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SJRCC Press Release
December 2008
SJRCC SGA members attend Mayor’s lighting ceremony
St. Johns River Community College student leaders recently joined St. Augustine community leaders for a first-hand look at professional fundraising during the Mayor's Holiday Lighting festivities. Members of SJRCC's Student Government Association attended the event that kicked-off the 2008 Nights of Lights and benefits the local homeless shelter.
St. Augustine Campus Provost Glen Moore said it was the first time SJRCC students were invited to attend a formal, civic event and to observe community leaders manage a successful fundraiser. "We wanted them involved in a community event that involved community leaders. It was a good introduction to leadership training and a chance for our student leaders to expand their experience and enhance their own leadership ability," Moore said. "I believe the College also benefited by the community seeing our quality of student leaders."
SGA president Emmanuel Ercole said the event was the perfect way for him and his fellow students to meet people they wouldn't ordinarily meet. “It taught me that you can never know enough people when you’re trying to promote a good cause,” Ercole said. “It really opens your eyes to your own community and how they can pull together and organize a flawless, successful event. The community leaders were humble about what they were doing and that's what impressed me the most.”
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PHOTO ONE: Members of the SJRCC student government got to mingle with SJRCC’s new President Joe Pickens during St. Augustine’s annual Mayor’s Holiday Lighting ceremony. From left: Rebecca Hill, SGA secretary, Emmanuel Ercole, SGA president; Joe Pickens, SJRCC President; Rebeka Danielson, SGA vice president; Joshua Tompson, SGA representative; and Glen Moore, SJRCC St. Augustine Provost.
PHOTO TWO: Members of the SJRCC student government meet St. Augustine Mayor Joe Boles during the annual Mayor’s Holiday Lighting ceremony. From left: Joshua Tompson, SGA representative; Rebeka Danielson, SGA vice president; Bole; Rebecca Hill, SGA secretary; and Emmanuel Ercole, SGA president..
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Susan Kessler
SJRCC Director of Public Relations and Publications
5001 St. Johns Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 312-4020
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