Panther Tracks
NEOSHO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2011-2012 Issue I
a kick off
the very first
our maiden voyage
number 1
AN OPENING
to begin with
first of all
originator embarking
breaking the ice
launching
A STARTING PLACE
Dear Reader,
This is it. The very first issue of the Alumni Magazine aptly intitled “Panther Tracks.” The purpose of
our humble publication is to connect our past with our present. We want to reach out to our fellow
panthers in hopes of creating a strong bond within the panther community. We will share with you our
current accomplishments and successes. We would love to hear about yours! Don’t be shy! After all we
are family. So, please enjoy our very first issue.
Very Best Wishes
Sarah Smith
Alumni Relations
a foundation
Epictetus
First say to yourself
what you would be;
and then do
what you have to do.
Neosho County Community College is
75 years old! Can you believe it!?! It has
grown from its humble beginnings in
1936, to the multi-campus system we have
today that serves about 3,500 students
annually. I often think about how many
lives NCCC has touched in that time. I
think about countless NCCC alumni that
have gone on to accomplish so many great
things and improve their families’ quality
of life, not just for their generation but for
their families’ future generations. All because of this small rural community college
which started in 1936.
As alumni you are NCCC past, present
and future. Your support of our college when you were a student here was
invaluable and your support now and in
the future is more important than ever.
NCCC’s 75 year legacy is the lives that it
has enriched for 75 years, lives like yours.
We are so proud to have played a small
part of helping you be the person you have
become. Thank you so much for staying in
touch.
As President of the newly formed NCCC
Alumni Association, I am finding that we
have a lot of tasks ahead of us to make this
organization run smoothly, but our group
has accomplished many things so far. We
can always use help to find past alumni.
I would like to express my gratification to
Sarah Smith for her hard work in forming
the Alumni Association which has been a
long time coming. We had a good showing
with our new banner at the Business Expo,
and were able to make contact with past
alums.
A few years ago, I was named the NCCC
Distinguished Alumni which I cherish
as the most rewarding honor I have ever
earned. I have always had a special place
in my heart for NCCC, serving also as
the Booster Club President for almost 10
years. Please take some time to look into
what we are doing at NCCC. Get active
with the Alumni Association. We can use
your help to make our organization an
active one. Feel free to contact me on how
you can get involved. My phone number is
620.433.1974. The future is Bright Orange
at NCCC, come join us!
As with any organization, you are only as
good as the people you have on your side, Mike Sutcliffe,
and I feel our current board represents a
President NCCC Alumni Association
well-rounded base for ideas and vision to
make us successful. I feel we are blessed to
have a college in our community with a
reputation for success in the field of higher
learning. Neosho County Community
College has given me a opportunity to
continue my educational career after a
tragic accident in 1979 for which I will
always be grateful.
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“I sat on the curb across from the present Chanute High School and watched the nearly
complete Chanute Junior College Addition burn. I was thinking at the time that my
plans of ever going to college, were also ‘going up in smoke’. I had just graduated from
Chanute High School in the previous May with the Class of 1936 and was planning
on entering the new Chanute Junior College that same fall. What I didn’t know at that
time was how determined the people of Chanute were to have a junior college.”
“As you know, 1936 was in the depths of
the Great Depression, and most families
like mine, didn’t have any money to send
their young people off to college. So, after
the fire, the community rallied again to
help the young people of the community
have their college. The Chanute School
Board said that they would rebuild and
that college classes would be held that fall
(1936) as scheduled. The City Commissioners turned over much of the second
and third floor of the Memorial Building
for class space. We used the City Auditorium for assemblies and other functions.
My classmates and I were not denied the
opportunity to go to college.”
I was thinking at the time that my plans of ever
going to college, were also ‘going up in smoke’.
Another of the first junior college student
added some interesting information: “They
rigged us a large bell at the Memorial Building, loaned by the Santa Fe Railroad, that
was rang for the passing periods. Classes
were being held at the High School, the
Memorial Building, and as far away as the
Presbyterian Church. That bell could be
heard at all of those scattered locations”.
“Prior to the passing of the initial junior
college bond issue, we students, both high
school and post high school students paced
the streets with petitions and brochures—
doing our bit to get our college.”
“When they were building the replacement
building a workman dropped a hot rivet and
fire drill was held in case that rivet would
start a fire. I remember standing outside
and listening to many of the students comment—It couldn’t! Not again!”
“
”
I can think of nothing that will contribute more to the general
good of the community than the establishment of a junior college.
(Dorothy Newman Martin and Elizabeth Pieper, classmates and
graduates of the 1938 Chanute Junior College supplied the preceding information)
The concept of developing a junior college
in Chanute began as early as 1917 when
the Kansas State Legislature passes an
enabling bill allowing first and second class
The junior college movement began in Chicago in 1896 with
the development of a two-year post high school called the Lewis cities in Kansas to pass levies for the estabInstitute. That college later became the Illinois Institute of Tech- lishment of junior colleges. It was debated
over the years as to whether the Chanute
nology. In 1902, the Joliet, Illinois High School extended their
School District could financially handle
offerings to include a 13th and 14th grade, and named the new
program the Joliet Junior College. By 1915 there were 74 junior such a project. The years went by and Fort
colleges in the United States with enrollment of 67,672 students. Scott opened their doors in 1919. CofTen of those junior colleges in 1930 were feyville, Iola, and Parsons established colleges in 1923, with Independence opening
in Kansas. By 1936, the year that Chain 1925. The junior college issue became a
nute Junior College enrolled students,
there were 518 junior college programs in community wide movement locally.
the U.S. with an enrollment of 122,311
The years of the Great Depression, 1929students.
1940, really put the issue “on the front
burner”. Prior to 1930, the Chanute High
The “granddaddy” of all junior colleges
School was sending around 32 percent
is Highland Junior College at Highland,
(45 students) per year out of the commuKansas. Highland opened its’ doors as a
private school in 1858 and later became a nity to colleges. After 1930 only 8 to 10 (4 to 5 percent) students were going away to
college. This drop could be attributed to the fact that families could no longer afford
public junior college. Actually, Highland
to send their young people away from home to obtain a college education. By 1934,
started as a Fox and Sac Indian school in
parent groups such as the P.T.A and other civic organizations were solidly behind the
1837, thus making Highland the oldest
establishment of a junior college.
continually operated educational institution in the state of Kansas. Sorry KU!
Sorry KSU!
On January 7, 1935 a meeting was held concurrently with the regular Chanute Board
of Education meeting to discuss the pro’s and con’s of this issue. Mr. W.W. Bass, of
Coffeyville Junior College was invited to be a guest speaker. What Mr. Bass had to say
was very relevant to the need for a junior college in Chanute. Mr. Bass reported that
The difficult and sacrificing decision to
form a junior college began to pay off.
110 of Coffeyville’s last year’s high school
graduates were in college and only 10 of
Chanute High School’s previous year’s class
were attending college. After giving some
excellent reason’s for the establishment of
a local junior college he concluded his remarks with this statement: “ I can recommend nothing to Chanute which will do
more for it financially and educationally,
and will contribute more to the general
good for this community than the establishment of a junior college.”
When the Chanute Junior College opened
its’ doors on September, 8 1936, the community was astounded by the fact that 192
students had enrolled. Local materials written at that time reflect the great pride that
Chanute people had for having developed
their “Own College!”
The next May of 1937 had seven graduates,
young people who had transferred back
home from other colleges. In May of 1938,
“Our College” boasted having 61 graduates—the first full two year graduates. The
That did it! On May 6 1935, Mr. A.V.
difficult and sacrificing decision to form
McClaren representing the P.T.A., submit- a junior college began to pay off for the
ted to the School Board a petition signed community. Neosho County Community
by 1,342 local signatures favoring the
College (Our College), is now in its 75th
building of a junior college. On September year of existence still providing students,
3rd, 1935 the Board passes resolutions to both young and older, from far and near,
submit to the voters for their permission
the opportunity to enhance their lives by
to issue bonds for the building of a Junior College and Trade
attending a good and affordable college.
School additions to the existing High School. The “die was cast” Mr. Bass’s prophetic words; “ I can think
and on October 8, 1935, the voters of the community, though
of nothing that will contribute more to the
suffering severally from the Depression, went to the polls and
general good of the community than the
voted overwhelmingly to allow both bond issues (1,603 for, and establishment of a junior college,” overall
633 against). To mention in passing, in 1965, the voters of the
has proven to be true.
community and county voted favorably for two large bond issues
simultaneously—the building of a new junior high school and
the present Neosho County Community College.
Neosho County Community Distinguished Alumni
Each year the Neosho County Community College Foundation solicits nominations for Distinguished Alumnus. Candidates must have graduated from NCCC at
least 10 years ago. Candidates are then reviewed based on accomplishments the
alumnus achieved since graduating from NCCC, the current professional status of
the nominee, and how, in recognizing this individual’s accomplishments present or
future NCCC students might benefit.
Forrest Junod, MD
Carmichael, CA
1959 Grad
1994 Distinguished Alumnus
Additional Degrees/Schools
Kansas University BA 1961; MD1965
Postgraduate Medicine: Internship Philadelphia General Hospital 1966 Hospitals of
the University of Pennsylvania: General Surgery 1970; Thoracic and Cardiovascular
Surgery Fellowship 1971 American Board of General Surgery 1972 and American Board
of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 1973 US Navy Surgeon 1971-1973 serving at
Memphis Naval Air Station Hospital Cardiac Surgery Practice Wichita KS 1973-1974
Sacramento CA 1974- 2000 Associate Clinical Professor University of California Davis
Medical Director Sutter Heart Institute 2000 -2007
We recently heard from some of our former Distinguished Alums and discovered
what they have been up lately.
I retired from active clinical practice and consultation to spend more time with my family. Since retirement I have traveled with my wife Patricia to
see our children and for pleasure. Just returned from a journey to Australia and New Zealand to see friends and tour World Heritage sites.
Patricia, my wife of 45 years, is from Oberlin KS is a graduate of the University of Kansas in Music Education 1963. We have three married children
and six grandchildren. Our daughters ...Jana graduated from the U. of Kansas lives in Newton Ks with her husband and three daughters; Ann and
her husband live in Los Angeles area with two children. Our son... Forrest lives in San Francisco with his wife and one child. We make the circuit to
visit about 3 to 6 times a year. Also visited with both our siblings and their families throughout the year.
My professional achievements include the surgical care of about 5000 patients for cardiac and other types of disease. Membership and participation in National Surgical Societies such as: Fellowship in the America College of Surgeons FACS and the STS Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons. Past Board membership in the Sacramento medical society now called Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society. Participated in
the development and evaluation of the National Database for Cardiac Surgery. Served on the California Committee for Coronary Artery Surgery
Project and a National Committee to set standards for evaluating Cardiac Surgery Programs. Past Board Member on the Sutter Medical Foundation
to support Philanthropy for Sutter Hospitals in the Sacramento Region. Past President of local American Heart Association and Past Board Member
of AHA Western States Affiliate. Provided talks for the AHA and Sutter Heart Institute for heart health risks for women and Childhood obesity. In the
Sacramento Area I am involved in fund raising for various charities including the AHA and Sutter Medical Foundation.
I have completed 6 marathons and 13 half marathons in the pursuit of health and raising awareness of Women’s health risks for heart disease.
When I have time I play golf and help Patricia with the garden.
My passions are our family, education and good healthcare. I continue as an avid supporter of NCCC because my life course became possible
through experiences and studies in Chanute.
Roy A. Jensen, MD
Ron Holt
Nancy Tate, Ed.D.
1978 Grad
1998 Grad
1972 NCCC Grad
1997 Distinguished Alumnus
2004 Distinguished Alumnus
Mike Sutcliffe
Topeka, KS
Kansas City, KS
1990 NCCC Grad
2006 Distinguished Alumnus
1999 Distinguished Alumnus
Additional Degrees/Schools:
Additional Degrees/Schools:
Additional Degrees/Schools:
Additional Degrees/Schools
1978 A.A., Neosho County Community College Chanute, Kansas 1980 B.S., Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, Kansas
(Majors-Chemistry and Biology, Highest Honors) 1984 M.D.,
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Nashville, Tennessee
Columbia University – 1991 Bachelor of Arts (Economics)
Stern School of Business, New York University – 1996 Master
of Business Administration (Finance)
Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Kansas –
1975; Master of Science in Counseling, Pittsburg State University – 1979; Doctor of Education in Administrative Services
and Business Education, Oklahoma State University – 1983
BS, Kansas State University, 1992
This is what I am doing now: Working diligently on submitting
our grant for NCI Designation in September 2011 for The University of Kansas Cancer Center
About my spouse and family: Married to Linda Jensen with
three children, Andrew, Derek, and Brett
My professional achievements include: Names to 2010-2011
Best Doctor’s in America List
In my community I’m involved in: Boy Scouts of America
My passion is: Curing cancer!!
This is what I’m doing now: Employer: Hansberger Global
Investors (1997 – Current) Title: Chief Executive Officer, President and Co-Chief Investment Officer (2007 – Current)
About my Spouse and Family: Spouse: Kisha Holt; Children:
Jordan 22 years old, Graduate of University of Kansas; Travis,
12 years old; Maya, 9 years old; Jayse, 5 years old;Nina, 3
years old.
My Professional achievements include:Chartered Financial
Analyst (CFA), Member of the CFA Institute and the South
Florida Society of Chartered Financial Analysts, Black Enterprise Magazine – One of the 75 Most Powerful Blacks on Wall
Street – 2006, Black Enterprise Magazine – Hot List 07 – List
of African-Americans, Under Age 40, Making an Impact on
Their Profession, Featured on Bloomberg News Television,
CNBC, CNNfn and numerous other financial broadcast media
programs
My passion is: Spending time with my family, My work – it is a
never-ending learning process
This is what I’m doing now: Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Washburn University, Topeka, KS since 2004
About my Spouse and Family: Spouse – Michael Tate, Environmental Engineer, Kansas Department of Health and
Environment, Topeka, KS. Daughter – Laura Tate, Medical
Student, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences,
Kansas City, MO. Son – Andrew Tate, Pharmacy Student, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
My professional achievements include: Attainment of current
position as Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs.
In my community I’m involved in: Church Activities, Campus
Outreach Activities.
My passion is: My Family, My Career, and Travel.
This is what I’m doing now: On-Air, Program Director and
Sales at KINZ and KKOY Radio in Chanute, Kansas
About my Spouse and Family: Married to Sheri, wife of 22
years, employed as Music Accompanist at USD 413. Daughter, Makenzey 18 years, plans on attending K-State in Fall
2011 as a pre-pharmacy major. She is currently attending
NCCC.
My professional achievements: Two-time Kansas High School
Sports play-by-play winner, 2006 NCCC Distinguished Alumnus, Past President NCCC Booster Club, and President
NCCC Alumni Association.
In my community I’m involved in: Church and public relations
activities
My passion is: Being the Voice of Chanute Blue Comet Sports
since 1980 and helping others overcome disabilities.
Bill Spencer
Margaret Lesher
Robert M. Cole
Lenexa, KS
Kansas City, KS
1963 Grad
1990 Grad
2009 Distinguished Alumnus
1952 NCCC Grad
2003 Distinguished Alumnus
2005 Distinguished Alumnus
Additional Degrees/Schools
1955 BS Kansas State College; 1956 MS Kansas State College; 1960 Professional
Certificate, University of Colorado; 1967 Ed.D. University of Kansas
This is what I’m doing now: Enjoying retirement
My professional achievements include: English & social studies teacher, East Jr High , Parsons, KS; Superintendent of Schools, White City, KS;
Principal of East Jr High & Senior High Schools, Parsons, KS; Principal Highland Jr Hi School, Kansas City, KS; Asst Superintendent of Schools,
Instruction & Research, Manhattan, KS; President of Allen County Community College and Highland Community College; Executive Vice President
and President Kansas City Kansas Community Colleges; Interim President Neosho County Community College.
In my community I’m involved in: Serve on the Board of Directors for Kansas City American Red Cross, Kansas City Kansas Area Chamber of
Commerce, Kansas City Regional Council for Higher Education, Wyandotte House and Kansas Jayhawk Athletic Conference
Serve on Advisory Boards for The Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties in Kansas, Inc., Kaw Valley Arts and Humanities and Bethany Medical Center.
Other activities include: Kansas Council of Community College Presidents, Kansas Association of Community Colleges Delegate, United Way
Health Review Committee, Boy Scouts of America, 1990 Governor’s Commission on Reform of Educational Governance and Phi Alpha Theta (National History Fraternity)
My passion is: Reading (History, Political Science)
Additional Degrees/Schools:
Additional Degrees/Schools:
BSN Kansas Newman University, Wichita; MS University of
Kansas Medical School
Bachelor of Arts…..Ottawa University, Master of Science…..
Emporia State University, Specialist in Educational Administration…..Pittsburg State University
This is what I’m doing now: I continue to work as a Family
Nurse Practitioner at Via Christi Medical Associates of Iola. I
am also chairperson of the Heartland Nurse Practitioner Association of Kansas City. Occasionally I speak on behalf of
pharmaceutical companies at seminars.
About my Spouse and Family: My son is grown and living and
working in Kansas City, Missouri.
My professional achievements include: National Certification
as Family Nurse Practictitioner
In my community I am involved In: American Cancer Society;
Fund raising activities Susan Koeman Breast Cancer Awareness
My passion is: People, Travel, Music , Reading and Theatre.
This is what I’m doing now: Retired and living on our family
farm
About my Spouse and Family: My Spouse, Stanley, is also
retired from education. We have four children, Douglas, has
a degree in Science and is an Environmental Scientist for the
State of Kansas, Bobbi Ann has a degree in Education and is
a Special Education Teacher in Gardner-Edgerton, Wendi, has
a degree in Education and works for Greenbush Education
Service Center, and Scotti is an RN and works at Children’s
Mercy in Kansas City, Mo. We have seven grandchildren we
truly admire.
My professional achievements include: A successful teachercoach and administrator. I was Chief Executive Officer of a
startup company which was very successful.
In my community I am involved In: Several service organizations as well as our church
My passion is: Being with my family and friends. We like to
travel. Having a small cattle herd.
Mark Ogle
1976 Grad
2007 Distinguished Alumnus
Charles Sesher
1951 Grad
2008 Distinguished Alumnus
Additional Degrees/Schools
I haven’t earned any additional degrees since 2007, but in addition to my Associate of Arts Degree from NCCC, I have a Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration Degree, Major in Marketing,
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS – 1981.
Additional Degrees/Schools:
BSBA, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS, 1958
This is what I am doing now: I am the Director of the Rogers/Mayes/Wagoner County Service Center, Tulsa Area Chapter, American Red Cross
About my Spouse and Family: My wife, Karen, and I have 5 children (ages 21, 13, 10, 9 and 4) and 2 grandchildren (ages 4 and 1). We have been
foster parents over the past nearly 12 years to 75 foster children.
My professional achievements include: I am an American Red Cross Disaster Action Team member both on the local and national levels.
In my community I’m involved in: I am presently involved in: NCCC Alumni Association (Board Member), Rotary Club of Claremore (President
Elect), Claremore Chamber of Commerce (Ambassadors Club); Pryor Chamber of Commerce, Wagoner Chamber of Commerce, Community Resource Action and Development (Board Member), Rogers County Coalition, Rogers County Forster Care Association, Rogers County United Way,
Rogers County AARP, and Community Theatre.
My passion is: My Family - I want to make sure my children have as great a future as possible.; Foster Care - I want to make sure that every child
that needs a safe, secure and loving home has one to live in.; American Red Cross - I want to be there to help those who have experienced a
disaster.; and Creative Writing - I’ve authored 17 murder mystery plays and 4 children’s stories. I’ve been contacted by groups in 9 different
countries and 16 different states here in the United States.
This is what I’m doing now: Historic research, writing and docent; Pres. Retired Railroaders
About my Spouse and Family: Wife, Phyllis (Solomon) Sesher, Retried Registered Nurse; Daughter Susan (Sesher) Belt,
Medical Technologist & NCCC graduate; Son, Scott Sesher,
Computer Specialist.
My professional achievements include: Mayor, Commissioner
City of Chanute, President of Santa Fe Railroad Union, Vice
Chairman of Chanute United Way, Section Group; Political
activist in Party
In my community Recycling, Publishing newsletters to local
organizations to which I belong; Chanute Historical Society
work and research
My passion is: Writing and researching my newletters; Researching Chanute’s history; Responding as a docent to
phone requests for information about Chanute; Participating in
committee meetings
A
WISE
MAN
WILL
MAKE
MORE
OPPORTUNITIES
THAN
HE
FINDS
Sir Francis Bacon
The 52,000 square-foot facility at 900 East Logan, in Ottawa, Kansas opened
on March 28, 2011.
Features of the new campus include a simulated hospital built by a hospital designer; a modern library that features computer labs, study rooms, conversation
areas and a working fireplace; two outdoor learning areas; expanded classrooms,
ample parking and more.
The simulated hospital is roughly 7500 square-feet and contains a nurses’ station
and four simulated hospital rooms. Other features include a 10-bed nursing skills
lab, a four bed nursing skills lab, a surgical technology lab, a nurse’s work room,
an occupational therapy classroom and two simulated physician’s exam rooms.
The Learning Center is a state-of-the-art facility that includes the library, computer labs, mentoring rooms, conversation areas and amenities such as a fireplace
and a “charge bar” for laptops, cell phones and other devices.
There are two outdoor learning areas complement the Learning Center. These are
lighted outdoor areas for student study and small class meeting areas.
Other features of the new campus are additional parking and improved security.
DO YOU KNOW
WHO THIS IS?
THIS YEARS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Most Winning Season in School History.
Baseball was 46-14 and won Super Regionals
Least losses in school history
Adam Giacalone was All American
We hosted a KSHSAA Regional
Music Festival
Solos and Small Ensembles for 3A,
2A, and 1A schools on Saturday,
April 2. Over 250 high school vocal
Caleb Compton was All American
and instrumental students from the
Had 5 all region players and 8 all conference players
surrounding area participated in the
festival. We will host it again on
Saturday, March 31.
Cheer and Dance Wins National Title in Division II
Hip Hop
The cheer and dance teams competed in the UPA Americup Cheer and Dance national championship this
weekend. The dance team received the national title in
Division II Hip Hop and qualified for the Grand Championship round, where they then competed against
Division I and II schools in all styles of dance. They received 10th in the grand championship round. The
Big Changes Underway
Rowland Building and Chapman Library on the Chanute
campus are currently undergoing some much needed updates. In the Rowland building the changes will enhance
all the Health Science areas with more space and stateof-the-art equipment. A simulated hospital, a surgical
suite, space for bed labs and simulated exam room are
scheduled to be ready for the start of the fall 2011 term.
cheer team received the Division II national title and 2nd
Chapman Library is receiving new ADA restrooms
place in the Grand Championship round.
and a new elevator.
Both teams were competing against universities as we
were one of the only community colleges in attendance.
The teams represented NCCC well on and off the
performance floor. They made sure to wish every team
they saw good luck, and cheer for any team competing.
VISION
The NCCC Alumni Association will
develop positive relationships with
Alumni, Students, Community,
Faculty and Friends of the College.
To provide a variety of methods for
the building and sustaining of
relationships that promote the
college as a premier community
college in Kansas.
NCCC Alumni Association will
work in conjunction with the
Foundation and College to
fulfill the mission of the NCCCF
and NCCC in supporting and
advancing the College. Providing
opportunities for Alumni to
support and enhance NCCC.
Washington DC and New York City Trip
Day 1 Hello Washington
Meet your Tour Director & check into hotel
Washington DC Evening Guided Sight seeing Tour:
Lincoln Memorial,Vietnam Veterans Memorial,
Korean War Memorial, National Mall, Tidal Basin,
Jefferson Memorial, Roosevelt Memorial, Washington
Monument, White House
Day 4 Downtown New York
Ferry boat to Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty, Lower Manhattan WalkingTour: Ground Zero, site of the World Trade
Center attack,Trinity Church, Wall Street, South Street
Seaport Neighborhood Guided Sight seeing: Greenwich
Village, East Village, SoHo, Chinatown & Little Italy,
Broadway Show
Day 2 Washington DC Landmarks
Guidedtour of Senate & Houseof Representatives
Guided tour of SupremeCourt
Mount Vernon excursion
Arlington National Cemetery & Marine Corps War
Memorial (Iwo Jima), Embassy Row & Georgetown
Optional Ghost Walk $15
Day 5 Uptown New York
Central Park WalkingTour: Cherry Hill, Strawberry Fields,
Belvedere Castle, Delacorte Theater, Fifth& Madison
Avenues, NBC Studiosguided visit, Metropolitan Museum
of Art visit
Day 3 Washington DC—New York City
National Archives visit, Smithsonian Museums Visit:
National Air and Space Museum visit, National Museum
of Natural History, National Museum of American History,
National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Travel to
New York City, Midtown WalkingTour: Rockefeller Center,
St. Patrick's Cathedral, F.A.O. Schwarz, Trump Tower,
Times Square,Grand Central Station, Empire State Building & Observatory visit
Day 6 Goodbye New York!
Visit the United Nations (pending availability)
Fly Home
Tour Fees: $1289
Additional Fees
Airport fees, taxes and fuel surcharges: $83
Ghost walk: $20
Adult fees: $190
Recommended Optional Group Extras:
Explorica Travel Protection: $12/day
Travel Protection Plus: with cancel for any reason
benifit $18/day
Tour Center ID: Owen-4361
Total Cost Adult: $1,582
Total Cost Student: $1,392
MAY 16, 2012
The NCCC class of 1961 gathered in Chanute on Friday, September 23 and
Saturday, September 24th to celebrate 50 years. It was a time to renew
friendships, reminisce about NCCC and see all the changes at NCCC and in
Chanute since graduation. Activities took place on the NCCC campus
and the group participated in the Artist’s Alley parade in downtown Chanute
on Saturday morning.
ALUMNI OPPORTUNITY
explorica.com 01.888.310.7121
class of 1961
September 23
renew
ChanuteNCCC
parade
The
NCCC
will
gather in
Chanute
on
Friday,
and Saturday, September 24th to
celebrate 50 years. It will be a time to
frienships, reminisce
about
NCCC
and
see
all
the changes at NCCC
and
in
since
graduation.
Activities
will
take
place
on
the
campus and the group will
participate in the Artist’s Alley
in downtown Chanute on Saturday morning.
Board Members:
First Row from left: Linda Jones, Mike Sutcliffe, Brenda Rowe Second Row: Shelli Mirocke, Sharon Reaves Third Row: Dwight Smith, Brad
Officers in order with contact information.
Johnson, Craig Reaves, Sarah Smith
President- Mike Sutcliffe, msutcliffe@mytown-media.com, Treasurer- Shelli Mirocke, shelship@everestkc.net
Let us know what you are doing, how to keep in touch with you and what you would like to see in Panther Tracks. Your input is appreciated.
Contact us at alumni@neosho.edu.
Vice President- Dwight Smith, drsmith@neosho.edu, Secretary- Brad Johnson, bradfordj58@hotmail.com
THANK YOU
OH SO VERY MUCH, FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ OUR MAGAZINE!