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“A night of Old
West fun and
entertainment helps
students achieve
dreams of a
better life.
BOOTS, BREWS & BBQ ”BENEFITS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
O n October 24, 150 cowboys and A highlight of the evening was a raffle drawing for a one-week stay at an historic 90-acre
cowgirls attended a hoedown working ranch in the heart of the Canadian Rockies donated by Hodges University benefactor,
at The Club Pelican Bay to Jason Trochessette. The lucky raffle winners were Sarah Short and Noah Lamb.
benefit student scholarships at Hodges Hodges President’s Council member and supporter Howard Isaacson introduced two Hodges
University. The hoedown queen, Thelma University students, Sheronia Garcia and Andrea Lynn Biggs, who related the challenges they
Hodges, and hoedown darling, Sandra have encountered and the adversities they face on their personal paths to becoming the first in
Lee Buxton, greeted guests upon arrival. their families to earn a college degree.These students and many others benefit from generosity
Collier County Sheriff Kevin that was demonstrated by the guests who made donations to support the Hodges University
Rambosk and his wife, Pat, were Thelma Hodges Friends of the University Scholarship Fund.
present and unofficially deputized Hodges University, a private, non-profit institution of higher learning, is celebrating its
Stock Development guests as the major 25th anniversary of contributing to the richness of Southwest Florida and provided a diverse
sponsor for the event. The sheriff also learning environment to many. Though serving students of all ages, Hodges University has
swore in Gates Construction guests as garnered recognition for developing a curriculum that is uniquely catered to adults who balance
the Posse Sponsor. their academic obligations while maintaining full-time jobs and family responsibilities. The
Phil Memoli, Hodges University vice university offers flexible schedules of day, evening, weekend and online classes; competency-
president and the event drover, conveyed based, self-paced degree options; career counseling; and hands-on support from a highly
the university’s gratitude to LeeSar, the qualified faculty. All of these factors culminate to produce a learning environment unlike any
Chuck Wagon Sponsor, and Florida other institution in the region.
Community Bank, the Saloon Sponsor.
It wouldn’t be a hoedown without
entertainment, which was provided by
Cahlua and Cream and made possible
by the generosity of John C. and Bunny
Brooks, Brooks Insurance Services,
LLC. The evening was topped off by a
wonderful dessert display sponsored by
Samantha Hersch, Seniors Blue Book.
Distinguished members of the
Hodges University Board of Trustees
attending included Chairman John
Agnelli with his wife, Diane, and Todd
Gates with his wife, Angela. Hodges
Past Humanitarian of the Year Award
recipient and benefactor of the Nichols
School of Professional Studies, Jerry
Nichols and his guest Susan were also
present for the festivities.
Special recognition was given to
April May, University Advancement
Department Manager, and Professor Ali Top Left: Scholarship Recipients: Sheronia Garcia (Hodges University student and scholarship recipient), Dr. Marcia Turner (Hodges University
Wolf for planning and considering every Dean of Students), Clay Cone, Mary Cone and sitting is Andrea Lynn Biggs (Hodges University student and scholarship recipient) and Brian Biggs.
event detail. Supporting the event was
a host of Hodges University employees Bottom Photos Left to Right
who assisted with registration, selling Judith and Mike Frye,
raffle tickets and attending to guests. Jan & Kim Kantor
John C. Brooks,Thelma Hodges & Bunny Brooks
Jerry Nichols & Susan Grose
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