FREEPORT — On Nov. 16, the Highland Community College Foundation recognized five Distinguished Alumni at the Freeport Club.
This is the 27th year the foundation has recognized individuals who made their start at Highland Community College, have shown community leadership, and believe in the mission of higher education. To date, Highland has named more than 160 individuals as Distinguished Alumni.
“These distinguished alumni exemplify the inspiring power of education,” said Dan Dick, Highland Community College Foundation executive director. “With unwavering commitment and exceptional achievements, they have not only carved their own success stories but continue to inspire and elevate Highland Community College and Northwest Illinois. Starting at Highland, these outstanding individuals embody the spirit of innovation, leadership, and service.”
Terry Camplain of Davis Junction was among those honored as distinguished alumni. He was nominated by Vicki Schulz.
Camplain began his path to his psychology career with an Associate Degree from Highland in 1986, going on to advanced education and a successful career as a school psychologist and for the past 19 years as principal of Chana Education Center, a therapeutic day school of the Ogle County Educational Cooperative. This program focuses on the social and emotional growth of students. Camplain has been recognized as the Illinois School Psychologist of the Year and Focus House Volunteer of the Year. He is also a member of the Ogle County Juvenile Justice Council and a Certified Trainer for Trauma Informed School Approaches. Since 2008, he has been sharing his experience as a speaker for the Highland First Year Experience class and works with HCC education majors.
For more on the Highland Community College Foundation, visit highland.edu/foundation.
