Sterling residents Vicky Kirchoff and Arlen Nuest received special recognition at the annual Sterling College Kickoff Banquet on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, for serving the College 25 and 30 years, respectively. Kirchoff serves as the physical plant office manager; Nuest is the electrician.

Starting at Sterling College in 1992 in housekeeping, Kirchoff moved to supervisor of housekeeping and then to office manager in 2010.

The first convocation of the Sterling College academic year will take place Aug. 25, at 10 a.m. in Culbertson Auditorium in Spencer Hall. Keynote speaker Dr. Scott Rich, Sterling College president, will deliver his speech “Remember These Things” as students and employees gather to celebrate the start of classes. The public is invited to attend this free event.