Oct. 7th event to benefit scholarship program
Texas State Senator Eddie Lucio Jr.
Former Texas State Representative Roberto Gutierrez.
South Texas College’s Valley Scholars Program, a scholarship program supporting academically gifted students, is celebrating the college’s 15th anniversary at its third annual A Night with the Stars fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 7th at the Cimarron Country Club in Mission.
The special event will honor Texas State Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. and former Texas State Representative Roberto Gutierrez for their support of STC from its creation by the Texas Legislature in 1993.
“I have been privileged to be part of the creation and evolution of STC and am truly humbled to be honored for my work,” said Gutierrez. “STC was created to give students an opportunity for a better life and the Valley Scholars Program is giving a special boost to very bright students who may not have otherwise been able to afford college. I look forward to the celebration, but more than anything I hope hundreds of folks will turn out to support this great cause!”
The festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. and include entertainment, a recognition dinner and prize giveaway.
All proceeds from the event will benefit future STC Valley Scholars Program students. STC’s valley scholars rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class, show exceptional leadership skills and are active in community service projects. They maintain high academic and social standards during their time at STC and go on to earn an associate’s degree. More than 98 percent of program graduates go on to transfer to a four-year university or college.
“We are helping to celebrate our college’s 15th anniversary this year by honoring two outstanding supporters who have helped make STC one of the best community colleges in the nation,” said program coordinator Marie Olivarez. “We invite people from across the Valley to help us honor Sen. Lucio and former Rep. Gutierrez for their commitment to our students and raise money for a very worthy cause.”
For additional information about the event, to become a sponsor or to purchase tickets visit www.southtexascollege.edu/nightwithstars or call 956-872-2621.