WTC Employees Reach Service Milestones
Sixteen Williamsburg Technical College employees were recently recognized for their years of service to the College. All together they represent over 230 years of experience in higher education. Pictured at the event where they were recognized are (from left): Computer Technology Instructor Linda Harvin, 10 years of service; Academic Specialist Cynthia Cooper, 10 years; Bookstore Manager and Purchasing Director Monica Elliott, 10 years; Upward Bound Director Geraldine Shaw, 10 years; Vice President for Instruction Clifton Elliott, 20 years; Administrative Assistant to the President Polly Lee, 40 years; General Maintenance Supervisor Ricky Harrington, 20 years; Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Business Affairs Genevieve McCrea, 30 years; Director of the Physical Plant Tyrone Thomas, 10 years; Payroll Technician Jennifer Strong, 10 years; and Industrial/Vocation Technology Department Head and Machine Tool Instructor Brandon Haselden , 10 years. (Not pictured: Counselor Beverly Campbell, 10 years; Management Information System Manager Kent Coker, 10 years; Developmental Studies Department Head and Academic Success Center Director Sylvia Cumbie, 10 years; Cosmetology Instructor Charmaine Green, 10 years; and Sociology Instructor Ernie Lair, 10 years.)
Williamsburg Technical College Poston Scholarship Awarded
Williamsburg Technical College (WTC) student Sharon Riggins McKnight of Kingstree was 2011-2012 recipient of the Henry and Jackie Poston Scholarship. She is an Associate in Applied Science/Early Childcare and Education major.
The scholarship is named in honor of local industrialist Henry Poston and his wife, Jackie. Poston is president of Palmetto Synthetics and has been a supporter of WTC since he built his plant in the county. He is chair of the WTC Foundation board and a member of the College’s Area Commission board. He cites WTC as one of the main reasons he chose Kingstree as home to his business.
Preference for the Poston scholarship is given to residents of Williamsburg County. The recipient must have and retain a 2.0 grade point average. The amount of $1,000 per academic year is disbursed $400 fall and spring and $200 summer prorated for less than full-time attendance. It is awarded only after all other financial aid is awarded and may be used for books and tuition only.
WTC scholarship applicants must complete the WTC financial aid application process. All admission application paperwork must be complete and on file in Student Services. For information on how to give toward scholarship funding, call 843.355.4121 or email
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. Gifts made payable to the Williamsburg Technical College Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, are tax deductable. Williamsburg Technical College remains dedicated to providing quality, affordable, and accessible opportunities for students to achieve their educational goals in a fiscally, administratively, and academically sound and supportive environment.
Photo Cutline: Scholarship donor Henry Poston (left), president of Palmetto Synthetics, presented the Henry and Jackie Poston Scholarship for fall semester 2011 to Williamsburg Technical College student Regina Riggins McKnight, Poston is also chair of the College’s Foundation board and a member of the College’s Area Commission board.
Easterling Scholarship Awarded by WTC Foundation
The Williamsburg Technical College (WTC) Foundation recently awarded the Barney and Louise M. Easterling Scholarship to Raymond Chase Player from Lake City, a General Business major at the College. The Easterling Scholarship is awarded with preference given to residents of Williamsburg County and may be used for tuition, fees and book charges may be as much as $1,000 ($400 fall, $400 spring, and $200 summer). It will be prorated according to enrollment status (full-time or part-time and recipients must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. The scholarship is given though the WTC Foundation by Barney Easterling, a retired industrialist, and his wife, Louise M. Easterling, an educator and member of the WTC Foundation Board. Students must complete the WTC financial aid application process and all admissions application paperwork to be considered for scholarships. Eligible expenses for WTCF scholarships generally include textbooks and instructional supplies.
Gifts made payable to the Williamsburg Technical College Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, are tax deductable. Williamsburg Technical College remains dedicated to providing quality, affordable, and accessible opportunities for students to achieve their educational goals in a fiscally, administratively, and academically sound and supportive environment. For information on how to give toward scholarship funding, call 843.355.4121 or email
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WTC’s Bryant Named Organization President, Finalist in “Prof of the Year” Bid
In addition, Bryant was recently named as a finalist for the Governor’s “Professor of the Year” Award. Each year, the Governor’s office and the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education jointly sponsor two Governor’s Professor of the Year Awards, one conferred upon a faculty member at a senior college or university and the other conferred upon a faculty member at a two-year institution of higher learning. Each faculty member recognized as a Governor’s Professor of the Year receives a formal citation presented during a ceremony hosted by the Governor’s office. In addition, the winners and the institutional nominees are recognized at a luncheon. The selection committee will meet in February to select the winner of the award.
Bryant, a Lake City resident who has taught full-time at WTC since 2007, received his certification in general studies at Williamsburg Technical College, his bachelor’s degree in math education at South Carolina State University, his master’s degree in mathematics from the University of Idaho, Engineering Outreach, and his education specialist degree from Nova Southeastern University. He is a lifetime member of the South Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the South Carolina Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges, and the South Carolina Technical Education Association.
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WTC Hires New Nursing Instructor
Williamsburg Technical College (WTC) recently hired Heather M. Anderson of Georgetown as a new nursing instructor for the College’s practical nursing program. Formerly a staff and charge nursing at Georgetown Memorial Hospital, Anderson earned associate degrees in practical nursing and nursing from Horry-Georgetown Technical College and a bachelors of science in nursing from the University of South Carolina-Upstate. She and her husband, Jeff, have 4 children, one daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren. She is a coach with Upwards Basketball at the First Baptist Church in Georgetown and is a coach for T-ball for the Georgetown East Bay Park Booster Club.
Williamsburg Technical College Holds Constitution Day Program Williamsburg Technical College (WTC) commemorated the signing of the Constitution of the United States on September 19 with a special ceremony in the College’s auditorium. Student Government Association (SGA) member Porchea Holmes gave the welcome and introduced WTC’s Educational Talent Search (ETS) program counselor Beverly Campbell who same “America the Beautiful.” SGA member Demetrius Gamble led the audience in the “Pledge of Allegiance” and SGA member Mae Murdock introduced the guest speaker for the event, local attorney Ronnie Sabb (left).
A Williamsburg County native, Sabb is president and chief executive officer of the Law Offices of Ronnie A. Sabb, L.L.C., in Kingstree and Lake City and is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives District 101. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Voorhees College and a law degree from the University of Florida. He has served as an assistant solicitor with the third judicial circuit, was the first African American to serve as attorney for the City of Lake City, and was the first African American to serve as general counsel for Santee Electric Cooperative. He is also general counsel for Wateree Community Action Agency. His late wife, Veretta Sabb, served on the WTC Area Commission.
Sabb encouraged attendees to think of the Constitution as “a living, breathing document” and praised the students for accepting the challenge to better themselves through education at WTC. He invited the students, faculty, and staff to make a special effort to encourage their friends and colleagues to stay the course and improve their lives through education.
SGA member Merlene Martin led the audience in the recitation of the Preamble to the Constitution and, after the audience sang “The Star Spangled Banner,” WTC’s Vice President of Student Services and Financial Aid Dr. Eric Brown closed the program by reminding those in attendance to heed the words of the speaker.
WTC Practical Nursing Students Complete Program
Williamsburg Technical College (WTC) recently recognized 15 practical nursing graduates during a pinning ceremony on campus. Pictured from left are: (front row): Audrea Barnhill from Bonneau, Elizabeth Eaddy from Johnsonville, Rachel Barron from Coward, and Shanette Cain from Kingstree; (second row) Lisa Cox from Johnsonville; (third row) nursing instructor Hope Wise from Johnsonville, nursing program director and instructor Sheila Forester from Kingstree, Paige Infinger from Scranton, Jodie Weddington from Lake City, Kayla Coward from Greeleyville, Pamela McClary from Kingstree, Karen Smith from Andrews, and nursing department assistant Dana Williamson from Greeleyville; (fourth row) Allyson Moody from New Zion, Brent Prosser from Johnsonville, Stacy Price from Lake City, Jacoty Stephens from Greeleyville, and Sheri Wilson from Darlington.
Elizabeth Eaddy was awarded the Outstanding Student Award voted on by her classmates and she also received the Highest Grade Point Average (GPA) Award. Karen Smith as also recognized for achieving the Highest Pre-National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Score.
The program for the standing-room-only ceremony included a welcome by Dr. Kim McGinnis, WTC president, and Clifton R. Elliott, WTC dean of instruction. Elliott and McGinnis also joined Forester and Wise in the presentation of awards and nursing pins. Guest speaker for the ceremony was Carol Evans, chief nursing officer at Williamsburg Regional Hospital. Graduates and their guests enjoyed a PowerPoint presentation of their year in the nursing program at WTC and then adjourned to a reception in honor of the graduates on the campus.