"I feel that this competition is very much needed in this community and at HCCS, because it helps students realize they can be successful, make a difference in the community and listen to people such as our advisors and make the most of what comes before them."

"I would honestly have to say that this was the very best experience I had ever had. I had the opportunity to explore creative ways to put my ideas forward as well as learning from highly talented and amazing advisors how to communicate my ideas in a professional way."

"I learned how to take not only a idea but my dream, and pull people I knew that felt the same as me in to believing what a few people working together can do for positive outcomes. I learned to ask for what I believe in, work as a dedicated team, take criticism and learn from it to develop something better and work hard."

"You have so many wonderfully experienced advisers, to see their credentials was so impressive. Thank you for involving these people of merit in this endeavor! The training sessions were great and I really loved the video on the T&C website and the poster in the halls; that was great marketing. I saw the poster while I was checking out the school – it convinced me to pursue enrolling!"

Business Advisor

Mark Hunker

Mark Hunker is currently the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at World Cinema, Inc. World Cinema serves cable television to over 500,000 hotel rooms throughout the United States. He has been instrumental in customer acquisition, operations reorganization, and market strategy development. Education includes B.A. and M.B.A degrees with concentrations in Finance from University of Phoenix and University of St. Thomas respectively. Mark has been married to his wife Connie for over 25 years and both are active at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church.