BOONE, N.C. — Ten incoming first-year students at Appalachian State University have been named W.H. Plemmons Leadership Scholars. These scholarship recipients will participate in a four-year, in-depth experience aimed at creating successful leaders.
The scholarship program was developed in 1994 to honor Appalachian’s second president, Dr. William H. Plemmons, who was committed to providing students with out-of-class experiences that would complement their learning in class.
Each will receive a four-year scholarship in the amount of $2,000 per year, plus specialized leadership opportunities, seminars, retreats, outdoor leadership experiences, special classes and financial support for participation in leadership conferences.
Plemmons Leadership Scholars are selected based on their strong academic records and their demonstration of leadership and innovation in their high schools or communities.
The 2019–20 Plemmons Leadership Scholarship recipients:
Madeline “Maddy” Babb, of Clover, South Carolina, is a recipient of Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Leadership Scholarship. Photo submitted
Clover, South Carolina
Brianna Bello, of Winterville, is a recipient of Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Leadership Scholarship. Photo submitted
Winterville, North Carolina
Alexander Brodie, of Hillsborough, is a recipient of Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Leadership Scholarship. Photo submitted
Hillsborough, North Carolina
Gray Fandel, of Mint Hill, is a recipient of Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Leadership Scholarship. Photo submitted
Mint Hill, North Carolina
Cody Hill, of Swannanoa, is a recipient of Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Leadership Scholarship. Photo submitted
Swannanoa, North Carolina
Preston Hilliard, of Asheville, is a recipient of Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Leadership Scholarship. Photo submitted
Asheville, North Carolina
Nyasia Jackson, of Maxton, is a recipient of Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Leadership Scholarship. Photo submitted
Maxton, North Carolina
Jay Mullinax, of Mills River, is a recipient of Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Leadership Scholarship. Photo submitted
Mills River, North Carolina
Tori Rodriguez, of Morganton, is a recipient of Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Leadership Scholarship. Photo submitted
Morganton, North Carolina
Lakin Stevens, of High Point, is a recipient of Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Leadership Scholarship. Photo submitted
High Point, North Carolina
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About Scholarships at App State
Appalachian State University offers students the opportunity to receive a world-class education at an affordable rate, with an average of $25 million awarded to incoming, current and transfer students each year based on need, as well as academic and athletic achievement. On average, about $4.9 million in outside aid is awarded to App State students annually. App State’s Office of Student Financial Aid and University Scholarships assists students in learning about and applying for these university scholarship opportunities and also shares information about non-App State scholarships. Learn more at https://scholarships.appstate.edu.
About Appalachian State University
As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.
