Foundation scholarship auction a success

The 42nd annual Cloud County Community College Foundation Scholarship Auction, on Saturday, April 15, raised more than $105,000.

A resort themed event, “Escape to Margaritaville,” saw attendees bid on silent and live auction items to raise money for the Foundation’s scholarship fund. All funds raised during the evening go directly to the General Scholarship Fund, making Cloud County an option for many students who otherwise might not be able to attend college.

“The 42nd annual auction was a huge success thanks to the generous donors and attendees,” said Heather Gennette, Foundation Executive Director. “The auction only happens with the help of a great team of volunteers and amazing staff. The dedication and time these individuals put toward the event is simply incredible. I think everyone who attended was able to see the impact the Foundation and fundraisers like this have on our students. I couldn’t have asked for a more successful evening!”

In the history of the auction, the event has raised more than $1 million toward student scholarships.

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ITC Great Plains presented a scholarship donation to Cloud County Community College’s Wind Energy Technology program at Saturday night’s Foundation Scholarship Auction. Picture are, left to right: JR Behan, ITC State Government Affairs Manager, Foundation Executive Director Heather Gennette, Sen. Elaine Bowers, CCCC President Amber Knoettgen, ITC Senior Community Relations Representative Eric Ivey, and Rep. Susan Concannon.