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President’s Corner Center. In the early 1980’s, RSVP expanded its mission to encompass volunteers of all ages; changing its name, ultimately, to The Volunteer Center. The Volunteer Center provides volunteers to a variety of public agencies, allowing over 800 individuals with the opportunity to efficiently and effectively share their time and talent for the betterment of Reno County.

“The support that Hutchinson Community College receives from the community is exceptional....From the College’s inception over 80 years ago until today, community pride and support has been a constant. ” Dr. Edward Berger

While it is generally known that Hutchinson Community College has outstanding transfer, technical and developmental educational programs, one cannot overlook the strong community service function of the College. This more subtle nuance has been enhanced and expanded over the years.

The community service role of the College is evident in the Volunteer Center. Since 1978, Hutchinson Community College has sponsored the Retired Senior Volunteer

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The Dillon Lecture Series is also an example of the “community” component of Hutchinson Community College’s mission. Since 1981, with the generosity of the community, the Dillon Lecture Series has become the premier collegiate lecture series in Kansas. Annually, three to four speakers of a very eclectic nature share their insights with community and students from across the area.

Community service is evident in Hutchinson Community College’s public radio station, Radio Kansas. Radio Kansas, through three stations, serves Central and West Central Kansas. This listener supported service provides access to unique programming that would not otherwise be available to much of the region.

Another facet of the community service function is the College’s effective response to the educational and training needs of business and industry. Whether the training is customized or part of an existing program, Hutchinson Community College is prepared to meet the increasingly complex training demands of industry. Additionally, the Workforce Development Center provides access to assessment and training for individuals in the community who have lost their jobs and are seeking retraining to enter the workforce.

These are just a few of the many examples of community service from Hutchinson Community College. In this way, the College, in a symbiotic fashion, gives back to a very generous community. The College is what it is because of the community. And to a certain extent, the community is what it is because of the College.

The support that Hutchinson Community College receives from the community is exceptional. The pride of the public in “its college” is unique and something that is not taken for granted. From the College’s inception over 80 years ago until today, community pride and support has been a constant. It is a great relationship that is symbolized by the mission of Hutchinson Community College, “Expanding the Tradition of Excellence Through Learning and Collaboration.”

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Five Retire from HCC in 2010 Spring brings new growth, and new changes to Hutchinson Community College. One of the most important changes that comes to the college is the retirement of faculty and staff after long and distinguished careers at Hutchinson Community College. Five individuals will conclude their service to HCC this spring with their retirements.

The group has combined for an impressive 97 years of service to HCC. The group will be honored at HCC’s graduation ceremonies in May.

David M. Horning

David M. Horning retired in the fall of 2009, after serving 30 years as the general manager and founder of Radio Kansas, the Public Radio station of Hutchinson Community College. Horning came to HCC in the spring of 1979, and guided the station, KHCC, to the first broadcast on July 1, 1979. Since that time, the station has grown and broadcasts throughout much of the state on three frequencies.

Horning was also instrumental in helping develop one of the strongest and most generous public membership programs in National Public Radio. Radio Kansas, which is largely supported by individual donations, has continued to enjoy an increased growth in annual giving.

“I can not say enough about Dave Horning’s commitment to excellence at Radio Kansas,” said HCC President Dr. Edward Berger. “He has created an outstanding public radio station that has grown from one station to a three-station operation that serves most of our state.”

Horning will not entirely be leaving Radio Kansas, as he will continue to serve as a consultant to the station management, and assist with grant writing, database development, and even the occasional on-air announcement.

Besides his work with Radio Kansas, Horning hopes to spend more time watching his daughter, Katie, compete with Hutchinson High’s golf team, and enjoy more time with his son, Matt, who lives in Wichita. He and his wife, Sondra, will continue to reside in Hutchinson, where she is employed as an elementary art teacher with USD 308.

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Gene Allton

Gene Allton, Director of Plant Facilities, will retire from HCC in June. Gene has served the college for 23 years, starting in 1987. Allton, a 1966 graduate of HCC, came to the college after a career in private industry, including a position at the former Farmland Steel Products of Hutchinson.

Allton has seen tremendous growth on campus, including a major expansion of facilities and buildings on campus.

Allton has been involved with the renovation and construction of Rimmer Learning Resource Center, Gowans Stadium, Kent Hall, Ade-Wifco RCIC, Industrial Technology Center and Shears Technology Center. In addition, Allton has supervised the upgrade of many plant facilities to respond to this growth, including the recent environmental upgrades to HVAC/electrical and physical systems to increase energy savings.

Allton also spent a brief stint as an instructor in the Manufacturing Management and Drafting areas, and enjoyed his time in the classroom.

Ultimately, his “day” job took more of his time, and Allton left the classroom a few years later.

“Replacing someone with Gene’s experience is going to be difficult.” said Carter File, Dean of Finance. “Gene cares a great deal about the college, and his pride in HCC definitely shows in our outstanding grounds and facilities. He is a hard worker who makes the most of every opportunity to make the college better.”

Allton, along with his wife, Carol, plan to travel throughout the United States, and are also planning a trip to Europe. Allton also plans to visit Spain and Italy, where he was stationed during his days with the United States Navy. He also plans to spend more time with his grandchildren that live in Lawrence and Kansas City.

Larry Carver

Larry Carver, Director of Virtual Learning and Instructional Technology, will retire from the college with 10 years of service this June.

When Carver came on campus in 2000, there were less than 100 students enrolled in online courses, with only a few programs even beginning to move toward online degrees. Since that time, enrollment in online courses has grown to be almost 40% of the total enrollment at HCC, and enrollment figures continue to climb each year.

Carver has been instrumental in the development of complete online Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees at HCC and has also helped develop several Associate of Applied Science degrees as well. He has spearheaded the development of state-ofthe-art online delivery methods, and was instrumental in the adoption of the Angel software system for online education.

In Carver’s 10 years at HCC, the department has grown from two full-time positions to more than eight positions providing support to more than 2,500 students who are enrolled in more than 14,000 credit hours per semester.

“Larry is a pioneer,” said Dr. Sue Darby, Dean of Instruction. “He was instrumental in moving HCC into delivery of online courses, programs and degrees. It’s hard to imagine that 11 years ago, we had less than 100 students enrolled in distance education courses, and now almost 40% of the total college enrollment comes from distance education. He will be missed, and his shoes are going to be very hard to fill.”

Carver plans to remain active in his retirement, and continue to teach online at HCC, along with online teaching positions at several other universities and colleges. He is also planning to spend more time on the golf course. He will continue to reside in Hutchinson with his wife, Joyce.

Anita Friesen

Anita Friesen, Network Analyst Trainer, will retire from HCC with 11 years of service working as a networking instructor in the Department of Computer and Industrial Technology, and as a network analyst with the Office of Information Technology Services.

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Perseverance throughout and triumph over adversity are two phrases that best personify the Hutchinson Community College 2010 Alumnus of the Year.

George “Bud” Janner, long-time Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees member and 1976 alumnus of HCC, has been chosen by the HCC Alumni and Friends as the Alumnus of the Year.

Janner, who passed away after a short battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease in August of 2009, will be honored posthumously at graduation ceremonies this spring.

Janner’s love of the college began back in his days as a student. After graduation from Hutchinson High School in 1953, he enrolled in HCC that following fall, and rapidly became involved in campus life.

“He was right there in the middle of everything,” said his wife, Glenda. “If there was something going on (on campus), he was right there to be a part of it. I think he was always popular, and he had a lot of friends. I don’t know how good of a student he really was, but he liked school.”

Janner was a yell leader for the Blue Dragons, and was active in many campus activities, but during his sophomore year, Janner hit a significant snag in life. While in the midst of his sophomore year, and in the middle of planning for his upcoming wedding to Glenda, Janner contracted mononucleosis and hepatitis. The combination would land him in the hospital for over three weeks.

Zephyr Manufacturing, the United Way of Reno County, the Reno County Chamber of Commerce, and spent several years in real estate in Hutchinson. But, the unfinished business with his education was never far from Janner’s mind.

“The second semester of his sophomore year, he was very ill,” Glenda said.

“He got so far behind in his studies, that he just didn’t go back to finish.”

Janner started back to school as a nontraditional student in 1974, attending the college the same time as his son, Bill. He went to school at night, since he was working full-time.

In fact, Janner was so ill; he received only a brief reprieve to attend his own wedding, before returning to the hospital to recover. By that time, the semester was nearly over, and the newly married Janner decided to move on to a career and starting his family.

Janner would go on to work for several businesses, including

“Going back was always something he wanted to do,” Glenda noted. “And finally, he did.”

“He was working, and it was just not feasible for him to take off and go fulltime,” Glenda added. “So he went at night. He kidded that he was going to graduate the same year as his son.”

Glenda added that his experience as an adult student, while different than his first stint at HCC, was no less

From Left: Janner as a freshman in 1954, HCC Yell Leader Janner from the Dragon’s Tale, Janner Showing his sense of humor at the ITC Ribbon Cutting reception.

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enjoyable for Janner, and solidified his love for the college.

“It was actually easy for him, and he enjoyed it a lot,” Glenda said. “Of course, as an adult, you only go back to school if you really want to go, but he even took courses over that he had taken the first time around just to make a better grade.”

Tony Dyer, Chairman of the HCC Board of Trustees, remembers Janner’s love for the College, and how it was a passion in his life.

“When I came (to HCC) to coach in 1960, Bud was one of the first people I met with,” Dyer said. “He was with the junior Chamber of Commerce then and encouraged me to come here. I’ve never met anybody who loved HCC as much as he did. You could just tell it was something really special to him.”

After Janner completed his degree, he was asked by a community member to consider supporting the college as a member of the Board of Trustees.

“Someone asked him to join the board,” Glenda said. “He was thrilled to death about that. He thought so much of the College, so to be able to come back and serve in that capacity meant a lot to him.”

Janner spent 16 years on the HCC board, and served as President of the Board for several years during that term. Glenda said he often spoke of HCC, and knows he was proud of the progress of the campus and the betterment of the college and enjoyed being part of the planning in those efforts.

“Bud really personified what it meant to be a community leader,” said Dr. Edward Berger, President of HCC. “He was always positive, regardless of the circumstance, had a strong passion for Hutchinson and Hutchinson Community College, and was compassionate regarding his fellow man.”

“Bud did a lot in the community to let people know about the great things the college does,” Dyer added. “He would just light up when talking about the college and there was just something about the way he talked about HCC, and the passion he felt for this place, you didn’t have to be around him long

to know it. He was just part of the college, and the college was just part of him. The College is going to miss him and his support.”

In addition to serving with the Board of Trustees, Janner was also an active member of the Hutchinson community, as a volunteer with the band contests at the Kansas State Fair, the Jaycees and with his church, Church of the Holy Cross. He was also an active member of the Hutchinson Rotary Club, and received a 40-year Perfect Attendance Award

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C. David Farrar was the first Blue Dragon coach to bring home the NJCAA National Championship when he led HCC to the 1988 title.

Farrar, along with Coach Randy Stange, shares the title as winningest coach at HCC, with an 80.6 winning percentage in his five seasons at HCC. He won three league championships, in addition to the national title. Posting a record of 137-77 during that span, Farrar is one of only five HCC basketball coaches to post more than 100 victories in his career.

Farrar’s national championship team posted an HCC record 37-2 season, with the most victories ever in a single season.

During the 1988 and 1989 seasons, HCC would post 41 straight victories in the Sports Arena.

Farrar’s team boasted some of the finest players ever to suit up in red and blue, including Maurice Brittain, who was named the MVP of the 1988 national tournament. He was also selected as the team MVP and was a first team all-conference and all-Region VI selection. His teammates included alltournament and AllAmerican pick William Davis and alltournament player and Olympian

Steve Fritz. Farrar’s staff also included assistant coach Steve McClain, who would lead the Blue Dragons to another national title as the head coach of the team in 1994.

During his tenure at HCC, Farrar was named the NJCAA National Coach of the Year (1988); Kodak National Junior College Coach of the Year (1988) and Region VI Coach of the Year (1987 and 1988).

Farrar’s career began as an assistant coach at Western Kentucky University in 1984, and he also held assistant positions at Mississippi State and Southwestern Louisiana.

Farrar left HCC in 1991, for the head coaching position at NCAA Division I Middle Tennessee State University. He also held the head job at the University of Idaho, and spent time as an assistant at South Alabama and Wyoming, the latter under his protege, Steve McClain.

Farrar, a native of Indianapolis, Indiana, received his Bachelor’s Degree from Anderson College in 1969, and his master’s degree from Ball State in 1972.

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HCC McPherson Center moves to new location Program. Under the previous arrangement, the program was pressed for adequate classroom and laboratory space, and combined with a request from the Kansas State Board of Nursing to expand the program to meet projected demand in the field; the expansion came at the right time.

Hutchinson Community College continues to Expand the Tradition of Excellence with the relocation of the McPherson Center to an expanded space in McPherson.

The Center has moved from two locations in McPherson: the Bank of America Building and McPherson Memorial Hospital, into a newlyrenovated space located in the former Wal-Mart Building on Kansas Avenue.

The relocation allows for the consolidation of services and facilities for both locations, while expanding classroom and educational space, particularly for the Practical Nursing

The new space includes state-of-the art multimedia classrooms which allows for interactive television courses to provide a variety of academic offerings in McPherson which might not be available without the technology. There are also new and expanded science laboratory spaces in the facility, and a new laboratory preparation area to assist in the instructional area.

students more access to technology in McPherson.

“This facility move was critical to our nursing program,” said Dr. Edward E. Berger. “The demand for courses in McPherson, not only in nursing, but in all areas, continues to grow, and this facility will allow us to continue to meet that demand.”

The facility officially opened on March 29, with students returning from HCC’s spring break to classes in the new building. A formal open house and dedication ceremony for the McPherson Center is planned for later this year.

For more information on the McPherson Center, call 620-245-0202.

In addition, the new Center has a student lounge area and increased computer laboratory classroom space, which will allow

Heide and Koehn Named All-Kansas Academic 53 students were selected to the team from the community colleges in the state of Kansas. The team is sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa, The Kansas Association of Community College Trustees and the president’s of the state’s community colleges.

Heide is majoring in associate degree nursing (RN). She plans to attend Wichita State to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She is the vice president for leadership for the HCC Phi Theta Kappa chapter, and is also a member of the Circle K club. She sings with the HCC Concert and Honor Choir and is also a volunteer at her local church.

Amie Heide and Jolie Koehn

Two top sophomore-level students at Hutchinson Community College have been recognized by Phi Theta Kappa as members of the all-Kansas Academic Team.

Sophomores Amie Heide (Hutchinson) and Jolie Koehn (Inman) were selected to the Phi Theta Kappa All-Kansas Academic Team. The duo was honored in February, at the 15th annual Phi Theta Kappa Honors Luncheon, held in Topeka in conjunction with the February Kansas Board of Regents meeting.

Koehn is a general education major. She plans to continue her education at Fort Hays State University. Koehn, a member of the HCC Honors Program, is also the Honors Council coPresident and the Editor for the Hutchinson Collegian online student newspaper. She is an active volunteer with the Volunteer Center, and was the People’s Choice candidate for the Kansas State Fair Collegiate Photography internship.

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.

Heide and Koehn will each receive a $300 scholarship and an additional $1000 scholarship if they attend a Regent School.

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Physical Therapist Assistant Prgogram The newest program in the Health Care Education Center of Excellence at HCC is underway.

The first class of 20 students have begun study in the Physical Therapist Assistant program at HCC. They began classes on February 1, and the inaugural class will graduate in May of 2011. The PTA program is housed in the Quest Center, located at the corner of 9th Avenue and Main Street in Hutchinson.

The Physical Therapist Assistant program has received the first step toward accreditation when it was granted Candidate for Accreditation Status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association.

The program achieved candidacy for accreditation following an initial site visit in the fall.

An additional site visit is scheduled for January 2011 and final accreditation is to be completed in April 2011.

With full accreditation, graduates of the HCC program will be able to sit for the national Physical Therapist Assistant exam, which is required for certification as a PTA. Achieving this status is a milestone, according to Travis Booe, Director of the HCC PTA program.

“Our accrediting body is very focused not only on accrediting those institutions with high standards and a quality education,” Booe noted. “They are trying to maintain strict standards in the profession and evaluate closely the programs for candidacy, approving only those that meet very strict standards for accreditation. It is not a process that every program will be able to complete.”

Like many health care fields, demand for qualified physical therapist assistants is high, due to the increased lifespan and active lifestyles. PTAs can benefit athletes and people pursuing healthy lifestyles through physical activities and sports as well as the elderly, young and

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disabled. Travis Booe, Director of the PTA program says that the field is ideal for those individuals who like to help others and be involved.

“The ideal candidate for our program is someone who enjoys working with people and enjoys making other peoples lives better,” Booe said. “It is great for someone who has a strong sense of ethics, a professional manner and wants to make an impact on others.”

One myth that surrounds the PTA profession is that practitioners must be very physically strong and physically capable to be successful. Booe said that is not the case.

“Proper teaching, training, knowledge and technique can assist in the physical abilities of a PTA ,” Booe added. “Being a PTA can require some heaver lifting at times, and can be physically demanding, but with skill and teaching applying proper techniques and skills, it definitely reduces some of that physical demand.”

terminal rotation just prior to graduation.

HCC has clinical opportunities available not only in Hutchinson, but also in McPherson, Salina, Newton, Wichita, Dodge City and several of the smaller communities in and around Reno County.

Currently, only four PTA programs exist in Kansas, including Hutchinson Community College, Kansas City Kansas Community College, Washburn University and Colby Community College.

The second PTA class will begin in August of 2011, with additional classes being accepted through a competitive application process every fall thereafter.

Applications for the August 2011 class will be available starting January 28, 2011 and are due May 21, 2011. For more information, or to request an application, contact Travis Booe at 620665-3396 or at booet@hutchcc.edu

A wide variety of opportunities are available for certified Physical Therapist Assistants. Most PTA jobs are daytime positions, but are in a variety of health care settings. Some opportunities for HCC graduates will include jobs in long-term care facilities, in-patient hospitals, home health settings, school district and other educational settings and rehabilitation facilities.

The HCC program is a one plus one associate degree program, which includes one year of prerequisites and one year of laboratory and simulation opportunities in three of the semesters. In addition, students will complete 15 weeks of clinical training, with four weeks in the middle of the program and an 11-week

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Five Receive Prestigious WSU Scholarships Five business students at Hutchinson Community College have been awarded Center for Management Development scholarships by the Wichita State University Barton School of Business.

The scholarships are for $1000, and are renewable. The application process is competitive, and requires that the student be a community college graduate with a 3.0 grade point average and major in business at WSU.

The students receiving the scholarships included Sandra Gardner (Norwich); Diane Lika (Hutchinson); Megan McCurry (Burrton); Jasmine Parson (Buhler); and Rhonda Shaban (Hutchinson).

The scholarships were presented at a luncheon on the WSU campus on March 11. Presenting the scholarships on behalf of HCC was Roy Broxterman, adjunct instructor of business, along with representatives from WSU.

Bieghler Is First Emergency Communications graduate Joshua C. Bieghler (Hutchinson) was recently honored with special recognition as the first graduate from the Hutchinson Community College Emergency Communications program.

Bieghler has completed the necessary coursework to receive his Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Communications degree during HCC’s graduation ceremonies in May. Bieghler was honored by HCC with the presentation of a certificate recognizing his noteworthy achievement at a luncheon for the Emergency Communications Advisory Board at HCC’s South Campus’ Pioneer Hall in April.

The Emergency Communications program is a two-year program that covers the basic to advanced emergency communication protocols and

procedures, and teaches students multitasking and interpersonal communication skills necessary to succeed in the field.

Students train on some of the latest equipment available in the dispatch field, with a state-of-the-art training facility available at the HCC South Campus. In addition to providing a training lab for HCC’s Emergency Communications program, the center also serves as the regional 911-backup call center.

The new center also provides backup functionality for the Wichita area, with the potential to provide emergency call services to more than 800,000 people in a 19-county area around Reno County.

This collaboration creates a redundant backup support system, important in maintaining disaster preparedness. It is unprecedented in the state of Kansas,

and a model for the entire nation.

The center was made possible by a grant from the South Central Homeland Security Regional Council, who provided more than $350,000 in funding for the center.

The demand for qualified emergency communication dispatchers is currently high in the field due to a nationwide shortage, with trained personnel making between $13 and $20 an hour in this area.

HCC Alumni & Friends joins facebook Social networking has long been a reason to stay in touch with your friends and fellow graduates, but HCC has made it easier for Blue Dragon Alumni and Friends to stay in touch.

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The Alumni and Friends office has launched an official Facebook page open to all HCC alumni and former students.

will find several alumni and former students that we have lost track of over the years.”

“The page allows us to stay in touch with our Alumni,” said Cindy Keast, Endowment Association Director.

The group currently has 24 members, but membership continues to grow.

To join, search for HCC Alumni and Friends under non-profit organizations on the Facebook site, or email Keast at keastc@hutchcc.edu for more information on joining.

“Being on Facebook lets us reach further to interact with our Alumni throughout the country, and we’re hoping that we

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Retiree Story Cont.’d from Page 3 Friesen has been instrumental in working with the Cisco Networking Academy on campus. When she started with the college in August of 1999, she was the primary instructor for the Academy, a job she jumped into with just two weeks of training prior to the start of classes. Being able to make a difference in her student’s lives has been one of the most fulfilling parts of her teaching assignment.

In the ITS department, Friesen spearheaded the search for a new internet service provider for the College, allowing the college to increase network speeds exponentially and improving service and access throughout campus and beyond.

“We will miss Anita,” said Loren Morris, Director of Information Technology Services. “Her life experience and professionalism in the information technology field are unsurpassed, and will not easily be replaced.”

Friesen is looking forward to less structured days in retirement, with the freedom to pursue anything she deems interesting.

She is looking forward to painting landscapes, catching up on reading, doing some gardening and, most importantly, spending time with her grandchildren.

Janis Gross

Janis Gross, Student Account Clerk, will retire in May with 33 years of service to the college.

When Gross started at HCC, the Business Office functioned with typewriters and note pads. Since that time, the office has evolved from “dumb” terminals connected to the mainframe servers, to sophisticated web-based interfaces that allow for immediate communication with students and the information and billing systems.

Gross also served for 13 years as the HCC Cheerleading Coach, from 1980 to 1993. For the first few years, her teams were all women, but in 1985, Gross reinstated the popular male yell leaders to the squad, a tradition that continues to this day. Gross, and her husband,

Jerry, also began a new “uplifting” part of their support to HCC in 1999, with the purchase of a motorized blimp by the HCC Athletic Department. Jerry became the pilot, and Gross was the ground crew for the popular flying attraction which has flown at hundreds of Blue Dragon and Salthawk games. They have been the aircrew ever since the first flight, taking a brief hiatus for health issues, before returning to the skies two years ago.

“Janis has been very loyal to HCC throughout the years,” said Carter File, Dean of Finance. “She has always enjoyed working with students, and has been an active supporter of our athletic department as well, through her work with the blimp at games. She will be missed.”

In her retirement, Gross jokingly noted looking forward to not setting the alarm. She plans to travel extensively with her husband, often on their Harley Davidson motorcycle. She also plans to volunteer and spend more time with her five grandchildren.

2010 NJCAA National Outdoor Track & Field Championships May 20-22, Gowans Stadium

Thurs., May 20th 9:00 AM Men’s Combined Events (100 M - LJ - HJ - SP - 400 M) 9:30 AM Women’s Combined Events (100 M - HJ - SP - 200 M) 12:00 PM Men’s Hammer - Trial & Finals Kansas State Fairgrounds 3:00 PM Women’s Hammer - Trials & Finals Kansas State Fairgrounds 8:00 PM 10,000 Meter Run - Women’s Final 8:50 PM 10,000 Meter Run - Men’s Final Fri., May 21st 9:00 AM Men’s Combined Events (110 HH - Disc - PV - Jav - 1500 M) Don Michael Field 9:00 AM Women’s Combined Events (LJ - Jav - 800 M)

Don Michael Field Field Events -Fri., May 21st 10:00 AM Triple Jump Men - Trials & Finals 10:00 AM Shot Put - Men - Trials & Finals 1:00 PM Triple Jump - Women - Trials & Finals 1:00 PM Shot Put - Women - Trials & Finals 4:00 PM Javelin - Men - Trials & Finals Don Michael Field 5:00 PM Pole Vault - Women - Trials & Finals Running Events - Fri., May 21st 12:00 PM 4x800 Meter Relay (W) Final 12:20 PM 4x800 Meter Relay (M) Final

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12:45 PM 4x100 Meter Relay (W) Prelim 1:00 PM 4x100 Meter Relay (M) Prelim 1:15 PM 1500 Meter (W) Prelim 1:30 PM 1500 Meter (M) Prelim 1:45 PM 400 Meter Dash (W) Prelim 2:00 PM 400 Meter Dash (M) Prelim 2:25 PM 100 Meter Hurdles (W) Prelim 2:40 PM 110 Meter Hurdles (M) Prelim 2:55 PM 100 Meter Dash (W) Prelim 3:10 PM 100 Meter Dash (M) Prelim 3:25 PM 800 Meter Run (W) Prelim 3:40 PM 800 Meter Run (M) Prelim 4:00 PM 400 IH (W) Prelim 4:10 PM 400 IH (M) Prelim 4:25 PM 200 Meter Dash (W) Prelim 4:40 PM 200 Meter Dash (M) Prelim 5:00 PM 3000 Meter Steeplechase (W) Final 5:25 PM 3000 Meter Steeplechase (M) Final 5:45 PM 4x400 Meter Relay (W) Prelim 6:00 PM 4x400 Meter Relay (M) Prelim Field Events - Sat., May 22nd 9:00 AM Javelin - (W) - Trials & Finals Don Michael Field 9:00 AM Long Jump (M) - Trials & Finals 10:00 AM Pole Vault (M) Trials & Finals 11:00 AM Long Jump (W) Trials & Finals 11:00 AM Discus (M) Trials & Finals Kansas State Fairgrounds 11:30 AM High Jump (M) Trials & Finals 1:00 PM Discus (W) Trials & Finals

Kansas State Fairgrounds 2:00 PM High Jump (W) Trials & Finals

Running Events Sat., May 22st 12:30 PM NATIONAL ANTHEM 12:50 PM Special Award Presentation & Recognitions 1:00 PM 400 Meter Relay (W) Final 1:10 PM 400 Meter Relay (M) Final 1:15 PM 1500 Meter Run (W) Final 1:25 PM 1500 Meter Run (M) Final 1:35 PM 400 Meter Dash (W) Final 1:40 PM 400 Meter Dash (M) Final 1:50 PM 100 Meter Hurdles (W) Final 2:00 PM 110 Meter Hurdles (M) Final 2:10 PM 100 Meter Dash (W) Final 2:15 PM 100 Meter Dash (M) Final 2:25 PM 800 Meter Run (W) Final 2:35 PM 800 Meter Run (M) Final 2:45 PM 400 Meter IH (W) Final 2:55 PM 400 Meter IH (M) Final 3:05 PM 200 Meter Dash (W) Final 3:10 PM 200 Meter Dash (M) Final 3:15 PM 5000 Meter Run (W) Final 3:40 PM 5000 Meter Run (M) Final 4:20 PM 4x400 Meter Relay (W) Final 4:30 PM 4x400 Meter Relay (M) Final 4:55 PM AWARDS PRESENTATION

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Alumnus of the Year Story Cont.’d from Page 5 just a few days prior to his passing.

Janner was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in 2007.

Despite the setback, Janner continued to persevere, serving on the HCC Board until just a couple of months before his death.

While the disease robbed him finally of his ability to speak, Janner continued to find a way to serve. A computer, programmed to speak based on text commands, allowed Janner to continue to participate in the meetings.

A grin never ceased to light his face when the mono-syllabic “present” would indicate Janner’s presence for the required roll-call procedure.

Glenda donated the machine to HCC following Janner’s death.

“I gave it to the College for them to use for students with special needs,” Glenda added. “It was such a difference for us.”

programmed a speech in the computer.

“He talked about how much the college meant to him,” Glenda said. “As his health failed, being on the Board, and Rotary, were the only things he was able to keep up with and involved with. He gave that speech just six weeks before he died.”

Janner is survived by his wife, three sons, Bill, David and Wayne, six grandchildren, including Cale, a 1994 graduate; and one great grandchild, born During Janner’s last function on the Board, a reception at Dr. Berger’s home just months after his passing. to honor his service to HCC, Janner Hutchinson Community College campus at night, photographed by faculty Ryan Diehl.

Photo was awarded first place in the HCC Marketing Photo Contest held December 2009.

scholarship opportunities available

The Endowment Association of Hutchinson Community College has announced the development of several new scholarship opportunities for students at HCC.

The Gary Carson Big Brothers-Big Sisters Scholarship will aid students from all majors. The scholarship was established to honor Carson’s dedication and work with the Big Brothers-Big Sisters organization in Hutchinson.

Students can be either full- or part-time, but must have a grade point average of 2.0 to be eligible. Students must also have a record of past and current community service with Big Brothers & Big Sisters and volunteer projects.

Financial need will also be considered.

The G. Dale and Iona I. Gleason Scholarship will provide funding for

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students majoring in music at HCC, with particular emphasis on students pursuing further education in keyboard instruments such as piano. The scholarship is available to full-time students with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. The scholarship is renewable.

The Kerry Siefkes Stevens Memorial Scholarship will provide assistance to students who are graduates of Buhler High School. Eligible students will have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and majoring in business or business-related program. Financial need will also be a consideration for scholarship applicants.

The Mildred Minerva Wildin Scholarship will also aid students in a variety of majors at the college. To

be eligible for the scholarship, students must have a 3.0 grade point average, and be enrolled full-time at HCC. Preference for the scholarship will be given to those students who intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree upon graduation from HCC. To apply for these scholarships, students will need to complete the Hutchinson Community College scholarship application form, and must include a personal statement along with the application.

For more information on endowment scholarship opportunities and on how you can create an endowed scholarship, contact Cindy Keast at 620-665-3565.

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Dragons Earn Host of All-American Honors Four Blue Dragons have earned All-America honors in their respective sports for HCC this past fall and winter.

Debbie Ohl

In December, Debbie Ohl (Hutchinson) became the seventh Lady Dragon volleyball player to earn AllAmerica status, with her selection to the second team by the NJCAA.

Ohl, a 5-foot-10 middle blocker/right-side hitter, was the 2009 Jayhawk Conference MVP and is a two-year All-Jayhawk West first-team performer. She was a key performer on back-to-back Region VI championship teams that both earned national placings at the NJCAA National Volleyball Tournament.

For the season, Ohl hit .292 with 348 kills (2.35 kills per set). She was fifth in the nation in blocking at 1.35 blocks per set. She also averaged 1.78 digs and 0.14 service aces as well.

For her career, Ohl has 376 total blocks, which ranks second on the Lady Dragon career list. She also has 625 career kills (7th) and 619 career digs (16th) and a .265 career hitting percentage (7th).

Ohl is HCC’s first All-American since Ludmila Amaral in 2007. She has committed to play at Angelo State (Tx.) University in the fall.

In football, Adam Davis was named to the NJCAA second team.

Adam Davis

Davis, a 6-foot-1, 245-pound defensive end from Folkston, Ga, signed with Kansas State University for next season.

Despite several injuries in 2009, Davis posted 40 tackles, including 13.5 for a loss and 8.5 sacks. He finished eighth on the team in total tackles. Davis ranks second

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in quarterback sacks with 22.5 sacks and recorded 118 tackles in his two-year career at HCC. Davis was the Blue Dragons’ only firstteam All-Jayhawk Conference and AllRegion VI player.

This is the second-straight year and the fifth year in the last six that the Blue Dragons have had an NJCAA All-American.

Mandy Stapleton

Mandy Stapleton became only the second Lady Dragon women’s soccer player to earn All-America honors this fall with her selection to the honorable mention list of the 2009 NJCAA Women’s Soccer Division I Team.

The goalkeeper from Jonesboro, Ark., had an 8-1-1 record in 2009 with a minuscule 0.41 goals-against average, which ranked sixth in the nation this season.

She posted two shutouts and was a part of seven shared shutouts in HCC’s Jayhawk Conference championship season.

Stapleton played a part of HCC’s schoolrecord 580 minute shutout streak, and helped the Lady Dragons to a final ranking of 13th in the nation.

Stapleton had season highs of six saves in an Oct. 10 regular-season matchup against Butler (a 2-0 victory) as well as the 1-0 semifinal loss to Johnson County in the Region VI Tournament.

HCC’s freshman keeper joins Jennifer Mossman as Lady Dragon All-Americans.

Mossman earned honorable mention honors in 2006.

Heather Robben

Sophomore guard Heather Robben made a lot of history with the Lady Dragon basketball team this winter becoming the first two-time All-American and the first in program history to be named to

one of the top three All-America teams.

Robben, the all-time leading scorer in Lady Dragon history, was named to the third team of the 2010 NJCAA Division I AllAmerica squad.

As a freshman, Robben earned honorable mention All-America honors while leading the 2009 Lady Dragons to the program’s first Region VI championship and national tournament berth since 1977. Robben and Amanda Fessenden – both Maize High School products – are the only Lady Dragon All-Americans to date.

Robben, a 5-foot-9 shooting guard, was part of the winningest class in Lady Dragon basketball history. HCC went 60-10, winning a record 27 conference games over Robben’s two seasons.

Robben led the Lady Dragons to a 29-4 record, an outright second-place finish in the Jayhawk West and a berth in the 2010 Region VI semifinals, where the Lady Dragons lost to eventual regional champion Labette.

She earned first-team All-Jayhawk Conference and All-Region VI honors for the second-straight season.

Robben was HCC’s top scorer in 2010, averaging 16.0 points per game. Her 529 points scored were the sixth most in Lady Dragon history.

Robben is one of only two Lady Dragon players in team history to have both season scoring performances listed among the single-season Top 10 (Cian Carvalho is the other). Her 543 points as a freshman were fourth on the HCC single-season list.

Her career scoring record is 1,072 points – one of only two Lady Dragons to have 1,000 career points. She is also the career record holder in free-throw percentage at 85.3 percent, making 233 of 273 free throws.

Robben also owns the freshman scoring record (543) and freshman free-throw percentage records (87.0 percent).

Robben will continue her plyaing career at Wichita State University next year.

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Michael Bell has been named the Postmaster for the city of Anthony. He was installed in special ceremonies at the Anthony Post Office on December 3. He has held a variety of positions with the United States Postal Service since he began his career with the organization in 1983.

C.J. Blew and his wife, Beckie, were recognized as a Farming Family of the Year by the Reno County Chamber of Commerce AgriBusiness Committee. They were recognized for their agricultural achievements at the Chamber Membership Breakfast in March, as part of National Agriculture Week.

Both are alumni of HCC, and C.J. is a member of the HCC Agricultural Advisory Board. They reside in the Pretty Prairie area.

Nate Brumfield, a former Blue Dragon Basketball standout, was named the NAIA Division I men’s basketball Player of the Year.

Brumfield, who led Oklahoma Baptist to the national championship in March, averaged 22.8 points per game and 8.5 rebounds for the Bison this season.

Max Bookless has been named the chair of the 2010 Ambassador Committee for the Reno County Chamber of Commerce. A graduate of HCC, Bookless is the Business Manager for SNC. Braxton Burgett has been promoted to Deputy Sheriff for Dickinson County. A former fire science student at HCC, Burgett also serves as a volunteer firefighter for Chapman Fire Department.

Leon Burke III recently served as a guest conductor for the Alton Symphony Orchestra (Illinois), with a presentation of the music of Antonin Dvork, including Symphony No. 9

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“From the New World.” Burke was a former music instructor for HCC.

Health Promotion from California University of Pennsylvania in 2009.

Elizabeth Cain retired in September after 31 years as the head librarian for the Halstead Public Library. Cain, a graduate of Emporia State, took technology and computer courses as a continuing education student at HCC.

Amy Gladden Garcia is the head of the National Association of School Nurses. She recently presented on the importance of children receiving the H1N1 vaccine to Kathleen Sebelius, the secretary of Health and Human Services, and Arne Duncan, secretary of Education, in Washington D.C. She also represented school nurses from around the nation at a White House roundtable on health reform.

Dorothy Coon, a former instructor at HCC, has recently published a cookbook entitled “Cooking with Dorothy from Kansas.” She resides in Hutchinson.

Derek Dibbens has been signed to a contract with the San Francisco Giants baseball organization.

Dibbens, a catcher, played two seasons for the HCC Blue Dragon baseball team and played in 2009 for the Hutchinson Monarchs. He is a native of McPherson.

Kelly Garst has been named manager of U.S. Bank in Pittsburg.

She resides in Webb City.

Mike Gottsch has been named the head football coach for Sapulpa (Kan.) High. He served as an offensive coordinator for the Blue Dragon football team in 2003.

Jerree Forbes has been named the Executive Director of the Health Ministries Clinic in Newton. The clinic provides medical services, regardless of ability to pay or insurance status. Forbes was the former chair of the Allied Health Department at HCC.

Meagan (French) Heidari has been named a jail sergeant for the Reno County Sheriff’s Department.

She has resided in Reno County all of her life, and began her career with the Sheriff’s Department in 2006.

Leisha Foulk (’07) is completing an internship with the Hutchinson Recreation Commission and will receive her bachelor’s of science in general recreation from Emporia State in May.

Brandon Hempler (’04) recently received his gold wings as a Naval Aviator in graduation ceremonies at the Naval Air Station-Kingsville, in Kingsville, Texas. Hempler is a native of Wamego, and received his bachelor’s degree from Kansas State in 2007.

Thais Franca has been named the head volleyball coach at St. Andrews Presbyterian College in Laurinburg, North Carolina. Franca, a native of Brazil, was a former all-region and All-America volleyball player for the Lady Dragons and played at Florida Gulf Coast following her days at HCC. She received a master’s degree in Exercise Science and

Luke Herrington resides in Garden City. He serves as a farmland manager for First National Bank in the Garden City area. He played football for HCC in 19992000 and majored in agriculture.

He is married and has a daughter.

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Trey Morgan, a graduate of the HCC visual communications program, recently presented his artistic works as part of an exhibition

by Fort Hays State University graduate art students. Morgan, who served two years as the coordinator for the Visual Communications program, is pursuing a master’s of fine art degree in graphic design from FHSU. Mark Musso has been inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, located in Springfield, Missouri. Musso, who serves as President and CEO of Special Olympics Missouri, is a graduate of Hutchinson High and HCC, and received his bachelor’s degree from Wichita State.

Nicole Nee serves as the cheerleading and dance coach for Independence Community College. A former member of the HCC Dragon Dolls dance team, Nee is a member of the Universal Cheerleaders Association and University Dance Association. She was also an instructor at Neville’s Dance Studio in Hutchinson. She resides in Independence with her husband, Patrick, and son, Donovan.

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Molly O’Shea has been promoted to assistant vice president with the Citizens Bank of Kansas in Kingman. After graduation, she received her bachelor’s of business administration from Kansas State.

She is very active with several community projects in Kingman.

Jackie Rice has been named the Woman of the Year by the Newton Business and Professional Women organization. She is the director of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Harvey, Marion and McPherson Counties. She resides in Newton.

Joleen Ross has been named the new head librarian for the Halstead Public Library. She spent the last 25 years designing and producing a monthly periodical for the U.S. Water News. She has a degree in graphic design from Wichita State.

Gary D. Simmons, Jr. (’08) graduated from U.S. Air Force basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas in November. He is a native of Herington.

Aaron and Tammy Simons (’98) announce the birth of their son, Morgan, on February 10.

Tammy resides with her family in Marienthal, where she is the School Coordinator of the Healthy Kids Challenge program.

Dr. James Stringer, former president of HCC, has been named the interim president of Cloud County Community College. He served 12 years as HCC’s president, before his retirement in 1992.

Stringer Fine Arts Center on the HCC campus is named in his honor.

Bill Weimer has been promoted to Facility Maintenance Supervisor at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility.

He received a degree in fire science from HCC. Crystal Yamauchi has been named Implementation and Support Specialist for Professional Data Services (PDS) in Hutchinson. PDS is a physician and medical record management company located in Hutchinson and Columbia, Missouri.

Lacy Zillinger received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Fort Hays State University in December. She resides in Stuttgart with her husband and son, Joel.

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In Memoriam Robert E. Graham, 84, Hermosa Beach, Ca., Aug. 21, 2009

Brien Peterson, 77, Arlington, Dec. 13, 2009

Connie C. DeMoss, 56, Protection, Sept. 11, 2009

Max E. Coleman, 87, Hutchinson, Dec. 17, 2009

Maurice R. Lawson, 94, Hutchinson, Sept. 13,2009

Diane L. Stapleton, 51, Hutchinson, Dec. 20, 2009

Raymond S. Woodard, 86, Franklin, Pa., Oct. 4, 2009

Loyd Shropshire, 72, Hutchinson, Dec. 22, 2009

Bluford A.Grayson, 81, Hutchinson, Oct. 7, 2009

Richard E. Strange, 81, Tempe, Ariz., Dec. 22, 2009

Mary J. Haen, 56, Hutchinson, Oct. 7, 2009

Lucille Moore, 84, Hutchinson, Dec. 23, 2009

Martin D. Crosson, 49, Franklin, Tn., Oct. 9, 2009

Vada B. Morgan, 83, Tucson, Ariz., Dec. 25, 2009

Bradley W. Stauffer, 47, Claremont, Ca., Oct. 12, 2009

Betty Ann Schmidt, 56, Wichita, Dec. 27, 2009

John L. Thrasher, 93, Arlington, Oct. 17, 2009

Jerry D. Miller, 73, Hutchinson, Dec. 30, 2009

Kim R. Bernard-Law, 50, Hutchinson, Oct. 17,2009

Donna R. Burnet, 60, Sugarland, Tx., Jan 6, 2010

Deborah Jo Parker, 58, Berryton, Nov. 2, 2009

Charlie F. Enfield Jr., 75, Hutchinson, Jan. 6, 2010

Harold E. Ghormley, 74, Partridge, Nov. 10, 2009

John F. Hayes, 90, Hutchinson, Jan. 14, 2010

Richard Millner, 38, Abilene, Nov. 10, 2009

Timothy N. Bohannan, 54, Augusta, Jan. 17, 2010

Clareen Wenzel, 61, Hutchinson, Nov. 11, 2009

Bruce Warren Galle, 61, Tampa, Fla., Jan. 19, 2010

William D. Bornholdt, 84, Hutchinson, Nov. 18, 2009

Naida R. Frasure, 86, Hutchinson, Jan. 20, 2010

Debbie K. Orsborn, 54, Hutchinson, Nov. 26, 2009

Letha Bracey, 92, Hutchinson, Jan. 22, 2010

Joseph E. Jarmer Jr., 81, Hutchinson, Dec. 1, 2009

Cecile Fowler Luse, 99, Oskaloosa, Iowa., Jan. 24, 2010

G. Dale Gleason, 78, Hutchinson, Dec. 1, 2009

Ladd K. Noyes, 48, Hutchinson, Jan. 26, 2010

Roberta A. Dellenbaugh, 95, Norwich, Dec. 11, 2009

Karol L. Geffert, 62, Haven, Jan. 28, 2010

Audi R. Hill, 26, Hays, Feb. 5, 2010 Pam Leatherbury, 61, Hutchinson, Feb. 5, 2010 Doris E. Hall, 92, Hutchinson, Feb. 10, 2010 Charles Spencer, 80, Hutchinson, Feb. 10, 2010 Hal De Witt Swisher, 74, Lyons, Feb. 10, 2010 Benny R. Hodges, 59, Hutchinson, Feb. 13, 2010 John D. Forbes, 61, Fairbanks, Ak, Feb. 15, 2010 Claude Parks, 78, Hutchinson, Feb. 17. 2010 Dan W. Graves, 89, Mount Hope, Feb. 19, 2010 Donald G. Waters, 76, Macksville, Feb. 21, 2010 M. Morris Miller, 90, Hutchinson, Feb. 23, 2010 Theodore Wiebe, 84, Hutchinson, Feb. 23, 2010 Harold Moorman, 78, Hutchinson, Feb. 25, 2010 Kathleen L. Guyer White, 80, Hutchinson, Feb. 26, 2010 Donald J. Melland, 85, Hutchinson, Mar. 14, 2010 Loretta B. Downard, 72, Hutchinson, Mar. 22, 2010 Deborah Grauberger, 44, Lee’s Summit, Mo, Mar. 22, 2010 Vivian I. Wall, 75, Hutchinson, Mar. 29, 2010

HCC Wedding Bells

WEDDINGS

2008 Oct. 04 2009 Mar. 21 May 30 June 05 June 13 July 11 July 25 Aug. 01 Aug. 01 Aug. 08 Aug. 08 Aug. 08 Aug. 22 Sept. 19 Oct. 17 Nov. 28

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Allyce Schenk/Micael Hansford Casey Steinmetz/Ryan Biesenthal Dinah Collins/Zach Strange Stefanie Childs/Quentin Sage Krystal Bacon/Trent Sims Angie Froese/Dustin Plett Katie Bauman/Andy DeGraffenried Amanda Barrett/Alex Gnadt Kristen Sorensen/Mickey Goetz Sara Blide/Chris Teeter Melanie Mourn/Tyler Dixon Tiffany Petersen/Scott Schreiner Stephanie Butler/Nathan Ravenstien Chelsea Blaufuss/Anthony Fuller Jackie Burkhart/Bret Christiansen Elizabeth Vlcek/Cameron Maier

(Alumni/Former students, current students and staff are indicated by italics) Dec. 06 Dec. 26 Layne Stone/Brenden Evans Dec. 27 2010 2010 Jan. 02 Julie Franz/Timothy Mathias Jan. 01 Mar. 21 Cheryl Neill/Todd Hindman Jan. 21 Jan. 07 ENGAGEMENTS Jan. 07 2009 Jan. 20 Sept. 22 Ashley Williams/Lucas Baumbach Jan. 24 Sept. 24 Carrie Miller/Keith Cox Jan. 24 Oct. 04 Jessica Jackson/Kale Feldt Jan. 24 Oct. 08 Cherie Brigman/Ryan Hampl Feb. 18 Oct. 11 Gerrie Koehler/Kenton Meyer Feb. 21 Oct. 18 Annette Nisly/Justin Beitzel Feb. 23 Oct. 18 Layne Stone/Brenden Evans Feb. 28 Oct. 25 Steffany Aden/Adam Gehring Mar. 07 Nov. 01 Nora Tyson/Andrew Goering Mar. 21 Nov. 08 Julie Franz/Timothy Mathias Mar. 21 Nov. 19 Alicia Giacoletto/Jeffrey Weiland Mar. 28 Nov. 22 Kayla Lundry/Ty Tranbarger Mar. 28 Nov. 24 Renee Johnson/Brian Freund

Jennifer Toews/Galen Conner Pamela Simpson/Bryan Rose Sean James/Katherine Pereira Rhonda Miller/Brett Butler Nikki Driscoll/Tim Larson Amelia Miller/Adam Burbank Kelsey Diehl/Stephen Zeckser Krystal Smith/Ryan Walton Kelly Bruce/Aaron Rayl Kari Webster/Seth Moddelmog Amanda Lorenson/Nickolas Trout Chelsea Long/Joshua Clough Chanda Couch/Jared Bollman Ruthanne Jantz/John Wells Kari Streck/Kaleb McDaniel Tina Bruce/Brock Wells Ashlee Jost/Grady Pauls Stephanie Fager/Michael Pohlman Traci Reece/Cory Ehrlich

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The Hutchinson Community College Alumni & Friends launched the Blue Dragon Discount Card many years ago, to offer cardholders 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 9.

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The 2010-11 card will go on sale on August 2. 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 HCC Blue Dragon Discount Card, or to place your business on the card, call 665-3565 or 665-3348.

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