Since 1981, Clinton Community College Alumni Association has honored those that have made “outstanding” contributions during the year. In 2020, the Alumni Association is celebrated the 39th year of honoring outstanding contributions to Clinton Community College, Clinton, IA. The Outstanding Graduate recipient was Eric Sipes, Class of 2020, from Morrison, IL.
Each year CCC Alumni Association honors a graduate who has gone above and beyond in their pursuit of a degree. Eric Sipes is that student. A first-generation college graduate, he is an Honor Student, having earned a 4.0 grade point average. He was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society in March.
Like many students, he is was a full-time student working part-time. Sipes is devoted to academics and volunteer work. He is a UNITE Camp Leader, painting over 20 homes for individuals over the past three years. He leads Fellowship for Christian Athletes at Morrison Junior and Senior High Schools, and he was involved in Alpha Chi at CCC. He leads weekly Bible Study groups and helps with the youth group at the Church of the Open Door. Eric shares his time and talents with a helping smile.
Nominations for this honor stated it well, “Eric Sipes is an incredibly diligent student. He is a positive role model for his fellow students and is a constant source of enthusiasm and encouragement. Not only is he engaged in his learning, but he inspires others to be as well. In addition to his commitment to his education, Eric is an active volunteer. He is a true CCC advocate. When asked to help when his time allows, he is always there with a helping smile. His smile is contagious and concern for his fellow students is genuine. He appreciates all the doors that CCC faculty and staff have opened for him.”
Having graduated from CCC, Eric Sipes is enrolled at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA. His major is Secondary Education with an emphasis in History.