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PRESIDENT’S CORNER to our students, while being responsive to our local community needs. Whether students are looking to develop a core of their general education courses so they may transfer to a four-year education institution, or are interested in the career and technical education path to the workplace, HutchCC has something to match those needs.
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We are especially proud to have recently learned from the Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) that our accredited status with the HLC has been continued. The College will remain fully accredited with no interim monitoring or reporting required. This is a significant accomplishment that affirms what we have long believed – Hutchinson Community College offers an extremely high quality educational opportunity.
will continue to provide the training business and industry and our students need to be successful while looking to the future. ” Dr. Carter File
In addition, HutchCC is embarking on a strategic planning initiative to better position ourselves to prosper in the future. We have identified several key areas that we will focus on in the coming months and years to further strengthen the commitment we have to our students and the community.
Our mission – expanding the tradition of excellence through learning and collaboration – and our vision – for Hutchinson Community College to be the premier, two-year educational institution in Kansas, delivering accessible opportunities for learning, growth and improved quality of life – lay the foundation for all things we do.
Perhaps surprising to some, our reach extends well beyond the borders of Hutchinson and Reno County. We have Outreach Centers in Newton and McPherson, as well as a presence at Fort Riley. These locations, as well as HutchCC’s strong on-line presence, allow us to impact students not only statewide but globally.
Hutchinson Community College has a long, rich tradition of providing outstanding educational opportunities
Hutchinson Community College strives to be an integral part of the community. We must continue to be relevant to local
employers who provide opportunities to our graduates and provide the training these employers need to compete and fulfill their needs, thereby accomplishing their business goals. With a collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit, the college partners with local school districts to provide career and technical education opportunities under Senate Bill 155, and concurrent enrollment in general education courses for transfer to universities. Partnerships with other local entities (such as the Fire Science Training Facility co-located on the Hutchinson Fire Department training grounds) are important to our continued future success. For example, this facility offers an outstanding opportunity for our students to partner with the professional firefighters in the Hutchinson Fire Department. With dedicated and quality faculty, the college offers students and the community an outstanding value in higher education. Hutchinson Community College will continue to be a high-value educational provider to local business and industry and to our students. This will be accomplished by keeping our tuition and fees competitive and our educational and training offerings current, relevant and effective. Learning, access and collaboration are not mere words at Hutchinson Community College, but are seen as a pledge for the college to do its part to continue to make Reno County and Kansas competitive, desirable places to live and locate businesses, and to continue to fulfill our students’ educational needs.
hutchinson community college • hcc now! spring 2016 • Vol. 23, No. 1 HCC Now! is published twice yearly by the office of Marketing and Public Information. marketing@hutchcc.edu Contributors: Steve Carpenter Hutchinson Community College is an equal opportunity provider.
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Growing up with the opportunity to be the third generation to join the family-owned business, one would think Tom Elliott knew exactly what his future held. Upon graduation from Hutchinson High School in 1977, the immediate decision facing Tom was where to continue this education. While many friends were moving on to four-year colleges and universities, that wasn’t high on Tom’s list. What made the most sense for him was just down the street at Hutchinson Community College. “Even though I eventually ended up at KU, going there didn’t appeal to me when I graduated from Hutch High”, shared Tom. “I didn’t know what I wanted to study, so HutchCC provided me the opportunity to take a variety of classes and set the foundation for my overall college experience.” After finishing his studies at Hutch, Tom made the trek to Lawrence where he ultimately graduated in 1981. It wasn’t until his junior year at KU that the thought of returning to Hutchinson and joining the family business, Elliott Mortuary, began to tug at Tom. Up until then, Tom had his sights set on a much different career path – one in federal law enforcement, possibly as a member of the Secret Service. Fortunately for his hometown, the interest in law enforcement was a fleeting one. Following KU, Tom earned his Mortuary Science degree from Kansas City Kansas Community College, a two year program Tom was able to complete in half that time, then came home to be a part of the family business.
Elliott mortuary history Elliott Mortuary & Crematory is a family owned and operated funeral home that has served the families of Hutchinson and Reno County for over 80 years. The funeral home was established in 1935 when Jim Elliott partnered with Dale Gard to establish Elliott-Gard Mortuary, at a time when Hutchinson and Reno County were just emerging from the Great Depression and dust storms continued to plague Western Kansas. Both men had family backgrounds in the profession. Their fathers operated funeral homes and Jim’s brother was a partner of Dale’s father at a funeral home in Anthony, Kansas. Jim’s sons, Bill and Don Elliott, joined the funeral home in 1948 and 1953, respectively. Bill joined after serving
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in the Army during World War II and college, while Don joined following service in the Korean War and college. In 1952, the Elliott Family acquired the Gard partnership. The name was changed to Elliott Mortuary in 1962. Jim Elliott remained active at the funeral home until his death on August 17, 1977. Don and Bill continued the operation with increasing help from Don’s sons, Tom and Paul Elliott. Tom joined the funeral home following completion of college in June of 1982. He is currently the third generation owner and president of Elliott Mortuary & Crematory.
much like those before provided Tom with a similar opportunity. In addition they have provided support for the Richard E. Smith Science Center, Gowans Stadium and the Mull Family Football Complex as well as ongoing support of various athletic programs, including football, basketball and volleyball.
All in the Family
Tom wasn’t the first Elliott to become a Blue Dragon. His father Don, uncles Bob and Bill and brother Stan all spent time in Lockman Hall at some point in their college careers. For the Elliotts, the groundwork established at Hutchinson Community College provided a foundation not only for their education, but for their life’s goals. Tom cites a number of instructors for influencing him not only at Hutch, but even still today, namely Dale Keller, Willie Adkins and Olin Allen. “What impressed me then and still today is the faculty cares not only about you as a student, but how you’re preparing yourself for the next steps, whether that be transferring to another school or entering the workforce.” Support from the Elliott family has touched many facets of Hutchinson Community College, from scholarships to facility improvements to a variety of programs. Tom and his wife Carolyn have long sponsored a Presidential Scholarship allowing them to invest in students
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Tom hopes that one day those he and his family have helped will do the same for others, much like others did for him. “Hutchinson Community College has allowed my family the ability to invest in the college, its staff and especially its students and studentathletes. That investment pays countless returns. It is an honor to Elliott Family - Tom, Carolyn, Claire, Paige be able to help strengthen the quality of education for future students.”
What I respect and appreciate so much about Tom is his work ethic, energy and attitude. We have spent years hunting ducks together and the routine on many of those early morning hunts was to come by the Parlor at 4:45 am and either pick Tom up or just keep going because his work day had already started. The guy works incredible hours, leads by example in all the things he does and does so with a high level of energy and enthusiasm. Whether it’s family, work or his passion for hunting, Tom is all in with a positive, contagious attitude.
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One of the many things I admire about Tom is his love of Hutchinson and, specifically, Hutchinson Community College. When Tom offers support for our program, he does so not for what it may do for him or his business, but because of the opportunities it provides the students.
“Hutchinson Community College provides students and student athletes with a wonderful opportunity to begin their college career. Take full advantage of the many offerings available. The college years are some of the best years of your life”
Keith Hughes CEO, First National Bank of Hutchinson
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Tom is one of the most unassuming and genuine people I’ve met here in Hutch. I’m reluctant to mention this only because I know he’s the last person who wants any recognition for what he’s done for our program and many others. He ends every conversation with ‘if you need any help with anything, please let me know.’ But all support aside, what sets Tom apart is his unflagging, eternally optimistic, positive spirit. Has anyone ever walked away from a conversation with Tom without feeling upbeat? If I get to choose the team, I’m going to start with wanting Tom on my side.
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Tom Elliott, and father Don, greet Presidential Scholarship students.
Elliott and his wife Carolyn, whom he met in high school, continue to call Hutchinson home. He is the proud father of two daughters, Paige, an interior designer in Austin, TX and Claire, a student at Loomis Chaffee in Windsor, CT. His favorite advice for his girls, which he shares with any college student he has the opportunity to visit with is simple: Work hard and have fun.
Patrick Hall HutchCC Head Volleyball Coach
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recognition News & Awards
PTK Scholars Receive Awards in Topeka
Kansas saluted scholars for their academic accomplishments February 11 in Topeka during the Twenty-First Annual Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)Honors Luncheon. HutchCC’s recipients are Michael Hendricks and Jayton Salmans. Hendricks carries a 4.0 grade point average as a Biochemistry/PreMedicine major. A native of Sterling, he is a PTK chapter member, the Honors Program Vice Chair of Community Service, a science tutor, a volunteer at Prairie Star Health Center and a member of the President’s List. Salmans is from Hanston and is majoring in Pre-Medicine. In addition to being a PTK officer, he is a member of the pep and concert bands, a Sunday School teacher and a member of the President’s List.
Phi Theta Kappa is the honor society for students attending community and two-year colleges. Membership is based on high grade point averages and other criteria, with members focusing on scholastic achievement and service to community and campus.
Livestock Judging Wins High Honors
The Hutchinson Community College Livestock Judging Team was named the Reserve Champion Team in the Carload Contest at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, CO. In this event, the students evaluated 96 head of cattle, spread out over 6 classes. They ranked the livestock based on quality and uniformity and answered questions related to conformation, potential carcass value and industry profitability. Twenty-three teams competed in the event from across the country. The Blue Dragons were represented by team members Taylor Ohlde (Winchester, KS), Jonah Biensch (Lloydminster, Saskatchewan), Greg Schlickau (Pretty Prairie, KS), Madison Butler (Vincennes, IN), Hannah Moyer (Lamar, MO) and Bailee Porter (Norfolk, NE). The HutchCC agricultural team is coached by instructor of agriculture and Livestock Judging coach Ben Williams and assistant coach Robert Strecker.
USDA Grant for Unmanned Aerial System With a strong tradition in agriculture education on its 425 acre farm and extensive experience with precision agriculture, Hutchinson Community College was a natural partner to collaborate with Fort Hays State University and Emporia State University on a USDA grant. HutchCC has learned it will be the recipient of $110,000 over the next three years to partner in developing training programs using quadcopter and fixed wing UAS (unmanned aerial systems) for agricultural and commercial uses. 6
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alumni focus Tyson & Emily Mullen HCC NOW! recently caught up with two alumni, Tyson & Emily Mullen from Ulysses, Kansas. YEARS ATTENDED HUTCHCC: Tyson - Fall 2003 - Spring 2005 Emily - Fall 2002 - Spring 2003; Fall 2004 - Spring 2005 WHAT ARE THEY DOING NOW? Tyson - pharmacist and owner of Grant County Drug, Ulysses Emily - registered nurse and bookkeeper/office manager for Grant County Drug
WHAT IS THE ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH PROSPECTIVE HUTCHCC STUDENTS? Tyson - get involved in clubs and activities around campus to meet as many people as you can. Emily - don’t hesitate to ask faculty and staff for help. They are the most caring individuals who want everyone to succeed.
WHAT MAKES HUTCHCC SPECIAL TO YOU? Tyson - I came from a small town so being able to have small class sizes where I was able to get to know my professors was huge for me. The science department is amazing and I developed a great group of friends to continue on to pharmacy school with! Emily - I had the privilege to be an Ambassador which allowed me to meet people interested in coming to Hutchinson. I love the town, college and staff at HutchCC. And of course meeting my husband! Alumnus Emily & Tyson Mullen with their two children. Photo provided by Mullen family.
faculty focus Dr. Charles Buller POSITION:
Chemistry Instructor
EDUCATION: BA Bethel College, MS University of Nebraska-Lincoln, PhD Kansas State University - all degrees are in Chemistry
Years at Hutchinson Community College: 13 years WHAT MAKES HUTCHCC SPECIAL TO YOU? There are two groups of people that make HutchCC special to me. The first group is my fellow science faculty, both past and present. I enjoy coming to work everyday with these people. The other group is the great students that I have in class and as advisees. These students challenge me every day and make HutchCC the great place it is to work at. WHAT IS THE ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH PROSPECTIVE HUTCHCC STUDENTS?
For pre-health majors such as pharmacy, HutchCC is the best choice amongst community colleges in the state of Kansas. The faculty and facilities in the science department are second to none in the state of Kansas when one looks at community colleges. Lastly, a community college is devoted to teaching and not research. Class size is small and both lecture and labs are taught by your professors. This is in contrast to university classes, where labs and help sessions are led by graduate students, who have little vested interest in helping students to succeed.
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Fire Science Mitigation Assistance with Wildfire
As part of its annual Spring Break Mitigation Exercise, Hutchinson Community College Fire Science students and personnel provided management and response to the wildfire in Comanche County. Comanche County, Kansas contacted Mitigation personnel requesting assistance in management of the Anderson Creek wildfire. Once on scene, the Mitigation team coordinated with the Oklahoma response on this incident. The Hutchinson Community College Fire Science students participating in the Mitigation project traveled with the Mitigation team as part of their training. Their participation in this wildfire response provided invaluable experience and real-life situational skills to their training. The project’s objectives continued to focus on firefighter and public safety while assisting local agencies. Many of the project’s mitigation goals in the Hutchinson area at Sand Hills, Prairie Dunes, and Dillon Nature Center were accomplished during the first part of the week. Plans for the remainder of the mitigation project in Hutchinson were suspended due to the critical need for resources at this incident.
Child Care Center - Employee Recognized
The HutchCC Child Care Center and staff member Darla Piepmeier have been recognized by the Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City (KCDSG) as a 2016 Community Champion. The recognition is in conjunction with the March 21 celebration of World Down Syndrome Day. Piepmeier was nominated by Jesse and Josh Ediger, whose son Lucas is a student at the Center. “Our family was thrilled to give this honor to the Child Care Center and Darla,” stated Jesse Ediger. “Our lives took a hard left turn the day Lucas was born. We are so thankful that we have encountered a facility and staff that value the importance of inclusion and value our son, Lucas. They see our son for who he is; they do not see our son with Down Syndrome and any limitations that may be attached to label.” The Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide support and resources for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the professionals who serve them.
HutchCC Receives High Marks from HLC While accustomed to celebrating the academic achievements of those it serves, Hutchinson Community College recently earned high marks for its efforts. HutchCC has received notification from the Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) that its accredited status with the HLC has been continued. The College will remain fully accredited with no interim monitoring or reporting required. At its next regularly scheduled report in four years, HutchCC will emphasize the College’s continued focus on assessment, retention and performance goals, and planning. 8
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CAREER CONNECTIONS JOB FAIR On February 24, Hutchinson Community College and Radio Kansas hosted the first ever Career Connections Job Fair in the Hutchinson Sports Arena. More than 50 employers and 400 students, alumni and job-seekers from the community participated in the event. The Job Fair was held in conjunction with the launch of CareerZone, the College’s official resume and online job board, offered in partnership with College Central Network (CCN). CCN is a leading provider of web solutions for colleges, job seekers and employers. The second Career Connections Job Fair is scheduled for February 9, 2017.
CareerZone offers current and former students, as well as others, the opportunity to search and apply to local and national full-time, part-time and internship opportunities; create and upload resumes and career portfolios to make available to employers; and to access event announcements, career advice documents, podcasts, videos and articles.
CareerZone Fast Facts Who can use it?
Employers - Businesses and organizations seeking quality applicants can post job opportunities and register for job fairs. Job Seekers - Job seekers may post resumes and view local and national job listings. Plus, they have 24/7 access to job search and career advice.
What does it cost?
CareerZone is a free community service.
What does it involve?
We encourage users to invest time in CareerZone to reap the most benefit. Frequent visits to maintain profiles and view current opportunities will see the best results.
How do I sign up?
Visit the website for more information and to create an account:
www.hutchcc.edu/ career-zone
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QUARTERBACK CLUB HALL OF FAME
Class of 2016
Kyle Crookes
Information & Photos provided by Blue Dragon Athletics • Head baseball coach from 2004 - 2012
• Won Jayhawk West championships in 2005, 2006 and 2011 • Won Region VI championships in 2005 and 2010 • 2010 Blue Dragons finished third in the NJCAA World Series • 292 - 164 record at HutchCC • Ranks 2nd in all-time coaching victories
Jack Morris
• Blue Dragon football player in 1968 - 69 • Blue Dragon Athletic Director from 1985 - 1997 • Unanimous All-Jayhawk Conference player as receiver, defensive back and punter. • 1st-team NJCAA All-American in 1969 • As Athletic Director, oversaw HutchCC’s 1988 and 1994 men’s basketball national titles.
Kevin Barry
• HutchCC football offensive lineman in 1997 - 98 • Blue Dragon track athlete in 1998 - 99 • 1st-team NJCAA All-American, 2nd-team JC Gridwire All-American after 1998 season • Was a two-time NJCAA national outdoor shot put champion • Played six seasons in NFL, five for the Green Bay Packers.
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QUARTERBACK CLUB HALL OF FAME
Class of 2016
Information & Photos provided by Blue Dragon Athletics
Bill French
• Member of 1959 and 1960 Blue Dragon men’s basketball teams • Played for 2 Jayhawk Conference championship teams • Was a 1960 NJCAA 2nd-team All-American • Helped Hutchinson win 1960 Region VI title and finish sixth in the NJCAA Tournament • Named to the 1960 NJCAA All-Tournament team.
The Hutchinson Community College Quarterback Club inducted its 2016 Hall of Fame class on February 20 in the Hutchinson Sports Arena. The induction took place at halftime of the Blue Dragon men’s basketball game. Crookes, Morris and Barry were present, while French, who was killed in an auto accident in 1968, was represented by his sister-in-law Patti.
NJCAA National Championship The Blue Dragon Men’s Basketball capped a 32-5 season with a runnerup finish in the 2016 NJCAA Men’s National Basketball tournament. A two-time national champion, the Blue Dragons finish as a national runner-up for the third time in program history (1994, 1973). Bashir Ahmed, Akbar Hoffman and Keanu Pinder were named to the All Tournament Team.
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Help Support Scholarships! The HutchCC Endowment Association and HutchCC Athletic Department have a way for you to support student scholarships by registering your Dillons Reward Card that will cost you nothing. If you signed up last year, you will need to renew your selection each year which is very easy, just one click and you are ready to go. Thank you to everyone who is participating in this program!
Registering your Dillons Plus Card is easy: 1. Go to www.dillons.com/communityreward 2. Sign-in or create an account 3. You can “Enroll Now” and designate a rewards partner: • HCC ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION (58360) Supports academic and technical education scholarships. • HutchCC Athletics Department (54806) - Supports athletic scholarships.
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Games held at Gowans Stadium Sept. 3 Iowa Western
Oct. 15 Ellsworth
Sept. 10 TBD
Oct. 29
Sept. 17 Garden City
Nov. 12 Dodge City
Oct. 8
Independence
TBD
Volleyball
Games held at Hutchinson Sports Arena Aug. 31 Seward County Oct. 5 Pratt Sept. 7
Garden City
Oct. 12 Cloud County
Sept. 14 Dodge City
Oct. 19 Barton
Sept. 21 Butler
Oct. 26 Colby
Sept. 24 Tyler, TX/ Iowa Western
Women’s Soccer
Games held at Salthawk Complex (Cleveland & 23rd Street)
Sept. 2
Cowley
Oct. 1
SW Illinois
Sept. 10 Barton
Oct. 12 Hesston
Sept. 14 Garden City
Oct. 14 NW Kansas Tech
Sept. 21 Dodge City
Oct. 18 Pratt
Cross Country
Schedule to be released later in the summer.
Schedules are for home games only. For a full and up-to-date listing of all athletic schedules, please visit www.bluedragonsports.com
FALL HOME GAMES
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Blue Dragon Notes
blue dragon notes ANGELA ADAMS has been promoted to vice president and branch manager (17th Ave. location), retail banking, for First National Bank of Hutchinson. MYRNA BAIRD has been promoted to vice president and eBranch manager, retail banking, for First National Bank of Hutchinson. TONYA BUSH has been promoted to Corrections Counselor II at Hutchinson Correctional Facility. MITCHELL CRAFT has been named the Administrator for the Edwards County Health Department. RYAN DIEHL was named 2015 YPer of the Year by the Young Professionals of Reno County. LISA (TEETZEN) EICKHOLT ‘81, retired as Human Resource Director for Geary County and is now a human resources consultant affiliated with McGrath Human Resources Group. PATRICIA (RAMSEY) FISCHER retired from the Chief Human Resources Office at Tulsa Community College after 19 1/2 years. BEN FORD was inducted into the USSSA Hall of Fame posthumously for his work as a softball umpire. TAMMY GOERTZ has been promoted to unclassified storekeeper specialist at Hutchinson Correctional Facility.
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ADAM GRIFFITH was promoted to Captain with the Tonganoxie City Fire Department.
STEPHAN MOORE has established Moore Family Chiropractic in Hutchinson.
JESS HARDER celebrated his 100th birthday on April 5.
TORIE PENNER has been named the preschool director at Central Christian School in Hutchinson.
JOHN HAWKINSON has joined IdeaTek Telcom in the role of Fiber Engineer. CARL HELM is retiring as Superintendent of USD 401.
TONYA PENNY has been promoted to vice president, retail banking, for First National Bank of Hutchinson.
ALAN HENNING has been promoted to Corrections Officer II at Hutchinson Correctional Facility.
AMY PHILBRICK has joined Heartland Credit Union, Hutchinson, as an executive assistant.
KAYLA HILL has joined Hutchinson Regional Medical Center as an RN in surgery.
CELESTE SCHROETLIN was named 2015 Employee of the Year for the Edwards County Hospital and Healthcare Center
DEANNA KOCHER has joined the Laboratory Department at Edwards County Hospital and Healthcare Center. TODD KOOB was promoted to Correctional Specialist II with Hutchinson Correctional Facility.
HOPE SWARTZ has been promoted to Mortgage Loan Officer at Central Bank and Trust, Hutchinson. BILL TAYLOR has been named Grand Marshal of the Sterling Fourth of July Parade.
KATIE LAWRENCE has joined Heartland Credit Union as a Financial Advisor IV.
WILLIAM THACKER has joined Edward Jones as a Financial Advisor in Hutchinson.
JENNIFER MAXWELL has been promoted to assistant vice president, retail banking, for First National Bank of Hutchinson.
DOUG WARNER has been promoted to Public Service Administrator III at Hutchinson Correctional Facility.
KRISTINE MCKEOWN has joined The Hutchinson News as a marketing consultant for the Hutch/ McPherson area.
AUBREY WILSON, volleyball student-athlete, was named Jayhawk West Player of the Year and first-team NJCAA All American.
Wedding Bells & In Memoriam
WEDDINGS & ENGAGEMENTS Kandy Kay / Randy Elder September 25, 2015 Jacquelyn Nelson/Scott Swartzendruber November 24, 2015 Staci Fisher / Todd Willems April 2, 2016 Spencer Sawatzky / Matt Roberts April 23, 2016 Katie LaGreca / William Thacker May 14, 2016 Aubree Nuest / Michael Hendricks May 28, 2016 Serina Moore / Ross Heide August 13, 2016 Alumni, former students, current students and staff are indicated by italics.
What’s New with You? We’d like to share your career news, weddings & engagements, educational news and in memoriam updates. Contact the Alumni & Friends at 620-665-3348 or by emailing: alumni@hutchcc.edu-
Vila Lee Olander Hubbard, 86 Hutchinson January 29, 2016
Kay Pitts, 72 Hutchinson January 8, 2016
Lucille “Lupe” Ojeda, 90 Hutchinson February 2, 2016
Randy E. Moore, 62 Valley Center September 25, 2015
Harold D. May, 65 Hutchinson January 12, 2016
Walter L. Davis, 79 South Hutchinson February 6, 2016
Gene Russell Tucker, 83 Stafford November 29, 2015
Joe D. Davenport, 39 Hutchinson January 13, 2016
Theresa Beth Conner, 64 Hutchinson February 12, 2016
Lois May Stull, 79 Hutchinson June 4, 2015
Lance Aaron Emerson, 46, Overland Park January 13, 2016
Kent Deverne Davison, 70, Ness City February 12, 2016
Margaret Jane Hayes, 91, Hutchinson December 1, 2015
James “Jim” A. Harrington, 61, Hutchinson January 14, 2016
Dorothy E. Williams, 83 Salina February 15, 2016
Barbara Jean (Vandaveer) Rowlett, 95, Hutchinson September 20, 2015
Sara Jo (Crist) Schober, 60, Newton, IA December 6, 2015 David J. Turner, 61 Hutchinson December 10, 2015 Maxine F. Colladay, 98 Hutchinson December 11, 2015 William G. Nyquist, Jr., 79, Topeka December 24, 2015
Dorothy B. (Murphy) Young, 87, Wichita January 23, 2016 George Douglas Campbell, 64 Nevada, MO January 24, 2016 Kathleen J. Yoder, 89 Hutchinson January 27, 2016 Ronda Lynn Hicks, 60 Hutchinson January 28, 2016
Dr. Don M. Miller, 90 Hutchinson February 23, 2016 Harold Dean Singleton, 75, Plevna February 25, 2016 Ronald C. Bruce, 74 Hutchinson February 26, 2016 Edna Harriet McGhee, 86, Goodland February 28, 2016
Angela Diann Scott, 35, Kansas City, MO February 29, 2016 David Eugene Hoefer, 55 Partridge March 5, 2016 Eugene R. Kelsey, 67 Ottawa March 12, 2016 William Kenneth “Ken” Kirk, 65, Hutchinson March 12, 2016 Dallas Lew Macklin, 78 Hutchinson March 14, 2016 Larry Haney, 74 Green Valley, AZ March 16, 2016 Eugene E. Peterson, 85 Hutchinson March 17, 2016 Evangeline Fletcher, 102 Bucklin March 18, 2016 Ronald Keith Postier, 59, Lake Worth, FL March 22, 2016 Melissa Ann Moses, 36 Overland Park March 26, 2016
Friends Remembered
Kathy Renea (Arnold) Rochelle Green Valley, AZ December 25, 2015
Mike Palmer, 58 Katy, TX May 8, 2015
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The Hutchinson Community College Alumni & Friends launched the Blue Dragon Discount Card many years ago, to offer discounts at Hutchinson restaurants and stores. With nearly 100 vendors, the Blue Dragon Discount Card is the biggest in the area, and the card of choice for many. Our participants say it generates new customers and draws back old ones. We are currently accepting new vendors for our card. There is no cost to participate on the card, and listings are free. Your only requirement is to provide a discount or service to your potential customers. Our deadline for new members is June 1. The 2016-17 card will go on sale on August 1. Funds from the sale of the cards provides scholarships to the neediest of students – many of whom are working parents trying to improve their educational opportunities. For them, the money raised from our discount card sales makes college possible. For more information on the HutchCC Blue Dragon Discount Card, or to place your business on the card, call 665-3565 or 665-3348.