Texas Southmost College continues its celebration of its 95th anniversary April 2 with its Ruby Gala.
The night will include a string quartet and live music by Rockstar Denied. Online and live auctions will include sport, spa and restaurant packages as well as art pieces and jewelry from local donors. The evening also includes a surf and turf dinner.
The gala takes place from 6:30 p.m. to midnight on the second floor of the TSC Olivera Student Services building. This is the third celebratory event honoring the college’s 95th anniversary held over the past year.
“Events like this and the donors and supporters that join us, are changing lives,” said TSC Foundation Director David Tumlinson. “We are investing in the community, their education and their futures.”
Sponsorships Fund Futures
TSC’s Ruby Gala is offering donors a chance to sponsor a table. Each sponsorship comes with various benefits including exclusive tables, sponsor recognitions and advertisements in the gala program.
Sponsorship levels include: Ruby Scorpion Package for $5,000; Gold Scorpion Package for $2,500; and a Silver Scorpion Package for $1,500.
All proceeds from donors and auction purchases will benefit the TSC Foundation’s student scholarships.
“This is giving us a chance to increase the number of scholarships we can award, in turn, increasing the number of students who can get a college education,” said Tumlinson. “Without these scholarships, many would not be able to get a college education, this is their one chance.”
TSC Foundation scholarships help hundreds of students each year. Most recently, they have also provided full scholarships to TSC’s Workforce Training students in programs such as Welding, Scaffolding and Insulation. These programs lead to immediate employment with companies that offer great pay and benefits.
TSC Foundation Chair Manny Casanova said each fundraising event has been a success for meeting the scholarship needs of TSC students.
“It’s been so enriching getting to celebrate 95 years with the community, while raising funds so that students in our community can get the college education they deserve,” he said. “This has only been possible thanks to our donors and the collaborative work the foundation does with the TSC leadership and Board of Trustees.”
For more information on sponsorships or to donate an auction item, call the TSC Foundation at 956-295-3679.