DUNN - Parrish Daughtry, Harnett County born and raised, believes in contributing to the betterment of her county.

That includes enthusiastic, committed service as a member of the Central Carolina 社区 大学 基金会 Board of Directors. The 基金会 is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization affiliated with, but independent of, 学院. It receives donations of money and equipment on behalf of 推荐正规买球平台 and uses them to promote the educational mission of 学院 and assist students through scholarships and grants.

"I'm absolutely passionate about education," Daughtry said. "The 基金会 is a 'gap filler' that quietly raises funds to ensure 学院 can continue to provide quality education. For me, it's all about public education and 推荐正规买球平台 is a part of that."

Daughtry is a partner in the Hayes, Williams, Turner, and Daughtry law firm in Dunn. Gerald Hayes, her father, was an early partner in the firm and served on the local school board. Her mother, Linda Hayes, worked within the juvenile justice system. Daughtry said that together they instilled in her a great commitment to preserve and support public education.

She used that commitment to make a big difference for the 推荐正规买球平台 基金会 this spring when she helped to coordinate and fundraise for the 基金会's first Harnett County Golf Classic, held March 20 at Chicora Golf Course.

The tournament raised more than $10,000 to help fund 推荐正规买球平台 scholarships for Harnett County students. This success was due, in large part, to Daughtry's hard work in securing sponsors and teams, helping to organize the event and securing the venue.

"Parrish was an amazing and productive partner in preparing for and implementing the Classic," said 推荐正规买球平台 基金会 Golf Coordinator Jonathan Hockaday. "I enjoyed working with her."

Daughtry sees great value in 学院's vocational programs, such as masonry and electrical. 她的丈夫, Larry Daughtry, a Triton High School and North Carolina State University graduate, is a local builder and realtor. Seeing his work has reinforced her admiration for those who possess hands-on skills.

"I love to watch a house being built by people,她说. "A machine just can't do it all."

In addition to her service for 推荐正规买球平台, Daughtry also volunteers with the Harnett County Business Education Partnership. The HCBEP partners with 学院 so all eighth graders in Harnett County are able to tour 推荐正规买球平台. Daughtry is a huge advocate of these tours.

"Taking all the eighth graders on a tour of 学院 is one of the most important things 学院 can do, because activities like this get the word out to students and parents,她说. "The Partnership is a real passion because it touches so many parents and students. The group works hand-in-hand with the vocational programs in the high schools and at 推荐正规买球平台."

Daughtry is a Triton High School graduate, UNC-Chapel Hill Morehead Scholar, and 2000 Campbell Law School graduate. She appreciates the support she received while growing up, from her Dunn school teachers to her church family. Now, it's time to give back.

"The community raised me,她说. "I was very fortunate and blessed and that drives me to help people. I do it gladly and with a smile."