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Edison State Community College
Upcoming Little Black Dress Event to Support Women Scholarships
The Edison Foundation at Edison State Community College will hold their
third annual Girls’ Night Out Little Black Dress–A Celebration of
Women’s Education. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 17, from
6:30-8:45 p.m. in the Robinson Theater of the Piqua Campus.
In the fall of 2018, the first full scholarship was awarded to Andie
Emerick, of Troy, based upon her academic achievement and
extracurricular activity.
Emerick attended the Upper Valley Career Center during her sophomore
year of high school to become a certified cosmetologist. Today, Emerick
is employed full-time at Giacomo’s Salon and Spa in Troy.
With a goal of one day owning her own salon in the Troy or Tipp City
area, Emerick began pursuing an Associate of Applied Business degree in
Entrepreneurship at Edison State in the fall of 2018. Emerick will
continue to take classes online as she works full-time and is on track
to graduate in 2020.
“I chose Edison State because of their easy enrollment process and
helpful staff. The staff in student services were extremely helpful and
went above and beyond to assist me,” said Emerick.
The event is returning for a third year following two successful
events, which have collectively raised over $14,000 to support
scholarships for women at Edison State.
“Although providing the means for women’s scholarships is very
important, the event is also about empowering women and providing
scholarship recipients with the opportunity to become the best version
of herself,” states Lisa McGraw, Little Black Dress Committee Member.
“The committee is excited to see the event continue to grow and support local women like Andie Emerick.”
For $50 per person, the evening’s guests will enjoy beverages, hors
d’oeuvres, dinner served by local celebrity men, a gift bag, and the
chance to get all dressed up in their favorite little black dress.
Throughout the evening, attendees will have the opportunity to raise
additional funds by tipping the wait-staff to sing, dance, and perform
other unique talents.
Seating is limited and guests must be 21 years of age or older to
attend. All proceeds support scholarships for women at Edison State.
Tickets are available for purchase at www.edisonohio.edu/LBD.
For more information, email foundation@edisonohio.edu. The Edison Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit tax-exempt organization.
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