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Bruce's blood did not always run red. In fact he was born a "blue blood" - Carolina blue blood that is.…read more.
Dear Mrs. Teresa…read letter from a scholarship recipient.
Dear Mrs. Teresa…read letter from a scholarship recipient.
Bruce's blood did not always run red. In fact he was born a "blue blood" - Carolina blue blood that is. As far as Bruce could remember, his whole family loved University of North Carolina football and basketball. Since they were the only family in Westfield, NC who had a television, family and friends would gather at the Lowe home to cheer on the Tar Heels.
When Bruce's brother, Ken, was accepted to Chapel, life was just about perfect and Bruce looked forward to following in his brother's footsteps. Then the unthinkable happened, Bruce was not going to UNC. He was, though, accepted at NC State and State blood began flowing fervently through his veins.
Bruce joined Pi Kappa Alpha and formed life long friends with his fraternity brothers. Bruce loved Wolf Pack football and basketball and gave generously to the Wolf Pack Club. One of his greatest heroes was Coach Jim Valvano and Bruce talked often about Coach Valvano’s courage.
Bruce graduated with a double major in speech and communications. If Bruce were here today, he would be very proud of all of you for giving to the Bruce Lowe Scholarship and helping deserving students experience North Carolina State University. - Teresa
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When Bruce's brother, Ken, was accepted to Chapel, life was just about perfect and Bruce looked forward to following in his brother's footsteps. Then the unthinkable happened, Bruce was not going to UNC. He was, though, accepted at NC State and State blood began flowing fervently through his veins.
Bruce joined Pi Kappa Alpha and formed life long friends with his fraternity brothers. Bruce loved Wolf Pack football and basketball and gave generously to the Wolf Pack Club. One of his greatest heroes was Coach Jim Valvano and Bruce talked often about Coach Valvano’s courage.
Bruce graduated with a double major in speech and communications. If Bruce were here today, he would be very proud of all of you for giving to the Bruce Lowe Scholarship and helping deserving students experience North Carolina State University. - Teresa
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Dear Mrs. Teresa,
Sorry it took so long since receiving the info on Mr. Bruce and your sweet letter. He sounded like a great man to be around. I am so pleased and blessed to represent his scholarship.
I don't know how much info you know about me and my family. My dad drives a gasoline tanker for Pope Transport. He's a great dad! My mom is a bookkeeper for my old high school. She's a wonderful example. I have a brother Jed (like Jed Clampett) in college. He plays baseball – center field. We are one year and seven days apart. I'm the middle child. I have a sister, Reba, who is a junior in high school.
When I was in the 9th grade, I was in a wreck and had to wear a halo brace for three months. (That was an experience.) I got a lot of questions and looks!
In my church, we go to early morning bible study from 9-12 grades. My cousin, Amber, was driving. She pulled out in front of a truck she didn't see and it hit us square on the side. She was airlifted to Pitt memorial in Greenville where she died on the way. I had 48 staples in my head where my scalp was pulled away from my skull.
My brother was with us but thank goodness he just got a scratch on his arm. He remembers everything - even what was on the radio. I don't even remember getting dressed that morning. Thank goodness! I told the doctor my neck was still hurting when I went to get the staples out so he sent me for more x-rays. My neck was BROKEN! C3 vertebrae that controls your breathing. I had to have a halo the next day. Everybody said I was a miracle.
Amber was the perfect example of a Christian. She was nice to everybody and always was happy. That experience taught me many life altering lessons. The first is, we never know when our last day will be - so always live life at its fullest. Try new things as long as they are pleasing to God. Be happy that God has blessed me with another day and a family that loves me. I believe in living every day to its fullest.
I think I only made one "B" in high school. I pushed myself and still do but I tell you, the first three weeks at NC State were hard! I was beginning to think I should have started smaller. My mom gave me a pep talk that third weekend. It worked! I love it! I still miss home, but I'm not too far away.
You do not look like a grandma!
My sister, Reba, loves to look at the Discovery Health Channel (she's going to be a nurse) and the Food Network. She especially loves the cake challenges. Maybe one day she'll see Brandon on it!
Thank you so much for the help! It has truly been a blessing and not just in the monetary sense. It motivates me to continue to work hard.
Santa bought me a digital camera for Christmas, so I'll be e-mailing you action photos from NC State.
I've written so much but I write like I talk!
Lots of Love, Janet
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Sorry it took so long since receiving the info on Mr. Bruce and your sweet letter. He sounded like a great man to be around. I am so pleased and blessed to represent his scholarship.
I don't know how much info you know about me and my family. My dad drives a gasoline tanker for Pope Transport. He's a great dad! My mom is a bookkeeper for my old high school. She's a wonderful example. I have a brother Jed (like Jed Clampett) in college. He plays baseball – center field. We are one year and seven days apart. I'm the middle child. I have a sister, Reba, who is a junior in high school.
When I was in the 9th grade, I was in a wreck and had to wear a halo brace for three months. (That was an experience.) I got a lot of questions and looks!
In my church, we go to early morning bible study from 9-12 grades. My cousin, Amber, was driving. She pulled out in front of a truck she didn't see and it hit us square on the side. She was airlifted to Pitt memorial in Greenville where she died on the way. I had 48 staples in my head where my scalp was pulled away from my skull.
My brother was with us but thank goodness he just got a scratch on his arm. He remembers everything - even what was on the radio. I don't even remember getting dressed that morning. Thank goodness! I told the doctor my neck was still hurting when I went to get the staples out so he sent me for more x-rays. My neck was BROKEN! C3 vertebrae that controls your breathing. I had to have a halo the next day. Everybody said I was a miracle.
Amber was the perfect example of a Christian. She was nice to everybody and always was happy. That experience taught me many life altering lessons. The first is, we never know when our last day will be - so always live life at its fullest. Try new things as long as they are pleasing to God. Be happy that God has blessed me with another day and a family that loves me. I believe in living every day to its fullest.
I think I only made one "B" in high school. I pushed myself and still do but I tell you, the first three weeks at NC State were hard! I was beginning to think I should have started smaller. My mom gave me a pep talk that third weekend. It worked! I love it! I still miss home, but I'm not too far away.
You do not look like a grandma!
My sister, Reba, loves to look at the Discovery Health Channel (she's going to be a nurse) and the Food Network. She especially loves the cake challenges. Maybe one day she'll see Brandon on it!
Thank you so much for the help! It has truly been a blessing and not just in the monetary sense. It motivates me to continue to work hard.
Santa bought me a digital camera for Christmas, so I'll be e-mailing you action photos from NC State.
I've written so much but I write like I talk!
Lots of Love, Janet
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