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Scholarship Recipients (left to right). Andrea Krieger, Veronica Jennings, Michelle Broadnax-Sullivan (AAMES), Daishon Daniels (AAMES), Ericus Perry (Wiggins), Dr. Rameca Vincent Leary, President Ed Meadows. Not pictured: Cynthia Davenport (Wiggins), Abigail Johnson (AAMES), Devonney Linder (AAMES), Carolyn Pugh (AAMES) and Tierra Ward (AAMES).
Eight outstanding Pensacola State College students were honored at the annual 100 for 100 Campaign scholarship awards ceremony held March 7 in the Jean and Paul Amos Performance Studio at WSRE-TV. The PSC Black History/Multicultural Committee, led by Chairperson Veronica Jennings, presented the ceremony. Dr. Rameca Vincent Leary, the College’s Director of Community and Special Initiatives, spearheads the 100 for 100 Campaign.
African American Memorial Endowed Scholarships (AAMES) were awarded to Michelle Broadnax-Sullivan, Daishan Daniels, Abigail Johnson, Devonney Linder, Carolyn Pugh, and Tierra Ward.
Fourth-year Cybersecurity student Daishan Daniels said, “This scholarship acknowledges the progress I have made and makes me want to strive harder to reach my goals.”
Two students were awarded the Dr. Garrett T. Wiggins “Live Your Dream” Endowed Scholarships: Cynthia Davenport and Ericus Perry.
Ericus Perry, an Architectural Design and Construction A.S. major, expressed deep gratitude for the support, stating, “This scholarship truly helps me embark on my dreams and accomplish my professional goals.” She also cited Romans 8:28: “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.”
To fund the scholarships, PSC launched the 100 for 100 Campaign, for which volunteers set a $10,000 annual goal by asking 100 people to donate $100 each. Since its inception in 2021, the 100 for 100 Campaign has raised over $68,000 through generous donations by community members to support these two endowed scholarships.
The dedicated team of 100 for 100 Campaign volunteers ─ Michelle Broadnax-Sullivan, Trace Brown, Brenda Davenport-Stanberry, Ingrid Davis, Evelyn Gant, Michelle Jones, Dr. Rameca Leary, Khaliah Williams and Dr. John Woods ─ played a key role in the campaign’s success.
100 for 100 Campaign Event Volunteers (left to right). President Ed Meadows, Trace Brown, Andrea Krieger, Evelyn Grant, Khaliah Williams, Veronica Jennings, Brenda Davenport-Stanberry, Michelle Broadnax-Sullivan, Dr. Rameca Vincent Leary, Ingrid Davis and Dr. John Woods. Not pictured: Michelle Jones.
“The 100 for 100 Campaign would not have been successful without the support of donors, Dr. Meadows and our handpicked volunteers, many of whom are former students of mine and/or prior AAMES/Wiggins Endowed Scholarship recipients,” said Dr. Leary.
Beyond financial assistance for tuition and books, this year’s scholarship recipients received special awards sponsored by PSC Graphic Design/Technology 2022 alumnus Troy Watts, creator of beloved children’s educational STEAM character Dribbles the All-Knowing Cat – who even made an appearance at the event! Learn more about Dribbles at www.dribblestheallknowingcat.com.
Watts also serves as the director of the Max-Well Respite Center, a transitional housing program in partnership with Re-Entry Alliance Pensacola, Inc. (REAP). More information is available at www.reapreentry.org.
PSC Executive Director of Institutional Development Andrea Krieger also congratulated the scholarship recipients, highlighting the profound impact of donor support.
“For 28 years, students have been inspired by the donors who support the African American Memorial and the Dr. Garrett T. Wiggins ‘Live Your Dream’ endowed scholarships. The 100 for 100 Campaign is an evolution in supporting the legacy of African American employees of Pensacola State College and Dr. Wiggins.”
The African American Memorial Endowment Scholarship (AAMES) was established more than 20 years ago in honor of Dr. Ellen Lett, a beloved PJC English instructor. Initially created in her name, the scholarship expanded to pay tribute to all deceased PSC African American employees.
The Dr. Garrett T. Wiggins “Live Your Dream” Scholarship was established in 2005 and endowed in 2023, honors Dr. Garrett T. Wiggins, a distinguished Escambia County educator. He served as the president of the all-black Booker T. Washington Junior College until its merger with then-Pensacola Junior College in 1965, later becoming PJC’s Director of Research until retiring in 1969.
Sponsor Troy Watts of Dribbles the All-Knowing Cat and Max-Well Respite Center (left to right). Andrea Krieger, Veronica Jennings, Dr. Rameca Vincent Leary, Dribbles the All-Knowing Cat, Creator Troy Watts and President Ed Meadows.
PSC President Ed Meadows stated, “The Dr. Garrett T. Wiggins ‘Live Your Dream’ Endowed Scholarship is important because it carries the name of this great educator; therefore, his contribution to higher education and to Pensacola State will always exist. When scholarships are awarded, students will learn what Dr. Wiggins meant from a historical perspective to the merger of the two institutions that is now Pensacola State College.”
The president acknowledged that these scholarships, two of the College’s longest-standing sources of support for our students, are invaluable and have been thoughtfully curated over time by many people.
“It takes a village. Dr. Leary and the long-serving volunteers who have helped each year ensure that we’ll continue to experience growth in the African American Memorial Endowed Scholarship and the Dr. Garrett T. Wiggins Endowed Scholarship. We have Dr. Leary’s leadership to thank for that; I greatly appreciate her. These scholarships continue to empower students and honor the legacies of those who paved the way for future generations.”