The Seminole State College Educational Foundation honored four outstanding former students with induction into the SSC Alumni Hall of Fame and presented former SSC President Dr. Jim Cook with the Distinguished Service Award at its 26th Annual Spring Recognition Banquet on April 29.
Former SSC students Holly Hanan and Heather Annis were inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame on April 29. Their father, SSC Division Chair Emeritus Larry Vickers, presented the honor to both. Pictured (l-r): SSC Educational Foundation Chair Lance Wortham, Holly Hanan, Larry Vickers, Heather Annis and SSC President Lana Reynolds.
The four former students inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame were Heather Annis, Brooke Case, Holly Hanan and Will Hunt. SSC Alumni Hall of Fame honorees are selected for their achievements while attending the college and contributions they have made in their professional careers. Nominations are accepted each year from faculty, staff, members of the SSC Educational Foundation and the public for induction.
Alumni Hall of Fame honoree Brooke Case celebrated with her parents and her children following the event. Pictured (l-r): Baylor Case, Gary Kinslow, Brody Case, Brooke Case, Blakely Case and Debra Kinslow.
The event raised more than $37,000 for the SSC Educational Foundation. The foundation was established in 1972 to “supply aid for charitable, benevolent, educational, scientific and literary purposes,” according to its articles of incorporation. During the 2020-2021 academic year, nearly $90,000 in scholarships were awarded to SSC students by the foundation.
SSC Assistant Baseball Coach James Martin (left) introduced and presented former student and Trojan player Will Hunt (right) with the Alumni Hall of Fame award at the banquet.
Attendees this year were limited to friends and family of the honorees in an effort to maintain social distancing. The event was broadcast via Facebook Live and on the College’s website, sscok.edu, for anyone unable to attend.
“While we missed seeing the large crowd of campus and community supporters who usually attend this event, we were very pleased to be able to bring the honorees together with their close family and friends for a wonderful evening celebrating this College,” SSC President Reynolds said.