Alumni

Mustapha Hammoud

Alumnus Mustapha Hammoud serves Dearborn in two different careers

Mustapha Hammoud, an HFC alumnus and Ford Motor Company engineer, looks forward to beginning his second term on the City Council.
Sharon Pearl Picking sitting at her desk.

Sharon Pearl Picking retires after 25 years in financial aid

HFC's longest-serving financial aid employee, Sharon Pearl Picking, moves on to other aspirations as she makes way for the next generation of leadership.
Sharon McAlpine sitting at her desk.

Sharon McAlpine becomes the new bursar at HFC

As the new bursar at HFC, Sharon McAlpine builds upon a strong foundation of experience and familiarity.
Georgia Travis standing underneath of a car working on it.

HFC welcomes Georgia Travis, an alumna teaching Automotive Technology

HFC automotive instructor Georgia Travis enjoys introducing students to the world of the automobile.
Amanda Chahine poses outside her cubicle, pointing at her name plate.

Amanda Chahine returns to her alma mater after exploring multiple careers

HFC web content and design manager Amanda Chahine is excited to return to her alma mater, where she learned that her potential was boundless.
Clockwise from top left: HFC alumni Amir El-Aswad, Micah Walker, Alayna Kondraciuk, and Alanna Grace-Marie Schwartz will speak about their experiences at the College on Nov. 19’s panel, “Getting the Most Out of Your College Experience.”

Alumni panel focuses on “Getting the Most out of Your College Experience”

Four HFC alumni will speak about at HFC on Nov. 19 about how they got the most out of their HFC experience. This event is free; everyone is welcome.
To the left is Jager Kwiatkowski and on the right is Diante Taylor.

HFC wrestling alumni return to the College as assistant coaches

Jager Kwiatkowski and Diante Taylor once wrestled at HFC. Now they've returned to help coach new wrestlers.
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Business and Marketing Mini-Fair open for HFC students and alumni

Career Services will host a Business and Marketing Mini-Fair on Nov. 12 for students and alumni interested in business fields. Be sure to bring your résumé.
WHFR’s first General Manager Richard Piet, WHFR founder/retired Station Advisor Jay Korinek, and WHFR General Manager Susan McGraw.

Inviting WHFR alumni to 40th Birthday Alumni Reunion and Live Broadcast

Anyone affiliated with WHFR in its past 40 years is invited to attend the WHFR 40th Birthday Alumni Reunion and Live Broadcast on Nov. 14.
 Kenneth Lee Isaacson holds up his diploma while wearing his graduation cap and sitting in front of a fire engine.

HFC alumnus is Michigan’s first known EMT to serve while in foster care

Having spent part of his youth in the foster care system, HFC alumnus Kenneth Lee Isaacson is living his dream as a paramedic for the DFD. He has earned prominent accolades for his work.
On the left, Olivia Draus pictures outside. On the right, one of her pieces of art.

Artist gets into her dream school after studying at HFC

Olivia Draus chose HFC for all the right reasons, learned valuable skills, and achieved her goal of transferring to CCS.
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Career Development Series helps students set career paths

HFC hosts two events in its Career Development Series on Oct. 28 and Nov. 19. Hope to see you there!
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Alumna named to 2025 National Top Entrepreneurial Women to Watch list

Career Mastered Magazine selected Linda Hannah to its annual watch list for empowering women.
HFC grad celebrating with pom pom and holding diploma.

You are invited to HFC’s First-Generation College Celebration

Register by Oct. 27 for HFC's First-Generation College Celebration on Nov. 7. Presenters include Interim President Lori Gonko, Senator Darrin Camilleri, and Mayor Abdullah Hammoud.
HFC Cuilinary student wearing white chef coat and holding a tray of food.

Join us for HFC’s Culinary and Hospitality Mini-Job Fair

HFC students and alumni are invited to attend the Culinary and Hospitality Mini-Job Fair on Oct. 23.
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IT and Computer Science jobs mini-fair

HFC students and alumni are invited to attend the IT and Computer Science mini-fair on Oct. 9.
ASSET class with instructor Kris Young holding ASSET sign in automotive garage.

Ford ASSET program at HFC turns 40

A partnership between HFC and Ford, the ASSET program, the only one of its kind in Michigan, has been going strong for 40 years despite massive changes in the auto industry.
From L-R: HFC alumna Leslie Herrick and Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud.

Alumna Leslie Herrick becomes president of the Dearborn Rotary Club

As president of the Rotary Club of Dearborn, lifelong resident Leslie Herrick continues striving to make the city a better place.
Alayna Kondraciuk has long dark blonde hair and wearing a black sweater.

Alayna Kondraciuk promoted to On-Campus Admissions Recruiter

Lifelong Hawk Alayna Kondraciuk is proud to help current and future Hawks gain the advantages she earned as a student at HFC.
Headshot of Katia Nasser

“Outstanding Biology Student” is an aspiring optometrist

Katia Nasser wants to help people improve their lives through clear vision. Her experiences at HFC taught her to become a “resilient critical thinker” who is prepared for anything.
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Entrepreneur wins $7,000 through optiMize to support non-profit work

Alicia Jackson founded DIME Above the Line to help small businesses thrive. She also aspires to become the mayor of Westland.
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Alumnus Ray Vipond brings talent and humility to his music

HFC alumnus Ray Vipond recently performed his solo, "Theme and Variations for Trumpet in B-flat minor," with the Metropolitan Symphony Band.

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Legos highlight alumnus’ “Wonders of Automotive Engineering” teaching

Dr. Don Wilcher has written books about Legos in engineering, and has used the famous toy to teach engineering to students.
Shardai Duckett posing in front of the EMU sign.

From Hawk to Eagle: Music alumna spreads her wings

The Future for Frontliners scholarship allowed Shardai Duckett to take another chance on a college degree. This time, she soared.