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Lucky
Chops performs in front of an audience of over 320 at the Edison
Foundation’s
21st annual Holiday Evening at Edison State.
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Edison Foundation Raises Over $70K for
Student Scholarships
The Edison Foundation held the 21st annual Holiday Evening at Edison
State on Wednesday, November 28, raising over $70,000 for student
scholarships. The evening featured high-energy brass funk band Lucky
Chops as the headlining entertainment.
Over 320 guests attended the annual gala, where they enjoyed hors
d’oeuvres, drinks, the company of others, and great music, all while
supporting countless students in the upcoming academic year with
scholarships.
While known for their popularity among students, the Lucky Chops’
performance proved to be a crowd pleaser, complete with original
material, covers, mashups, and a holiday hit. The band performed the
classic holiday hit “Silent Night,” a cover of Arianna Grande’s
“Problem,” a mashup of Lipps Inc.’s “Funky Town” and James Brown’s “I
Feel Good,” along with original hits “Buyo,” “Miami,” and “Behroozi” to
name a few.
The band’s trombonist, Josh Holcomb expressed to the audience the
positive impact that scholarships had made on his and other
bandmembers’ lives while attending school in New York City and thanked
them for supporting such a worthy cause.
“It was an honor to present the creativity and musicianship of the
Lucky Chops to our community of Edison State supporters,” said Edison
State President Dr. Doreen Larson.
Proceeds from the evening benefit the Edison Foundation’s General
Scholarship Fund, which directly assists recent high school graduates
and those returning to the classroom to start, change or advance their
careers.
“The scholarship dollars raised as a result of the Holiday Evening at
Edison State not only directly impact our students, but they contribute
to the overall morale of Edison State employees as a tangible act of
support for our daily work to educate students and help them fulfill
their dreams,” added Larson.
“I am amazed each year with the level of generosity in our community to
promote higher education.”
Also contributing to the success of the event was the evening’s
co-chair, Stan Evans, of Tipp City.
“What better way to kick off the holiday season – than by attending
this event – and giving from the heart,” said Evans. “This event helps
to fund the many scholarships that The Edison Foundation and the
College award each year.”
“The level of sponsorship beginning with our presenting sponsors,
Edison State Community College, Emerson and Premier Health–Upper Valley
Medical Center, all the way through individual ticket sales of the
evening makes these scholarships possible.”
Holiday Evening at Edison State includes past performances by John
Tesh, Tim Janis, Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Harry Connick, Sr.,
Marvin Hamlisch, Australia’s The Ten Tenors, Straight No Chaser, The
Toledo Symphony Orchestra, and former Tonight Show bandleader Doc
Severinson.
To learn more about Holiday Evening and view a slideshow of the
evening’s proceedings and attendees, visit
www.edisonohio.edu/HolidayEvening.
Now in its fifth decade of service, Edison State Community College is
committed to providing higher education and advanced training
opportunities for the people of the greater Miami Valley. Edison State
is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is recognized with
the highest order attainable by the Ohio Board of Regents. With
campuses in Piqua, Greenville, Troy, and Eaton, Edison State provides a
Personal Experience and Rewarding Education. Visit us online at
www.edisonohio.edu.
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