Nominations for distinguished alumni from North Central Missouri College and Trenton Junior College are being accepted for 2024. The North Central Missouri College Foundation, Inc. will honor the selected alumni during the Pirates Ball on March 29, 2025. To nominate an alum (either a graduate or someone who successfully completed one semester of classes at TJC/NCMC), a nomination form must be completed and submitted to the NCMC Foundation Office by January 10, 2025. A form can be obtained by calling Tricia Key in the NCMC Foundation Office at 660-357-6415 or by submission through the online nomination form.
Alums do not have to reside in the immediate area to be considered. Deceased alumni are not eligible for consideration. Criteria for the selection of honorees includes attendance at TJC/NCMC, success in their chosen professional field or through their voluntary service, support to the college and involvement in community including church, civic and family activities. View more information.
“Alumni from Trenton Junior College (which became North Central Missouri College in 1988) and North Central Missouri College have gone on to do amazing things in their professional and personal lives,” commented NCMC Foundation Executive Director Alicia Endicott. “We want to highlight and celebrate those achievements, and there is no better time than during the Pirates Ball. This annual event brings together NCMC alumni, family, and friends with excellent food, exciting entertainment, and fellowship.”
Previous TJC/NCMC Distinguished Alumni have included Dr. Joanna Anderson, Mike Arbuckle, Arnie Arneson, Cathy Brantley Bailey, Kevin Bailey, John R. Bain, Larry D. Barnes, Phyllis Jackson, Franklin Bosley, Frederick Bosley, Harry Bratton, Marcaline Wilson Brown, Dr. Jennifer (Collier) Blacksmith, Bruce Constant, George Constant, Paul J. Costello, Linda A. Crooks, Dr. Linda Kay Smith Crowe, Joyce Benson Cutsinger, Jack Derry, Mitch Dougan, Claude and Nadine Dunn Eckert, R.E. Bob Gallup, Arlie Hamilton Gentry, Donald L. Gibson, Rep. Linda Wildman Gray, Betty Frances Hall, John Philip Hamilton, Charles Hoffman, Chris Hoffman, H. Frank Hoffman, Mary Jo Hoffman, Phil Hoffman, Judge James T. Holcomb, Dr. John Holcomb, Edward E. Holt, Dr. Jamie Hooyman, John Hunolt, Loma Hurst, Pam Craig Johnston, Lloyd Ketcham, Dr. J.A. Keuhn, Janet Boyd Lake, Steve Maxey, Marian Abernathy McCarty, George “Jack” McCausland, Dr. Jerry Hammond McClelland, Cathy Clark McKay, Dr. Grace Marie Warren McReynolds, Patricia Furlong Mertens, Woody Overton, Max B. Oyler, W.W. “Pete” Peery, Dr. James Michael Ritze, William Robbins, Harvey A. Roberson, Tony Ralston, Phillip J. Schlarb, Allan Seidel, Marvin Sharp, Robert & Ann Mayo Sibbit, Don Sipes, Dr. Lester Skaggs, Cathie Higdon Smith, Sam Smith, Jackie (Persell) Soptic, Nick Sottler, Barbara (Higdon) Spencer, John Sturdevant, Donovan Thompson, Evelyn Trickel, Dennis Walker, Herb Webster, Bob Witten, Dr. David Witten and Donald & Letha Woodard.
The NCMC Foundation is a 501c(3) IRS-approved organization that raises funds through different campaigns, including the recent Transforming Lives, Empower People major gifts campaign. The NCMC Foundation works in partnership with North Central Missouri College. For more information about the NCMC Foundation and Alumni Association, please contact Alicia Endicott at (660) 357-6403 or [email protected].
Photo: March 23, 2024 Pirates Ball – Distinguished Alumni Left to Right: Seated: Phyllis Jackson, Joyce Cutsinger, Pam Johnston, Tony Ralston, Mitch Dougan, Jackie Soptic Standing: Allan Seidel, James Holcomb, Cathie Smith, John Holcomb, Barb Spencer, Sam Smith, Phil Hoffman, Chris Hoffman, Joanna Anderson, Donald Gibson, Cathy McKay, John Hunolt, John Bain