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Goodnight Scholars Program @goodnightncsu Goodnight Scholars Program Class of 2022 Listed alphabetically by county, then last name Alamance County Lucas Embry will graduate from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) where he served as a student ambassador and captain of the varsity basketball team. Lucas was a prominent performer with the Swing Dance Club and volunteered over 60 hours to support the Siloam Missionary Homes. He plans to major in aerospace engineering. Beaufort County Benjamin Morris will graduate from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) where he was elected captain of the Science Bowl. Benjamin served as an assistant senior patrol leader for the Boy Scouts of America and was appointed to the Order of the Arrow honor society. In 2016, he received his Eagle Scout Award. He plans to major in engineering. Cabarrus County Christal Walker will graduate from the Cannon School where she was an internationally certified Newgen Peacebuilder and recipient of the Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Social Justice Award. Christal was involved as a programmer for the Robotics Club and was captain of the basketball team. From 2014-2016, she volunteered with the Art of Leadership. She plans to major in computer science. Carteret County Trent Hooley will graduate from Croatan High School where he received the Third Year Croatan Academic Achievement Award. Trent served as a youth mentor for Carteret Robotics & Broad Creek Middle School’s FIRST LEGO League and was inducted into the Croatan chapter of the Beta Club. In 2016, Trent earned his certificate of completion for the NC State VetCAMP. He plans to major in biomedical engineering. David Brooks Jr. will graduate from East Carteret High School where he received the Mighty Mariner Award and National Forensic League Degree of Merit. David was elected president for Future Farmers of America, Student Government Association and Mariner Environmental Protection Club. David was also a speech and debate member for the National Forensic League. He plans to major in environmental sciences. p.1 Chatham County Jasmine Wilkie will graduate from Northwood High School where she received the Harvard Prize Book Award and Academic Achievement Award. Jasmine was elected president and team captain of the International Thespian Honor Society and served as a teacher assistant for Northwood’s math and calculus courses. In 2017, Jasmine was also elected president of the French Honor Society. She plans to major in physics. Cumberland County Kayla Burns will graduate from Gray’s Creek High School where she received both the U.S. Presidential Award for Academic Excellence and the award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in Concepts of Engineering and Technology. Kayla was appointed first chair flute for the Gray’s Creek Marching Band and played two years of varsity soccer. She plans to major in mechanical engineering. Kourtni Curry will graduate from Pine Forest High School where she was a part of the North Carolina Bandmasters Association All-County Band and recipient of the Vannie Award. Kourtni participated in the Academy of Emergency Medical Science program and was a member of Key Club. in 2014, she was elected as a representative for the Student Government Associations. She plans to major in animal science. Sebastian Williams will graduate from Jack Britt High School where he was an AP Scholar and member of the Hispanic Honor Society. Sebastian was appointed president of Mu Alpha Theta and elected secretary of the International Club. In 2016, Sebastian was recognized as part of the Academy of Scholars for his stellar academic achievement. He plans to major in human biology. Forsyth County Helena Brewster will graduate from the Early College of Forsyth County where she earned second place in invasive species and ecology at Science Olympiad. Helena was elected president of the Multicultural Club and senior assistant for Science Olympiad. Helena also spends every week mentoring local middle and high school students on projects related to mathematics and English. She plans to major in mathematics education. Olivia Chiott will graduate from the Early College of Forsyth County where she received both Dean’s and President’s List honors. Olivia was elected head director of the Early College of Forsyth Drama Club and was appointed to be a Crosby Scholar. Olivia also served as a lifeguard for the Grandview Swim Club and was a swim coach for local children. She plans to major in mathematics education. p.2 Jacob Walker will graduate from Atkins High School where he led the school’s Science Olympiad team to first place overall in the Science Olympiad Regionals. Jacob was a Crosby Scholar and member of both the Technology Student Association and National Honor Society. He plans to major in computer engineering. Franklin County London Dement will graduate from Louisburg High School where she received the Certification of Excellence for Precalculus Honors and Advanced Placement Language and Composition. London was elected president of the National Honor Society and vice president of the Student Government Association. She also played defensive midfielder on the Louisburg varsity women’s soccer team for four years. She plans to major in mathematics education. Jamal Issa will graduate from Louisburg High School where he was an AP Scholar and Quest Bridge College Prep Scholar. Jamal served as captain for the FIRST Robotics Club and competed in Science Olympiad. In 2016, Jamal taught elementary and middle school students about magnetism and electricity as a teacher assistant for GSK Science in the Summer. He plans to major in mechanical engineering. Gaston County Krith Patel will graduate from Ashbrook High School where he earned chief marshal honors and the school’s Scholar Athlete Award. Krith was elected president of the National Honor Society and vice president of the Future Business Leaders of America. In 2017, Krith received the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Award of Excellence for his exceptional academic performance. He plans to major in biology. Guilford County Nour Dau will graduate from High Point Central High School where she received AP Scholar with Distinction honors and was selected for the Draelos Science Scholars Program through High Point University. Nour is a member of the school’s Quiz Bowl team and was appointed to be the writer and editor for the High Point Central School Newspaper. She plans to major in engineering. Paul Stokley will graduate from Eastern Guilford High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society. Paul’s passion for writing was displayed through his appointment as vice president of the Writing Club and team captain for Battle of the Books. Paul also earned academic excellence honors from Weaver Academy for his performance in the principles of engineering and computer programming courses. He plans to major in computer engineering. p.3 Harnett County Autumn Currin will graduate from Triton High School where she received both the Excellence in Biology Award and Excellence in Peer Tutoring Award. In addition to Autumn’s peer tutoring responsibilities, she interned at the Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital and performed with the Triton High School Choir for three years where she became one of the choir’s prominent student leaders. She plans to major in elementary education. Johnston County Niambe James will graduate from Clayton High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society and recipient of the Rotary Youth Leadership Award. Niambe was elected president of the Interact Club and was an active member of the Environmental Club. Outside of school, Niambe was heavily involved with her local YMCA as a volunteer and summer camp counselor. She plans to major in sustainable materials and technology. Dominic Sapoch will graduate from Smithfield-Selma High School where he was the District Event Winner for the FIRST Robotics competition. Dominic was elected as vice president of the National Honor Society and spent six hours per week tutoring elementary school children and coaching his local elementary school’s Science Olympiad team. He plans to major in mechanical engineering. Lee County Kyanna Sumpter will graduate from Lee County High School where she was elected vice president of the National Honor Society. Kyanna was also elected senior class vice president of the Student Government Association. Kyanna’s commitment to service and education is shown through her weekly tutoring work with elementary and middle school students through the Born with a Purpose afterschool program. She plans to major in elementary education. Jessica Terrones will graduate from Lee County High School where she was a Lenovo App Challenge National Finalist. Jessica was elected club president of the American Red Cross Club and junior class president for the Student Government Association. In 2017, Jessica was appointed as a student teacher for the Lee County Schools CTE STEM camp where she taught app development. She plans to major in education. Elizabeth Vanegas will graduate from the Lee Early College where she received the Excellence in Leadership Award. Elizabeth was named to the President’s List for Central Carolina Community College, and dedicated her spare time to volunteering at HAVEN and Lee County 4-H. Elizabeth has also served as an AVID tutor at San Lee Middle School for the last two years. She plans to major in human biology. p.4 Martin County Alexandra Veverka will graduate from Riverside High School where she was a Borlaug Scholar and member of the National Honor Society. Alexandra was an active member of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) where she was a finalist for the FBLA’s Introduction to Business Communication State competition and first place recipient for the FBLA Regional Public Speaking competition. She plans to major in plant and soil sciences with a crop biotechnology concentration.