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Jessie Pittman, College Intern
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Jessie Pittman, College Intern

Jessie Pittman is a 2024 summer intern through the Golden Leaf Foundation. Jessie Pittman grew up in Randolph County and graduated from Wheatmore High School in Trinity, North Carolina. She now attends North Carolina State University as a rising senior with a major in Communication, concentrated in Media, and minors in Marine Science, Graphic Communication, and Anthropology.

Jessie enjoys church functions, video games, food, and pets. This summer she is looking forward to meaningfully engagement with the community she has grown up in through the guidance of experienced mentors.

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Murals in the Heart of NC

By Jessie Pittman, College Intern on

Art in the Heart: Murals in Randolph County Vibrant Streets Randolph County holds a collection of beautiful murals that adorn the buildings with beautiful colors. We at the Heart of North Carolina wanted to share each and every one of these magnificent pieces with you! Maybe you can check them out…

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Raising It in Randolph: How Trinity Became the Birthplace of Duke University

By Jessie Pittman, College Intern on

Original Brown’s Schoolhouse Building January 12 th , 1841 Building Beginnings             Brown’s Schoolhouse was its first name. The second was Union Institute Academy. Then Normal College. Then Trinity College, and finally, Duke University. Duke University sounds familiar as it is famous for a variety of things and is known to be a prestigious institution. However, when we look back through those names again, one may also sound a little familiar, Trinity. …

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