04/26/2026
Congratulations to Brothers Josh Abbott and Jody Lewis
Manteo Lodge No. 521 is proud to congratulate Brother Josh Abbott, Senior Deacon, and Brother Jody Lewis, Junior Warden, on their graduation from Wilkerson College.
Wilkerson College is an officer leadership program designed to help prepare Masons for greater service to their Lodge, their Brothers, and the Craft. Over the course of three sessions, participants gained a deeper understanding of Masonic leadership, officer responsibilities, lodge operations, and the benevolence that supports Masonry across North Carolina.
The first session was held in Greensboro and highlighted WhiteStone, our Masonic and Eastern Star retirement community. The second session was held in Oxford and focused on the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford. The third and final session was held in Raleigh and highlighted the Grand Lodge of North Carolina.
Together, these sessions helped reinforce the broader mission of Masonry, from caring for our elders, to supporting children and families, to understanding the work of the Grand Lodge. Wilkerson College helps prepare officers to serve the Craft with knowledge, humility, and purpose.
Brother Jody was accompanied by his wife, Debbie, and Brother Josh was accompanied by his wife, Jessica. Manteo Past Master Terence Sheehy, who serves as site coordinator for the Raleigh site, was proud to celebrate this accomplishment with them.
Congratulations, Brothers Josh and Jody. Manteo Lodge is proud of your commitment, your service, and your continued growth in Masonry.