Texas Border Business –
MCALLEN, TX (October 3, 2016) – For nearly 20 years, the Valley Scholars Program has provided educational opportunities for the brightest students in the Rio Grande Valley.
In partnership with a number of sponsors who have been consistently dedicated over the years to the advancement of education among our youth, South Texas College has enabled hundreds of students to reach for the stars and achieve their dreams.
South Texas College will host its 11th Annual “A Night with the Stars” event on Oct. 13. The theme “A Tribute to Star Supporters of Education” has been designated to honor all sponsors for their continuing support to the Valley Scholars Program.
The annual fundraising event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Corinthian Banquet & Special Event Center located at 1516 E. Expressway 83 in Mission. The star-studded evening celebrates supporters of education and successful alumni from the Valley Scholars Program.
Tickets are on sale now at $50 per person. Net proceeds from the event benefit Valley Scholars Program scholarships.
At the event, Valley Scholars will be honoring Mission Regional Medical Center and PSJA ISD.
“We were established in 1997 to promote academic excellence at STC,” said Jessica S. Garcia, Coordinator of the Valley Scholars Program at STC. “We are very proud of our students and work hard to ensure their success. We hold monthly meetings, participate in community service events, and provide academic services such as advising and registration. Through the help of our sponsors, we provide scholarships to high performing students from Hidalgo and Starr County. We are very thankful for the support we receive from the community and look forward to celebrating their generosity at the 11th Annual “A Night with the Stars.”
Since its inception in 1997, the Valley Scholars Program has provided educational opportunities, leadership development, and scholarships to academically gifted and highly motivated students. For nearly two decades, the program has helped more than 800 students and accepted the 20th Class of Valley Scholars this Fall 2016.
To learn more about A Night with the Stars or to purchase tickets, please visit nightwithstars.southtexascollege.edu or contact Jessica S. Garcia at (956)872-1952 or email at jsando40@southtexascollege.edu.
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