SCC Idol 2012

Ever since 2008, SCC has been hosting a musical event based on the TV show "American Idol", appropriately called "SCC Idol." Held on Oct 5, this performance featured 10 different singers, each one singing two songs. After each song, a three-judge panel gave criticism, advice and praise to each of the contestants. 

The judges were: student Darian Johnson, STL Woman's choir member Kourtney Strade and our own Marvin Tobias.

The event was hosted by Cassandra Hagen and B.J. White, who warmed up the audience and introduced the performers.

Sean Chadwick

Brittany Drummond

Cody Cole

Markia Fontana

Jack Farrell

Aurea Clark

Matt Wynn

Shelby Misuraco

Krystal Wright

Jordan Slone

Audience members were encouraged to vote for their favorite performer using their cell phones and the results were instantly displayed on a projection screen.

The Instructional Media Department videotaped the entire event for posterity!

Having attended several of these events, I can honestly say the talent just gets better every year!

Faculty Award Banquet 2010

   On the Friday before graduation, the SCC Faculty held their annual award banquet at the Whitmoor Country Club. This year the theme was "the Victorious 1940s" Here are just a few photos from the event.

The Master of Ceremonies for the event was Communications professor Darren Osburn, who entertained us with witty comments and short, haiku poems submitted  by some of the attendees.

SCC professor and radio DJ Michael Kuelker once again provided period music for the day's festivities.

Attendees were encouraged to wear period or patriotic costumes to fit the theme. Here Pam Cilek enjoys refreshments with Deb Phillips, appropriately attired in a bomber jacket and military cap.

I chose a zoot suit as my period outfit. Fortunately, no riots ensued. (Hispanics wearing such attire were attacked by LA residents and soldiers in the early days of World War II).

Michael Banks demonstrates his war exploits to President McGuire and Pam Cilek.

Kevin Patton and Bill Kristen discuss Jitterbug techniques.

Nursing faculty members pose with the retiring Nancy McGough.

Anthropology professor Will Griffin was one of 7 faculty members selected for promotion this year.

Mitch Harden receives his "Adjunct Faculty of the Year Award" from Jill Riethmayer, Dean of Business and Social Sciences.

Chris Breitmeyer gives the same award to Dot Peterson for the Math, Science and Health Department.

Barb Sullivan presents a college photo to retiree Nancy McGough.

Our other retiree this year was Nancy Greenwood, who also got a framed college photo.

The biggest award of the day went to Chemistry professor John Bookstaver. here he receives the "Faculty member of the Year" Award from President John McGuire.

Prom Night 2001

   Every spring, high school students experience an annual tradition, their senior prom. Dressed up in tuxes and long gowns, nervous adolescents awkwardly dance and socialize with each other in a decorated gymnasium. Of course, our college doesn't have a prom, but in 2001, someone decided we should have one. This college-wide event was held in the College Center gym and was complete with music, refreshments and beautifully-dressed couples. Many of the staff from the Learning Resource Center attended the event and people were encouraged to drag out their old prom pictures for a contest. I thought you might enjoy seeing some of the pics as well as some taken that night.

Former Health Dean Pat Porterfield wore the classic "cats-eye" eyeglasses.

Former reference librarian Betty Warren's date was a dashing military man. Everyone loves a man in uniform!

Librarian Lori Nash's date was going for the leisure suit look.

Former librarian Lisa Shirey's date went with the traditional white tux.

Librarian Katren Krietemeyer and her date. She looks the same today!

Librarian Theresa Flett looks like a movie star! Her date looks like a young Tom Hanks.

Margaret O'Dea attended her prom with big hair.

Computer technician Kate Mikulin looks a little nervous to me.

Talk about nervous. Here I am with my prom date, my high school sweetheart, Madeline Kline.

Betty Warren still looks good in our updated prom photo.

I didn't know this couple but they were getting in the spirit of things!

Dance experts Stan and Linda were of course in attendance.

Former librarian Fran Stumpf's husband Ken was pretty stylish in his emerald green shirt and yellow tux.

I'm not sure how it happened, but Lisa Shirey and I were chosen Queen and King of the prom.

SCC Graduation 2010

   Probably the biggest event held here at SCC every year is our annual graduation ceremony. Before the construction of the College Center, it used to be held at Fort Zumwalt High School but now our gymnasium just barely accommodates the huge crowd of friends and family members of our graduates. This year was a little unusual since we oriented the seating differently to allow for ramps on both sides of the stage.

Here is a stitched picture showing the new arrangement.

Professor John Walker leads the college orchestra in some background  music before the ceremonies.

I wonder if it is somewhat boring for the musicians since they repeatedly play "Pomp and Circumstance" until everyone is seated and until all of the faculty and graduates leave.

Faculty members Dan Rezny and Bill Kristen discuss proper robing techniques.

Will Griffin and Joe Hartnett look ready for the day's events.

Deborah Crank-Lewis helps Hal Berry achieve the right look as Ron Pettus looks on.

This year was special because we had two members of the Learning Resource Center staff receive their diplomas. Here, a happy Kate Mikulin poses for a final picture.

Karen Krietemeyer from the LRC technical services department proudly poses with Scooter.

Scooter actually wasn't the main speaker (which would probably be difficult since Scooter doesn't speak at all) but he still likes to clown around.