Alumni Events


Outstanding Alumni Recognition | Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Scottsdale Community College alumni are making their mark on the world and their communities in countless ways! During Excellence Under the Stars on Wednesday, April 24, nine outstanding alumni were recognized at this celebration, acknowledging our students and alumni's achievements. The Outstanding Alumni Award is an opportunity to recognize the achievements of our alumni and to inspire the students, both current and future, who follow in their footsteps. These alumni were nominated and selected for this award, with consideration given to:

  1. achievement in their professional career,
  2. community and volunteer service, and
  3. commitment to the SCC values of excellence, learning, integrity, innovation, inclusiveness, and connectedness.

The following alumni were honored:

  • Mikah Carlos
  • Felicia Cook
  • Marissa Johnson
  • Chris Jovanelly
  • Nicole Kalucki
  • Gary Lidman
  • Christina McGarvey
  • Dr. Brett Nachman
  • Haley Parker (nee Witham)

Their outstanding accomplishments in their professional and personal lives inspire fellow alumni, our current students, and the community. Celebrations of student and alumni success ignite talent, transform lives, and enrich communities through teaching, learning, and service


SCC Alumni & Friends Reception | April 18, 2024

Alumni and friends joined us for an evening of delicious appetizers and an opportunity to socialize and network with fellow graduates while listening to industry professionals Ron May and Louis Farber, Stray Cat Theatre Co-Artistic Directors, speak on the importance of the performing arts and its positive impact on the community. SCC Alumna Dr. Ramona Ortega-Liston also shared insight into the role of students in selecting the SCC mascot, “Artie the Artichoke.” Dr. Ortega-Liston was an active member of the Student Leadership Council in the 1970s when the school mascot was chosen.

The reception was followed by an exhilarating night of love, rivalry, and dance as the School of Film+Theatre proudly presented West Side Story. SCC's talented cast and crew continued their tradition of delivering captivating and diverse musical experiences that leave audiences spellbound.