Carter Firestarter Scholarship
Firestarters make a movement. Firestarters are creative, challenge the status quo and inspire others to grow. They are the start of something great. Barbara Daye, Dean of Students, emerita at Appalachian State University, wishes to honor Joe R. Carter, retired Director of University Recreation at Appalachian State University through awarding a scholarship in his honor.
As the leader for one of the largest student employers on campus, Mr. Carter believed it was important to provide an environment for students to gain and polish transferable work skills. Part of his vision for University Recreation was to provide students with work experience and inspire diligence, relentless effort to do what is right, and satisfaction after a job well done. In recognition of this vision, the Carter Firestarter Scholarship provides financial assistance to the most outstanding student employees within the department.
The award is for the amount of $500 and is awarded for each fall semester.
UREC Student Employees are encouraged to apply for the Carter Firestarter Scholarship through the Appalachian Scholarship Application Portal (ASAP) linked here. Applications will be accepted from December 1st, 2024, through February 7th, 2025. To be eligible, you must be a current UREC Student Employee and plan to return to work with us in both Spring and Fall 2025.
Awarded for Fall 2024
- Zoe Sharafinski - Sports Programs
- Annemarie Bakos - Outdoor Programs
- Ben Sanders - Fitness & Wellness
- Wyatt Tintinger - Outdoor Programs
Awarded for Fall 2023
- Mackenzie Bianco - Fitness & Wellness
- Savannah Raley - Aquatics
- Rose Camden - Facility Maintenance
- Joey Seevers - Outdoor Programs
Awarded for Fall 2022
- Abby Portell - Fitness & Wellness
- Isabella Dobbs - Fitness & Wellness
- Logan Marine - Fitness & Wellness
- Michelle Isaacs - Member Services
Awarded for Fall 2021
- Alexandra Petrea - Facilities
- Drew Smith - Member Services
- Hope Salvador - Fitness & Wellness, Facilities
- Leah Mosher - Outdoor Programs
Awarded for Fall 2020
- Cori Ferguson - Fitness
- Blake Ferree - Outdoor Programs
- Kristen Kinley - Aquatics
- Maya Townsend - Sports & Activities
Mr. Joe R. Carter and Ms. Barbara Daye pictured
University Recreation would like to extend its gratitude to Ms. Barbara Daye for providing funding for these scholarships.