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James
and Ginny Thompson Named Holiday Evening Co-Chairs
John Tesh to Headline Event
The Edison Foundation at Edison State Community College has named James
and Ginny Thompson the Co-Chairs of the 20th annual Holiday Evening
event. This year’s event will feature four-time Emmy Award winner and
two-time Grammy nominee John Tesh on Wednesday, November 29 at the
Piqua Campus. The Holiday Evening event is held annually to support
student scholarship opportunities.
“We’re honored to be named co-chairs of this year’s Holiday Evening
event. Ginny and I have always appreciated the great cause this event
supports,” said Thompson.
“The College, as is well known, is an asset to Shelby, Miami, and Darke
Counties. Together by raising money for scholarships we are all
supporting individual students and their efforts to be successful and
contribute to society.”
Before serving as the Chairman of Edison State’s Board of Trustees and
a member of the Foundation Board, James served in the United States
Navy and spent a significant portion of his career in law enforcement
for the Botkins and Sidney communities.
Ginny, who spent 26 years as a schoolteacher, was selected twice as
teacher of the year at Anna Local Schools and is a co-founder of the
Shelby County Black Achievers Scholarship Foundation.
Outside of their contributions to Edison State, James and Ginny have
been involved with numerous community organizations. Because of their
experiences, James and Ginny have witnessed the impact a scholarship
can have on a student’s life.
“Ginny and I have always been aware of the value of education,” said
Thompson. “Keeping in touch with students through the years, she and I
have realized how much financial assistance can mean to someone trying
to fulfill potential by enrolling in a college program.”
“We both believe the legacy of leaders, in any community, is usually
recognized by the wake they leave behind. It is because of the many
community members who have attended Holiday Evening in years past that
have allowed the Edison Foundation to provide hundreds of thousand of
dollars in scholarships to students over the last nineteen years.”
A four-time Emmy Award winner and two-time Grammy nominee, John Tesh
has maintained a highly successful and varied career path that includes
a 10-year run as anchor on Entertainment Tonight, a string of number
one radio hits, and his popular nationally syndicated radio show.
John Tesh’s Grand Piano Christmas offers holiday favorites with Tesh’s
signature style. Twenty-five years and fifty plus recordings into his
multifaceted, ever-evolving musical career, John Tesh blends easy
listening, classical, pop, and new age.
“John Tesh and his band are phenomenal,” added Thompson. “We anticipate
an entire evening of vibrant music and great entertainment.”
The annual holiday event has previously included performances by
renowned musicians The Texas Tenors, The Manhattan Transfer, The
Return, Tim Janis, Australia’s The Ten Tenors, Straight No Chaser, The
Toledo Symphony Orchestra, and former Tonight Show bandleader Doc
Severinson to name a few.
Now in its 20th year, the annual occasion has become a staple of the
holiday season for many.
“Guests can expect another evening of outstanding first class
entertainment. The food is always creative, delicious, and plentiful.
Prepare to be impressed,” added Thompson.
Proceeds from the evening will directly benefit the Edison Foundation
Scholarship Fund to support Edison State students. A limited number of
tickets are available at $125 each and tend to sell out quickly.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.edisonohio.edu/holidayevening/.
The Edison Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
For more information, contact Julie Slattery by emailing
jslattery@edisonohio.edu or calling 937-778-7805.
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