Author: Mark Rummel

Skippers Defeat Pima Arizona at NJCAA Championships! 

DANVILLE, Ill. – The winning streak continues for the St. Clair County Community College (SC4) Skippers men’s basketball team as they took down the Aztecs from Pima, Arizona 80-70 in front of a packed house at the NJCAA National Championship tournament in Danville, Illinois. 

The Skippers trailed until the 5:00 mark of the second half, but finished strong to secure the win. A fierce defensive performance by the entire team held the high-scoring Aztecs to just 70 points, well below their season average of 103 points per game.

Leading all scorers was Isaiah Jones with 31 points. Tyler Hamilton and  La’Tavius Vaughter both chipped in 14 points for the Skippers. Vaughhter led the team with 10 boards. 

SC4 will play their final game in the National Championship tournament when they face Macomb County Community College on Saturday at 1 p.m. (ET). A win will give the Skippers a 7th place finish in the nation, the highest in the College’s more than 100-year history in men’s basketball. 

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Skippers navigate the Blue Wave to win at NJCAA Championships! 

DANVILLE, Ill. – The St. Clair County Community College (SC4) Skippers men’s basketball team defeated the Florida State College at Jacksonville Blue Wave 87-72 at the NJCAA National Championship tournament in Danville, Illinois. 

The Skippers were led by Isaiah Jones with 20 points. La’Tavius Vaughter chipped in 15 points, going a perfect 7-7 from the free throw line. Zaveon Little nailed 4 three-pointers and finished with 14 points for the Skippers, while Zahki Fallen had 14 points, including a 6-6 free throw performance. 

The Skippers play Friday at noon (ET) versus the Aztecs from Pima, Arizona. A victory will send the Skippers to play for 7th place in America at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 23. 

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SC4 to Host Job Fair April 4

PORT HURON, Mich. – St. Clair County Community College (SC4) is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, April 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the SC4 Fieldhouse. The event is free and open to all SC4 students and community members seeking employment.

The annual Job Fair has taken place on the SC4 campus for more than 30 years and is a great opportunity for companies to engage with SC4 students as well as other job seekers. The event includes a large mix of industries such as manufacturing, sales, medical, criminal justice, and more. Attendees can view the companies currently registered for the job fair at sc4.edu/jobfair.

This year’s event is in partnership with several community organizations including the city of Port Huron, Macomb/St. Clair County Michigan Works!, St. Clair County Economic Development Alliance, Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce, McMorran Place, and the Marine City Area Chamber of Commerce.

“Seeing companies make connections and generate potential recruitment leads for their team is what makes this event a great experience,” said Nate Shrapnell, Manager of Residence Life and Student Conduct at SC4. Shrapnell added, “The event is a streamlined way for job seekers to network and explore available jobs. It’s also a great opportunity for companies to connect with each other. Overall, we’re looking forward to hosting another successful job fair this year.”

Companies interested in participating can view details and register online at sc4.edu/jobfair. Registration is $175 for companies, which includes a table and chairs for up to two representatives. Questions can be directed to SC4’s Career Services and Apprenticeship Coordinator, Daniel Spaulding, at 810-989-5614 or email djspaulding@sc4.edu.

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More than 1,200 SC4 students earn honors

A total of 1,283 SC4 students earned a spot on the President’s Honors List for the 2023 fall semester.

“Academic success takes dedication, motivation and commitment,” said SC4 President Kirk Kramer. “All of us at SC4 applaud our students’ achievements and recognize their hard work.”

The criteria for this award is the completion of at least 6 credits with a semester grade point average of 3.0 or better.

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