St. Matthew’s Lutheran presents scholarships

Jacob Byrd

Carsen Byrd

Brown

Jonathan Agner

Campbell

Driggers

Rogers

Morgan

Maners

Kelser

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church scholarships have been awarded for 2011-12. All college scholarships are $500 per semester — $1,000 for the year; vocational/technical college scholarships are $250 per semester — $500 for the year. The total scholarships awarded for 2011-12 are $20,500.

• Daniel James Agner, a graduate of East Rowan High School, will be a senior at University of North Carolina a Charlotte this fall. He has had two internships with the N.C. Department of Transportation. He plans to major in civil engineering. His parents are Rodney and Linda Agner of Agner Road. Renewal, $1,000.

• Jonathan Clark Agner, a graduate of East Rowan High School, will be entering Western Carolina University as a freshman this fall. At East Rowan he was a member of the Swim Team. Clark is an Eagle Scout and a member of the Senior Youth Group at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. He plans to major in physical therapy. His parents are Tim and Mary Jo Agner of Dockside Drive. New, $1,000.

• Haley Ellen Barrier, a graduate of East Rowan High School, will be a junior at Duke University this fall. At Duke she participates in Duke Lutherans, in chemistry outreach and in intramural basketball. She is associate director of FEMMES (middle school science program). She is an English/pre-med major and made the dean’s list. Her parents are Lonnie and Lisa Barrier of Bringle Ferry Road. Renewal, $1,000.

• Whitley Shay Barrier, a graduate of East Rowan High School, will be a sophomore at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College this fall. She plans to major in nursing. Her parents are Ronnie and Shalyn Barrier of Hidden Cove Drive. Renewal, $500.

• Zachary Matthew Brown, a graduate of East Rowan High School, will enter the University of North Carolina at Wilmington this fall. At East Rowan he was a member of the Spanish Club and participated in golf. His parents are Stephen and Earlene Brown of Beagle Club Road. New, $1,000.

• Carsen E. Byrd, a graduate of East Rowan High School, will enter Rowan-Cabarrus Community College this fall. At East Rowan she participated in volleyball and was named MVP two years and made All-County and All- Conference two years. Carsen was a member of the Junior Civitan, HOSA, FFA and was an honor graduate. She plans to pursue an associate in science degree followed by majoring in poultry science at North Carolina State University. Her parents are Jim and Julie Byrd of Lakeside Drive. New, $500.

• Jacob Heilig Byrd, a graduate of East Rowan High School, will enter N.C. State University as a freshman this fall. At East Rowan he participated in football and wrestling and was captain of the football team. Jacob was a member of the National Honor Society, Junior Civitan and the Key Club and was an honor graduate. He plans to major in construction engineering. His parents are Jim and Julie Byrd of Lakeside Drive. New, $1,000.

• Shane Michael Campbell, a graduate of East Rowan High School, will be a sophomore at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College this fall. At East Rowan he was a member of the FFA. He plans to major in criminal justice. His mother is Debbie P. Campbell of Knollwood Drive. New, $500.

• Richard Alan Cleveland III, a graduate of East Rowan High School, will be a sophomore at N.C. State University this fall. At NCSU he is in the University Scholars Program and is a Goodnight Scholar. He is an aerospace engineering major. His parents are Richard and Chris Cleveland of Stokes Ferry Road, Gold Hill. Renewal, $1,000.

• Ashleigh Lauren Cline, a graduate of Concord High School, will be a junior at N.C. State this fall. At NCSU she participates in the University Scholar’s Program, is a Goodnight Scholar and is a dean’s list student. Ashleigh is a member of CSLEPS and the Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society. She is a mathematics’ major. Her parents are Sonja and Gary Cline of Rollingwood Drive S.E., Concord. Renewal, $1,000.

• Timothy F. Driggers II, a graduate of East Davidson High School, will be a freshman at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte this fall. He participated in band at East Davidson. Timothy is majoring in mechanical engineering and physics. Tim and his wife, Emily, live on Stokes Ferry Road. New, $1,000.

• Christa Renee Henrickson, a graduate of East Rowan High School, will be junior at UNC-Charlotte this fall. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and a dean’s list and chancellor’s list student. She plans to major in elementary education and special education. Her parents are Chad and Renee McDaniel of Bringle Ferry Road. Renewal, $1,000.

• Ashley Kate Kesler, a graduate of East Rowan High School, will be a freshman at Meredith College this fall. At East Rowan, she participated in cross country and indoor track. Ashley was a member of the Junior Civitan and the SADD clubs. She plans to major in child development. Her parents are Anne Kesler Blume and Kevin Blume of Stokes Ferry Road. New, $1,000.

• Shelby Lauren Kesler, a graduate of East Rowan High School, will be a junior at Meredith College this fall. She is a member of the Meredith Fashion Association. She plans to major in fashion merchandising. Her parents are also Anne Kesler Blume and Kevin Blume. Renewal, $1,000.

• Lacey Paige Maners, a graduate of East Rowan High School, will be a sophomore at Wingate University this fall. Lacey is a pharmacy major at Wingate and a cheerleader. Her parents are Randy and Donna Maners of Providence Church Road. Renewal, $1,000.

• Lindsey Raye Maners, a graduate of East Rowan High School, will be entering Wingate University as a freshman this fall. At East Rowan she was a varsity cheerleader and a member of the National Honor Society and the Junior Civitan. Lindsey plans to major in biology/pre-physician’s assistant. Her parents are also Randy and Donna Maners. New, $1,000.

• Cameron Cole Morgan, a graduate of East Rowan High School, will be entering Pfeiffer University this fall as a freshman. At East Rowan he was a member of Sigma Phi Gamma and the FFA clubs. Cameron plans to major in biology/pre-med. His parents are Mike and Crystal Morgan of Morganvilla Road, Richfield. New, $1,000.

• Katelynne Elizabeth Poole, a graduate of East Rowan High School, will be junior at Brevard College this fall. She participates in women’s varsity basketball. Katelynne is a dean’s list student, an SAAC member and an SAC Honor Roll member. She plans to major in health science. Her parents are Brian and Sandra Poole of Beagle Club Road. Renewal, $1,000.

• Avery Hoke Rogers, a graduate of East Rowan High School, will enter Guilford College this fall as a freshman. At East Rowan, Avery participated in baseball and basketball and was team captain for both sports. Avery was a member of Sigma Phi Gamma, band, the National Honor Society, and Younglife. He was a Junior Civitan Scholar, a Junior Marshal, a Guilford College Presidential Merit Scholarship recipient and an honor roll student. Avery participated in the North Carolina State Games – baseball 2011. He is a member of the Senior Youth Group at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. He plans to major in math/physics. His parents are Kendall and Lynn Rogers of Bass Run. New, $1,000.

• Carleigh Beth Simmons, a graduate of East Rowan High School, will be junior at Appalachian State University this fall. She is a member of Gamma Beta Phi academic fraternity, a member of the Appalachian Student Dietetic Association, and dean’s list student. She is majoring in dietetics foods and nutrition. Her parents are Kay and Phil Simmons of Bringle Ferry Road. Renewal, $1,000.

• Brooke Nicole Stoner, a graduate of East Rowan High School, will be a junior at East Carolina University this fall. She participates in the Chemistry Club and is a dean’s list student. Brooke is majoring in nursing. Her parents are Michael and Teresa Stoner of Bringle Ferry Road. Renewal, $1,000.

• Bryson Ray Stoner, a graduate of East Rowan High School, is a member of the welding program at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. His parents are also Michael and Teresa Stoner. Renewal, $500.

• Shelby Leigh Ward, a graduate of East Rowan High School, will be a sophomore at Davidson County Community College this fall. She plans to major in accounting. Her parents are Jeff and Rhonda Ward of Panther Creek Road. Renewal, $500.