EFSC Foundation Newsletter April 2019 | Page 5

Foundation Newsletter Page 5 GIVING BACK 12th Annual Red Carpet Gala P eter Lagomarsino, BRPH architect and author, to- Tiffany Hipple, Kristie Mullins, Kellie Jaziri, Peter Lagomarsino, gether with the American Institute of Architects Space Michelle White and Katie Schultz striking a pose on the red carpet at the 12th Annual Red Carpet Gala. Best Dressed winners Richard Hunton and Kellie Jaziri. Coast Chapter, hosts a black tie Oscar night gala each year to support Eastern Florida State College Drafting and Design Technology students. Guests come dressed to the nines to a watch party and themed activities on Oscar night. Over the past year, Peter has worked tirelessly to raise the minimum $5,000 required to establish a named scholarship. This year, the funds raised at this special event exceeded the minimum goal of $5,000 and the scholarship will be offered for the first time for the Fall 2019 semester. The scholarship will offer $1,000 per academic year to a student enrolled in the Drafting and Design Technology Associate in Science Degree program, or the Drafting and/or AutoCAD Foundations College Credit Certificate (with Revit Course). The student must have a minimum 3.2 GPA and be enrolled full time in the program. Admitted students may apply for Fall 19 scholarships via the online application April 10 through June 12, 2019. The proceeds from Peter’s future Oscar night galas will be contributed to the EFSC Foundation to sustain this new scholarship. ALUMNI NEWS EFSC VIP Alumni Series M embership has its privileges! Members of the EFSC Alumni Association were invited to purchase REO Speedwagon concert tickets from the EFSC Alumni Association. The SOLD OUT event, held at the Maxwell King Center for the Performing Arts on February 10, 2019, provided excellent seats and a pre-concert VIP Reception for alumni and their guests. It was a memorable evening and a fantastic show! Keep an eye out for the next VIP Alumni Concert Series. Give Back to EFSC – Make an Impact on our Future The Alumni Advisory Board is looking to add some new members. Join us and give back to EFSC as we enter into our 60th Anniversary year. If you are interested in serving on the Alumni Advisory Board, contact Phyllis O’Toole, 321-433-7055 or [email protected]. EFSC Alumni — Our Past, Our Present and our Future. Alumnus in the news: • Mark Cherry, Jr., EFSC, class of 2017, accepted to FSU College of Medicine • Julie Braga, BCC, class of 1998, promoted to GM of Residence Inn • Thad Altman, BCC, class of 1975, started the legislative session as Representative for District 52 • Frank Catino, BJC, class of 1973, finalist for the Mariner Council Water Conservation Award Gopal & Kalpana Gadodia and friends We want to brag on you. Calling all Alumni, BJC, BCC, or EFSC alum, please send us your latest contact info and where you are now in your career, as well as any special awards or recognitions you have achieved. Alumni email address: [email protected]