You are cordially invited to participate in this year’s celebration of the 125th anniversary of Sinclair Community College.
The purpose of the celebration is to highlight Sinclair’s history, build linkages in the community and bring students, faculty and staff together.
“The idea came from President Johnson. He is ever mindful of those important things in the history and future of the college, so I think a group of us got a text that said, ‘hey, did you know that we are approaching 125 and here is a lot of ideas that we can do,’” said Chief of Staff Annesa Cheek. “It has been his idea from the start.”
With the help of a small group, called the committee, the goal is to have a solidified plan for the celebration within the next three months, according to Cheek.
“One hundred twenty five years is an incredible journey and an incredible achievement. The story of Sinclair, in a lot of ways is the story of Dayton. We have an opportunity to tell a fascinating story,” said Director of Public Relations Adam Murka. “One hundred twenty five years ago, David Sinclair’s motto was to find a need and endeavor to meet it, and we do that everyday. It is the story of an institution that has undergone incredible change while still being true to itself.”
The president’s office and the committee will continue to brainstorm ideas for the celebration. But Cheek and Murka are expecting an exciting and an amazing year for Sinclair with a possible birthday celebration in the future.
“I expect that it (the celebration) will be lots of fun, really engaging, very informative and really diverse. One hundred twenty five years is a hallmark, so we want to make sure that it is a memorable year,” Cheek said. “Sinclair plays a big role in continuing to support and build a strong future for the region. It is important to work hard and celebrate successes and Sinclair is a success for the community.”
Talya Flowers
Editor
clarion@sinclair.edu
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