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| Brandon Sanders (center) listens for vital signs at the MUSC Simulation Center |
Pee Dee AHEC is proud
to recognize two of its Health Careers Program (HCP) students as recipients of
the 2015-2016 Health Careers Academy Senior Awards. Jabari Bruce and Brandon
Sanders, both 2016 high school graduates, received the scholarships, which
include a certificate and a $500 scholarship.
As students in the Health
Careers Academy (HCA), a program within the Health Careers Program, both
students engaged in activities to help them prepare for their futures as
healthcare professionals.
Mr. Sanders began
participating while in the tenth grade and said, “Even though my decision to
become a general practitioner has not changed, I am now aware of all the requirements
to become what I want to be. Receiving this scholarship means so much to me
because as a college student, I know funds will be tight. I would like to thank
the (Health Careers) Academy for choosing me.”
Mr. Bruce, who began
the HCA his senior year, explained, “The program has allowed me to be more open
minded to other options. There are so many other careers in the playing field
that could suit you better than the one you’re thinking of pursuing, and you
haven’t even been exposed to it yet. School can cost a lot of money and every
little bit I can get erased makes it easier for me to achieve my goals. I am
very thankful to receive this scholarship - it’s a true blessing.”
Mr. Sanders graduated
valedictorian from Marion High School and will attend Claflin University to
major in biology and minor in chemistry.
Mr. Bruce, an
aspiring pharmacist, is a graduate of Mayo High School for Math Science and
Technology. He will attend Winthrop University and major in biology.
The Health Careers Academy,
an exploratory program for high school students, is endorsed by the South
Carolina Department of Education and aligned with the academic school year.
For more information, contact Pee Dee AHEC at 843-777-5343.
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