Connecting Supporters, Colleagues, Faculty & Alumni
The SCC Alumni Network has been established to help supporters, alumni, family and friends of SCC reconnect with other friends and faculty, current SCC programs, discover continuing education, employment opportunities and become a part of a powerful and valuable resource. The goal is to create an ongoing, mutually beneficial relationship between the college and alumni. SCC Alumni are encouraged to connect with the network through LinkedIn.
SCC Outstanding Alumni Award
Purpose: To recognize and encourage South Central College alumni and inspire current students to succeed in life.
The honor will be presented to graduates of South Central College who:
- Have achieved and maintained high rank or honor in their profession.
- Have a widespread effect on their communities.
- Demonstrate a long-term commitment to their personal/professional achievements.
Outstanding SCC Alumni Honorees
Faribault
- 2000: Sandy Nichols, Nursing (LPN) 1982
- 2001: Mary Riach, Accounting 1986
- 2002: Jeanne Schoenbauer, Nursing (LPN) 1970
- 2003: Tom Trnka, Carpentry 1977
- 2004: Steven Schmidt, Carpentry 1976
- 2005: Adam Draheim, Computer Integrated Machining 1997
- 2006: Marnie Whillock, Sales & Marketing 1979
- 2015: Mike Gramse, Machining 1968
- 2016: Brad Breyer, Accounting 1978
- 2017: Marty Benes, Accounting 1991
- 2018: Mike Bauer, Carpentry 1982
- 2019: Jason DeMars, Machine Tool Technology 1994
- 2021: Katrina DeYoung-Harper, Nursing 2008
- 2022: Kurt Halvorson, Sales & Marketing 2001
- 2023: Michele Voegele, Accounting 2001
North Mankato
- 1989: Bill Bresnan, Electronics 1953
- 1990: Daniel Smith, Commercial Art 1976
- 1991: Margaret Remiger, Sales & Marketing 1975
- 1991: Stan Christ, Sales & Marketing 1979
- 1992: James Brown, Sales & Marketing 1971
- 2000: Bonnie Barrer, Sales & Marketing 1981
- 2001: Lorin Krueger, Electronics 1976
- 2001: Rob Colby, Electronics 1974
- 2002: Dennis Siemer, Electronics ‘60
- 2003: Marilyn (Keltgen) Baker, Computer Careers 2001
- 2004: Larry Kuyper, Sales & Marketing 1977
- 2005: Cathy Riley, Sales & Marketing 1979
- 2006: Doug Laven, Electronics Technology 1993
- 2015: Jan Downs, Secretarial 1976 and Jim Downs, Sales & Marketing 1977
- 2016: Julie Nelson, Secretarial 1976
- 2017: Brian Stark Commercial and Technical Art/Graphics 1983
- 2018: Daniel Kaiser, Architectural Drafting 1978
- 2019: Marvin Bartlett Welding, HVAC/R, Electronics Technology, Computer Software Specialist 1988
- 2021: Brian Mayo, Machine Tool Technology 1997
- 2022: Shari Brostrom, Sales & Marketing 1982
- 2023: Jake Ward, Marketing Management 2014
- 2024: Adam Finseth, Intensive Care Paramedic Technician 2012
- 2025: Emily Giddings Nursing 2009 and 2010
