Hall of Fame
The Central Community College Foundation Hall of Fame was established to honor individuals and couples who have demonstrated exceptional support for Central Community College and/or the Foundation over the years.
All Hall of Fame inductees are celebrated on an interactive display located near the board room at the Central Community College Administration Building on the Grand Island Campus. The display includes a photo and a brief description of their exemplary support to the college and/or foundation.
Individuals who have been honored are listed below.
For more information regarding the Hall of Fame, please contact:
Traci Skalberg, Executive Director
Central Community College Foundation
201 Foundation Pl., Ste 200
Hastings, NE 68901
Phone: 402-461-2475 (direct line)
Email: traciskalberg@cccneb.edu
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Gale and Paula Beirow
2021
In recognition and appreciation of Gale and Paula Beirow’s longtime commitment to Central Community College and the Foundation through the establishment of the Gale & Paula Beirow Scholarship along with their support in the Hastings community and for Gale’s many years of service as a member of the Foundation Board of Directors.
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Terry and Beth Millard
2021
In recognition and appreciation of Terry and Beth Millard’s commitment to Central Community College and the Foundation along with their support in the Columbus community and for Terry’s longtime service as a member of the Foundation Board of Directors. Both are passionate about education, for people of all ages, and it is their desire to help others achieve their educational and vocational goals.
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Rhonda Pauley
2021
In recognition and appreciation of Rhonda Pauley’s commitment to Central Community College and the Foundation through her support of CCC students with the establishment of the Rhonda and Renee Pauley Scholarship and along with Rhonda’s support in the Hastings community and years of service as a member of the Foundation Board of Directors.
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Drs. Greg & Marilee Smith
2016
In recognition and appreciation of their ongoing support of CCC students through the establishment of two endowed scholarships with the CCC Foundation and for Greg’s dedicated service as CCC President.
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Homer & Margaret Pierce
2014
In recognition and appreciation of Homer and Margaret’s longtime commitment to Central Community College and the Foundation along with their support in numerous Nebraska communities and for Homer’s many years of service as a member of the Board of Governors and the Foundation Board of Directors.
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Dr. LaVern Franzen
2013
In recognition and appreciation of LaVern’s longtime commitment to CCC and the CCC Foundation along with his support to community service in Hastings and the surrounding area.
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S.N. “Bud" & Gloria Wolbac
2011
In recognition and appreciation of Bud & Gloria’s commitment to Central Community College and the Foundation, along with their support to philanthropy and community service in Grand Island and the surrounding area.
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Jack Crowley
2008
In grateful recognition and appreciation for his support of CCC and his longtime leadership in the development and growth of the CCC Foundation.
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Kenneth Morrison
2006
In appreciation of his support of the allied health programs at CCC, including the establishment of the Ken Morrison Endowed Scholarship Fund for students in healthcare related fields.
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Dr. Jack & June Yost
2004
In grateful recognition and appreciation for their support of Central Community College and the establishment of the June Yost Nursing Scholarship.
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Dr. Joseph W. Preusser
2002
Honored for his 32 years of dedicated service to CCC, including 18 years as College President, and in grateful appreciation for his ongoing support of CCC students through the endowment of the Preusser Scholarship Fund.
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Mathew “Bud” and Rita Fleischer
2001
Cited for their long-standing support of CCC and the CCC Foundation through their ongoing commitment to the development and improvement of the CCC Columbus Campus.
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Ron and Carol Cope
2000
Honored for their support in the development of the CCC Kearney Center and establishment of the Ron & Carol Cope Foundation Scholarship Fund for CCC nursing students.
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Dale and Dolores Watley
1998
Established a small business incubator loan fund to provide low interest loans through CCC’s Small Business Institute.
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Wuanita Butler and Butler Family
1997
Recognized for early support for Central Community College and the Foundation.
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Jim and Norma Merrick
1997
Honored for outstanding leadership in a successful capital campaign on the Grand Island Campus.
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Ken Torczon
1995
Cited for his leadership in the formation of the Columbus Campus.
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Ken Wortman
1994
Instrumental in the creation of the CCC system. He was a member of the Board of Governors from 1966 until his death in 2004.
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Lois Behlen
1993
Strong supporter of CCC for more than 25 years. Mrs. Behlen was a leader of the CCC Foundation kick-off campaign.
