Favorite sports team? "I am a big baseball fan. My favorite team is the San Francisco Giants. The reason is because of names that are familiar around here such as right fielder Hunter Pence, who played...

What are you looking forward to this school year? “I’m looking forward to graduating this coming spring.” Why did you come to SCCC? "I chose to attend SCCC because it is an affordable option...

Why did you come to SCCC?  “Going to school at SCCC is affordable.” “I also chose to attend SCCC because it was close to home." What are you looking forward to this school year? “Doing the...

Why did you come to SCCC? “I live here so it was easier to come here than to go somewhere else like Salina where it’s more expensive.” What surprised you about SCCC? “It surprised me to see...

Why did you come to SCCC? "I chose SCCC because it is close to home and very affordable." What are you looking forward to this school year? "I want to better myself, meet new people, and challenge...

Graphic design? Why that major? "I have a passion for being creative and for helping people. I hope to someday design my own home in the future." Why did you come to SCCC? “I came to Seward because...

Why did you come to SCCC? “My brother came here and he was my motivation to come. He is my role model." What are you looking forward to this school year? "I am looking forward to getting to know...

Crusader's UpClose stories are quick and to the point. Each UpClose story focuses on one person attending, working or helping at Seward County Community College. We will feature people throughout the week...

“What makes a good person is someone who does things for other people, who are kind hearted and don’t expect things back in return. They go over and beyond when they shouldn’t. I don’t believe...

"On a day to day basis I struggle with strong procrastination. I know I have a million things to do, but for some reason I just sit there and tell myself 'I'll do it later, I'll do it later..' and when...

  "I think what motivates me to work hard is just the personal feeling of accomplishment. In softball I work hard because I want to move on to a bigger school to play. What I want to accomplish...

"The hardest thing about college...or the scariest thing about college was having to go my separate ways from people. I still live with my parents but I hardly have time to hangout with my friends because...