Wytheville Community College 2025 Annual Report

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EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. 2025 ANNUAL REPORT

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. 1000 East Main Street Wytheville, Virginia 24382 (276) 223-4771 foundation@wcc.vccs.edu

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TABLE OF CONTENTS President’s Message..............................................................................................................2 Our Foundations.....................................................................................................................3 Honoring Dr. Rhonda Catron-Wood.........................................................................................4 Honoring Leadership in Philanthropy......................................................................................5 Creating a Lasting Legacy......................................................................................................6 Honoring Friends & Loved Ones..........................................................................................7-8 Funds and Endowments.........................................................................................................9 Culture and Community........................................................................................................10 WCC Turns 60 Years Young!................................................................................................. 10 High School Scholarship Programs......................................................................................11 WCC WEST (Workforce, Education, & Skills Training)........................................................... 12 WCC at Crossroads..............................................................................................................12 WCC Moving Forward...........................................................................................................13 Our Donors......................................................................................................................14-22 WCC Educational Foundation, Inc. Statement of Financial Position...................................... 22 Ways to Set Up Student Scholarships...................................................................................23 Ways to Make a Difference .............................................................................................24-25 Contact the WCC Educational Foundation.............................................................................25

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE It is with great appreciation and pride that I present the Wytheville Community College Educational Foundation Annual Report 2025. The WCC Educational Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to foster and promote the growth, progress, and general welfare of Wytheville Community College (WCC). Over the past year, our Foundation has worked diligently to advance the mission of the college, serve our students, and strengthen our community. With enrollment increasing significantly each year since the COVID-19 pandemic, support of the Wytheville Community College Educational Foundation has been more crucial than ever.

In addition to private contributions, WCC is deeply grateful for the support of the Wythe-Bland Foundation, Twin County Community Foundation, and the Smyth County Community Foundation, which provide last-dollar scholarships that cover tuition and fees for each eligible high school graduate in WCC’s service region of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe counties, and the city of Galax. Through investments from WCC’s stakeholders, WCC, aided by generous donors and community partners, is helping more students than ever access higher education and stay on track toward meaningful futures. In addition to direct student support, the Foundation has provided critical funding to strengthen and grow academic programs, equip faculty with the tools they need to innovate in the classroom, and improve campus facilities to better serve our expanding student body. The Foundation is also deeply rooted in the community and supports cultural activities such as the WCC Choir, WCC Concert Band, and WCC Theatre. On behalf of our entire college community – students, faculty, staff, and our boards – I would like to thank each of you for your support of WCC and the WCC Educational, Scholarship, and Real Estate Foundations. My wife, Janie, and I wish you a happy and joyous holiday season and a prosperous new year. Sincerely,

Dr. Dean E. Sprinkle President

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OUR FOUNDATIONS The Wytheville Community College Foundations support the mission of WCC. Wytheville Community College is dedicated to facilitating student success and fostering excellence through teaching while providing personal development, lifelong career growth, community leadership, economic advancement, and cultural enrichment. Wytheville Community College Educational Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors:

Cameron Wolfe, Jr., President Tommy Hundley, Vice-President

Dale Clark Larry Corvin

Jane Patton Joe Reeves Brian Spencer John E. “Ed” Stringer Lorraine Waddle

Dean Sprinkle, Secretary David Dickens, Treasurer Mitch Anders

Jeff Dunnack Betty Elmore James Harrington W. Robert “Bobby” Horton Thomas M. “Tee” Jackson, III

Ricky Anderson Rebecca Beamer

Wytheville Community College Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors:

J. David Vaughan, President Kathy Havens, Vice-President Dean Sprinkle, Secretary Mark Mabry, Treasurer

Kristie Bryant Gerald Goad Amie Harden Gary Houseman

Travis Jackson Rachel Jones

Shirley Pratt Lori Vaught

Wytheville Community College Real Estate Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors:

John E. “Ed” Stringer, President Mitch Anders, Vice-President

Ricky Anderson Theresa Dix Edward Hanks, II Kathy Havens W. Robert “Bobby” Horton

Thomas M. “Tee” Jackson, III Brian Spencer Lori Vaught Lorraine Waddle Cameron Wolfe, Jr.

Dean Sprinkle, Secretary David Dickens, Treasurer Tara Adams

MESSAGE FROM THE WYTHEVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS The Wytheville Community College Foundations proudly support the mission of WCC by investing in students, teachers, and community. Through the awarding of 250 private scholarships annually, funding college capital improvements, and the sponsorship of cultural enrichment activities such as the WCC Choir, WCC Concert Band, and the WCC Theatre, the Foundations help create an inspiring and supportive environment for learning and growth. As we move forward in developing our region’s workforce, in addition to supporting students with scholarships to continue their education, the addition of the WCC Real Estate Foundation strengthens our commitment to growth and opportunity. The acquisition of the Crossroads Institute in Galax has opened new doors for students to access quality career and technical education. These efforts ensure that our learners are prepared for success in high demand fields that drive our regional economy. We are honored to represent the Foundations by serving alongside our dedicated Board members and donors who share a common vision – to foster an environment of excellence. We look forward to continuing the important work of the Foundations – further supporting the college and communities that we serve.

Sincerely,

Cameron Wolfe, Jr. Cameron Wolfe, Jr. WCC Educational Foundation, Inc. Board President

J. David Vaughan J. David Vaughan WCC Scholarship Foundation Board President

John E. “Ed” Stringer John E. “Ed” Stringer WCC Real Estate Foundation Board President

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VFCCE HONORS DR. RHONDA CATRON-WOOD WITH THE KATHLEEN H. SMITH DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD During the April 2025 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy Luncheon, the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE) presented Dr. Rhonda Catron-Wood with the Kathleen H. Smith Distinguished Service Award for her exceptional expertise and dedication to advancing the mission of higher education. As Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Wytheville Community College, Dr. Catron-Wood has demonstrated a powerful commitment to student success for more than 30 years. “Her outstanding leadership has been instrumental in generating substantial funding for innovative programs that enrich lives, support the college, and strengthen communities. Her ability to secure resources has made a lasting impact on WCC and its ability to provide quality education to a diverse student population,” said Dr. Dean Sprinkle, WCC President. Dr. Catron-Wood has achieved many notable accomplishments including the successful WCC Forging Futures Capital Campaign from 2002-2006 which raised $3 million and included securing a gift from WCC’s first million-dollar donor. During this campaign, Dr. Catron-Wood also garnered the financial support of 97 percent of WCC full-time faculty and staff and the financial support of 100 percent of Board members which included WCC Local Board, WCC Educational Foundation Board, and the WCC Scholarship Board. In 2024, Catron-Wood led efforts to establish the WCC Real Estate Foundation.

Dr. Catron-Wood was instrumental in securing three college tuition programs that include the Wythe-Bland Foundation, Twin County Community Foundation, and the Smyth County Promise Program. Due to Dr. Catron-Wood’s efforts in securing these three programs, each graduating high school student in WCC’s service region can now attend college with minimal or no cost. On May 18, 2023, WCC announced the receipt of the largest donation in the school’s 60-year history when the estate of Janie (Dolly) Hale Gentry of Grayson County donated $1,338,000 to WCC for scholarships and capital improvements. “Dr. Catron-Wood’s outstanding leadership is enriching future generations, faculty and staff, and strengthening the college’s impact across the region,” said Dr. Jennifer Gentry, VFCCE’s Executive Director.

Pictured: Dr. Dean Sprinkle and Dr. Rhonda Catron-Wood

The prestigious award is named for a pioneer in the world of institutional advancement. Kathleen H. Smith’s selfless devotion and inspiring achievements helped elevate the profession and the Commonwealth. Smith’s storied, 37-year career includes Director of Programming and Fundraising at Ferrum College, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the Foundation at Patrick Henry Community College (PHCC), and Senior Development Officer for the VFCCE. Smith was vital to generating significant funding for innovative programs that continue to change lives, including the Great Expectations program for foster youth. Dr. Catron-Wood continues to represent Smith’s legacy, advocating for a better future for each and every student. Dr. Rhonda Catron-Wood retired from Wytheville Community College in 2024 after a 34 year career. She continues to serve the college as a consultant.

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HONORING LEADERSHIP IN PHILANTHROPY

The Virginia Foundation for Community College Education’s “Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy” honors individuals, families, and organizations who have made significant contributions to Virginia’s community colleges. Recipients from across the state are recognized at an annual luncheon that takes place in Richmond. WCC was proud to be able to honor these philanthropists at the 2021-2025 ceremonies. (Please note that due to the pandemic, there was not an award in 2022.)

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Matthew Todd Ridgaway was a long time resident of Rural Retreat, Virginia, and a 1999 graduate of Rural Retreat High School. Upon completion of his high school career, he attended Wytheville Community College.

Mrs. Patricia McClane is a dedicated supporter of Wytheville Community College through both the WCC Scholarship

Foundation and the WCC Educational Foundation. She has made significant contributions to the “Neighborhood Assistance Program Scholarship Endowment” that provides financial assistance to WCC’s most economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, Mrs. McClane established the “Dr. John McClane Memorial Scholarship Endowment” in honor of her late husband; awards from this endowment provide financial assistance to students enrolled in health-related programs at WCC. Pictured: Mrs. Patricia McClane

Pictured: Matt Ridgaway & Brandi King

Later he attended Everglades University to obtain a degree in Construction Management. Todd passed away as a result of a tragic accident in 2009. Todd’s family (Matt Ridgaway, father, and Deedra Crouse, mother) established the “Matthew Todd Ridgaway Memorial Scholarship Endowment” to honor his memory and to provide other students with the opportunity to achieve their goals. The family hosted an annual basketball tournament for several years that raised thousands of dollars for the scholarship. The family continues to make very generous annual donations to the endowment, and many extended family members and friends also support the scholarship.

2025 The Twin County Community Foundation created the “Twin County Community Foundation Community College Tuition Assistance Program” in 2019. The program provides last-dollar tuition scholarships to all qualified high school graduates from public and private schools in Carroll County, Grayson County, and the City of Galax who have earned a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Through this “promise” scholarship program, the Twin County Community Foundation is expanding access to higher education for hundreds of students throughout the region by removing financial barriers. Pictured: Mariah Evans, TCCF Executive Director; Dr. Robert Pryor, TCCF Chair; Deanna Bradberry, WCC Director of Institutional Advancement; Dr. & Mrs. Dean Sprinkle, WCC President

Pictured: Honorable and Mrs. Thomas M. Jackson, Jr.

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Mrs. Janie Hale Gentry bequeathed over $1.3 million to the Wytheville Community College Educational Foundation. These funds have established the “Penick and Janie Hale Gentry Memorial Scholarship Endowment” that will provide financial assistance to students from Grayson County. Additionally, a portion of the funds are designated for a capital project to renovate existing college space or to build, lease, or purchase new facilities to enhance or expand program offerings. The Honorable Thomas Jackson and Cynthia Jackson represented WCC and the Hale Gentry family at the event.

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CREATING A LASTING LEGACY The following are highlights of some of the estate gifts that have been received since 2020.

JANIE HALE GENTRY LEGACY Through an extraordinary estate gift, Janie Hale Gentry has helped ensure the ongoing success of WCC and the students it serves. Gentry’s $1.3 million gift established two scholarships—the “Penick & Janie Hale Gentry Memorial Scholarship” and the “June Piper Hale and Virginia Clyde Reeves Hale Memorial Scholarship,” as well as provide funding that helped the WCC Real Estate Foundation to purchase the Crossroads Institute facility in Galax. “We are most grateful for Mrs. Gentry’s incredible generosity,” said Dr. Dean Sprinkle, WCC President. “She and her late husband understood the value of education, and this estate gift will increase access for students through scholarship awards. Also, enabling the college to own the Crossroads Institute will ensure that WCC has a permanent home in the Twin County region to continue offering educational programs to residents.” CHARLES G. CROCKETT LEGACY

Dr. Dean Sprinkle, Dr. Rhonda Catron-Wood, and the Honorable Thomas M. Jackson, Jr. accept the gift – the largest one-time gift to date in WCC’s history.

Charles G. Crockett was a long-time friend of WCC. Prior to his death, he established three scholarship endowments. Two were in memory of his daughters, Angela Denise Crockett and Valerie Jeanne Crockett, and another was in memory of his wife, Betty Jean Hammack Crockett. He was recognized for his generosity in 2018 when he was named WCC’s recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. Over the years, Charles regularly attended and supported WCC events, and through his estate planning, he generously donated to the WCC Educational Foundation to establish a fourth scholarship in his own name. His generosity will indeed ensure that generations of future students will have financial assistance to achieve their educational goals. PHYLIP D. SNAPP & P. BRADLEY SNAPP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT Patricia Snapp and Lauren Snapp Milgrim established this endowment to honor the memory of Phyl and Brad, both of whom were active members of the community and strong supporters of WCC. Phyl served as Chair of the WCC College Board for several years, and Brad served on the WCC Educational Foundation Board for several years and then later on the WCC Scholarship Foundation Board, holding the office of Vice President at the time of his death. The Snapps and their business, S&W Fertilizer & Chemical Company, were recognized as WCC’s 2016 recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. Phyl passed away in January 2022, and Brad passed away in December 2022. This scholarship provides financial assistance to students who are residents of Wythe County and plan to pursue a career in business or agriculture. DEREK HALSEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT This year Wytheville Community College (WCC) lost a valued employee and member of the WCC family. Derek Halsey’s presence touched students, faculty, and staff for over 30 years, including his time as a student and as an employee. Derek devoted his entire career to the college’s Information Technology (IT) department, where his expertise, patience, and kindness left a lasting mark on everyone he worked with. Known for his infectious smile, signature plaid shirts, and willingness to help his colleagues, Derek’s warmth, humor, and generous spirit will be deeply missed. In Derek’s memory, friends and family established the Derek Halsey Memorial Scholarship for IT Students. The scholarship aims to honor Derek’s legacy by assisting students who demonstrate academic promise and a passion for technology. HAROLD L. ANDREWS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT Through a very generous estate gift, Harold L. Andrews established this endowment. He was a proud World War II Veteran of the United States Navy. Following a career in engineering, he returned to Rocky Gap when he retired. He served on the Bland County Economic Development Authority and was also a strong supporter of the Wolf Creek Indian Village. He believed in the value of education, and this scholarship provides financial assistance to deserving WCC students. MORRIS & CAROLYN HAWKS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT The “Morris and Carolyn Hawks Memorial Scholarship Endowment” was established in February 2025 through a gift from the estate of Morris and Carolyn Hawks. Morris and Carolyn met while they were both working at DuPont in Martinsville. After 8 years, Morris was recruited as the 27th employee of the newly established Celanese Corporation, and he spent the remainder of his career with this company, retiring as Executive Vice President. Carolyn was active in numerous community organizations over the years in the various communities where she and her family lived. Morris and Carolyn retired to Fancy Gap. Carolyn passed away in February 2018, and Morris in May 2022. They always encouraged their children, saying “Give 110%--you might just surprise yourself!” It was Morris and Carolyn’s desire through their estate plan to give to WCC to help students achieve their educational goals.

WCC also received estate gifts from the following between 2020-2025: • Jean Cassell—Ralph & Jean Cassell Memorial Scholarship Endowment • R. Cecil & Seawillow Jackson—WCC Drama Department • Faye Kincer—Mr. & Mrs. Lee Hale Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Deborah C. Repass—Unrestricted Funds • Mava Vass—Unrestricted Funds • Veda Hanks Williams—Helen Calfee Hanks Memorial Scholarship Endowment

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HONORING FRIENDS & LOVED ONES

WILLIAM M. DIXON, JR. EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENT This endowment was established on August 23, 2021, by Mr. and Mrs. William M. Dixon, Jr. Bill joined the WCC administration in 1976 as Dean of Finance and worked at the college until his retirement as Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services in 2003. During his tenure at WCC, Bill also served as the Treasurer of the WCC Educational Foundation, Inc. from 1981-2003 and as a member of its Board of Directors from 1991-2003. Bill was the recipient of the Wytheville Community College Distinguished Service Award in 2000 and the WCC Improvement of Administration Award in the same year. He was named to the College Board in 2003 and was reappointed to a second term in 2008. He was elected Chair of the College Board in 2006. He received the VCCS Chairman’s Award for Exemplary Board Service in 2012. Bill also led WCC’s 50th Anniversary Campaign that raised $1.5 million to support the college. Bill and his wife, Rita, were the recipients of the “2013 VCCS Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy Award” for their very generous support of the WCC Educational Foundation. BEAR FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established in December 2022 by Dr. Pat Huber and Mr. Peter Huber in memory of David and Charmie Bear and in honor and memory of their descendants who are alumni, retirees, and friends of WCC. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students who are residents of Smyth or Wythe counties. YP AND TRUDY HWU SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT This scholarship was established in December 2020 by Peter Wang, George Wythe High School graduate, in honor of his uncle and aunt. Both YP and Trudy cared deeply about student learning and were dedicated educators throughout their careers. YP was Professor of Physics at WCC from 1964 until his retirement in 1994. In 1991, YP was the first professor from WCC to receive the prestigious “Outstanding Faculty Award” from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Trudy Hwu taught physics and mathematics at Fort Chiswell High School from 1965 to 1992, except for 1973-1974, when she taught at George Wythe High School. This scholarship provides financial assistance to deserving students who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) program and meet other established criteria. DR. PALMER FANT SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT This scholarship was established in partnership with the Twin County Community Foundation and Dr. John W. “Jay” Bolen in honor of Dr. Palmer Fant. Dr. Fant served as a radiologist in the Galax area for many years. During his career, he also held the position of Chief of Staff of Twin County Community Hospital. Dr. Palmer Fant was a graduate of the Medical College of South Carolina. The scholarship provides awards to WCC students who are enrolled in healthcare and medical programs and who are from the Twin County area (Grayson County, the City of Galax, and Carroll County). JENNINGS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND The “Jennings Family Scholarship Fund” was established in January 2024 by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Davis and friends of the Jennings Family in memory of WCC retiree Allen P. ”Al” Jennings and his siblings. Al Jennings, better known as “Coach,” served as Associate Professor of Physical Education at WCC from 1979 to 1999; he taught Health and Physical Education courses and founded the college’s intramural sports and activities program. Al’s siblings—Ben, Marshall, Porter, John, Don, Fred, June, Katherine, and Carolyn— were also well-known in the Fries community. In addition to donations, the sale of Al’s book entitled Saturday, My Day to Wear the Underwear , has helped fund this scholarship for students from the Fries community and Grayson County to attend WCC. Copies of the book are still available; contact the WCC Educational Foundation for information. HONORABLE DANIEL “DANNY” WOODROW BIRD, JR. SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT This endowment was established in November 2023 by the Honorable Daniel Woodrow Bird, Jr. Danny was raised on a dairy farm in Bland, Virginia. He became an attorney, judge, and politician. He practiced law in Wytheville, Virginia, for close to three decades and served as a judge in Virginia’s 27th Judicial Circuit for nearly as long. He also served in the Virginia State Senate from 1976 to 1992. This scholarship will provide awards for WCC students who are residents of Bland or Wythe counties. JOSEPH “JOE” HILLMAN SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT This scholarship was established by Joe’s mother, Sadie Hillman, in November 2019. Mr. Hillman graduated from Bluefield High School. Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, Mr. Hillman embarked on what would become a 40-year career in the railroad industry with Norfolk Southern. The scholarship provides financial assistance to WCC students enrolled in Occupational/ Technical Programs.

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MCGRADY-LIDDLE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT Sarah Liddle established the “McGrady-Liddle Scholarship Endowment,” in September 2023 to honor her parents, William Glen and Frances Opal McGrady Liddle. Ms. Liddle said, “It is my hope that this scholarship will provide the ability for continued educational opportunities to a young person needing a leg up to achieve their professional goals.” DELTA DENTAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT This scholarship was established in August 2022 by Delta Dental in celebration of the company’s tenth anniversary. Delta Dental is the nation’s leading provider of dental insurance. Its core purpose is the advancement of the oral health of its customers, partners and consumers through dental insurance and the philanthropic efforts of Delta Dental companies. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene or Dental Assisting Programs. DR. SANDRA PARMETER SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT This scholarship was established by her husband, Dr. Christopher Parmeter, in December 2021 in honor of Sandra and in recognition of the time and effort she has dedicated to her craft. Nursing is more than a job for Sandra, it is a passion and one that has, and continues to allow her to reach people in need and help them recover. Sandra completed her Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree from WCC in May 2011. She subsequently completed her Bachelor of Nursing Degree through the University of Wyoming in 2014 and the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Miami in 2021. This scholarship provides awards to WCC students who are enrolled in the Nursing Program. HAROLD AND MARGARET COX SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT This scholarship was established in December 2021. Harold is a native of Grayson County, and Margaret was a native of Carroll County. Harold graduated from WCC in 1971 and subsequently earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Virginia Tech. He taught agriculture at Fort Chiswell High School for seven years. Margaret earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Education and Mathematics from Radford University. She taught mathematics at Fort Chiswell High School for 32 years. This scholarship provides assistance to students who are residents of Carroll or Grayson counties who are enrolled in Education, Mathematics, Machine Technology, or agriculture-related programs. EMILY P. STEVENSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship was established in November 2021 by Mrs. Jane S. Geis in honor of her mother. The scholarship provides financial assistance to deserving students enrolled at WCC in an approved program of study who have successfully completed at least one semester. DAN HARRISON SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship was established in May 2024 by Phyllis P. Harrison in honor of her husband’s 70th birthday. Dan is an alumnus of WCC; he graduated in 1974 with an associate degree in Drafting & Design Technology and then transferred to Virginia Tech where he completed a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. The scholarship provides assistance to WCC students enrolled in the Associate of Science Program, Engineering Major who are residents of Grayson or Carroll counties or the City of Galax who meet other established criteria. BOBBIE JEAN SLATE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Bobbie was an Outreach Counselor in WCC’s Talent Search Program from 2016-2021. She passed away in February 2022. Leticia Maldonado, Talent Search Program Director, honored Bobbie’s memory by establishing this fund to support alumni of the Talent Search Program who plan to enroll at WCC following their high school graduation. WYTHE COUNTY VFW POST 2719 SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship was established by members of Wythe County VFW Post 2719 to provide financial assistance to deserving WCC students who are residents of Wythe County and are descendants of Veterans who have served in a branch of the United States military. FRIENDS OF THE SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS NURSING STUDENT ASSISTANCE FUND “The Friends of the Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Nursing Student Assistance Fund” was established in March 2025 by the Board of the Friends of the SWVA Medical Reserve Corps. These funds will be used to provide financial assistance to eligible Wytheville Community College (WCC) Associate Degree in Nursing program students. MOLLY MLYNSKI JONES MEMORIAL EMERGENCY FUND FOR NURSING STUDENTS This fund was established in 2025 to honor the memory of an extraordinary nursing student whose compassion and dedication to the nursing profession continues to inspire future nurses. The fund provides emergency financial assistance to students currently enrolled in WCC’s Nursing Program who are experiencing unexpected financial hardships that could interfere with their ability to continue their education. SHERYL GREYNOLDS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Sheryl Ann Greynolds Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund was established in 2025 to honor the memory of an extraordinary nurse who was committed to the profession and to her patients. The goal of the scholarship fund is to provide financial assistance to future nurses. This fund provides financial assistance to students currently enrolled in the Nursing Program at Wytheville Community College (WCC) who need assistance with textbooks, course materials, testing fees, or who are experiencing unexpected financial hardships that could interfere with their ability to continue their education. 8

FUNDS AND ENDOWMENTS

• Richard W. Greiner Scholarship Endowment • Robert A. and Ruth A. Smith Scholarship Endowment • Robert E. Fowlkes, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Robert Eddystone Johnson and Virginia Williams Johnson Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Robert Eley and Jane Johnson Scholarship Endowment • Robert G. and Evelyn M. Veselik Scholarship Endowment • Rockie Alan Repass Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Rollie C. Nye, Sr. and Pauline C. Nye Acedemic Excellence Award Endowment • Rural Retreat Lions Club’s William H. “Bill” Hall Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Shentel Foundation Scholarship Fund • Shirley McCormick Scholarship Endowment • Sidney Peery/Acme Markets/A-Mart Stores Scholarship Endowment • Sieglinde R. Lawson Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Spence-McIntire Scholarship Endowment • Stella Worrell Nursing Scholarship Fund • StellarOne Bank Scholarship Endowment • Sue Kilby Emergency Student Aid Fund • The Links, Inc. Scholarship Endowment • Thelma W. and Raymond K. Fulton Scholarship Endowment • Thomas “Tom” Bralley, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Thomas A. and Mae P. Turley Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Tommy Hundley Scholarship Endowment • Town of Hillsville Police • Valerie Jeanne Crockett Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Vern E. Lentz Scholarship Endowment • Victor V. Hammond Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Virginia K. and G. Claude Cox Scholarship Endowment • Virginia Operations of Camcar/Textron Scholarship Endowment • Walter A. Porter, M.D., Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Warren Pete Phillipi Memorial Scholarship Endowment • WCC Alumni Scholarship • WCC Board Legacy Scholarship Endowment • WCC Faculty Scholarship Endowment • WCC General Educational Scholarship Endowment • WCC General Scholarship Endowment • WCC International Association of Administrative Professionals Student Chapter Scholarship Endowment • WCC Student Government Association Scholarship Endowment • WCC Student Nurses Scholarship Fund • WCC Student to Student Scholarship Endowment • WCC Support Staff Assembly Scholarship Endowment • WCC Support Staff Scholarship Endowment • Willborne A. Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund • William E. and June H. Hurst Memorial Scholarship Endowment • William J. and Diane U. Hurst New Career Scholarship Endowment • William M. Dixon, Jr. Educational Endowment • William P. and Margaret C. Carpenter Memorial Scholarship Endowment • William W. Halsey, III Scholarship Endowment • Wilmer T. Trevillian Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Wythe County Community Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Endowment • Wythe County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship Fund • Wythe County VFW Post 2719 Scholarship Fund • Wythe Manufacturing Council Scholarship Program • Wytheville Lions Club Scholarship Endowment • Wytheville Ruritan Scholarship Fund • Wytheville Training School Cultural Center Scholarship Fund 9 grant funded tuition only scholarship provides tuition assistance to qualified students in the WCC service region who are enrolled in STEM-H programs. Wytheville Community College also offers the Forging Futures Scholarship through the partnership with the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission . This

• Agriculture Scholarship Endowment • Al Jennings Scholarship Endowment • Alice M. Kelley Memorial Scholarship Fund • American Association of University Women, Wythe County Branch Scholarship Fund • American Legion Post #9 Scholarship Fund • Andrew White Memorial Scholarship Fund • Angela Denise Crockett Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Anna and Roddy Crabtree Scholarship Fund • Anne and John Vaughan Scholarship Endowment • Archibald “Archie” A. Campbell Memorial Endowment • Arlie McGrady Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Babe and Sidney Louis Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Barnes Family Scholarship Endowment • Bear Family Endowed Scholarship Fund • Betty Brown Dunford Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Betty G. Wilson Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Betty Jean Hammack Crockett Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Blair L. Whitt Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Bobbie Jean Slate Memorial Scholarship Fund • Bobby C. Smith Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Bobby Jean Wymer Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Byrd Pendleton McGavock Scholarship Endowment • Cameron Wolfe Architecture Scholarship Fund • Carl J. Richardson Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Carolyn F. Sanders Scholarship Endowment • Catron-Satterfield Scholarship Endowment • Catron-Wood Scholarship Endowment • Charles and Anna Ray Roberts Scholarship Endowment • Charles Graham Crockett Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Charles Wayne Hudson Scholarship Endowment • Chet A. Brown Memorial Scholarship Endowment • D. Woodrow Bird Memorial Scholarship Endowment • David W. McElroy Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Delena Agatha Pafford Hoback Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Delta Dental Scholarship Fund • Donald and Judy Papiernik Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Donald D. Craft Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Doris L. Shaffer Memorial Educational Endowment • Dr. Betty V. Craft Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Dr. Carolyn A. Sherrill Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Dr. Dennis Throckmorton Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Dr. Edwin L. Barnes Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Dr. George B. Kegley Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Dr. J. Judson Booker, III Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Dr. John C. Willis and Mrs. Jane Willis Chiropractic Scholarship Endowment • Dr. R.N. DuPuis/N.W. Pendleton Scholarship Endowment • Dr. Randolph and Mrs. Ruth Ann Chitwood Educational Endowment • Dr. Rebecca Shartiz Hatfield Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Dr. Sandra Parameter Scholarship Endowment • Dr. Thomas E. Ashworth Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Dr. Thomas E. Butt Nursing Scholarship Endowment • Dr. Thomas E. Butt Scholarship Endowment • Dr. Thomas L. Barnes Veterans Scholarship Endowment • Dr. William F. Snyder Scholarship Endowment • Dr. Y.P. Hwu and Trudy Hwu Scholarship Endowment • Duncan Marshall Copeland Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Edmund Pendleton, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Emily P. Stevenson Scholarship Endowment • Eric Brian Taylor Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Ernest Warren Stone Memorial Scholarship Endowment • F. Powell Johnson Memorial Scholarship Endowment • First Bank of Virginia Scholarship Endowment • Frances W. Brown Memorial Nursing Endowment • Frank McGavock Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Frank P. Strough Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Freddie Taylor, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Friends of the Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corps Nursing Student Assistance Fund • Dr. John V. Neff Scholarship Endowment • Dr. Palmer W. Fant Scholarship Endowment

• Garnett and Margaret Ager Foreign Language Award Scholarship Endowment • Gary Laing Memorial Scholarship Endowment • General Injectables and Vaccines, Inc. Scholarship Endowment in Memory of Arlie J. Sutphin • General Scholarship Endowment • George Wythe High School Class of 1974 Scholarship Fund • Grayson County Scholarship Endowment • Great Expectations Scholarship • H. H. Webb and Nora Midkiff Webb Scholarship • H. S. and Patsy B. Williams Scholarship Endowment • Harold and Margaret Cox Scholarship Endowment • Harold L. Andrews Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Hattie Huddle Poe Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Helen Calfee Hanks Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Honorable Daniel Woodrow Bird, Jr. Scholarship Endowment • Hubert D. and Annie B. Hurt Educational Endowment • Human Services Scholarship Fund/Mental Health Scholarship Endowment • Ida McDowell Nursing Scholarship Endowment • J.G. and Vera Mae Long Scholarship Endowment • James “Jamie” B. Sutphin, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment • James “Jamie” Clemons Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Jennie Lawson Memorial Scholarship Endowment • John Emory and Flora Barker Anderson Scholarship Endowment • John McClane Memorial Scholarship Endowment • John R. Stafford, Jr. and Shirley L. Stafford Scholarship Endowment • Joseph “Joe” Hillman Scholarship Endowment • Joseph R. Bybee Memorial Scholarship Endowment • June Piper Hale and Virginia Clyde Reeves Hale Memorial Scholarship Endowment • K. Stafford and Jane S. Umberger Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Larry E. Groseclose Memorial Scholarship Fund • Leggett of Wytheville, Virginia, Inc. Scholarship Endowment • Leona Allison Sharitz Scholarship Fund • Lewis and Marie Fender Memorial Scholarship • Lola Ewald Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Longwood Elastomers Scholarship Endowment • Louise B. Compton Student Nurse of the Year Award • Louise Shupe Kincer Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Lt. William Luckett Woodford, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Mabel Butler Taylor Scholarship Endowment • Machine Technology and Machine Tool Operations Endowment • Mae Lingerfelt Glass Cultural Endowment • Matthew Todd Ridgaway Memorial Scholarship Endowment • McGrady-Liddle Scholarship Endowment • Michael Dwaine Stoots Scholarship Endowment • Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. Scholarship Endowment • Morris & Carolyn Hawks Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hale Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Mrs. Mae Lester Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Nancy Hurt Umberger Memorial Scholarship Fund • Neighborhood Assistance Act Scholarship Endowment • Norene Holston Scholarship Endowment • Olin and Rowena Armentrout Scholarship Endowment • Owen and Jean Umberger Golden Anniversary Scholarship Endowment • P. Frederick Hahn Memorial Educational Endowment • Paul and Oleta Jones Scholarship Endowment • Penick and Janie Hale Gentry Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Phillip Price Dental Hygiene Scholarship Endowment • Phylip D. Snapp & P. Bradley Snapp Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Physical Therapist Assistant Scholarship Endowment • Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products Scholarship Endowment • Ralph and Jean Cassell Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Ralph C. Whitt Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Renea Jonas Englar Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Richard M. Perkins Accounting Scholarship Endowment

CULTURE AND COMMUNITY The WCC Choir was established in 2013. Since then, the choir has performed several major choral compositions such as Messiah by Handel, Gloria by Vivaldi, Magnificat and Gloria by John Rutter, Requiem by Mark Hayes, Requiem for the Living by Dan Forrest, Dark Night of the Soul and Luminous Night of the Soul by Ola Gjeilo, and the Virginia premiere of Jubilate Deo by Dan Forrest. The choir has performed at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New York City with members of the New York Symphony Orchestra. They have also performed with the Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra. Mrs. Cynthia Jackson is the choir’s director. In June 2023, Jackson received WCC’s Distinguished Service Award that recognizes individuals who have given the college exceptional service, other than teaching, in a manner that is beyond normal expectations and above specific monetary compensation. The Wytheville Community College Concert Band was formed in 1989 under the direction of Dr. Jack White. White was Director of Bands at Elon College from 1962 until his retirement in 1986. Before going to Elon, White had been a very successful high school band director in Southwest Virginia, including service at George Wythe High School in the 1950’s. During his tenure as the band’s director, White was the recipient of the WCC Distinguished Service Award. He was named Director Emeritus of the WCC Concert Band in 2012. Over the years, the WCC Concert Band has welcomed participants of all ages and skill levels, including college students, alumni, and local residents. Mr. Dan Wilner, an award-winning band director at George Wythe High School, currently directs the band and continues the tradition of fostering collaboration between college musicians and community members. The Wytheville Community College Theatre Group , under the direction of theater director Robert Burnett, brings together local community members and college students to create dynamic, engaging performances. Each year, the group presents two full-length plays, ranging from classic works to contemporary pieces. Rehearsals are held on campus and emphasize collaboration, creativity, and skill-building for actors of all experience levels. The productions are staged in the college’s Snyder Auditorium and are open to the public. The group fosters an artistic community and a shared love of the performing arts.

WCC TURNS 60 YEARS YOUNG! Wytheville Community College (WCC) celebrated its 60th Anniversary with a Gala on August 26, 2023, with 175 guests in attendance. The event began with a reception and slide show of historical photos, followed by a program and dinner. Dr. Dean Sprinkle, WCC President, welcomed guests, including numerous alumni, retirees, current faculty and staff, and current and former members of the WCC College Board, Educational Foundation and Scholarship Foundation Boards of Directors. WCC opened its doors on September 19, 1963, as a branch of Virginia Tech, with 107 students enrolled. Classes were first offered in the Simmerman Building in downtown Wytheville. In 1967, the Virginia Community College System was established, and WCC became a part of that system. There was plenty to celebrate at the Gala event as six decades later, WCC’s Wytheville campus now includes six buildings, and there are two off site locations: WCC at Crossroads in Galax and WCC at the Henderson in Marion. Additionally, WCC WEST (Workforce, Education, and Skills Training) serves as a workforce training center in Marion. To date, WCC has helped more than 220,000 students achieve their educational goals.

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HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS WCC is fortunate to be able to administer three “last-dollar” scholarship programs for recent qualified high school graduates throughout the college’s service region. These scholarships are awarded after all other scholarships, financial aid, and grants are awarded if needed.

WYTHE-BLAND FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP The Wythe-Bland Foundation Scholarship Program provides full tuition and fees for all qualified residents who recently graduated from Wythe and Bland County area high schools, private schools, or homeschool. The Wythe-Bland Foundation established this program in 2007. TWIN COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP The Twin County Community Foundation

Scholarship Program provides scholarships for all qualified residents who recently graduated from Carroll County, Grayson County, and the City of Galax high schools, private schools, or homeschool with at least a 3.0 grade average (GPA). The Twin County Community Foundation established this program in 2019.

SMYTH COUNTY PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP The Smyth County Promise Scholarship Program provides full tuition and fees for all qualified residents who graduate from Smyth County area high schools as a “last dollar” scholarship. The Smyth County Foundation and Smyth County Board of Supervisors created the Smyth County Promise Scholarship in 2023.

DR. THOMAS L. BARNES SCHOLARSHIP FUND GOLF TOURNAMENT

Each year WCC honors the legacy of Dr. Thomas L. Barnes who served as the Dean of Students at Wytheville Community College from 1972-2004. Along with serving as the Dean, he was the Director of Veteran Affairs for Wytheville Community College. Dr. Barnes graduated in 1964 from Penn State University with his doctorate degree in education, afterward accepting the position at Wytheville Community College. Dr. Barnes served honorably in the United States Navy from (1964-2002) and retired as a Naval Captain holding many high-ranking positions at various duty stations around the world. Dr. Barnes led and managed various activities in Wytheville and surrounding county communities, along with serving as the president of the Lions Club. Dr. Barnes was a soldier, educator, and community leader, and the Appalachian Warrior Foundation Scholarship Fund set in his honor provides the same opportunities for other veterans. Dr. Barnes not only served our country honorably but also helped to educate others along the way. Dr. Barnes was a dedicated proponent of higher education, and the scholarship fund will be a lasting symbol of his passion and generosity. The annual golf tournament fundraiser in his name supports students who are veterans or first responders.

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WCC CROSSROADS IN GALAX The Crossroads Rural Entrepreneurial Institute—better known locally as “Crossroads”—has officially been sold to the Wytheville Community College Real Estate Foundation, Inc. The WCC Real Estate Foundation’s acquisition of Crossroads was made possible through private donations, including an $860,000 gift from the estate of Grayson County resident Janie Hale Gentry, a significant gift from Galax native Rebecca Higgins Dorshorst and her husband Stephen, and a generous gift from Dr. and Mrs. J. Wade Gilley, WCC’s first president. The WCC Real Estate Foundation is fully committed to supporting and furthering the existing mission of Crossroads. In addition to the educational programs already offered at Crossroads, WCC recently began a Heavy Equipment Operator Program, and plans to begin a Firefighter Training Program in the near future.

WCC Nursing students at the Crossroads Institute.

The college hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the event on Thursday, December 12, 2024.

WCC WEST (WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & SKILLS TRAINING) Wytheville Community College (WCC) celebrated the opening of WCC WEST center on October 3, 2024, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony co-hosted by the Smyth County Chamber of Commerce. The facility in Marion, VA, enhances WCC’s capacity to provide much-needed workforce training in high-demand skilled trades in Smyth County and the western portion of the college’s service area. The EDA purchased the building and is leasing it to WCC to help establish WCC WEST. The project also received financial support in the form of a matching grant of $277,000 from the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission (TRRC). WCC WEST currently offers an automotive training program and a welding program and plans to expand into additional skilled trades.

The facility in Marion, Virginia, enhances WCC’s capacity to provide much-needed workforce training in high-demand skilled trades in Smyth County, and the western portion of the college’s service region.

On October 3, 2024, Wytheville Community College (WCC) celebrated the opening of WCC WEST (Workforce, Education, & Skills Training) with a ribbon cutting ceremony co-hosted with the Smyth County Chamber of Commerce.

Newly remodeled President’s Conference Room Smyth Hall Renovation for 1Stop Student Services

COMING SOON...

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WCC MOVING FORWARD WCC students deeply appreciate The Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission’s generous support in funding vital healthcare and high-demand programs at our college, including the creation of a new pharmacy technician simulation lab, state-of-the-art equipment, and cutting-edge virtual reality capabilities that will elevate training and learning experiences for our nursing students.

NEW PHARMACY TECHNICIAN LAB Provided with funds from the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission

VIRTUAL REALITY Provided with funds from the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission

NEW POWER LINE POLE YARD Wytheville Community College (WCC) recently celebrated the 17th cohort of power line workers from the Power Line Worker Training Program. Due to the popularity and growth of this high-demand program, WCC Power Line students recently helped construct a newer, bigger power line worker pole yard on WCC’s Wytheville campus.

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. ANNUAL REPORT

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