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Bernice Medford's Family Donates Portrait to HCC

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Last updated:Thursday, Oct 22, 2009 at 07:48 AM Posted:Thursday, Oct 22, 2009 at 07:09 AM

The family of Haywood Community College benefactor Bernice Tiers Medford recently gave the college a painted portrait of Ms. Medford. Medford was a strong supporter of the college for many years and passed away in July of this year. She is the founder of the Bernice Medford Scholarship. Nineteen students have benefitted from the scholarship since it began in 1996. Ms. Medford was also a major contributor to the Regional Center for the Advancement of Children located on the HCC campus. The Toddler Center is named in her honor.

“Ms. Medford believed in HCC and wanted to help the college in every way possible,” says Meg White, HCC Director of Institutional Advancement. “Not only did she help with scholarships but she also supported the student ambassador and mini grant programs. HCC is a stronger college thanks to her generous gifts."

Ms. Medford’s portrait is displayed in the lobby of the Student Center.

Emedford Pictured left to right are Bill Medford, Bernice Medford’s stepson; Sandra Kubal, Bernice Medford’s niece; and Dr. Rose Johnson, HCC President standing in front of the painting of Bernice that is now on display in HCC’s Student Services Building.