Monthly Archives: December 2024

Birthdays Dec. 23-31

December 23 – Michele Hall December 23 – Laura O’Riorden December 26 – Carmen Fontanez December 26 – Sofia Ochoa December 28 – Cindy Biener December 28 – Tim Johnson December 28 – Christian Negron December 30 – Ralph Meyers Read More

Birthdays Dec. 16-22

December 16 – Felecia Dozier December 17 – Lorinda Shumard December 18 – Jesus Perez December 20 – Dina Capuano December 20 – Micah Montague December 20 – Samia Mehbub December 21 – Derek Bryan December 22 – Ross Crawford       Read More

SFSC Celebrates Fall 2024 Commencement

For the SFSC graduates who gathered in the Alan Jay Wildstein Theatre for the Performing Arts on Thursday, Dec. 12, the 2024 Commencement ceremony was a time to celebrate. Student Commencement speaker Christopher Peragine, who received his Associate in Arts, congratulated his fellow classmates on persevering through their studies to graduation. He offered advice from… Read More

Happy Holidays from SFSC!

South Florida State College would like to wish you and yours a very happy, healthy, and fun holiday season. We will see you on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, when the College reopens. Read More

PTK at SFSC Collect Children’s Books for Literacy Drive

The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Tau Epsilon Chapter at South Florida State College (SFSC) held a literacy drive from Nov. 11–Dec. 11,  2024. With the help of students, faculty, staff, and community members, the Highlands Campus collected 262 books for children from birth to fifth grade, exceeding the goal of 200 books. Hardee, Lake Placid,… Read More

Congratulations, Meritorious Award Winners and New AFC Officers!

During the 2024 SFSC Holiday Luncheon, SFSC employees were presented President’s Meritorious Awards for their service to the College. They were: Dr. Maday Leon, The Lynn MacNeill Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Janet Wheaton, Employee of the Year Katrina Blandin, The Kenneth A. Lambert Journey Award Beth Degnan, Panther Spirit Teresa Vorous, Outstanding Administrator Ashley Bennett, Outstanding… Read More

Associate in Science in Nursing Graduates Honored in Pinning Ceremony

SFSC honored 40 Associate in Science in Nursing (ADN) students in a traditional pinning ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Alan Jay Arena in Sebring. The graduates are Brittany Baker, Joe Byers, Katie Camacho, Mayra Cardenas, Miriam Carranza, Marissa Cervantes, Brooke Conklin, Hayleigh Cruz, Kiara Delgado, Cameron Eason, Raeanne Elder, Savanah Ewing, Yulissa Flores,… Read More

Did you know? State Group Health Insurance Update

As we transition to the State Group Health Insurance (SGHI) program effective on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, here are some things for you to consider: 1. Please review your December pay stub as the new deductions begin for your January benefits. Remember we pay for benefits a month in advance, so your December premium deductions… Read More

Challenge: ACCEPTED!

After the Office of Safety and Security achieved 100% giving to the SFSC Foundation for #GivingTuesday, they challenged the Business Office to do the same, and they ACCEPTED! Both offices achieved 100% giving for all of their team members for this year’s Giving Tuesday fundraising event. Thank you to all who supported the SFSC Foundation… Read More