Persistence Scholarship Renamed
We are proud to announce that at our June 26, 2025 Alumni Chapter meeting, the Raleigh/Wake Alumni Chapter renamed it’s Persistence Scholarship Award to the “Phyllis Banks Fulton – Persistence Award”, in memory and honor of one of our longtime and dedicated Alumni.
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T), was held close in the heart of Phyllis Matilda Banks Fulton, and her “Aggie Pride” was always on display. Phyllis was born on February 15, 1948, in Elizabeth City, NC. where she graduated from P.W. Moore High School in 1965, and then attended NC A&T, where she majored in Social Services graduating in 1969. It was there that she also met the love of her life, Mr. Earnest L. Fulton. She later earned her Master of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado in 1980.
Phyllis was a dedicated member of the Blue & Gold Marching Machine and remained a lifelong avid supporter, and for that dedication, she earned the President’s Award from the NC A&T Raleigh/Wake Alumni Association in 2018.
Phyllis had a distinguished 50-year career in social work, until retirement in October 2013. Throughout her career, Phyllis dedicated herself to advocating for the most vulnerable members of society. She worked with foster children, child abuse victims, facilitated adoptions, secured grants for social services programs, and coordinated these programs across North Carolina. For her hard work, determination, and tireless efforts, in October 2013 she was honored with North Carolina’s highest State Honor, “The Order of the Long Leaf Pine”. Phyllis” service to humanity was also entered into the “Congressional Record of the U.S. House of Representatives” in April 2025.
In retirement, Phyllis continued to serve the Raleigh/Wake Alumni Chapter with her creativity, enthusiasm and drive to help the Chapter support our University and A&T students. She had a keen understanding that the best way to lend support is through fundraising, and led several successful fundraisers for our Chapter. She also knew how to make them fun, such as the “Valentine’s Love Challenge” designed to celebrate love for your significant other, and your love for our A&T Alumni Chapter. Donations made through this challenge were targeted to support various Chapter initiatives. Phyllis was also a talented artist who enjoyed ceramics, sewing, baking, and painting. The Chapter’s favorite was her delicious Rum cake.
Spring 2026 Persistence Award Winners
On January 5, 2026, the Raleigh Wake Alumni Chapter formally awarded two NC A&T student scholars with the Phyllis Banks-Fulton Persistence Award for the 2026 spring semester. The recipients are K’Ryn Jones, a Junior Biology major and Maya C. Lindsey, a Sophomore Business Management Major. Each student will receive a onetime award of five hundred ($500.00) dollars for the Spring 2026 semester. The award may be applied to any educational expenses within the student’s cost of attendance (i.e., tuition, fees, insurance, computer purchases, internet services, room, meal plans, books, etc.) Congratulations to K’Ryn and Maya. AGGIE PRIDEII
2025/2026 Nathaniel Hines Scholarship – Winner Announced
The Nathaniel Hines Scholarship for Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 Semesters has been award to Ayden Gray from Johnston County, NC. This Scholarship offers a total value of $6,000 that can be used toward a student’s “Cost of Attendance” at North Carolina A&T State University. This may include; Tuition, Fees, Insurance, Computer purchases, Internet service, Room & Board, meal plans, books, etc. Ayden was selected based upon outstanding academic performance, where he is a member of National Honor Society, participated in football, track and swimming. Ayden served as a peer tutor in the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program where he demonstrated superior leadership and organizational skills, and dedication to helping others . He achieved an unweighted GPA of 3.581, and a weighted GPA 4.065, and is a member of the National Honor Society. He is also a member of the Clayton Youth Council where he showcases his leadership skills and altruism throughout the community in a variety of volunteer settings. Congratulations to Aden Gray!! AGGIE PRIDE!!
2025 – 2027 Executive Board Elections Results
We are pleased to announce the 2025-2027 Raleigh/Wake Alumni Chapter Executive Board of Directors.
The Raleigh/Wake Alumni Chapter announces its 2025 -2027 Executive Board elections. Congratulations to our new Executive Team, and we encourage all of our members to continue supporting the new leaders as you have supported the outgoing administration. Board members serve the Chapter on a volunteer basis and are proud Alumni who have a desire to lead the Chapter in raising its awareness and increase participation, while involving the Chapter in a wide range of community service and Scholarship opportunities. Elected members who serve on Executive Board do so to fulfill the mission of providing a forum for Aggies to fellowship, to contribute funds for University growth and development, to promote the University through community activities and to recruit future students for A&T.
The 2025-2027 election results and new Executive Board Officers are as follows:
President – Brian Johnson ‘01
1st Vice President – Andre Winstead ‘93
2nd Vice President – Gerald Harper ‘89
Recording Secretary – Anita Hudson-Fraley ‘88
Correspondence Secretary – Dayna Harper ‘12
Treasurer – Adrienne Watson ‘01
Financial Secretary – Robin Peele ’92 & ‘94
Parliamentarian – Darius Telfaire ’93 & ’12
Please join us in welcoming our new Executive Board as they assume their new role effective July 1, 2025.