The final prints have dried, the entry fees paid, the last-minute entries have been logged, and the judging is now complete for the Randolph Community College Foundation's fifth annual photography competition. Forty photographers entered 121 photographs in this year's competition.
The finalists (in alphabetical order) and their photos are David Clark Jr. of Pleasant Garden - "Forgotten"; Jessey Dearing of Asheboro - "Yellow"; Ashley Ross of Greensboro - "Springtime Ostriches" and "Overlooking San Jose"; Dan Routh of Franklinville - "White Sands"; Emily Scotton of Staley - "Wiseman's View"; Adam Sikora of Siler City - "Levi & Scarlet" and "Rural Church." Several photographers also were awarded honorable mentions. They are Chuck Bigger of Colorado Springs, Colo., Jessica Deal of Durham, Eddie Hough of Asheboro, William Pugh of Asheboro, and Routh.
The judges for this year's competition, all Randolph Community College Photographic Technology graduates, were Tom Copeland, Suzie Guerrant, and Jon Lakey. Copeland is a photographer with Cameras in Action Stock Photography. Guerrant is a photographer with TTW Photographic and also has her own business, Avocado Photo, offering wedding photography and web design. Lakey is a staff photographer with the Salisbury Post.
The placement of first, second, and best in show winners will be revealed at the Scholarship Auction & Gala Dinner to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at Pinewood Country Club. The evening will begin with dinner and a program, and will end with the photography awards and auction. The winning photographs will be custom matted and framed and available for purchase during the auction. In addition to the live auction of the winning photos, honorable mentions and other items will be auctioned by a silent auction held throughout the evening.
This new event combines the Foundation's scholarship fundraiser and the Photo Auction & Gala Reception. Last year's Gala drew nearly 100 people from across Randolph County. "It was a fun-filled evening for all in attendance. This year's event promises to be even better," said Joyce Wolford, executive director of the RCC Foundation. "We have some beautiful photographs for the auction. Participants will learn about the importance of Foundation scholarships to RCC's students and they'll have an opportunity to help by purchasing a beautiful photograph at the auction or making a pledge to the Community Scholarship Fund." All proceeds will benefit the Community Scholarship Fund. These scholarships are awarded to Randolph County students, and preference is given to students who are the first in their families to attend college.
The event is sponsored by Progress Energy, BB&T, CommunityOne, Randolph Hospital, Shaw Enterprises, A&M Construction Services, Embarq, RE/MAX Central Realty, Ship to Shore Cruises, The Timken Company, Elastic Therapy, Klaussner Home Furnishings, Sealy, Technimark, and Village Printing.
Tickets for the Gala are $50 per person and include dinner, beverages, the program and auction. Purchase tickets by sending your check payable to RCC Foundation to Joyce Wolford, RCC Foundation, P. O. Box 1009, Asheboro, NC 27204-1009. You may also order tickets or get more information by contacting Joyce at (336) 633-0295 or jbwolford@randolph.edu.
The RCC Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation chartered to provide support to Randolph Community College. It is overseen by a volunteer board of directors made up of community leaders from throughout Randolph County. The Foundation raises money for scholarships and program support; provides College Innovation Fund mini-grants to staff, faculty and student teams; hosts an annual employee appreciation/recognition event; and funds high school achievement scholarships and the RCC Foundation Ambassador program.
