Fifty community college students were chosen to be a Coca-Cola New Century Scholar; Al Ghrary was selected as the highest scoring student in North Carolina. As a result, CPCC will be recognized at the American Association of Community Colleges Convention and Al Ghrary will receive a $2,000 scholarship.

"Riyam draws from her love of learning and her innate intelligence to succeed," said Amanda Capobianchi, associate dean of Student Life at CPCC. "She is among our most active students on campus and is an excellent student who sets very high standards for herself. Her self-discipline is unmatched and I am extremely confident in her success for the future." Full story