The Apologia Missions and Ministry scholarship is awarded to Garrett Lee, son of Regina and Nathanael Lee of Midland. Garrett is an exceptional student, a member of the National Homeschool Honor Society Zeta Epsilon (Charlotte) chapter where he has filled officer positions, and an active church and community volunteer with more than 900 hours served. He has scored either Summa or Maxima Cum Laude in the National Latin Exam for four years. He plans to study philosophy and politics at Ave Maria University (Florida) before pursuing a career in service to our country.<\/p>\n
North Carolinians for Home Education is honored to award these highly deserving students with scholarships to continue their pursuit of excellence. Congratulations to them and to all the class of 2025. To donate toward future scholarships, go to nche.com\/scholarship-donations\/. To learn more about the scholarship program, visit nche.com\/helps\/high-school\/scholarship\/.
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2025 Fall\/Bickley For twenty-eight years, NCHE has been awarding college scholarships to deserving high school seniors, and 2025 continues that tradition. Six students were selected to receive scholarships based not only on their scholastic abilities, but also on their community service, leadership, athletic and artistic abilities, and their likelihood of achieving their future goals. The recipient of the NCHE Academic Scholarship is Miles Carter of Durham, son of Alexa and Daniel Carter. Miles achieved a perfect score of 36 on the ACT, plays classical guitar, and is a state champion in two events in the NC Science Olympiad. He has filled officer positions in the Durham chapter of the National Homeschool Honor Society. He aspires to earn a PhD in physics and teach others about the world of science that excites him. He also hopes to homeschool his own children someday and to be involved in the homeschooling community. The Ernie Hodges Scholar Athlete award goes to Isaac Nobles, son of Zachary and Alev Nobles of Greensboro. Isaac is a triathlete and a five-year starter for the Forsyth Home Educators varsity soccer team. During his tenure, his team won the NCHEAC State Tournament twice and the D1 Homeschool National Championship once. His personal accolades include West All-Conference MVP. He has placed in the top five percent in the American Mathematics Competition 12 and qualified for the American Invitational Math Exam three times. He plans to study math and business administration before pursuing a career in finance. Alanabeth Duncan, daughter of Tisha and Alan Duncan of Roxboro, receives the NCHE Arts Scholarship. Alanabeth is an accomplished\u2014and already professional\u2014banjo player, having performed at venues as intimate as the NC Governor\u2019s Mansion and as large as 5000 people. Her heart\u2019s desire is to perform \u201cat least once in that cherished golden circle of the Grand Ole Opry and at the Ryman Auditorium, the Mother Church, of traditional music.\u201d Her immediate goal is to study music and visual communications at Morehead State University in Kentucky. Colby Townsend, son of Scott and Kristen Townsend of Denver, receives an NCHE Community Service Scholarship. He has served over 800 hours in his community with Wreaths Across America, American Legion Flag Retirement Ceremony, First Tee as a coach, with a food pantry, and Lincoln County as a junior firefighter, earning the 2024 Lincoln County Junior Firefighter of the Year Award. He engages in multiple athletic activities and serves as the command chief petty officer of the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps (Charlotte Division). He plans to attend the Massachusetts Maritime Academy before pursuing a career as a merchant mariner. Benjamin Traylor, son of Sarah and Michael Traylor, Fayetteville, also receives an NCHE Community Service Scholarship. Ben is gifted musically and has used that talent as a music director for his church worship team, as a teacher\/mentor for the future worship leaders group at his church, and as bass guitarist\/vocalist\/keyboardist for numerous other places of worship. He also serves in his church\u2019s children\u2019s ministry with Backpack Buddies (children\u2019s food outreach) and a variety of other community services\u2014amassing more than 900 hours of service during high school. Ben will be pursuing a degree in math at Fayetteville State University. The Apologia Missions and Ministry scholarship is awarded to Garrett Lee, son of Regina and Nathanael Lee of Midland. Garrett is an exceptional student, a member of the National Homeschool Honor Society Zeta Epsilon (Charlotte) chapter where he has filled officer positions, and an active church and community volunteer with more than 900 hours served. He has scored either Summa or Maxima Cum Laude in the National Latin Exam for four years. He plans to study philosophy and politics at Ave Maria University (Florida) before pursuing a career in service to our country. North Carolinians for Home Education is honored to award these highly deserving students with scholarships to continue their pursuit of excellence. Congratulations to them and to all the class of 2025. To donate toward future scholarships, go to nche.com\/scholarship-donations\/. To learn more about the scholarship program, visit nche.com\/helps\/high-school\/scholarship\/. \n\t\t
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