Three area young men have been selected to receive awards in 2025 from the Joe Faw Scholarship Fund administered by the Wilkes-Yadkin Home Builders Association. Two of the three are first-year students enrolling at Wilkes Community College.
Levi Parrish, graduates this year from West Wilkes High School, with plans to continue developing his abilities in welding. Levi is the son of William and Tiffany Faw of Purlear. An Eagle Scout, Levi has taken part in SkillsUSA competitions, worked on several projects for individuals, and hopes to operate his own welding and construction business at some point. Levi’s Eagle Project involved work on a walkway at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.
Austin Shoemaker, from Wilkes Central High School, is the son of Timothy and Sabrina Shoemaker of North Wilkesboro. Austin, also with Boy Scouts, intends to become an electrician...and has been performing some duties with MECI. Austin’s Eagle Project included handrails for 3 sets of steps at Bethany Baptist Church (on the Brushies) and erecting flags and poles for veterans at the church cemetery.
The HBA is continuing its support of one of last year’s scholarship earners…Eli Sloan, a graduate of Forbush High School. Eli enters his second-year to major in Construction Technology at Surry Community College. He is the son of Lee and Adrianna Sloan of Yadkinville. Eli is a faithful member of South Oak Ridge Baptist Church and is currently involved with Mission work in Montana…and upcoming projects in Western North Carolina.
Separately, Wilkes-Yadkin Home Builders continues supporting The Nichols for Kids program administered by Wilkes County Schools, the Child Food Emergency Fund carried out by Yadkin County Schools, the Samaritan Kitchen Back Pack Initiative, and the Toy Store operated by h.o.p.e. Ministries.
Funding comes in part from HBA projects such as the recent 35th Annual Golf Tournament held at Oakwoods Country Club. More information about the Association and a list of current members can be found at WilkesYadkinHBA.com.
Three HBA member companies placed top winning golf teams within the 4 prize-payoff categories Friday at the 35th annual Home Builders Golf Tournament at Oakwoods Country Club. Blue Ridge Tractor, Cubic Construction, and Yadkin Comfort turned in stellar performances during the event conducted by the Wilkes-Yadkin Home Builders Association. The tournament is a “fun(d)-raiser” that helps us support the Joe Faw Scholarship Fund, SkillsUSA, and several local and area non-profits and programs. Lunch was provided by Nathan Bryan – TCI Const.