The Gregory B. Davis Foundation is pleased to announce its Annual Initiative
Award to a deserving Northampton County senior student.

GBDF Hosts First Annual College Day
On Wednesday, March 19, 2008, the Gregory B. Davis Foundation held its first annual College Day at Northampton County High School West in Gaston, North Carolina. The purpose of this activity was to enlighten students about college life, academic rigor and the social, civic and athletic opportunities. Seventy five students from grades 9 through 11 were presented a packet containing information about SAT and ACT scores, financial aid, admission requirements for some colleges, Parent’s Guide to Planning for College and more. They were encouraged to review the packets extensively later with their parents. Meanwhile, a panel was presented to the students including 2 college graduates and one college student. The panel addressed topics such as when they decided to attend college, when they decided on a major, activities they were involved in on campus, how to obtain financial aid and when to begin that process. The students remained interested and focused during the panel discussion.

The Foundation would like to thank our panelists for giving back to their community in this way. The panelist included, Mr. Willie Hardy, a graduate of Southeast Halifax High and North Carolina Central University, Ms. Kimberly Murphy, a graduate of Weldon High and Elizabeth City State University, and Mr. Todd Hardy Jr., a Construction Management major at North Carolina A & T State University. Mr. Hardy is presently employed as an Upward Bound Counselor with Halifax County Schools. Ms. Murphy is presently employed as a 7th grade teacher at William R. Davie Middle School.

This year's GBDF's Financial Awards recipients Education Initiative Recipient are:
Mr. Tyshun Barnes and Mr. Carlos Cumbo.

Tyshun is a graduate of Northampton County High School West and attends Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, NC, and is the son of Mrs. Sondra Holt.

Carlos is a graduate of Northampton County High School East and attends Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City, NC and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Cumbo.


Preference for this financial incentive will be given to a student.

1. Who has a middle academic range (2.40 to 3.00 GPA).
2. Who demonstrates academic promise, but is ineligible for traditional merit financial awards.
3. Who will be attending a two-year or four-year College or university upon graduation.
   

Applications must be completed and submitted by May 16, 2008. Download
GBDF Scholarship Letter to Students Download

For further information please contact:
Your Guidance Counselor
or
Dr. & Mrs. Maurice Davis
252.535.3718
Gregory B. Davis Foundation