ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – College of The Albemarle (COA) hosted its summer commencement ceremony on Tuesday, July 29, at 5:00 p.m. at COA – Elizabeth City. We celebrated 131 graduates earning 135 degrees and diplomas.

Dr. Jack Bagwell, COA President, delivered remarks, and Seth Boyd and Wendra Costley were the student speakers for the ceremony.

Samantha Dick was awarded the President’s Service Cup for 2025. The President’s Service Cup is a graduating student’s most prestigious recognition at COA. It recognizes excellence in the classroom, those making significant contributions of service to the college, and those who are active in student activities and their local community.

President Bagwell presents the President’s Service Cup to Samantha Dick.

This year’s President’s Cup recipient exemplifies the spirit of leadership, service, and excellence that defines College of The Albemarle. Graduating with associate degrees in Arts, Science, and Engineering, Samantha has made a lasting impact both on campus and in the community. She has welcomed future students at open houses, improved operations and trained new employees at Corner Market Auctions, and dedicated her time to youth ministry, Special Olympics, blood drives, and local animal shelter initiatives. We are proud to recognize Samantha and congratulate her on this outstanding accomplishment.

The recipients of COA’s Campus Cups were the President’s Service Cup Award nominees. The COA Campus Cup recipients included Samantha Dick, COA – Currituck; Robert Wernock, COA – Dare; and Andrew Heath, COA – Elizabeth City.

College of The Albemarle wishes our graduates the best in their future endeavors.

The graduates include:

(AA – Associate in Arts, AAS – Associate in Applied Science, AFA – Associate in Fine Arts, AGE – Associate in General Education, AS – Associate in Science, DIP – Diploma)

For information or media inquiries, contact Tammy W. Sawyer, COA Director of Communications and Marketing, at [email protected] or 252-335-0821, ext. 2420.