Telisha Hicks started her journey at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) in August 2002. The Elizabeth City, N.C., native had just graduated from high school and was the mother of one toddler, Makiah, and a newborn. “I was young and
Derek Felton Jr. grew up in Elizabeth City, N.C., and knew his journey would take him to Elizabeth City State University (ECSU). It could have been because he was following a strong family legacy that led through the institution or
Spencer Edwards, Bearer of the Mace Aviation Science Major, Concentration Aviation Education Hometown: King, North Carolina Flying has been a lifelong passion of Spencer Edwards since an early age. He began flying at 12-years-old and attended several aviation camps as
Lyla Gray Hanig, Bearer of the Shield Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Concentration – Social Sciences Hometown: Currituck County, North Carolina Lyla Gray Hanig is starting her career in a setting she knows well from her childhood: her elementary
Kailee Chappell Parrish Business Administration Major Hometown: Tyner, North Carolina “A Day in My Life as a 20-Year-Old Business Owner” is how the TikTok video begins that has gained nearly 1,200 views to date. The one minute and 40 second
Alexus Danielle Elliott Biology Major Hometown: Dudley, North Carolina Athletics and academics have always been strong talents of Alexus Danielle Elliott. When she graduated from Southern Wayne High School in Dudley, North Carolina, in May 2019, she did so as
Dawson Campbell Aviation Sciences Major, Concentration Aviation Management; Minor, Business Administration Hometown: Saskatchewan, Canada Dawson Campbell was born in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada, and moved to the United States as a child with his family. Years later, he enlisted
Brent Lake Master of Science in Biology Hometown: Spokane, Washington Change in life is inevitable. For Brent Lake, a move from the Pacific Northwest to North Carolina brought him closer to family and a focus on pursuing a master’s degree.
