In 2001, the GAA established a $500,000 scholarship endowment that provides the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid a means to help attract the best and brightest students. In 2007, the GAA Board of Directors added $50,000 to the endowment in honor of GAA President Doug Dibbert ’70 and his 25 years of service.
Class of 2012 GAA Scholars
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We’d like to introduce the eight students from the class of 2012 who were recognized as our newest GAA and Dibbert Scholars.
Astrid Aponte
Dibbert Scholar
Hometown: Cary, N.C.
Major: Undecided; leaning toward biology
Professional plans: I plan on continuing my education through a Ph.D. and perhaps becoming a professional in the field of genetic engineering. I still don’t have concrete plans, though.
Favorite thing about Carolina: I love the atmosphere of the school. Every time I step foot on campus, I feel welcome. That’s what makes Carolina so special to me.
Adam Brawley
Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.
Major: Undecided; leaning toward business
Professional Plans: Given my uncertainty regarding my major, it is hard for me to specify my professional plans.
Favorite thing about Carolina: “My favorite thing about Carolina is the unbelievable sense of community I feel when on campus.”
Brooke Cale
Hometown: Durham, N.C.
Major: Planning to major in biology, but I’m also interested in international studies
Professional plans: Possibly getting into research, but I hope whatever job I get includes traveling abroad.
Favorite thing about Carolina: My favorite thing about Carolina has to be the sports. I love the atmosphere of everyone cheering on the sports teams loud and clear. I joined Carolina Fever, too! But I’m really honored to be a Scholar and I will work hard to stay one.
William Clayton
Dibbert Scholar
Hometown: Raleigh, N.C.
Major: Undecided (possibly economics)
Professional plans: Undecided, but leaning toward the nonprofit sector
Favorite thing about Carolina: Finally getting here!
Mary Cooper
Hometown: Nashville, Tenn.
Major: Environmental studies and economics (maybe, likely to change)
Professional plans: Lawyer, environmental policy maker, someone who makes a difference
Favorite thing about Carolina: Having only stepped onto the campus three times, my favorite thing about Carolina is the people: they are always willing to give advice, always wearing a huge smile and always full of that Carolina spirit.
Melissa Ivin
Hometown: Sarasota, Fla.
Major: Business and Spanish
Professional plans: Undecided
Favorite thing about Carolina: I love the school spirit, and I am definitely looking foward to the football and basketball games against Duke.
Luke Moffett
Hometown: Gibsonville, N.C.
Major: Undecided (possibly computer science or linguistics)
Professional plans: Also undecided, but I would like to pursue an international career
Favorite thing about Carolina: Kenan on Saturdays and Dean Dome every day.
Matthew Spangler
Hometown: Greensboro, N.C.
Major: Applied math
Professional plans: Undecided
Favorite thing about Carolina: Carolina is the perfect blend of a great education and an exciting social atmosphere, topped off by a beautiful campus with plenty to do.
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