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recognized 281 scholarship recipients during its annual academic awards banquet on March 22 at the Cole Auditorium. The recipients were also given the opportunity to meet donors to thank them for their generosity in helping defray the cost of tuition and textbooks.

RCC Foundation President David Wood opened the program by acknowledging the donors who make the scholarships possible and the students whose hard work has earned them the . He also thanked the instructors at 蜜桃视频 who care about the educational goals of their students.

Wood relayed to the audience the many ways 蜜桃视频 is ahead of most community colleges in the state, noting its steady enrollment growth while other colleges are seeing declines.

鈥淎t the recent ground breaking for RSI Home Products, the CEO of the company expressed his gratitude to 蜜桃视频 for going out of its way to meet their needs in bringing this new plant to the county,鈥� Wood said.

Wood also called 蜜桃视频 鈥渙ne of the shining stars鈥� of the bond referendum package passed by voters during the March 15 election, as the College is receiving $7.22 million from the Connect NC bond.

鈥淚t is because of 蜜桃视频鈥檚 continued growth and continued excellence that has put it at the top of the list of funding recipients,鈥� Wood said.

Dr. Dale McInnis, president of 蜜桃视频, also spoke during the ceremony, recognizing members of the Board of Trustees and the RCC Foundation Board of Directors, as well as applauding faculty and staff for their efforts to help 蜜桃视频鈥檚 students achieve success.

鈥淭onight we celebrate the success of our great students, tremendous faculty and a generous community willing to give back,鈥� McInnis said.

Among the nearly 100 scholarships offered at 蜜桃视频, the Working Scholarship was awarded to a record number of 87 recipients. The Working Scholarship was created to assist working students whose income disqualifies them from receiving full state or federal assistance.

The growth of this scholarship has been largely supported by individuals, families and businesses from throughout the community. A major fundraiser for the Working Scholarship is the RCC Foundation Anniversary Gala, which is scheduled for April 16 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Cole Auditorium. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available beginning at $1,000, which includes two tickets to the event, as well as recognition on all marketing materials. Individual tickets to the Gala are being sold for $50.

For more information or to purchase tickets to the Anniversary Gala, contact Dr. Dale McInnis at (910) 410-1806 or email wdmcinnis@richmondcc.edu.