Blog — MJC Foundation

Higher Education - A Ticket to a Better Future

I enrolled as a full time student at Modesto Junior College from 1992 to 1994. Hindsight is always “twenty-twenty.”

MJC StoriesRyan FoyApril 28, 2017

A Life Under the Sea

After graduating from Modesto High School in 1948, I attended MJC as my next step in completing four years of college.

MJC StoriesRyan FoyApril 21, 2017

Back to Work at MJC

I was born and raised in the Central Valley – I am happy to call it my home. However, I didn’t always feel this way.

MJC StoriesRyan FoyApril 14, 2017

MJC Distinguished Alumna for 2017

My MJC story is one rooted in a dream – the American dream that I believe is still alive for many who come to this country.

News, MJC Stories, ImpactRyan FoyApril 7, 2017

A Fresh Start at MJC

In my mid-thirties I went through a major life transition. I wanted a new challenge that could help me discover what I was capable of doing.

MJC StoriesRyan FoyNovember 25, 2016

Accounting for Life's Opportunities

After high school graduation, my first non-farm job was as assistant to the controller at Pacific Grape Products in Modesto; Alex Rasmussen was the controller.

MJC StoriesRyan FoyNovember 18, 2016

A Mentor Leads the Way

I was a first generation college student, and had it not been for MJC, I would not have eventually received a PhD and become a professor.

MJC StoriesRyan FoyNovember 11, 2016

The Language of Tennis

While living in Mexico as a young man and playing tennis at a very high level, I was looking for options to improve my English.

MJC StoriesRyan FoyNovember 4, 2016

Dedication to a Dream

While growing up I dreamed of becoming a nurse caring for babies. I entered MJC straight out of high school.

MJC StoriesRyan FoySeptember 23, 2016

BRAVO! Modesto JC - A Personal View...

Throughout the nearly half-century I’ve lived in Modesto there has been a continual bright light, even a beacon, to beckon me to enjoy many worlds.

MJC StoriesRyan FoySeptember 16, 2016

A Passion Born at MJC

I was born in Sinaloa, Mexico. When I was eight years old, I was brought by my parents to the United States in 1980.

MJC StoriesRyan FoySeptember 9, 2016

Inspiration in the Classroom

I was born in Louisville, Kentucky to a very poor family. My mother was from California but had moved to Kentucky with her mother to escape an abusive family situation.

MJC StoriesRyan FoySeptember 2, 2016

Lynn Hansen

In the fall of 1961 I attended MJC as a student. Modesto Junior College prepared me with a rigorous foundation so that I was successful in earning a Master of Arts degree.

MJC StoriesRyan FoyJune 24, 2016

The Nichol's Family Continuing Involvement in MJC

My daughter Karen and son John graduated from Davis High School with MJC involvement as spectators at Davis HS football games in the stadium.

MJC StoriesRyan FoyJune 17, 2016

Legendary Coach Loved Every Day at MJC

I attended MJC as a student athlete from 1951-1953. I was encouraged to attend MJC by then Coach Stan Pavko.

MJC StoriesRyan FoyJune 10, 2016

MJC: A Family Affair

My mother, Ada Morrow, was raised in a strict family and her father did not allow her to attend college.

MJC StoriesRyan FoyMarch 18, 2016

A World of Opportunity

I came to MJC by default; I had graduated from high school halfway through my senior year and lived in Brazil as an exchange student for 11 months.

MJC StoriesRyan FoyMarch 11, 2016

An Anchor in Stormy Seas

Thirty years ago dressed in my cap and gown, my heart swelling with pride, I was waiting for my name to be called to receive my diploma, doubting that it was true.

MJC StoriesRyan FoyMarch 4, 2016