John N. Maragakis was born February 15, 1925 in Mohrland, Utah, a son of Nick J. and Alexandra Platzidakis Maragakis. He graduated from Carbon High School in Price, Utah; graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Utah. He went on to serve his country in the Army 115th Engineer Battalion. He was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of Salt Lake City, also served as a member of the Church Board of Trustees. He held many leadership positions and was instrumental in starting the Western Orthodox Youth Association. He was Operations Manager of Ajax/Division of McGraw-Edison Company of Salt Lake City, Utah. In addition, he was a prominent business consultant in commercial real estate.His philanthropic and community activities included a long standing member of the Salt Lake Minos Chapter of Pancretan Association; National Officer of Pancretan Association of America; Chairman, Pancretan Scholarship Committee; Chairman, Utah Technical College Advisory Council; President, Board of Directors of the Junior Achievement of Utah; member Board of Directors of the United Fund; member board of directors, Utah Blue Shield, Inc.; director, Salt Lake Kiwanis Club; member, Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce; Chairman of Management Education Committee, Utah Manufacturers Association; and Chairman of Mount Olympus Community Council. Maragakis, 66-years-old, passed away Sunday, April 21, 1991. Digitization completed with funds from a 2017 USHRAB (Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board) Grant that was awarded to Salt Lake Community College, Library Services.
Subjects
leaders, Veterans, Community service
Local Identifiers
16-2075
Title
Veterans Center at SLCC
Description
The purpose of Veterans Services is to provide comprehensive assistance and support to all Salt Lake Community College service members, veterans and dependents as individuals complete their educational goals. Since 1948, Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) has been a proud supporter of those who have served in all branches of the U.S. Military. In 1948, the Salt Lake Area Vocational School, now known as Salt Lake Community College, opened its doors and began serving and training veterans returning from WWII desiring to utilize their new education benefit called, the Montgomery GI BILL. The first 145 students were veterans, and by the second semester, 589 military students were using their VA educational benefits for their education. Today, over 1,100 veterans/dependents attend SLCC each semester. The main Veterans Center is located on the Taylorsville Redwood Campus in the Student Center, room 059. Also located on the South City Campus. There is an outreach specialist that will meet with Veteran Students on other campuses as well.
Subjects
Veterans' organizations, Veterans, military deployment, Military life, Taylorsville Redwood Campus, South City Campus, Student Center (Redwood Campus), Student aspirations, educational associations, Students, U.S. Military
Local Identifiers
18-0030
Title
United States Naval Sea Cadets Raising the Flag on Veterans Day
Description
Color photographs of the United States Naval Sea Cadets, a youth organization of the Navy raising the flag on Veterans Day.
Subjects
navy, Veterans, flags
Local Identifiers
18-0031
Title
Creation of an Inclusive Veteran's Center
Description
Images of the 2011 Innovation Award Winners for the creation of the Salt Lake Community College one-stop inclusive Veteran's Center.
Subjects
Veterans, Teachers, Employees, Salt Lake Community College
Local Identifiers
13-1035 - 13-1044
Title
Valentines for Veterans
Description
Salt Lake Community College Veterans Services conducts an annual Valentines for Veterans program to deliver greetings and treats to veterans and active duty service members all over the world. “It is a small way that we can reach out and let our military men and women know we care,” says Veterans Services specialist Diane Bates. For several years, Veterans Services has teamed up with the non-profit group “Angels in Action,” as well as local schools and churches to hand make valentines and treats for delivery to vets at the VA hospitals, VA nursing homes and VA homeless shelters. Deployed service members also receive valentines from the group. For a dollar donation, students and faculty can write a personal valentine message or purchase a pre-made “Angels in Action” valentine at booths in various locations on the SLCC campuses.
Subjects
Veterans' organizations, Veterans, military deployment, Valentines, national holidays, Holidays, Military life, Nursing homes, Homeless persons, nonprofit organizations, Community service
Local Identifiers
18-0029
Title
Veteran's Office Open House
Description
Images of the Veteran's Office Open House in 2008 located at the Taylorsville Redwood Campus.
Subjects
Veterans, Offices, Taylorsville Redwood Campus
Local Identifiers
13-4506 - 13-4507
Title
Vietnam War Memorial Replica at Salt Lake Community College
Description
A color photograph of students visiting a replica of the Vietnam War Memorial that has been installed temporary at the Redwood Campus.
Veterans, Students, Kidnappings, Political elections, Baseball players, Drug abuse, Motion pictures, 2008, Radio stations, Basketball, sports, Lawyers, diplomas
Local Identifiers
15-1240
Title
SLCC Student Newspapers 2008-03-24
Description
The Globe, March 24, 2008, Vol. 16, Issue 20.
Subjects
Juries, Homicides, War, cosmetology, Petroleum industry, Veterans, People with disabilities, Disabled veterans, 2008, Taylorsville Redwood Campus, Basketball, Automobile racing, Abraham Markosian Library (Redwood Campus), Racetracks, Softball, Politicians, Computers
Local Identifiers
15-1248
Title
SLCC Student Newspapers 2009-08-13
Description
The Globe, August 13, 2009, Fall '09, Issue 1.
Subjects
Back To School Events, orientation, identifying cards, Mass transit, Musicians, Theaters, Day care, International students, volleyball, financial aid, Thayne Center for Service & Learning, scholarships, 2009, Veterans, sports, Taxes, Basketball
Local Identifiers
15-1335
Title
SLCC Student Newspapers 1999-11-16
Description
Horizon, November 16, 1999, Vol. 1999-2000, Issue 12.
Subjects
volleyball, Basketball, sports, Salt Lake Community College, Veterans
Local Identifiers
15-0912
Title
SLCC Student Newspapers 2004-06-29
Description
The Globe, June 29, 2004, Vol. 7, Issue 2.
Subjects
film festivals, volleyball, sports, Salt Lake Community College, Veterans, aquariums, Clubs, The Grand Theatre
Local Identifiers
15-1009
Title
A Decorated Marine Visits the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Personal Creator
Michael Katakis
Description
A decorated marine visits the Vietnam Veterans Memorial by Michael Katakis.
