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A Benevolent Bobcat is an exemplary PHSC community member who has shared their personal wealth in the form of knowledge , time , and service to transform the lives of our students . Here are the 2022 recipients :
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January 2022 Misty Price , Ph . D ., CPA
When asked about why she gives , Dr . Price responded : “ I was a recipient of a scholarship that allowed me to finish my first degree , an AA from PHSC . A degree that moved me forward to knowing that I loved accounting and wanted to learn more about it . Someone gave so that I could flourish . I want that same experience for our students . Many times , an awarded scholarship is the determining factor as to whether or not a student can take classes . You never know how your giving will help a student flourish .”
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April 2022 Kevin O ’ Farrell , Ph . D .
When asked why do you give to the Foundation , Dr . O ’ Farrell replied , “ How can you not invest in the students at PHSC ? I know those funds will help support the student stars that will be performing on the stage . Because of the PHSC Foundation , we get to play a supporting role in the talent development of our students and community .”
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February 2022 Amy Anderson , M . D .
When asked what her favorite student story is , Dr . Anderson replied , “ One of my favorite PHSC student interactions was when we planted the butterfly garden . The students selected the Florida native plants , with assistance from Bill Lester with University of Florida ’ s IFAS program and Sam Eshelman with Student Life . They designed the layout with assistance from James Aristilde from our ASC . Keith Smith from facilities brought in mulch . Faculty , staff , and students all helped dig , plant , and spread mulch .”
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May 2022 Gerene Thompson , Ph . D .
When asked why she gives to the Foundation , she said , “ I am originally from St . Maarten . When I first came to the U . S . for college , I was able to do so because I had a scholarship from my island .”
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March 2022 Gary Cors , J . D .
When asked what sets PHSC students apart , Professor Cors replied , “ The students I have had the privilege of teaching come from a variety of backgrounds . One common attribute I have observed is their perseverance . Despite the obstacles encountered in their educational journey they persist and persevere to achieve their goal .”
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June 2022 Kathy Brantley
When asked to reflect on her time serving PHSC , Kathy replied , “ I think one of the most rewarding experiences that I have with PHSC is helping students in the 80 ’ s and 90 ’ s , and those grown students now bringing me their children for me to help them at PHSC !”