AlumNotes features those alumni who contact us. Some tell us what they've been up to since graduation, some share their stories of their time here, others just want to say hi.
John Peterson (SCC ‘86), son of former SCC West Burlington campus Anatomy & Physiology Instructor, Dr. Ellen Peterson and husband, Walter. Transferred to UNI in 1986. John serves as Comptroller for Wisconsin Energy and resides in Richfield, WI with his wife, Jill (daughter of former SCC Registrar, Phil Mackey) and four children.
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We received your Fall 2010/Winter 2011 VISION and love it! I’ll stop by the next time we come “home.”
- Dr. Richard Diamond (KCC ‘61)
(In 1991, the Diamonds started an endowed Nursing scholarship for Keokuk students in memory of Dr. Dimond’s father, Andrew, and an Education scholarship in memory of his mother, Vera. Dr. Dimond grew up in Keokuk and is a retired physician. He and his wife, Brenda, now live in Seattle, WA.)
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John Erbland (BJC ‘69) continued his education at the University of Iowa and graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry in January 1972. He worked at Midwest Manufacturing in Burlington and at GE. He is now retired.
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I have only the fondest memories of my time at SCC. The students today may not realize how little it was on Gear Avenue in 1973! The faculty and staff (then and now) at SCC are outstanding, and I continue to be amazed at how much the college has grown. SCC gave me an excellent and cost effective foundation on which I was able to build. The science and math courses were fantastic and the smaller class size made learning easier than had I taken the same courses in Iowa City. SCC helped make getting my Dental Degree possible. My only regret was not having taken some Auto Tech courses! I was delighted when not one, but three of my family members have continued to help the institution grow as either faculty or staff (Mick Ritter, and Becky & Charlie Rump). While serving in the Air Force I encouraged many young service men and women to take advantage of the opportunities at the community college level. Allow me to say that I am proud to have the “A.S.” after my name. Thank you, SCC!
- Andrew (Drew) R. Kious, A.S., B.S., D.D.S., M.A.G.D (SCC ‘75)
Air Force Colonel, Retired
Assistant Professor, College of Dental Medicine
Georgia Health Sciences University
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Bob Jennings (SCC ’84) earned a B.A. in Mass Communications at WIU, then had an internship at WQAD. He became assistant news director/reporter at KAYL and KLGA in Storm Lake from 1993-2002 and is now Information Director at Algona Municipal Utilities. Bob has won Best Newscast - Small Market State of Iowa award from Iowa Broadcasting News Association for 6 years in a row. For the past year he’s been a Trustee with Iowa Lakes Community College. He remembers SCC’s West Burlington campus when the courtyard was full of portable buildings and only Building 100 & the Gym were here.
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Gary Graham (BJC ‘75) is SCC’s 2001 Distinguished Alumnus. He has been Mayor of O’Fallon, IL since 1997. He was named President of the Illinois Municipal League Officers in 2008-2009. His wife, Lucia (Scheu) is also an SCC alum.
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Going to SCC, Iowa Wesleyan and then on to Missouri State were important to me. My Dad, Paul Tonkinson (of Yarmouth Christmas lights fame), showed me how to work hard. My company, CMPI, and I have been fortunate to land stainless steel contracts at the Dallas Cowboys’ new stadium, the University of Iowa’s new recreation/swimming center and the new Missouri State rec center. It’s our attention to quality that gets us the business. It’s great to hear that you are continuing to expand at SCC. Keep up the good work!
- Joe Tonkinson (BJC ‘65), Project Manager, Custom Manufacturing & Polishing, Inc., Springfield, MO. Joe is a member of the SCCF Legacy Society. Joe played on the Blackhawks basketball team that went to the National Tournament in 1965.
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My wife, Sarah, and I had been teaching in Sioux Falls, SD for the past two years. We recently moved to Tallahassee, FL to further our educations at Florida State University. I’m working on my Master’s degree in Choral Conducting and serving as a Graduate Teaching Assistant where I get to be assistant conductor for the Men’s Chorus. It’s a great time, but we do have times where we’re missing the Midwest. Hope all is well at SCC!
- David Haas (SCC ‘04). David is also the son of SCC Business Professor/Former Financial Aid Officer/ SCC Alumni Association President/SCC Alumnus & All-Around Good Guy, Tom Haas.
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