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Cabarrus Family Medicine Supports Future Leaders

July 26, 2005 - As a contribution to local schools and the community, Cabarrus Family Medicine has recently begun a local scholarship program, in which $1000 is rewarded to one exemplary graduating senior from each of the six high schools in Cabarrus County.

The 2005 Cabarrus Family Medicine Academic Scholarship recipients were Kellyn Allred, graduate of Central Cabarrus High School, attending the University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Anna Cutler, graduate of Northwest Cabarrus High School, attending Meredith College; Jane Goodson, graduate of A.L. Brown High School, attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Jenna Kachmarik, graduate of Jay M. Robinson High School, attending the University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Lisa Swink, graduate of Concord High School, attending Campbell University; and Melissa Van Kirk, graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, attending North Carolina State University.

The scholarships were given at each schools’ awards ceremony, but recipients and their families gathered on Thursday night, June 21 so CFM providers and senior management could get to know their award-winners and wish them success in their college education.

Recipients were honored with a sit-down dinner by Magnolia’s Catering and enjoyed jazz piano played by pianist Ben Davenport. Each recipient also received a tote bag monogrammed with their initials and filled with college and dorm room necessities as well as a gift certificate to lunch at a restaurant close to campus on their move-in day.

The CFM Academic Scholarship is both academically and community-service based. Each scholarship is awarded to a student with a minimum 3.5 GPA who wishes to attend a 4-year higher learning institution in North Carolina. Each applicant must also demonstrate a continued involvement in community service activities.

“We are not looking for someone who necessarily wants to go into the medical field, but we are looking for someone who is interested in improving the lives of others. That’s the common thread,” Dr. Allen Dobson, CFM President and CEO, said.

Each recipient received $1000 toward her first year of continued education, and the scholarship is renewable for one year.

To apply, each applicant had to submit an application obtained from their school’s guidance counselor and several letters of recommendation. They also had to write an essay on one of three topics: how they have made a difference in their community, how they have provided leadership in a project that has been beneficial to others, or how they have overcome a personal obstacle to become successful.

Next year the application process will be expanded. During the final selections, each applicant will also be interviewed by the scholarship committee.

Dr. Dobson said, “Since our inception 23 years ago, we have always placed a priority on community involvement and community service. We are pleased and proud to put our servant leadership into action by presenting this scholarship to local students. With these scholarships we are investing in our community’s future leaders and volunteers.”