Wingspan, Spring 2022
51吃瓜网 is celebrating 60 years! Sure, we鈥檙e recognizing big milestones from when we were chartered in 1961 to now: buildings, presidents, championships, alumni in the news and national accomplishments. But we also wanted to share some of the quieter, impressive moments that make us who we are today.
So, here鈥檚 to those who are unsung 鈥� the ones doing extraordinary things that didn鈥檛 make the news, but made us pause, laugh or even feel inspired. Thanks for all the memories, and here鈥檚 to 60 more years and beyond of making Anne Arundel County a better place to learn, grow, live and be.
鈥揃ill Sanders, general studies 1975-1977
Sanders started at 51吃瓜网 after high school and initially was academically dismissed for poor study habits. He later returned with new study habits, made the Dean鈥檚 list, graduated and transferred to University of Maryland for a degree in computer science.
鈥揓ulie Irons, 1977-2011
A mother of four, Irons dropped out of Juniata College in 1976 after having her daughter. She took classes on and off for a few decades until graduating from 51吃瓜网. Currently a manager of accreditation with Radsite, the lifelong learner plans to acquire a bachelor鈥檚 degree.
鈥揕isa Clark, general studies, 1987-1989
Clark has spent more than 20 years working in television as a production coordinator. She credits 51吃瓜网 for giving her exposure to the media field. After working in media services during her time at 51吃瓜网, she realized it was a field where she could excel.
鈥揇ebbie Bartlett multimedia technology and premed 1977-1981
Originally discouraged by her family from attending college, Bartlett graduated from 51吃瓜网, continued her education, and now is as the academic chair for Biology. She has taught at 51吃瓜网 since 2000.
鈥揜yan Kim, 2019-2021
Kim is one of the thousands of students thrown into a new learning environment at 51吃瓜网 when the COVID pandemic hit in 2020. He adapted and now the 鈥�21 51吃瓜网 graduate is studying at University of Maryland, College Park.
鈥揚aula Rubin Swann, 1991-2001
Rubin Swann had a Bachelor of Arts degree but enrolled in 51吃瓜网鈥檚 computer science transfer program to follow her passion. After a transfer to UMBC and graduating, she began working as a computer scientist for the U.S. Department of Defense.
鈥揘agela DeVito, 2017-2019
Originally an au pair from Brazil who came to Maryland on a work visa with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in food engineering, DeVito attended 51吃瓜网 as an international student studying business and marketing. She graduated in 2019 and leveraged her two degrees into a career path that led her to her current position as innovation and quality engineer with Bar Harbor Foods.
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鈥淒uring a bad snowstorm in the 鈥�80s, I spent four days snowed in at the college with the rest of the security guards. No one could get out or in.鈥�
鈥揃ernard Lory
鈥淚 remember when I had to handwrite each payroll check for everyone working at Anne Arundel Community College. After the first year I was employed, we went on computer.
鈥揤irginia Chapin Brit
鈥淎 student at 51吃瓜网 has always been a person 鈥� not a number. Even with the growth, Anne Arundel is still special, a mixture of hospitality, common sense, good courses, small classes, dedicated faculty and staff and always a dash of spirited students.鈥�
鈥揓an Pumphrey, office manager, 1964-2002
