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SC4 honors students for academic achievements

St. Clair County Community College is proud to honor more than 150 students for their outstanding accomplishments in and out of the classroom during the 2020-21 academic year.

“It’s truly impressive to see the number of students being recognized by SC4 faculty and staff for their accomplishments this year, especially considering the disruption the world-wide pandemic has caused,” said Vice President of Student Services Pete Lacey. “Their success demonstrates an outstanding level of personal commitment and hard work, as well as a reflection of the support provided by the entire SC4 team to assist them along the way. We are honored to recognize the achievements of our students.”

Achievement awards in academics, leadership, service and personal accomplishments

Savannah Adkins, Seth Aguinaga, Courtney Angebrandt, Kyla Archer, Shawn Baker, Megan Baltierra, Caroline Banka, Adam Baszewski, Jacob Beem, Onika Bishop, Amanda Bolotta, Keegan Bonesteel, Katherine Bosma, Natalie Brown, Megan Burns, Melanie Carlson, Alexander Carpenter, Alexzandra Carr, Austin Chase, Mandy Chrzanowski, Hailey Clink, Lily Connelly, Whitney Cook, Sara Day, Maranda Decker, Cristina De Gregory, Tangela Demetroff, Caitlyn Diss, Cameron Doenges, Maegan Donajkowski, Muranda Dore, Tanya Earl, Shelby Eveland, Daniel Ferrone, Amber Fields, John Fields, Madison Fleming, Lucy Forlastro, Janice Fritz, Marie Frohriep, Amy Golm, Nickalos Gonzales, Jennifer Goulette, Analisa Harrington, Calsi Henry, Jennifer Heuer, Alyssa Hoist, Jacob Horvath, David Hovis, Carnell Hughes, Shane Hunt, Eden Jenkins, Marc Jones, Emily Jurkiewicz, Leah Kain, Jordan Kelly, Kari Kelly, Maxwell Kenny, Zachary Kerhoulas, Holly Kidd, Dakota Killingbeck, Maggie Kimmerly, Danielle Kinsman, Ashley Klemkow, Stephanie Kluger, Leigh Knox, Paul Kraemer, Daryll Krueger, Aniela Kujda-Roche, Janie Lacroix, Samantha Lada, Jacob Lamb, Eric Lardie, John Legaspi, Lucas Logsdon, Jacqueline Ludwig, Brendan Lyons, Kristin Malcolm, Grace McCarthy, Maryann McLeod, Mikala McMullen, Laura McNeill, Kaitlyn Meldrum, Taisha Mentzer, Ann Mole, Ekam Motwani, Amanda Muxlow, Lillian Nelson, Gabrielle Nicholas, Scott Obarzanek, Christopher Photiades, Devin Porrett, Kayla Putman, Cynthia Reager, Leah Rospierski, Carrie Rush, Amanda Salisbury, Violet Sanchez, Jennifer Sater, Gail Sayers, Brooke Scheffler, Rachel Schmaltz, Brandi Schmitz, Doug Schoenberg, Reese Schomer, Samantha Schovan, Raymond Selman, Trent Sheldon, Thomas Short, Denise Sly, Alyssa Soave, Jordan Sommers, Paige Stone, Jacob Stoner, April Storey, Thomas Strunk, Brianna Swantek, Diane Sylvia, Lindsey Tabor, Nelson Thorn, April Tracy, Jordan Vanallen, Jessica Vollstaedt, Anna Wahls, Troy Walcott, Brittany Watts, Gailvonia Weaver, Ryan Weglarz, Cori Weidman, Elizabeth Wells, Avery Westbrook, Zachary Wieland, Kyle Williams, Ginger Wise, Bryan Worden, Lauren Woznak, Renee Young, Julia Zuniga and Julija Zuravskaja.

All Michigan Academic Team winners

Hailey DeMerritt and Elisabeth Westrick.

Faculty Memorial Awards

Michaelia Day is the award winner of the Faculty Memorial Award for a continuing student. Other nominees included Trevor Arcieri, Mark Donnellon, Samuel Gordon, Daniel Rich, Brandi Schmitz and Doug Schoenberg.

Katherine Bosma is the award winner the Faculty Memorial Award for a graduating student. Other nominees included Jeffry Beem, Samuel Gordon, John Legaspi, Shane Markel, Kathryn Oliver, Thomas Short and Matthew Wetter.

TRIO Student of the Month — Rachel Fredendall

Living with mental health issues can often keep people from choosing to continue their education beyond high school. Without additional support and understanding, the typical challenges of college become even more overwhelming.

Rachel Fredendall knows this all too well. She has an array of mental health barriers, plus a learning disability. But Anne McPherson, SC4’s Coordinator of Academic Success and Disability Services, recommended the college’s TRIO Student Support Services program, and it’s been a great help to Fredendall.

“It’s really hard for me to get motivated because of my depression and OCD issues,” Fredendall explained. “After I have a depressive episode, I go into a 24-hour manic episode of hyper-motivation, where I really take advantage of time. It really came down to the two annoying (just kidding!) people that pestered me to keep on track. I couldn’t have gotten this far without my fiancé and my best friend.”

Thanks to TRIO and several great SC4 professors, Fredendall is on track to graduate in May. She regularly spent time between classes in the TRIO space on campus, where TRIO Director Shawne Jowett helped her develop an effective study plan. She also singled out Criminal Justice professor Jim Jones, Earth Science professor Bob Hunckler, and retired English professor Cliff Johnson for being understanding and accommodating when it came to her physical and mental health disruptions.

“There are no words that can describe how thankful I am for them,” Fredendall said.

Fredendall is transferring to Saginaw Valley State University to work on her bachelor’s degree in secondary education, focusing on English and general social studies. Her ultimate goal is to become a teacher at her former high school.

“I’d like to be on a first-name basis with my old teachers,” she laughed. “After that, we’ll see!”

For her success in the classroom and beyond, Rachel Fredendall is the May TRIO Student of the Month. Congratulations, Rachel!

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at SC4

Sign up now to receive a free COVID-19 vaccination this Friday, April 30, at the SC4 Fieldhouse. All individuals at least 18 years of age can register by completing the online form at: https://communityclinicscheduler.as.me/?calendarID=5424751

This opportunity is open to everyone. Appointments are available between 9 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. on a first-come first-served basis. Participants must bring a driver’s license or other form of identification to their appointment. After receiving a vaccination, a second dose appointment will be scheduled.

Walk-up opportunities may be possible based upon appointment availability. Please contact the health department at (810) 987-5300 with questions. Additional vaccination information can be found on the St. Clair County Health Department website at https://www.stclaircounty.org/offices/health/.

Registration for SC4 fall classes is open — We’re here for you.

Registration for fall classes at St. Clair County Community College is open, meaning it’s time for you to schedule the classes you need to get your degree, transfer to a four-year college or start on your path to a new career.

Fall semester begins on Monday, Aug. 23. And through May 21, there’s no deposit required to register for fall classes!

The world changed this year because of the pandemic, and many students are finding it hard to decide what to do this fall. We understand that, and we’re here for you.

You’ll notice that many of our classes are back on-campus this fall, while we also have many online options available. We’ll continue to be cautious, of course, but we believe that a return to something closer to normal is possible.

So how do I register?

If you’re a current student at SC4, or you have already gone through the steps for enrollment, you can register online through your student Portal or on the SC4 mobile app.

Not sure which classes you need to take? Have questions about degree and certificate programs, class selection or other concerns? New college students and those transferring from other schools can set up a phone or virtual advising appointment by visiting sc4.edu/advising.

If you’re not quite ready to register and want to get an idea of what’s out there, you can also browse available classes for the fall semester by visiting sc4.edu/schedule.

Not a student yet? Or maybe you haven’t even applied? There’s still time. Visit sc4.edu/starthere and fill out your free application today.

When you start here, it’s a smart decision that will help you go anywhere. SC4 students benefit from affordable tuition, flexibility, a high-quality education, a vibrant campus community, and faculty and staff dedicated to maximizing student success.

If you have other questions related to registration, email enrollment@sc4.edu.