Annual bake sale to raise scholarship money
By Anthony Rhodes, News Writing Student
The Faculty Association Scholarship Committee is hosting its annual “Make It Bake It” sale, headed by Librarian Linda Boatright. It will be held on Feb. 24, in the Main Building, in front of the bookstore.
The sale is designed to raise money for scholarships for currently enrolled students. The sale has raised more than $2,000 each year for the last two years, Boatright said.
A variety of goodies will be offered the students and faculty members to pick and choose from. She said, there will be pies and cakes and an assortment of cookies and brownies.
Also, the sale will offer gift cards to movie theaters, gas stations,and various restaurants throughout the area, Boatright said.
Some artistic faculty members will offer crafts such as handmade jewelry and gift baskets. In the past students have donated pottery, Boatright said.
Former acting dean of social sciences Cecelia Yoder, who has a long history of donating exquisite beadwork, will be involved once again. Professors Lisa Adkins and Jacqueline Forck also will donate crafts.
With the proceeds going to scholarships for currently enrolled students, Boatright encourages student participation in the event.
Students are invited to bring baked goods, crafts or even offer services that could be sold in the silent auction.
In the past, contributors have offered services ranging from juggling classes to performing magic shows. One accomplished chef auctioned off a gourmet meal in the winner’s home. Boatright mentioned that nursing students have helped out in the sale as part of the sales staff.
Faculty Association scholarships are awarded in the spring and fall for an average of $250 to $300. Students are eligible for these scholarships if a professor nominates them.
Criteria for nomination are for a student to be academically solid with a high grade point average and showing improvement, and being active in their community and in OCCC activities such as clubs and organizations.
