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SCF Annual Scholarship Luncheon brings together students, donors


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 8:56 a.m. November 10, 2024
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What: SCF Annual Scholarship Luncheon

Benefiting: State College of Florida Student Scholarships

When: Nov 8, 2024

Where: Michael's on East


SCF Foundation board members (back) Cindy McCollum, Alix Morin, Jodi Allen, Kathleen Cucci, Vernon DeSear and (front) Lois Lucek, Cassandra Holmes, Jane Esbeck, Lisa Krebs-Knepp, Laura Cota and Carol Whitmore.
SCF Foundation board members (back) Cindy McCollum, Alix Morin, Jodi Allen, Kathleen Cucci, Vernon DeSear and (front) Lois Lucek, Cassandra Holmes, Jane Esbeck, Lisa Krebs-Knepp, Laura Cota and Carol Whitmore.
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 Dominic DiMaio, Lee Broyles and Zach Griffith
Dominic DiMaio, Lee Broyles and Zach Griffith
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Erica Gregory and Jaime DiDomenico
Erica Gregory and Jaime DiDomenico
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Janae Rupacille, SCF President Tommy Gregory and Carol Whitmore
Janae Rupacille, SCF President Tommy Gregory and Carol Whitmore
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Check-in volunteers Madeline Mangas, Susanne Walters, Carmen Wiersema and Scarlet Benamor.
Check-in volunteers Madeline Mangas, Susanne Walters, Carmen Wiersema and Scarlet Benamor.
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Cassandra Holmes, Maria Ballesteros and Susan Imperato
Cassandra Holmes, Maria Ballesteros and Susan Imperato
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Carol Beeler mentors SCF students Sameer Hamid and Yonathan Ruiz-Nunez.
Carol Beeler mentors SCF students Sameer Hamid and Yonathan Ruiz-Nunez.
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SCF music majors include Tanner Stephens, Rachel Demoranville, Augustina Messori, Jacob Rodriguez and Random Goethe.
SCF music majors include Tanner Stephens, Rachel Demoranville, Augustina Messori, Jacob Rodriguez and Random Goethe.
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Kenji Trujillo and Jen Thomas from SCF Foundation.
Kenji Trujillo and Jen Thomas from SCF Foundation.
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Retired engineer Jerry Hayward mentors freshman engineering student Albert Molina-Sierra.
Retired engineer Jerry Hayward mentors freshman engineering student Albert Molina-Sierra.
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Riverview High School Class of 2017 Joanne Wheeler graduates in May with a BA in nursing and plans to earn a doctorate.
Riverview High School Class of 2017 Joanne Wheeler graduates in May with a BA in nursing and plans to earn a doctorate.
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Nursing students Marina Perez and Susana Magna
Nursing students Marina Perez and Susana Magna
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Bob Revels and Mark Goodson
Bob Revels and Mark Goodson
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Nursing student Ashley Faudoa is mentored by Vernon DeSear.
Nursing student Ashley Faudoa is mentored by Vernon DeSear.
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State College of Florida held its Annual Scholarship Luncheon at Michael's On East on Friday, Nov. 8.
State College of Florida held its Annual Scholarship Luncheon at Michael's On East on Friday, Nov. 8.
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Nursing student Brittany DeMars enjoys the luncheon with husband, Jason Gomes.
Nursing student Brittany DeMars enjoys the luncheon with husband, Jason Gomes.
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Jodi Allen and Jen Haughey
Jodi Allen and Jen Haughey
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Jim Minor with Dr. Harriet Moore, director of strategic engagement for the SCF Foundation.
Jim Minor with Dr. Harriet Moore, director of strategic engagement for the SCF Foundation.
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Jessica Connell and Danielle Hixon
Jessica Connell and Danielle Hixon
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Music major Rachel Demoranville perfoms during the luncheon.
Music major Rachel Demoranville perfoms during the luncheon.
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Music major Jacob Rodriguez performs at the event.
Music major Jacob Rodriguez performs at the event.
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Music major Albert Molina-Sierra plays for attendees.
Music major Albert Molina-Sierra plays for attendees.
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Wendy Cortez serves salad at Michael's On East.
Wendy Cortez serves salad at Michael's On East.
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Lunchtime fun with friends Randi Broida, Lisa Pyser and Julie Pipes.
Lunchtime fun with friends Randi Broida, Lisa Pyser and Julie Pipes.
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Sai Panuganti, Jack Meredith and Harold Antoine
Sai Panuganti, Jack Meredith and Harold Antoine
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SCF donor Ed Campbell
SCF donor Ed Campbell
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Nick Cichielo is the director of athletics for SCF.
Nick Cichielo is the director of athletics for SCF.
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