06/13/2026
Distinguished Dragons of Excellence 2026 - Abby Filippi
From Wichita, Kansas, Abby Filippi completed the prerequisites for HutchCC’s Radiolgic Technology program, which she will start this coming fall semester. Her nominator writes, “Abby is a fantastic student! She always participates in class and demonstrates critical thinking skills. She often thinks beyond the necessary content to ask insightful questions that often start a deeper conversation for the entire class” before adding, “I have also witnessed Abby be a caring friend and provide support to someone who may have needed a helping hand at the time. She is simply a JOY to have in class.”
In addition to being named repeatedly to the President’s Honor Roll, Abby played in the HutchCC Symphonic Band, Pep Band, and Jazz Band. Her musical skills led to her receiving both Band and Jazz Scholarships. On top of this, she was a photographer for the Hutchinson Collegian and won first place for sports photograph at the 2026 Kansas Collegiate Media conference. Furthermore, she served as a class note taker too for Accessibility Services. One of Abby’s favorite HutchCC experiences was seeing Larry in the cafeteria every morning. When reflecting about her time at HutchCC so far, she writes, “I would like to thank Professor Eric Stambaugh for having more confidence in myself than I do.”
