Staff came together to form the big 6-0 to celebrate the college's history
To continue the celebration of its 60th anniversary and the start of the fall semester, more than 350 Montgomery County Community College students, alumni, employees and community members came together at the Blue Bell Campus Aug. 27 to form the shape of the number 60.
On the open field behind College Hall, participants gathered wearing red T-shirts with the 60th anniversary logo and motto “Transforming Lives and Communities for 60 years.” The Mustangs men’s soccer team wearing light blue T-shirts then formed a large circle around the 60 formation.
To prepare for the event, the number 60 was spray-painted onto the grass field, and participants filled the inside of each number until the shape was complete. Nick Savino of NGS Productions then captured video footage and photos via drone technology.
Among those from the community in attendance for the ‘Human 60’ shape were Montgomery County Board of Commissioners Vice Chair Neil Makhija, Commissioner Thomas DiBello and MCCC President Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez.
“This 60th anniversary is a celebration of Montgomery County Community College and the success of our more than 90,000 alumni,” said Dr. Bastecki-Perez. “At Montco, we continue to transform lives, destinies and future generations and improve the communities we serve every day.”
Also in attendance were several members of the Montgomery County Board of Trustees including Board Chair Varsovia Fernandez.
Throughout the year, MCCC students, employees and alumni have been encouraged to volunteer in their communities for 60 minutes each month. The College’s podcast, “Montco on the Move,” has been featuring individuals who have been an integral part of the College’s history. Their stories are available at mc3.edu/podcast.
Since opening its doors in 1964, MCCC has grown over the last six decades to become an academic and community hub that meets the needs of students and residents of all ages and stages. MCCC has evolved from its humble beginnings at the former Conshohocken High School to its state-of-the-art campuses in Blue Bell, which opened in 1972 at 340 DeKalb Pike, and Pottstown, which opened in 1996 at 101 College Drive, as well as online. For more information, visit mc3.edu/60years.
