by Wendy Poteat | May 18, 2021 | Alumni for Education
While this blog has recently focused on current or past athletes, Guilford County graduates are succeeding in many other fields. One such story is that of Manufacturing Engineer Willie Kea. The youngest of eight kids, all born in the rural farming community of...
by Wendy Poteat | Apr 20, 2021 | Alumni for Education
He’s the ultimate college athlete, and he knows a college education is key to seeing your dreams come true. Before becoming Virginia Tech’s number one wide receiver, William Lee Turner III “Tre” grew up in Greensboro and attended high school at Northwest...
by Wendy Poteat | Mar 16, 2021 | Alumni for Education
At the start of Say Yes Guilford’s Alumni for Education- Athlete story series we introduced you to one of the most talented NBA players from right here in Guilford County. Today, we are introducing you to someone who helped Miami Heat’s Center/Power Forward Bam...
by Wendy Poteat | Feb 15, 2021 | Alumni for Education
We are excited to welcome a very well-known name that embraces the true meaning of success no matter which career you choose. Winston-Salem, NC native Rusty LaRue began his prolific multi-sport athletic career at 6-years-old and by the time he was in high school at...
by Wendy Poteat | Jan 19, 2021 | Alumni for Education
Welcome back to Say Yes Guilford’s newest Alumni for Education- Athlete story series. We are excited to continue introducing you to some of the largest athlete success stories in Guilford County and today we are introducing you to one of the most famous assistant...
by Wendy Poteat | Dec 8, 2020 | Alumni for Education
Welcome to Say Yes Guilford’s new blog series: Alumni for Education. This project will feature several different series focused on alumni of schools in Guilford County. These alumni will promote the importance of education and the importance of philanthropy to support...
