The Coffeyville Community College Foundation will recognize two individuals during the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Luncheon on Friday, October 7.

Stephen Rench is a graduate of FKHS and CCC. While attending Coffeyville Community College, he participated on the debate team and was a founding member of the Eta Gamma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Mr. Rench continued his education at the University of Kansas. Following his graduation from KU in 1952, Stephen served as a member of the United States Air Force in England where he gained trial experience through various military cases. After serving his country, Mr. Rench continued his education and graduated from Georgetown University School of Law in the District of Columbia. He spent 53 years in the legal field focused on improving the practice of law. Stephen attributes the success in his life to his time at Coffeyville Community College.

Sally Presson was born and raised in Missouri before moving to Coffeyville in 1969. She and her family moved to the family farm in Cherryvale in 1971. She graduated with her Associate of Applied Science degree from Coffeyville Community College. Sally’s character of service was witnessed on a daily basis during her 30 years with the CCC Foundation. Sally was instrumental in coordinating various fundraisers, luncheons and events focused on helping the Foundation achieve its mission to provide scholarship opportunities for CCC students. She was a member of the international organization PEO for 60 years and served in several offices including President. Her greatest joys and proudest accomplishments were her time working for the Foundation, earning her associate's degree from CCC, endowing a scholarship, and her husband, children, and grandchildren.

Coffeyville Community College is honored to recognize two long-time supporters of the
Institution.