A Grandparent's Pride
His Finnish-born grandfather taught Scott Hichue to bowl when he was five. Aaron Sherman's late grandmother envisioned bowling greatness for him. In March, the two Jayhawk teammates became National Junior College All-Americans.
A Lifelong Learner
Miguel Vasquez gives lifelong learning a whole new meaning. The 93-year-old MCC student just finished his first children's short story and is planning another.
Discovering Her Potential
Attending a community college wasn't even on Chloe Andrews' radar screen as a high school honor student. But a last-minute switch in her family's plans to relocate left her scurrying for "a back-up" college. Chloe's choice of Muskegon Community College "changed her life for the better."
Achieving her dream
Recent MCC alumna Mayra Sanchez takes pride in being the first member of her family to attend college. "MCC provided me with an accessible and affordable opportunity to start my career," said Mayra. "I really did not know much about college, so starting here seemed less intimidating."
One of the Best
Muskegon's Anthony J. Kolenic Jr. ranks among the nation's finest attorneys. For each of the past 16 years, he's been listed among the Best Lawyers in America in his field of Employee Benefits Law. The Michigan Super Lawyer also advocates for education.
The Great Outdoors
1994 MCC graduate Steven Rinella, a well-known author, travel writer and outdoor television host, credits MCC instructors for teaching him to explore his writing passion. "I was always interested in writing about the outdoors," said Steven."I just didn't know how to go about it."
Influencing By Design
MCC sophomore Laura Shaler's national award-winning graphic design will help pay for her college studies and also provide meals for the less fortunate in the Muskegon area.
Upcoming Events
- Free Planetarium ShowThursday, May 31, 2012
- Free Planetarium ShowTuesday, June 05, 2012
- Free Planetarium ShowThursday, June 07, 2012
- 48th Annual Student Art and Design Exhibition Awards CeremonyThursday, June 07, 2012
Top News: Lunch at Jayhawk Scramble Feeds Scholarship Fund
Help build MCC's General Scholarship Fund while enjoying a great lunch on the beautiful University Park Golf Course at 1:30pm next Friday, June 8. The early bird discount to lunch guests is extended through this Friday, June 1 -- register this week and save $10!
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