March 21, 2006
Angela Gooding Thornton
North Carolina Central University
Durham Alumni
Chapter
Post Office Box 19802
Durham, North Carolina 27707
Dear NCCU Supporters, Friends, Alumni:
It is with sincere appreciation for my Alma Mater and its uncompromising
commitment to service and scholarship that I enter the “Mrs. Alumni” contest. The North Carolina Central University
(NCCU) Alumni Association will formally recognize the contestant that generates the largest amount of contributions for the scholarship fund during
the half-time show of the Homecoming game, November 4, 2006. Contributions to this campaign will provide
competitive scholarship opportunities for students pursuing academic studies at NCCU. For this purpose, I extend this invaluable
opportunity to invest in our leaders of tomorrow, today.
I am the daughter of Dr. Marion Gooding of Pasaic, New
Jersey and Alphonse Gooding of St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Originally from St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, I moved to Durham,
North Carolina in 1992 from Pennsylvania to attend North Carolina Central University. I received my Bachelor of Science degree
in mathematics with a concentration in computer science in 1992. Furthering my education, I received a Master of Science in
engineering with a major in computer science and a concentration in Artificial Intelligence in 1995. I am currently a computer
scientist working for Computer Sciences Corporation in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. I am also the owner and president
of Triangle WebWorks, a web development and web hosting company in RTP, North Carolina.
I am also active in the community. One of my activities is
serving as a mentor and mentor leader in the Women and Mathematics mentoring program. In 2004, I was recognized as the
Business and Professional Women’s Organization’s outstanding Young Careerist local and district winner for the
Triangle chapter. Through my continued support of my Alma Mata, I am active in the Durham Chapter. I have served as Recording Secretary in the past and am presently
an active national committee member of the Eagle Outreach Committee. I am also the developer and webmaster for NCCU.Com, which is the website for NCCU's National Alumni Association.
I, along with several prospective students seeking a competitive,
affordable education, invite you to extend your “giving” to the North Carolina Central University Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. With your financial support, the Alumni Association can continue
the tradition of assisting deserving students who aspire to attend NCCU.
I welcome your generous contribution of $100.00 in support
of my ongoing initiative to increase funding for alumni scholarships and student aid. Please know, however, that any amount
offered will be greatly appreciated. Your tax-deductible contribution should be made payable to the NCCU Foundation and
mailed to the address above by October 11, 2006. Please indicate on the check or money order memo line that your contribution
supports the “Mrs. Alumni Contest – Durham Chapter.”
Thank you for your continued support of NCCU and especially
to the scholarship effort. I look forward to hearing from you! You may contact me at: athornton@nc.rr.com
Sincerely,
Angela Gooding Thornton
