Helen Juanita Hamm Ms.
Hamm is the oldest student ever to have graduated from
MCC. At age 86 she is a recent 2004 graduate. Helen received
her teaching certification and is using this as a foundation
for pursuing her teaching degree from the University of
Michigan-Flint. As she continues her studies she is also
tutoring urban Flint students. Ms. Hamm exemplifies the
life-long learner. She is an inspiration to people of all
ages and backgrounds. Her accomplishments touch the lives
of all people.
William F. Pickard Dr.
Pickard is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
Global Automotive Alliance, LCC. Dr. Pickard began his
25 years of business in Detroit with a single McDonald’s
restaurant. He grew that business as owner and operator
to twelve restaurants. In 2002, the Detroit News recognized
Dr. Pickard as one of 12 Michiganians of the Year. He was
chosen by President Reagan as the first chairman of the
African Development Foundation in 1982. He has also served
on numerous community and civic Boards of Directors. Dr.
Pickard received his PhD from Ohio State University, Masters
Degree from the University of Michigan and Bachelor of
Science degree from Western Michigan University.
Woodrow “Woody” Skaff Mr.
Skaff is the retired President of Skaff Carpet and Furniture,
a 93 year old, local family retail store. Mr. Skaff has
maintained a very active community life in Flint. He is
an original 1944 Big Brother and past President of the
Big Brothers Organization. He is also past president of
the Flint YMCA and has served on the Board of Directors
of the NBD Genesee Bank and the Crossover/Downtown Outreach
Ministry. Woody is most proud of his achievement in bringing
Young Life, an international non-denominational Christian
outreach organization for young people to Flint. Since
that initial program in the 1960’s hundreds of people
have had life-changing experiences.
Honorable Thomas Yeotis Judge
Yeotis is a retired Genesee County Circuit Court Judge.
He was a licensed attorney for 49 years, serving for 32
years as an outstanding judge. He was a founding member
twenty-five years ago of New Paths and the Greater Flint
Area Sports Hall of Fame. Judge Yeotis is also a founder
and former president of the MCC Bruin Club. His interest
in sports has continued for 60 years as he participated
and coached numerous championship church and city league
basketball and softball teams. Tom was honored as a C.S.
Mott Citizen of the Year by the Flint Area Chamber of Commerce
in 2001. This proud alumnus has served on over 30 non-profit
community and civic organizations, often as chairman or
president.
