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About Chowan: Graduate Profiles

Chowan University graduates can be found across the world in almost every field imaginable. Graduates from Chowan become business owners, doctors, lawyers, ministers, law enforcement officers, teachers, musicians, missionaries, psychologists, and college faculty, to name a few.

Here are a few of Chowan’s featured alumni:  

LaChelle Waller, ‘01
Assistant Professor in the Center of Genomics and Personalized Medicine
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Education:
Ph.D. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University B.S. Biology from Chowan University

About:
While at Chowan, Lachelle became the first four year basketball player to ever notch 1,000 career points. She is the only Chowan women's basketball player to ever reach the 1,000 rebound plateau.

In the classroom, this Chester, Virginia, native maintained membership on the Dean's List and President's List each of her four years. On the basketball court, LaChelle ranked in the nation's top two players in rebounding per game her junior and senior seasons. She totaled 30 double-doubles in her career and holds a single-game record of 28 rebounds. She was named to the All-USA South First Team after her senior season. She still holds three Chowan rebounding records (rebounds in a single game, rebounds in a single season, and double-doubles in a season).

Throughout her Ph.D. journey, LaChelle received numerous awards for which she was recognized in academic, education, and outreach endeavors, culminating in her being selected as the spring 2010 Virginia Tech (VT) graduate student commencement speaker. Additionally, she was the graduate student chosen to meet the Queen of England during the 2007 VT tragedy. She was named the 2008 Virginia Tech Graduate Woman of the Year, and earned the 2008 Chowan University Young Alumnus Award. She was also the recipient of the 2010 Woman in Leadership Award from the VT Women in Leadership and Philanthropy Council.

Quote: As a student at Chowan, I worked a night job from 10:00 p.m. – 2 a.m., played basketball, remained active and involved on the campus, all while maintaining focus on my academics. I endured my father and mother being ill and at times believed it was impossible to successfully achieve my goals and dreams of attaining my bachelor’s degree. My experience at Chowan taught me that regardless of the obstacles you may face, never give up and remain faithful that God will accomplish the impossible in your life (Matthew 19:26).

Chowan is a small school producing amazing graduates impacting the world in pretty big ways! As the first person in my family to graduate and receive my bachelor’s degree and now my doctorate degree, I look back in amazement at all that God has allowed me to accomplish at such a young age. I received the foundation at Chowan that encouraged me to give my all in whatever I am doing. My basketball coaches and professors, such as Dr. Garth Faile, believed in me and even encouraged me to get my doctorate. They provided such wonderful words of inspiration and would not let me give up even if I tried! What's awesome about being at Chowan is those who have touched my life claimed all of this success even before it happened.

Mozell J. Person, '07
Assistant Professor of Psychology and
Coordinator of Early Alert Program
Tidewater Community College, Portsmouth Campus

Education:
Ed.D. Candidate at Regent University
M.A. Community/Clinical Psychology from Norfolk State
B.S. Psychology from Chowan University

Quote: Chowan established the foundation I needed to be as successful as I am today! Although she sits quietly nestled in the countryside of NC, she is a vibrant institution equipping the brightest stars to shine in the darkest places. Choosing Chowan was more than a choice, it was a calling. Chowan is, and will always be home.

Mitch Kelly
Business
Murfreesboro, North Carolina

• Class of 2008, Chowan University, B.S. in Business Administration, B.S. in Allied Health Biology
• Vice President of Phi Beta Lambda
• Member of the Chowan University Science Club
• Quality Assurance Analyst at MedEx Medical Transport Services, Inc.

Heather Lee Schaubach
Medicine
Windsor, Virginia

• Class of 2009, Chowan University, B.S. in Allied Health Biology
• Science Club Member of the Year
• Enrolled at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Physician Assistant Program
• Pursuing a career in Cardiothoracic Surgery
  
  
  
  

Steven Ruddy
Graphic Design
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

• Class of 2004, Chowan University, B.A. in Studio Art
• Class of 2007, Art Institute, B.A. in Graphic Design
• Member of the Chowan Men’s Soccer team
• Owns and operates his own Graphic Design firm
• Co-founder of myLynko.com
  
  
  
  
  

Beau Drake
Teaching/Coaching
Ahoskie, North Carolina

• Class of 2000, Chowan University, B.S. in Exercise Sport Science
• Class of 2010, Georgia Southern University, M.S. in Kinesiology
• Captain of the Chowan Football team in 1998-99
• Published Author, “God’s Winning Team,” FCA Online Magazine 2003
• Voted “Best Teacher” by the student body at West Carteret High School 2005
• Head football Coach at Lawrence Academy in Merry Hill, North Carolina

Jessie C. Jarvis
Marine Science
Absecon, New Jersey

• Class of 2003, Chowan College, B.S. in Environmental Biology
• Class of 2005, William & Mary, M.S., Marine Science
• Class of 2009, William & Mary, Ph.D., Marine Science
• President of the Chowan College Science Club
• Received the Chowan College Mary E. Wood Award for outstanding science graduate in 2003
• Founding member of the Delta Rho Chapter of the Alpha Sigma
  Tau Sorority
• Assistant Professor of Marine Science at Richard Stockton College of
  New Jersey
• Awarded 3year fellowship from the NOAA National Estuarine Research Reserve System
• Former Research Marine Biologist at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
  
  
  
  

Maurice B. Fluitt
Medicine
Lumberton, North Carolina

• Class of 2009, Chowan University, B.S., Biology, minor Chemistry
• Class of 2011, Howard University, Master of Science in Genetics and Human Genetics
• Currently pursuing PhD in Genetics and Human Genetics
• Awarded AGEP Fellowship to pursue Doctoral degree in Human Genetics
• Planning to enter the joint MD/PhD program at Howard University
  College of Medicine
• Serves in ministry as a Youth Pastor in Washington DC
  
  
  
  

Angela M. Melton
Dentistry
Gates, North Carolina

• Class of 2005, Chowan College, B.S., Biology
• Class of 2011, Howard University School of Dentistry
• General Dentist
• Doctor of Dental Surgery
• President, student chapter of the American Association of Women Dentists (2010-11)
• Quintessence Award in Periodontics (2011)
• Eleanor Bushee Senior Student Award
  
  
  
  

Harold W. Babb
Higher Education
Manakin-Sabot, Virginia

• Class of 1970, Chowan College, A.S. Accounting
• Class of 1972, University of Richmond, B.S. Accounting
• Class of 1974, Virginia Commonwealth University, M.S., Marketing/Finance
• Class of 1979, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Ph.D., Marketing
• 1986-Present University of Richmond-Department of Marketing
• Professor of Marketing
• Department Chairman-1987-2002
• 1986-1992 F. Carlyle Tiller Distinguished Professor of Business
• 1988 Fulbright-Hayes Scholar to South Korea and The Republic of China
• University of Richmond Distinguished Teaching Award
• Athletics Hall of Fame-University of Richmond
  
  
  
  

Sarah M. Bullard
Graphic Design
Nashville, Tennessee

• Class of 2005, Chowan College, B.S. Graphic Communications
• Owner-OMedia+Graphics, Graphic/Web Design Company
• Co-owner and developer of Social Network Bump ‘N’ Bundle, first and only Social Network for moms

Carrie Waller Knight
Education
Altavista, Virginia

• Class of 2003, Chowan University, B.S., Elementary Education Pursuing
• M.Ed. in Administration & Supervision from the University of Virginia
• Kindergarten teacher at Chalkley Elementary School, Chesterfield, VA
• Department of Defense 2009-10, Germany
• Leadership Scholarship recipient
• Member Alpha Sigma Tau sorority

Andre Stewart
Education
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

• Class of 1998, Chowan University, B.S., History
• Class of 2011, University of Phoenix, M.Ed.
• Teacher at Northwest Halifax High School
• Athletic Director Northwest Halifax
• Head varsity football coach Northwest Halifax

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Christopher Buffaloe
Law Enforcement
Conway, North Carolina

• Class of 2009, Chowan University, B.S. Criminal Justice
• Sergeant, Weldon NC Police Department
• Owner/Operator, Tri-County K-9, LLC
• Captain, Severn Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc.
• Assistant Scoutmaster, BSA Troop 125

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Lance Jenkins
Tourism
Conway, North Carolina

• Class of 2009, Chowan University, B.S. History
• Class of 2011, Norwich University, M.P.A.
• Director, Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail

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Melissa T. Edwards
Education
Conway, North Carolina

• Class of 2005, Chowan University, B.S. Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Cum Laude
• Art Teacher, Southampton VA High School
• Outstanding Graduate in Graphic Design for 2005
• Teaching Certification in Secondary Fine Arts, Commonwealth of Virginia
• President, Delta Rho Chapter of the Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority

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Terrance Saxby
Education
Murfreesboro, North Carolina

• Class of 2003, Chowan University, B.S.
• Class of 2011, Cambridge College, M.S.
• Assistant Principal, Hertford County High School
• Assistant Coach, Chowan football team 2005-2007

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Kyleen Michael Burgess
Higher Education
Murfreesboro, North Carolina

• Class of 2003, Chowan University, B.S. Criminal Justice and B.S. Psychology
• Class of 2009, NC State University, Master of Agricultural Education
• Area Information Management Agent for North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
• Provides technical education to 250 employees of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service for the 25 counties in Northeastern North Carolina
• Alpha Sigma Tau, Delta Rho chapter, Chowan University, Founding Sister
• 2003 Outstanding Female Criminal Justice Major
• 2003 Outstanding Student in Psychology

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Christopher Coleman
Education
Rice, Virginia

• Class of 1999, Chowan University, B.S. Business Administration, Marketing
• Class of 2009, Grand Canyon University, M.Ed.
• Candidate, Educationalist Specialist (Ed.S.), Liberty University
• Assistant Principal, Bluestone High School
• First Lieutenant, Unites States Army Reserve

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Kathryn R. Sellers
Public Health Education & Promotion
Murfreesboro, North Carolina

• Class of 1999, Chowan University, B.A. Liberal Arts
• 2008 Management Academy for Public Health, UNC-Chapel Hill
• NC Spit Tobacco Education Program, Deputy Director
• Member of Center Grove Baptist Church, Ahoskie, NC

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Steven Varley
Higher Education
New Haven, Connecticut

• Class of 1997, Chowan University, B.S. Graphic Communication
• Class of 2000, Gardner-Webb University, M.B.A.
• Director of Development and Alumnae/i Affairs at Yale University School of Nursing
• Former Vice President for Advancement at Gardner-Webb University

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Roy Henderson
Ministry
Charlotte, North Carolina

• Class of 1993, Chowan University, A.S. Physical Education
• Member Chowan University Men’s Basketball team
• Earned a full athletic scholarship to the University of South Carolina at Aiken
• Earned his B.S. in Physical Education from the University of South Carolina at Aiken
• Received a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership at Virginia State University
• 2009 – Present: Director of Family Life & Wellness at the Park Ministries, Charlotte, NC
• Certified Personal Trainer
• Owner of Remnant Fitness, LLC

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Kelvin L. Spragley, Ph.D.
Education
Zebulon, North Carolina

• Class of 1991, Chowan University, A.A. History
• Class of 1993, East Carolina University, B.S. Social Science Education
• Class of 1999, North Carolina State University, Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction
• 2010 – Present: Associate Executive Director for the North Carolina Association of Educators and the Executive Director for the North Carolina Foundation for Public School Children
• Founder of The Spragley Group, LLC, consulting business
• 1986-89 U.S. Army

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Professional Football Players
Chowan in the NFL - Click Here
View a list of Chowan Alumni that have played in National Football League!

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Sydney J. Bartholomew, Jr.
Emmy Award Winning Director, Production Designer, Writer, Actor, Visual Effects and Art Director on big budget Hollywood blockbusters!

Worked with the famous Farrelly Brothers on seven of their best works including:

• Dumb and Dumber
• Kingpin
• Me, Myself and Irene
• Say It Isn’t So
• Osmosis Jones
• Shallow Hal
• Stuck On You
• The Heartbreak Kid

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Marvin Daugherty

Chief Meteorologist for WITN-TV’s First Alert Weather Team

• Delivering accurate and precise weather forecasts
  to Eastern Carolina for 25 years
• Witnessed and reported on almost every major weather event in Eastern Carolina for the past two decades
• Received the American Meteorological Society Seal of Approval, one of only 1,600 or so people since 1959

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Patsy Marks
President of Belmont Peanuts
of Southampton, Inc.

• Owns and operates Belmont Farm in Capron, Virginia in an area called the "Heart of Peanut Country"
• Belmont House, established in 1790, is on both the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register for Historical Places
• Belmont Peanuts has grown from scratch into a highly successful, family-run business, shipping her products all over the globe
• Other crops include cotton, corn, soybeans, wheat and watermelons - grown with careful attention to good environmental practices

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Nate McMillan
Head Coach of the NBA Portland Trailblazers

• Formerly the Head Coach for the Seattle Supersonics
• 12 years playing NBA basketball for the Supersonics
• Known in the Seattle community as “Mr. Sonic”
• Supersonics’ all-time leader in assists and steals
• One of only four Sonics players to have his number retired

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