September 12, 2007
NETC Student from Wallace Receives Nursing Scholarship

Tanya Louvet, of Wallace, has been awarded the William Carson Tolar III Scholarship named after long time Bennettsville resident, Williams, “Bill” Carson Tolar III.  This scholarship is presented to an outstanding nursing student enrolled at Northeastern Technical College. 

The scholarship was established in 2001 by Tolar’s wife Jane, a retired public health nurse who lived with her husband in Bennettsville for more than 30 years.  She and her husband decided to establish the scholarship just prior to Tolar’s death.

“A few days before my husband died, we agreed to help a lady who was working so hard to provide health care for her child while at the same time pursing her desire to become a nurse,” she said.  “So after Bill passed away, I thought this would be a great way to help other people purse their nursing dreams in his honor.”

Louvet is enrolled as a full time student at Northeastern Technical College, where she is enrolled in the new associate degree in nursing program.  In addition to working for five years as an emergency medical technician (EMT), Louvet also volunteers with the Wallace Rescue Squad. 

Upon completion of the nursing program, Louvet plans to get a job in a hospital in Marlboro or Chesterfield County.  She also aspires to obtain a Masters degree in nursing and specialize in trauma.

“I’m glad the college chose Tanya because she has a plan for her future.  And I know that Bill is happy because he is continuing to help someone pursue their dream of becoming a nurse,” she said.  “I hope that Bill and Tanya’s story will inspire other donors to support the scholarship and the college in order to address the shortage of nursing professionals in the area, especially in Marlboro County.”