Thirteen previous “Ducks on the Tuck” races helped guarantee a Southwestern Community College education for hundreds of deserving students, but the 14th event broke new ground.
Ask anyone who knew Charlie McConnell well, and they’ll tell you he was all heart.
It’s among the most difficult programs for students to get accepted into at Southwestern Community College.
Six graduates of the medical sonography program were recently honored with a pinning ceremony at the Jackson County Department on Aging.
They represent a wide range of programs and hail from all over Western North Carolina, but the 35 Southwestern Community College students who were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society on April 28 have several key attributes in common.
On May 6 at Southwestern Community College’s Jackson Campus, 10 Therapeutic Massage students were honored during a pinning ceremony.
On behalf of the Cashiers Valley Rotary Club, Jim Zoller (right) presents a $2,500 check to Dr. Don Tomas Southwestern Community College president.

