Student Stories

Julie Merrill

Julie Merrill has travelled far and wide but finds she likes the small classes at HCC. Julie Merrill standing outside on main campus.

Stephanie Costa

Stephanie Costa is finding ways to bring sustainability into the fiber program. Stephanie Costa standing in weaving department.

Penny Jewett

Penny Jewett, HCC Professional Crafts-Wood student, has found the perfect complement to her rustic home and garden accessories business. Photo of Penny Jewett at her work bench in the Professional Crafts Wood Department

Stephen and Rachel Skinner

Stephen and Rachel Skinner decided to put their children first by coming back to school. Stephen and Rachel Skinner in a classroom.

Bill Sweeney

Bill Sweeney was recently elected as the national Society of American Foresters Student Congress Chair. Head shot of Bill Sweeney  in front of main campus road.

Joeleyn Trahan

This Associate in Science student brings a unique and varied background to her studies and future aspirations as a teacher. Joeleyn Trahan standing in front of the frozen waterfall in front of 200 building.

Naomi Ernst-Smith

HCC Nursing student, Naomi Ernst-Smith is exchanging years of experience as a CNA for a career as a Registered Nurse. Naomi is standing in front a group of medical cabinets.

Maggie Reich

Maggie Reich is making a difference in the lives of students on campus as well as around the western division. Maggie standing in a computer lab

Michael McCoy

With the skills learned through HCC’s Film and Video Program, Michael McCoy is determined to direct a feature film one day. A photo of Michael McCoy with video camera

Brooke Duvall and Krystal Webb

These Medical Assisting students say the drive to HCC is worth it. Brooke Duvall and Krystal Webb standing in front of medical cabinet.

Shelia Wilke

Early Childhood Education-Teacher Associate student Shelia Wilke enjoys watching children learn. Shelia standing in front of brick building

Scott Messer

By completing HCC’s new Entrepreneurship program, Scott Messer is hoping to enrich his business. By completing HCC’s new Entrepreneurship program, Scott Messer is hoping to enrich his business.

Skye and Ryan Richards

Skye and Ryan Richards plan to use their education in Nicaragua for mission work. Skye and Ryan Richards standing next to the 100 Building

Seth Brown

HCC Fish and Wildlife student Seth Brown spent the summer as an intern in the Cataloochee Valley. Seth Brown standing in front of a wooden structure and two grazing elk

Mary Jenkins

HCC Cosmetology student Mary Jenkins puts her creativity to use in the cosmetology field. Mary Jenkins standing in front of the fountain at the 200 Building

DeeDee Small

HCC Accounting student DeeDee Small lands job as result of Co-op Experience. DeeDee Small standing in front of the 200 Building