Students receive scholarships from black educators’ group
by Elana Bergeron, reporter

    Five TCC students were honored at a scholarship and awards banquet last week on South Campus sponsored by the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education (TABPHE).

    John Wiley Price, Dallas County commissioner and guest speaker, encouraged students to study their history to succeed in the future.

    The banquet awards TCC students for academic excellence, exemplary character and positive leadership skills, Annie Jewett, one of the event’s co-chairs, said.

    LaChanna Dickerson and Patreece Dade received the two scholarships. Nelrica Kendrick and Monique White each received gift certificates.

    Barbara Johnson received an honorable mention.

    Dr. Antonio Howell, chair of the NE English department, and Nathalie Riley, administrative office assistant and scholarship chairpersons, said it was difficult to select the recipients because all of them were outstanding students.

    In addition to the students, several community leaders also were honored for their role in educating students.

    Those community leaders honored included Christene Moss, Fort Worth Independent School Board member; Dr. Theron Bowman, Arlington chief of police; Rev. B.F. Johnson of Highland Park Baptist Church; and Rev. Chris Spellmon, co-founder of the Ambassadors of Christ Christian Center.

    The regional chapter of TABPHE promotes the development of TCC administrators, faculty members and staff personnel and enhances the professional and educational opportunities for students currently enrolled at TCC, Jeanette Adkins, the other chairperson of the event, said.

    Dr. George Edwards, local president of TABPHE, said the organization’s banquet serves a worthwhile purpose.

    “It is exciting to be able to provide financial assistance to these hard-working students. The banquet gives us a chance to honor their academic achievements and hopefully encourage them to pursue their educational goals,” he said.