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2011 R.J. Corbitt Memorial Scholarship




Pictured (left to right) Curtis Paul; Vice-President, Caitlin Cockrell and Charles E. Powell; President, The Corbitt Preservation Association

 

Caitlin Cockrell the recipient of the 2011 R.J. Corbitt Memorial Scholarship given by The Corbitt Preservation Association. Each year a Northern Vance High School student is awarded this scholarship for academic excellence in the engineering program. Caitlin had a 3.6GPA and a weighted GPA of 4.2. Caitlin will be attending college this fall at NC State University in the engineering program. Caitlin was in the top 10% of her class and was also designated as a North Carolina Scholar, National Technical Honor Society and the President's Award for Academic Excellence. Each year this scholarship is given to a student who intends to pursue a career in engineering and attends a four year higher education program at a college or university in North Carolina. A student is also eligible if he/she attends a two year program with intentions of transferring to a four year program. Congratulations Caitlin! We are proud of you!



 

Restoration of Corbitt Company monument.


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Restoration of Corbitt Company monument.

The Corbitt Preservation Association of Henderson, NC, unveiled a restored Corbitt Truck Company monument recently.  The monument was found near Henderson off of US1 South near the Tar River Bridge.  Approximately 100 people attended the dedication. 

 


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Monument at orginial Corbitt manufacturing site.


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Orginial Corbitt buildings and water tank in the background