For Robert Prusak, growing up on his family’s ranch in Ulm, Wyoming, becoming a nurse was the last thing on his mind. He began his academic journey at the University of Wyoming, earning a degree in Microbiology. However, with limited job opportunities in the field, he returned to the ranch and took a job at […]
“Wow, I hadn’t even thought of how amazing this really is!” Amy said as she reflected on the fact that five members of her family have graduated from or are set to graduate from the Sheridan College Nursing program. Sisters Amy Martini, Michelle Switzenberg, and Stacey Frank grew up in and around the nursing home […]
Judy Hayworth ’65 – A Life of Service to Others “I always knew I would be a teacher. I loved working and spending time with children, even at a young age.” Judy Hayworth was born and raised in Sheridan, attending Sheridan schools and getting involved in the local 4H program. She enrolled at Sheridan College […]
Dee didn’t even know what a dental hygienist was. She was planning on attending the University of Wyoming to study secretarial sciences when her father suggested that she investigate the new Dental Hygiene program being started at Sheridan College. After learning more about the profession and the opportunities of being a dental hygienist, she enrolled […]
SC Alum Beck Bridger earned the Miss Wyoming USA crown last weekend in Gillette. This is the second time that Beck has represented Wyoming in a pageant, having won the 2018 Miss Wyoming in the Miss America pageant. Beck attended Sheridan College and received her Associate’s Degrees in General Studies and in Music and Fine […]
Landry May, a spring 2023 graduate from Sheridan College, is one of 15 Phi Theta Kappa members selected as a 2023 Hites Scholar and will receive a $10,000 scholarship for baccalaureate studies. The Hites Transfer Scholarship is awarded to Phi Theta Kappa members who are preparing to transfer to a bachelor’s degree-granting college or university. […]
“I think the meaning of life is to bring value to people and to recognize value. It really brings out the best in people.” – Zane Garstad on his philosophy of life… Hailing from Southern Alberta, Canada, Zane grew up in a rodeo family where from a young age he rode calves, steers and then […]
“I was terrified of failure, but Billie Rae Charles made me believe that I could be successful.” Tonna Thomas was the mother of five young children, had a full-time job and was home-schooling some of the children when she decided to go back to school. Tonna had just moved back to Sheridan and knew she […]
Trevor Larson didn’t know what he wanted to do with the rest of his life… but since his parents were both teachers, he thought Secondary Education was a good choice for a major in college. Little did he know, his life would lead him in a different direction. Recruited to play basketball at Sheridan College […]
“I don’t know, I will probably get a job…..” That was Larissa’s answer to her dad’s question on what she was going to do after high school graduation. He made her a bargain – he would help support her financially if she went to college – so she decided to enroll at Sheridan College. Larissa […]