The Distinguished Alumni Award program began in 2006. Last year's award went to Jennifer
White, assistant principal at Bernard J. Dubray Middle School in the Fort Zumwalt
District. White's passion for helping young people succeed led to her education in
elementary education. While teaching and attending graduate school, she learned how
administrators, as well as teachers, make a positive impact on individual students,
so she fine-tuned her dream to become an administrator.
Other past recipients include Terri Ingracia, director of nursing at St. Peters Manor
(2008); Dianna Graveman, an author and former teacher (2007); and Karen Sieve, Safe
Place manager at Youth in Need (2006).
“The past winners are perfect examples of individuals who began their professional
journeys at St. Charles Community College, pursued additional education, and moved
into careers that have enabled them to become exceptional models of commitment, lifelong
learning, and service to the community,” said Kasey McKee, executive director of foundation
and alumni relations.
Any individual who has attended SCC is eligible to be nominated for the award, regardless
of the length of their enrollment. Nomination forms are due to the Foundation Office
in Room 1119 of the Administration Building on the SCC campus by Friday, March 31.
Forms are available at www.stchas.edu/foundation, or by contacting Jessica O'Laughlin at 636-922-8437.
The vision of the St. Charles Community College Foundation is to transform lives and
strengthen communities. The independent, 501(c)3, not-for-profit corporation was formed
to solicit, receive, and administer gifts, grants, bequests, and donations to support
the educational purposes of the college. For more information, visit the Foundation
Web site at www.stchas.edu/foundation.
St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college
with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences, and
career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal
and professional development as well as cultural, recreational, and entertainment
opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.
