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Pageant of the Trees Celebrates Alumni and Friends,
Raises $31,600 for Santa Ana College Foundation 
We are delighted to report that our fourth annual Pageant of the Trees on December 5 was a resounding success, with more than $31,600 raised to support innovative student programs and scholarships at Santa Ana College.
A record 360 guests enjoyed a spectacular holiday wonderland as event host and title sponsor The First American Corporation was decked with boughs of holly and an array of originally designed holiday trees, all available to the highest bidder in spirited silent and live auctions. Attendees enjoyed gourmet hors d'oeuvres, a hosted bar, traditional holiday carolers, and a stunning musical performance by SAC alumna Aneta Augustyne. Santa Ana Councilmember and SAC alumnus Carlos Bustamante was the evening's honored guest and delivered some truly inspirational remarks on what the college has meant to him both personally and professionally. This magical holiday event revealed the spirit of giving by numerous Santa Ana College friends and alumni who gave so freely of their talent to create the many amazing trees and whose generosity made this elegant event such a success for our students and our community. Happy Holidays, 
Erlinda J. Martinez, Ed. D. President Santa Ana College |
"As a Santa Ana College alumnus, I am very proud that The First American Corporation was able to step up in support of the quality educational programs and services at Santa Ana College. It is a pleasure to work closely with this fine college located in our own backyard and to see the positive impact the college has made, and continues to make, here in Orange County."
Ken Purcell Vice President, National Commercial Sales The First American Corporation President Board of Directors Santa Ana College Foundation 
The Santa Ana College Foundation is committed to ensuring that no student is denied educational opportunities due to financial constraints. The foundation strives to maintain, expand and enhance the educational opportunities at Santa Ana College and to link community organizations, businesses, funding sources, alumni and staff preserving "A History of Success, A Future of Promise." For more information, please call 714-564-6091, email foundation@sac.edu, or visit our Website at www.sac.edu/community/foundation. |
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Very Special Thanks to the Following
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SPONSORS
Title Sponsor The First American Corporation Co-Sponsor Aitken Aitken and Cohn Entertainment Sponsors Wells Fargo Northern Trust Tree Sponsors OCTFCU Kiwanis Club of Santa Ana Conquist America Photography Sponsor Santa Ana College Academic Senate Gift of Education Sponsors Citizens Business Bank Dr. Carolyn Breeden Dr. Jeff McMillan Brown Colonial Mortuary Top Finish Collision Center EVENT COMMITTEE Christina Romero, Chair John Acosta Stephanie Adams Ruth Cossio-Muñiz Catherine Dunn-Ryan Paula Garcia Maria Gil Rhonda Langston Geni Lusk Dr. Jeff McMillan Kathy Mennealy Ken Purcell Lilia Tanakeyowma Donna Tolley Sylvia Turner Kennethia Vega |
TREE DESIGNERS
Silent Auction Art Department, Mayde Herberg Associated Student Government Bohemain Rose, Maribel Toan Business Division, Hilda Roberts and Sheri Bagdonas Centennial Education Center, Patty Siguenza and Frank Suarez Center for Learning & Instruction, Linda Dussault Community Services & Scholarship Program, Stephanie Adams, Terri Hawn and Lithia Williams Criminal Justice Academy, Linda & George Troxcil Disabled Student Programs & Services, Mary Kobane and Louise Janus Fine and Performing Arts Division, Hilda Baitoo Fire Technology, Karen Scott Graphic Communications, Sue Groetsch and Sally Vizthum Honors Transfer Alliance, Kathy Patterson Human Services/Technology Division, Virginia Witmer and Sue Gibson Information Technology Services, Nick Quach and Norac Lim Marketplace Education Center, Julia Vercelli Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, Michelle Parolise Padres Promotores Lider, Rosa Harrizon President's Cabinet Assistants, Marta Barker, Geni Lusk, Maria Gil, Shannon Jackson and Kennethia Vega RSCCD Resource Development, Lorraine Melendez and LaVonne Stickney Science, Math & Health Science, Jubal Hampton Live Auction 
AmeriCorps Program
Centennial Education Center International Student Program Maintenance & Operations Outreach Program SUPPORT & LOGISTICS SAC Maintenance and Operations Department PHOTOGRAPHY Marisa Holmes Photography |