Roanoke Rapids High School senior Natalie Reda is the recipient of this year’s Ethel Crawley Scholarship — giving her a free undergraduate education to the college of her choice.
Superintendent Julie Thompson and RRHS Principal Tom Davis surprised Reda, who was surrounded by her family, with the scholarship letter today at Roanoke Rapids High School.
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The Ethel W. Crawley Memorial Education Fund Scholarship directs a scholarship selection committee to award a full four-year scholarship that covers tuition, room, board, school fees, books, and other supplies.
“I want to thank my family for always supporting me and pushing me to do my best. Receiving this scholarship means so much to me and to my family,” Reda said.
She plans to attend UNC Chapel Hill to pursue a degree in pharmacy.
Crawley, who died April 11, 1998, did not want finances to be a barrier for a student getting a college education when she established the scholarship.
She was a lifelong resident of Littleton, teaching music for 28 years at Littleton High School.
“This scholarship means so much to our students and I am extremely proud of Natalie and what she has accomplished,” Thompson said. “I’m sure that Natalie will go on to represent RRGSD in a positive way.”
CTE recognition pin
Timmy Smith, a Career and Technical Education teacher at Roanoke Rapids High School, was recognized by the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board of Trustees at their meeting on April 17.
Felicia Booker, executive director of CTE, Accountability, and Testing presented Smith with a Craft Instructor Recognition letter and pin for 10 years of continuous service from NCCER.
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“His service and dedication contributed to building a safe, productive, and sustainable workforce of craft professionals by providing trainees with a foundation for success and advancement in various career pathways,” the school system said.
Thompson said, "We are thankful to have teachers like Mr. Smith in our district providing real world skills to our students in CTE, and we are looking forward to continued success from his program.
“Since 1996, craft instructors have been essential in our efforts to develop the construction workforce. Years of standardized training have had a profound impact by providing trainees with skills and knowledge that lead to meaningful and life changing opportunities.”
