Students Receive Volunteer of the Year Awards from Local Schools

Students Receive Volunteer of the Year Awards from Local Schools

During the Annual Wayne County Partners in Education Volunteer Reception two University of Mount Olive students were recognized for their volunteer efforts.   Music education major and PTA member Deanta Thomas of Goldsboro received the Partners in Education Volunteer of the Year Award from Goldsboro High School.  Elementary education major Alexander Galloway of Black Creek received the Partners in Education Volunteer of the Year Award from Carver Elementary.  Both students were recommended by the principals of the school for having gone above and beyond the call of duty to support the schools. “We are grateful for the priceless contributions these volunteers make to our students and staff members,” noted Goldsboro High School Principal Brian Weeks.

Pictured (L-R):  UMO Education Division Chair Dr. Tommy Benson; UMO Education Department Chair Dr. Ruby A. Bell;  Carver Elementary Principal  Lori Goodman; UMO Elementary Education Major Alexander Galloway; UMO Music Education Major Deanta Thomas; and  Goldsboro High School Principal Brian Weeks.