Distinguished Alumni
The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni who have achieved prominence and made a significant impact on the lives of others through their professions, accomplishments, affiliations, and service to the society and the college.
2025 Honoree
Congratulations to the 2025 honoree, and thank you for the dedication you have shown to Independence Community College.
Dr. Richard Schooler
Independence Community College is proud to announce Dr. Richard Schooler as this year’s Distinguished Alumni, who will be recognized during the Pirates’ home basketball game against Cloud Community College on Saturday, February 8th. This special event is generously sponsored by Quality Toyota.
Past Honorees
S2021- Ashley Osburn
F2021 - TJ Stukes
2020 - Alamryat Tuyliyev
2019 - John Thompson
2018 - Julia Terenjuk
2017 - Allan W. Wicker
2015 - Blake Robbins
2014 - Corey D. Hugo
2013 - Elizabeth Ann Sanders
2012 - Tyson W. Oakes
2011 - William J. Kelly
2010 - Leseley Simpson
2009 - Ray Rothgeb
2008 - Richard Orr
2007 - Russell D. Canaday
2006 - John Buser
2005 - Dr. Conrad F. Newberry
2004 - James P. Kelley
2003 - Daniel L. Gross
2002 - Richard A. Stewart
2001 - Charlotte Wharton
2000 - Russell Crane
1999 - Jonathan Newkirk
1998 - Tim Emert
1997 - Toby Cook
1996 - Jerry Hiatt
1995 - Mark Franklauser
1994 - Derek Schmidt
1993 - Jim Halsey
1992 - Dr. Fay Bradley
1991 - Phillip D. Griffith
1990 - Ellen B. Goheen
1989 - Bill Kurtis
1988 - Merle R. Blair
1987 - Michael A. Wood
1986 - Margaret Goheen
1985 - R.J. Osborn
1984 - Donald E. Aiken
1983 - James D. Gilmore
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