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Fayetteville Technical Community College

October 11, 2019

A look into car enthusiast, graduate Marc Barnes

By Alicia Banks

*Note: This profile was written by Scott Panagrosso, an NC Works Career Pathways facilitator, Prosperity Zones 2 & 4, for the North Carolina Department of ...

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September 25, 2019

McKenzie Smith finds student-athlete balance

By Jaclyn Shambaugh

“Yes, we want to win, but these girls are in it because they really love playing volleyball.” — Trojan volleyball player McKenzie Smith   Back ...

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August 15, 2019

Student recipient of top scholarship from funeral service provider

By Alicia Banks

“FTCC really understands the importance of having fellowship with their students, and I absolutely love that.” -Sarah Bammel Service Corporation International (SCI) named Sarah Bammel, ...

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July 26, 2019

Campus 5K set as fundraiser for scholarships

By Alicia Banks

A competition coming to Fayetteville Technical Community College’s campus later this summer is more than just a chance for racers to improve their fitness times. ...

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June 11, 2019

A mother’s choice

By Alicia Banks

An English as a Second Language instructor helped change a family Education has always been a part of Brian and Victor Arevalo’s lives, although memories ...

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May 8, 2019

Trojan student-athletes honored at banquet

By Jaclyn Shambaugh

Fayetteville Tech’s 84 student-athletes were celebrated at the annual athletics banquet, held April 30 in the college’s multi-purpose room. All five sports teams recognized individuals ...

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April 24, 2019

From nature enthusiast to park ranger: Alumni spotlight on Jacob Fields

By Alicia Banks

FTCC is celebrating #CommunityCollegeMonth in April by sharing stories from graduates through the years. Jacob Fields is the last story we’re sharing in this weekly ...

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April 18, 2019

How an analytical mindset paid off: Alumni spotlight on Andrea Blakey

By Alicia Banks

FTCC is celebrating #CommunityCollegeMonth in April by sharing stories from graduates through the years. Andrea Blakey is the second story we’re sharing in this weekly ...

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April 11, 2019

Veteran, entrepreneur and father: Alumni spotlight on Chris Harrison

By Alicia Banks

FTCC is celebrating #CommunityCollegeMonth in April by sharing stories from graduates through the years. Chris Harrison is the first story we’re sharing in this weekly ...

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November 13, 2018

Dexter Morrill: A Q&A with the Art Gallery’s spotlight

By Alicia Banks

It’s hard to say where Dexter Morrill is from because he has lived all over. The son of a United States Marine Corps veteran, he’s ...

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September 25, 2018

Annual Chair’s Gala supports scholarships, will honor two board members

By Alicia Banks

FTCC Foundation’s 4th Annual Chair’s Gala will serve as a time to further its dedication to students in need and honor two community members who have ...

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August 27, 2018

FTCC Grad Diamond McCall, from Cosmetology to Disney

By Alicia Banks

Diamond Mercades McCall, 25, graduated from our Cosmetology Department in 2014. Prior, she became a single mother at 16, graduated from E.E. Smith. Her mother ...