February 26, 2026
Southeastern Technical College (STC) scholarship recipients were honored at the annual Southeastern Technical College Foundation Scholarship Banquet held February 17, 2026, at the STC Economic Development Center in Vidalia.
STC President Larry Calhoun welcomed guests, congratulated students on their academic dedication, and expressed appreciation to the donors whose generosity makes scholarship opportunities possible.
Blythe Wilcox, Foundation Executive Director, said, “This evening gives us the opportunity to recognize and celebrate our scholarship recipients – students who have worked diligently. It is our privilege to honor them and those who make this possible.”
Wilcox highlighted the collective commitment behind the Foundation’s success. “I have the privilege of working alongside an outstanding group of Foundation Trustees who are deeply committed to helping STC students achieve their academic and career goals through scholarship support,” she stated. “I am sincerely grateful for their leadership, dedication, and service to STC and the Foundation.”
Wilcox expressed gratitude to donors. “Scholarships would not exist without the generous support of individuals and businesses in our service area, our trustees and board of directors, and STC employees,” she said. “We are especially proud that 100 percent of our full-time STC employees have consistently contributed to the Foundation for many years. Each donor shares a common goal — to see our students succeed in their programs of study and go on to meaningful, successful careers.”
The following recipients attended the 2025-2026 STC Foundation Scholarship Banquet:
Bennette Andrews – General Scholarship
Destini Bush – Memorial Health Meadows Hospital Medical Scholarship
Diana Cabrera Nopal – Gretchen K. Corbin Last Mile Scholarship
Tamia Cooper – Part-Time Student Scholarship
Laura Delgado – Gretchen K. Corbin Last Mile Scholarship; Summer Semester Scholarship
Sabrina McLeod – Part-Time Student Scholarship
Wilder Peebles – Gene Haas CNC Scholarship
Zykerriah Rogers – Part-Time Student Scholarship
Kyleigh Rollins – Gretchen K. Corbin Last Mile Scholarship
William Tanner – Kathy Carpenter Memorial Scholarship
Callie Winfrey – Kathy Carpenter Memorial Scholarship
Foundation Trustee Tres Herin, who represents Toombs County, and Elease Turner, who represents Emanuel County, attended, congratulated the scholars, and showed appreciation to all who support STC students. “This is one of our favorite events because we get to meet and celebrate students. We are blessed to be able to provide scholarships to our community,” said Herin.
Photo: STC Foundation Scholarship Recipients
(Back row, L-R) Laura Delgado, Bennette Andrews, Wilder Peebles, William Tanner, Destini Bush, Sabrina McLeod
(Front row, L-R) Diana Cabrera Nopal, Zykerriah Rogers, Tamia Cooper, Callie Winfrey, Kyleigh Rollins
