SPC Profiles is a series of stories about the people who make St. Petersburg College unique. Our students, faculty and alumni
are a diverse group of individuals with amazing stories to tell.
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Christopher Cain, Clearwater student destined to change lives
A spur-of-the-moment decision to move to Florida led Christopher Cain to discover the academic path he thinks is his destiny. He plans to graduate from SPC with an Associate in Arts degree in the spring. From here, he wants to transfer to the University of Florida to major in Mechanical Engineering and earn a minor in Biomedical Engineering. A glaucoma patient, Cain would like to design artificial eyes operated by electric impulses in the brain using nano technology.
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Elaine Anthony, Veterinary Nursing Instructor climbs Kilimanjaro
Elaine Anthony took the concept of promoting St. Petersburg College to new heights recently when she planted an SPC banner atop Mount Kilimanjaro.
"I wanted to plant the college banner to say 'hi' to my college family. I've been teaching Veterinary Nursing in the Vet Tech program since 1984," she said. "I've been here a long time, and this is my family. Before I taught here, I was a student here at the college."
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Jim Sirmons , SPJC led him to a long career with CBS
When Jim Sirmons graduated from St. Petersburg Junior College in 1937, he thought he was on his way to becoming a trial lawyer in St. Petersburg -- but broadcasting got in the way. What followed was a lengthy and fascinating career that began as a radio announcer/personality and ended 60 years later as executive vice president of CBS.
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