SFSC honored graduates at December 2015 Commencement. Here are photos from the evening. Read More
Yearly Archives: 2015
Prepping for Commencement
Behind the scenes with faculty, administrators, staff, trustees, and guests prior to December 2015 Commencement. Read More
AFC Members Ring Bells for the Salvation Army
Members of the SFSC Chapter of AFC donated their time to ring bells and assist the local Salvation Army in its efforts to raise funds during the holidays. Outside the Avon Park Winn-Dixie, Dec. 7 through 11, these AFC members rang bells, donned Santa hats, entertained donors by playing holiday music on guitar, violin, or… Read More
2015 Meritorious Award Recipients Honored for Outstanding Service
First row, from left: Dr. Thomas C. Leitzel, Renee LaDue, Ashanti Wilson, Kris Rider, chair, District Board of Trustees. Second row, from left: Lisa Johnson-Decarie, Kim Bello, Cindy Schneider, Sharon Jones. Third row, from left: Cindy Garren, Clay Colquitt, Rodger Smith. Not pictured: Shirley Berger. Read More
AFC Hosts Annual Holiday Luncheon
SFSC celebrated the end of 2015 – as well as the end of the fall term – with a holiday potluck luncheon on Dec. 16. More than 150 employees, retirees, and trustees turned out for food, fellowship, and the opportunity to mark notable accomplishments of the year. Following the luncheon, Dr. Tom C. Leitzel conducted… Read More
Assistance Needed for Spring Student Welcome Back
Student Services needs your help in welcoming our students back to the college for Spring Term 2016. We will hand out water, maps and planners on Wednesday, Jan. 6 and Thursday, Jan. 7, 7:30-11 a.m., at Buildings B and I. It is our hope that we have a large number of faculty, staff, and administrators on… Read More
SFSC Participates in Lake Placid Holiday Parade
Twenty-one SFSC students and staff participated in the Lake Placid holiday parade on Saturday, Dec. 12. Randy Paeplow tells us that because our float was the first one in the parade lineup, EVERYONE saw it. Read More
SFSC Celebrates Commencement on Dec. 17
South Florida State College closes its 50th anniversary year with a Commencement ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 17, 6:45 p.m., at the Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts, SFSC Highlands Campus, Avon Park. The Commencement speaker is Martile Blackman, who earns her Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management degree. She graduated from SFSC in… Read More
Foundation Holds Annual Christmas Luncheon
The South Florida State College Foundation held its annual Christmas luncheon at the Hotel Jacaranda on Dec. 10. The luncheon drew 160 guests who turned out for the yearly fundraiser that features a raffle of holiday-themed gifts. Funds raised by the SFSC Foundation support scholarships for students attending SFSC. This year’s luncheon and raffle raised… Read More
Health Sciences Students Receive Scholarships
Students studying for careers in the health sciences at South Florida State College received nearly $20,000 in scholarships in December. The scholarships went to students in SFSC’s nursing, dental education, radiography, and emergency medical services programs. Read More
