Adrian Everett
Adrian Everett received the Walker Fellows Scholarship, Insurance Scholarship Foundation of America, the Susanne N. Wolfe and the Members of the IAIP Scholarships. Everett is majoring in Finance & Banking and Risk Management & Insurance and plans to graduate in Spring 2025. His experiences include Office of International Education and Development Liaison, Black Male Excellence Initiative Leader, and Black Student Association Intern.
Asher Fazal
Asher Fazal received the Jackson P. Vogel Memorial Scholarship and the Dr. JD Richardson Memorial Scholarship. Asher Fazal is majoring in Management (Sustainable Business), and minoring in Sociology. Asher plans to graduate in Spring 2026. Their experiences include Food Service Professional for Kindred Restaurant, Hello Sailor, and Vidalia; Appalachian State Tour Guide, Community-Engaged Leadership Office Volunteer, Plemmons Leadership Scholar, Appalachian Musical Theatre Club Member, and Appalachian Popular Programming Society Member.
Bianca Gonzalez-Torres
Bianca Gonzalez-Torres earned the FORVIS Scholarship. Gonzalez-Torres is majoring in Accounting and plans to graduate in Spring 2025. Her experiences include Appol Corp leader, Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society member, Institute of Managerial Accountants student chapter member, Beta Gamma Sigma member, Walker College of Business honors student, factory laborer, and caregiver.
Brooke Fornges
Brooke Fornges earned the Department of CIS Scholarship. Fornges is majoring in Computer Information Systems (Cybersecurity) and plans to graduate in Spring 2025. Her experiences include Network Security Intern at Ally Bank, Women of Walker member, and RHA Residence Hall Representative.
Carmen Concepcion
Carmen Concepcion earned the Sophia Walsh Current Scholarship and the Elbert V. Bowden Endowed Scholarship. Concepcion is majoring in Finance & Banking and Marketing (Sales) and plans to graduate in Spring 2025. Her experiences include serving as finance vice president for Collegiate Sales Society and Alpha Phi, Women of Walker and Women in Financial Services member, honors student, Dean’s Office assistant, Bank of Americafiinancial management Analyst intern, and Town of Cornelius communication and marketing Intern.
Ellie Hubbard
Ellie Hubbard earned the Lewis Scholarship and the Department of Computer Information Systems Scholarship. Hubbard is majoring in Computer Information Systems and Cybersecurity and plans to graduate in Fall 2025. Her experiences include Vice President of Fellowship for Phi Theta Kappa, Volunteer at Osborne Baptist Church, National Honor Society Member, Toys for Tots Volunteer, High School Newspaper Club Founder, Dyer’s Plumbing Employee, and Small Business Owner for a Pool Cleaning Service.
Emma Goodson
Emma Goodson earned the Lewis Scholarship, the Walker College Dean’s Club Scholarship, and the High Performers Scholarship. Goodson is majoring in Finance & Banking and Risk Management & Insurance and plans to graduate in Spring 2024. Her experiences include Human Resources Analyst Intern at The Timken Company, Iron Station, Adoption Event Volunteer, Women of Walker, University Honors College, and CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ) Member.
Jackson Ye
Jackson Ye earned the Department of Computer Information Systems Scholarship and the Elizabeth Snow and Jeffrey Mick Endowed Scholarship in Business. Ye is majoring in Computer Information Systems (Cybersecurity) and plans to graduate in Spring 2025. His experiences include Hiking Club Member and Esports Club Member.
Jesse Ferrante
Jesse Ferrante earned the Department of Finance Banking & Insurance Board of Advisors Scholarship, the Walker College Dean’s Club Scholarship, the Elizabeth Snow and Jeffrey Mick Scholarship in Business, and the Jack A. Underdown Memorial Scholarship for Business Income. Ferrante is majoring in Finance & Banking and Risk Management & Insurance and plans to graduate in Spring 2025. His experiences include Bowden Investment Group Member, Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Member, Appalachian State Fly Fishing Club Member, Watauga Residential College Program Member, and Power Play Fishing Charters and Tight n’ Up Charters First Mate.
Kassandra Mendez Salinas
Kassandra Mendez Salinas earned the Baucus and Company Endowment for Accounting Scholarship, the Natalie Carter Freeman Scholarship, and the F.P. “Bodie” Bodenheimer, Jr. Leadership Endowment for the Walker College of Business. She is majoring in Accounting and minoring in Mathematics and plans to graduate in Spring 2026. Her experiences include Honors College Peer Mentor, Women of Walker Member, and Global Learner to the United Kingdom.
Meredith Massey
Meredith Massey earned the Robin McMullin Deyo Hospitality Scholarship, the Bullock/Sparks/Vassallo Scholarship, and the Al and Jackie Harris Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship. Massey is majoring in Hospitality & Tourism Management and Digital Marketing and plans to graduate in Spring 2025. Her experiences include Vice President of Internal Affairs for High Country Flea Events, Local Clothing Market Organizer, and Sales Associate for Thrift-Smith-Vintage.
Raoul Eno
Raoul Eno earned the Department of CIS Scholarship. Eno is majoring in Computer Information Systems and plans to graduate in Spring 2027. His experiences include NC Future Business Leaders of America Regional Competition Team, Top 10 placements in NCFBLA State Competition, Member of the Intramural Soccer Team, Member of the Film Club, President of Mitchell Community College Art Club, Member of Future Business Leaders of America, Vice President of Crossroads Arts and Science Chess Club, English and Public Speaking Tutor at Mitchell Community College, and Outside Lawn and Garden Sales Representative at Lowe’s Home Improvement.
Riley English
Riley English earned the Langdon Spirit Current Scholarship Western Carolina Risk and Insurance Management Society Endowment. English is majoring in Marketing Sales and Risk Management & Insurance and plans to graduate in Summer 2025. Her experiences include Collegiate Sales Society Member, Gamma Iota Sigma Fraternity Member, Kappa Delta Sorority Member, Tasting Room Attendant at Linville Falls Winery, and Volunteer for National Marrow Donor Program.
Hailey Martin
Hailey Martin earned the Cyber Summit Scholarship. Martin is a Candidate for a Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics with a concentration in Cybersecurity and plans to graduate in Summer 2025. Her experiences include AppITP Member, Appalachian Book Club Member, NCL Competition Team Member, Appalachian Musical Theater Club Member, and Beekeeping Club Volunteer.
Rachael Nicholson
Rachael Nicholson earned the William Benjamin McLawhorn Current Scholarship for Business, the Thomas Irvin Parks Memorial Scholarship, and the Beroth Oil 4 Brothers Scholarship. Nicholson is majoring in Digital Marketing and plans to graduate in Spring 2025. Her experiences include Social Media Marketing Intern for The Digital Destination, Barista at 7Brew and Clutch Coffee Bar, Dress Consultant at The Perfect Dress, Social Media and Website Volunteer for Rise Against Hunger, and Team Volunteer for preparing 25,000 meals for individuals in Zimbabwe.
Sarah Callery
Sarah Callery earned the Walker College Dean’s Club Scholarship, The Department of Accounting - Aprio Scholarship, and the Forsyth Family Scholarship in Accounting. Callery is majoring in Accounting and minoring in Communication Science & Disorders and plans to graduate in Summer 2025. Her experiences include Field Hockey, Athlete Study Hall Monitor, and Home Cleaner for an elderly resident in the Watauga community.
Abby Justice
Abby Justice earned the FORVIS Scholarship. Justice is majoring in Accounting and plans to graduate in Spring 2025. Her experiences include Student IMA Member, Consulting Project Officer, and Production Assistant for Commercial and Movie Sets.
Aidan Moseley
Aidan Moseley earned the Turner Insurance Scholarship, the Wayne L. Sumner Scholarship, the North Carolina Association of Insurance Professionals Scholarship, the Natalie Carter Freeman Scholarship, and the Charles V. and Beth W. Murray Scholarship for Business. Moseley is majoring in Finance & Banking and Risk Management & Insurance and plans to graduate in Spring 2026. His experiences include Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Treasurer, Gamma Iota Sigma Club Member, Unique Community Fund Volunteer, RescueConnect Animal Rescue Volunteer, and Employee for Yosake Restaurant and Pine Valley Country Club.
Bryan Hunsinger
Bryan Hunsinger earned the Department of CIS Scholarship. Hunsinger is a Candidate for Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics with a concentration in Cybersecurity and plans to graduate in Spring 2024. His experiences include Brand Executive, Webmaster, Vice-President, and President for APPITP, and Employee for App State Information Technology Support.
Carson Eldridge
Carson Eldridge earned the Triplett/Lineback Annual Scholarship for Finance and Banking and the Dave and Judy Bryant Endowed Accounting Scholarship. Eldridge is majoring in Accounting and Finance & Banking and plans to graduate in Spring 2025. His experiences include Equipment Manager for the App State Football Team, Upper-Level Candidate for Beta Alpha Psi, Member of the Finance, Banking, and Insurance Group Mentoring Program, Participant in The EDGE Entrepreneurship Program, Member of the App State Football Equipment Staff, Corporate Intern at Sonic Automotive, and Staff Member at Carolina Cross Connection.
See the complete list of scholarship recipients in the 2024 Scholarship Reception Program.