Viking Spotlight: Rutben Cruz Serves as SGA Vice President

[Clinton, N.C.] – Back in August, Rutben Cruz, a current junior at Sampson Early College High School (SECHS), was elected 2022-2023 Vice President of Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Student Government Association (SGA), serving beside Taylor Hill, SGA President. Through his new SGA role, Cruz plans to bring awareness to SCC’s dynamic Hispanic community, while simultaneously…

Viking Spotlight: Taylor Hill Elected New SGA President

[Clinton, N.C.]– Taylor Hill, a rising sophomore at Sampson Early College High School (SECHS), was recently elected as the new Student Government Association (SGA) President for both Sampson Community College (SCC) and SECHS for the 2022-2023 academic year. On July 12, she was officially sworn-in to SCC’s Board of Trustees, where she will also serve…

SCC Board of Trustees Reappointed

[Clinton, N.C.] – On Tuesday, July 12, 2022, the Sampson Community College (SCC) Board of Trustees reappointed three board members. Dr. Paul Viser, Mr. Pat Jones, and Mr. Chris Fann were all reappointed to serve on the board until June 2026. Viser is the Governor’s appointee; Jones was reappointed by the Sampson County School Board;…

New SCC Volleyball League Finishes First Season

[Clinton, N.C.] – Each semester at Sampson Community College (SCC), the College’s Student Government Association (SGA) offers various on-campus activities for both Sampson Early College High School (SECHS) and SCC curriculum students to participate in– such as clubs, events, and sports. But for the first time this year, Sampson CC offered another option to students…

SCC Swears in Newest SGA President

On January 14, 2020, John Cruz was sworn in by the Sampson Community College Board of Trustees as the college’s newest SGA President.

Dance Ensemble Packs SCC

Black History Month would not be the same at Sampson Community College without one of its newest traditions. The African American Dance Ensemble performed again this year to a packed crowd at the Activities Center on campus. Ivy Burch, one of the dancers that performed at the event says it is always high energy. “This…

Scary Sights at SCC

The Sampson Community College Student Government Association offered up a few scares at its annual Halloween Costume on campus. Students, faculty and staff were all invited to attend the event, held in the Warren Student Center at SCC. “This is always a fun event,” says Amanda Raynor, SGA Advisor at the college. “We always see…

SGA Recognizes SCC Veterans

Veterans Day is a time to celebrate those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country, as well as others who took the oath. This is no different at Sampson Community College, where the Student Government Association recognized faculty, staff members and students who have served in the military. “I don’t know that saying thank…

Students Break Bread with SCC Leaders

At Sampson Community College every voice counts. From the top leaders to new students walking through the door, the goal is to make SCC the most valuable, fun, safe and efficient learning environment possible for students. “This event is called Lunch with the President,” says Amanda Raynor, Student Engagement Coordinator at SCC. “This is an…

Annual Fall Fest Rings in Season at SCC

For the last couple weeks, temperatures have started to drop, and summer is over. For some, nothing marks this as well as Sampson Community College’s annual Fall Festival held at the campus. “It’s always fun to host this event,” says Amanda Raynor, Student Government Association advisor for the college. “Any time we can get all…

Pretty in Pink

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Student Government Association of Sampson Community College played host to its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. The event is part of an annual campaign organized by breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. The campaign…

SCC Ambassadors Look Forward to New Year

[Clinton, N.C.] – Nothing tells the story better of an organization than those who are immersed in it daily and can see its value. Therefore, Sampson Community College reaches out to student ambassadors to help tell its story to the community each year. This year is no different. At an annual luncheon hosted by SCC…