On May 17th 2008, NCCA hosted the Turrell Fund in the Fellowship Hall as a way to thank them for their generous grant during the 2007-2008 school year and also to launch the Turrell Fund Award for which nine students were nominated.

Among the guests was Sonyia Woloshyn, Turrell Fund Treasurer, The Honorable Mayor Sharon Robinson Briggs, several 2007-2007 NCCA alumni and NCCA family, students and friends.

Krystal Sonson was selected as the 2007-2008 Turrell Fund Award winner for her outstanding scholarship, behavioral standards and community service.  Brianna Johnson was awarded Honorable Mention for her research essay.  Both were rewarded with a visit to the Turrell Fund.

This special night also included the ribbon cutting ceremony for NCCA's new Computer Lab, a special piano selection by alumnus Queintard DeGeneste II, selections by the NCCA Choir, lead by Donavon Soumas.