunities, and…music! As a member of the Crooked Road, NRCC offers local and professional bluegrass performances, as well as the Old Pros Big Band, and classical piano performances. You might even hear some guitar music as students tailgate in the parking lot! Something for everyone! That same inclusive and caring environment has created a culture of caring for those who work here. The word “family” often comes up because people are not only invested in the mission of the college but in each other. Working here really does not feel like a “job,” but more of a calling toward being part of something much greater. Each member of this high functioning body works with a vision toward the future, equally important, never stagnate, constantly growing and evolving to meet the needs of the community. This community within the community is one of the gems tucked away in the New River Valley. Its programs, faculty, and students have and will continue to have an influence beyond southwestern Virginia and the Commonwealth, sharing the gifts, talents, and skills fostered here, near the banks of the New River, to the world. LOUISE BILLAUD Professor of Music Employment at NRCC: Full-time 2004-present

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and Disabilities (AHEAD) in Virginia. Clark, who has cerebral palsy, diabetes, and a learning disability, became his own advocate by collaborating one-on-one with his professors and by using the services of the LEAP center on campus. Since January 2013, Clark has been employed part time at NRCC as a professional staff tutor in the Academic Success Center. Also in 2005, Christine Talbott, an accounting student, became the first NRCC student to receive a national scholarship given by the Teachers of Accounting at Two Year Colleges (TACTYC). Talbott, who was married with two small children and taking accounting courses through distance education, graduated with an AAS degree in accounting. The scholarship provided

won a third-place trophy during the 2003 community college tournament. In 2005 to cheer on the team, the NRCC cheerleading squad was restarted with about 15 students. In 2003 the VCCS announced its charter class of the VCCS Hall of Fame to recognize and honor Virginia community college grad uates who have served their communities and institutions. Julie Frazier Daugherty, a 1990 NRCC graduate, and Joseph L. Sheffey, a 1972 graduate, were the first two members. Daugherty became a well-respected teacher; Sheffey served on the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors for many years and served NRCC from 1974 to 2010 as an academic counselor and coordinator of financial aid. In Fall 2005, Lori C. Price, of Floyd, was awarded the Mary Marshall Nursing

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