Student Spotlights | 91³Ô¹ÏÍø

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Stories of Learning, Growth, and Belonging

 

Meet the students of 91³Ô¹ÏÍø and read their inspiring stories of learning, growth, and belonging. From first-generation college students to future healthcare professionals, our students reflect the heart of 91³Ô¹ÏÍø — where everyone can learn, engage, and belong.

 


 

Emma Motta, a Culinary and Pastry Arts student at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø, standing outdoors.

Emma Motta didn’t start college with everything figured out. At 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Community College, she found a supportive environment and hands-on experience in Culinary and Pastry Arts that helped her build confidence, discover direction, and take meaningful steps forward.

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Head and shoulders image of Madeline Smith, SCC Architectural Technologies Student

Madeline Smith’s path to graduation hasn’t followed a straight line. A mother, small business owner, and Architectural Technology student, she returned to 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Community College with renewed focus—using persistence, creativity, and hard-earned confidence to keep moving forward.

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Moises Cruz-Cortez When Moises Cruz-Cortez arrived at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø, he was simply hoping for a fresh start. Instead, he found people who made him feel seen, supported and comfortable enough to keep going. That feeling of belonging became the foundation of his future.

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Helenka Ostrum: A Lifelong Learner in Public Health and Safety After her federal position in women’s public health was eliminated, Helenka Ostrum enrolled in 91³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s EMT Basic course — combining her public health background with hands-on emergency medical training.

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