ANC FOUNDATION
AMBASSADORS TO JAPAN ::
|
The Ambassadors to Japan Program was born out of the Yamato Kogyo/ANC Foundation Scholarship Golf Tournament, which began in 1991. At that time, Mr. Hiroyuki Inoue, President of the Yamato Kogyo Company, wanted to do something in this area to show his appreciation for the people here.
The golf tournament has raised over $450,000 (through 2015) for student scholarships since its inception. Then, in 1995, Mr. Inoue made an announcement at the tournament inviting students to visit Japan. It was his hope that the students would learn about the Japanese culture and bring that knowledge back to this area.
The first ambassadors traveled to Japan in 1996. Since its inception, several ANC students have traveled to Japan through this program.
So, What Exactly is the Program?
It's an opportunity for our students to travel to Japan for a two-week stay to learn about that country. The trip is totally paid for by the Yamato Kogyo Company with the ANC Foundation paying the airfare.
The students usually travel in May immediately following commencement and just prior to the summer semester.
Students stay in hotels, the Yamato Kogyo Dormitory, and the homes of Yamato Kogyo employees - to experience the Japanese way of life.
Once they return, the ambassadors are available to speak to classes and organizations, such as Rotary, about their travels.
While there, they truly are ambassadors not only for Arkansas Northeastern College or the state of Arkansas, but the United States.
How are the Students Selected?
There is a fairly rigorous selection process. Students meeting the criteria are invited to apply. The criteria includes:
Japan Ambassadors to Date
2024 Taylor WigginsZyranee Carter
2023 Grace Shepard Johnathan Perez
2022 Canceled due to COVID-19
2021 Canceled due to COVID-19
2020 Canceled due to COVID-19
2019 Chloe Johnson Lauren Darnell
2018 Katie Beth Pankey Jason Smith
2017 Brian Reynolds Tyler Joseph Smith
2016 India Kuykendall Beth Prater
2015 Tessa Fulling Madison Gifford
2014 Sarah Ellis Danielle Hicks
2013 Blake Carr Aaron O'Neal
2012 Alison Shotwell Hannah Thompson
2011 - none -
2010 Kyle Cassidy Chelsea Pierce
2009 Chelsea Becker Josh Cooke
2008 Hunter Veach James Whitaker
2007 Zachary Barnett Brittany Rayburn
2006 Krista Haynes Brittany Jarred
2005 Kaleigh Gates Casey Hill
2004 Jonna Clark Hollie Pfeffer
2003 Kelley King Rachel Walker
2002 Ed Bracey Natalie Johnson
2001 Christina Crawford Victory Walker
2000 Katie Hester Christina Weber
1999 Jansen Cahoon Tonia Person
1998 Ondreia Ray Michael Stovall
1997 Janice Bragg Misty Watts
1996 Andy Parker Amanda Ryckman |
Japan Ambassadors enjoy a New Culture
From visiting ancient temples to grocery
shopping, ANC's Ambassadors to Japan have
Ambassadors to Japan Info • Ambassadors to Japan Application
Give to ANCCheck made out to the ANC Foundation are tax deductible and can be mailed to: Attn: Rachel Gifford ANC Foundation 2501 S. Division St. Blytheville, AR 72315 Other Ways to Give! |
the opportunity to
experience the Japanese way of life firsthand. This
opportunity is made possible through the generosity of the
Yamato Kogyo Company of Japan. Because of the commitment
of its leaders, Yamato Kogyo has helped to foster the importance
of learning and education in this area. We are proud to be
a partner in the Japan Ambassadors Program and look forward to
providing continued educational opportunities to our students.
Rachel Gifford, Executive Director | rgifford@smail.anc.edu | 870-838-2902 | Fax: 870-763-0948
PRIVACY POLICY · EMERGENCY INFORMATION · ANC MISSION STATEMENT · CONSUMER INFORMATION
Arkansas Northeastern College
2501 South Division Street
Blytheville, Arkansas 72315
870-762-1020