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Edison State Community College
Charger
Athletics Reverse Raffle Event to Support Student-Athletes
The Edison State Community College Athletics Department and the Edison
Foundation are partnering to host the ninth annual Charger Athletics
Reverse Raffle event on Thursday, March 15, at 6 p.m. in the Robinson
Theater at the Piqua Campus.
Just as academic programs at Edison State are enhanced by internship
and co-op experiences, intercollegiate athletics allow students to test
and form life-long values and habits that build character and shape
identity.
Edison State’s student-athletes are well prepared for both the academic
and competitive challenge. As athletic success grows, so do
opportunities to compete at elite conference, regional, state, and
national levels.
“This event helps to support our student-athletes in more ways than
one,” said Nate Cole, Director of Athletics at Edison State. “With
financial support from this event, our student-athletes have the
opportunity to grow as individuals through academic and athletic rigor
without having to worry about the financial burdens often associated
with college.”
Intercollegiate athletics have become a valuable part of the Edison
State community. Each year, over 100 student-athletes participate in
baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, softball, and volleyball.
Most recently, 37 student-athletes at Edison State received Academic
All-Conference honors from the Ohio Community College Athletic
Conference (OCCAC) for earning over a 3.30 grade point average in the
fall semester.
Additionally, all three fall and winter teams competing in the
2017-2018 athletic season have achieved and maintained winning records.
“Our student-athletes have traditionally performed well but having over
one-third of them named Academic All-Conference honorees while also
achieving winning records is impressive,” added Cole. “These
accomplishments require dedication and focus both on and off the court,
and they have proved they have what it takes to succeed.”
Investment in Edison State’s student-athletes through the Charger
Athletics Reverse Raffle allows them to compete at the highest level in
the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) while
supporting every player, every coach, and every sport.
A reverse raffle will highlight the evening’s events, with one lucky
winner walking away with a $10,000 prize. Other cash drawings will
occur throughout the night, and ticket holders are not required to be
present to win. Those in attendance will also have the opportunity to
participate in a silent auction as well as additional fundraising
activities.
Each $100 ticket allows admission for two and includes an
all-you-can-eat buffet, beverages, entertainment, and a chance to win
the grand prize. Alcoholic beverages will be available at an additional
cost.
“The support our student-athletes receive throughout the year speaks
volumes about the Charger community,” added Cole. “The Charger Reverse
Raffle is a fun evening for supporters to come out and enjoy
themselves.”
Edison State’s intercollegiate athletic teams compete in the Ohio
Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) and are Division II
members of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
Initially established to support post-season tournament play, the
fundraiser has also helped support the purchase of new team uniforms
and enhance facilities such as the new baseball field.
For more information and to purchase tickets for the Charger Athletics
Reverse Raffle event, visit www.edisonohio.edu/charger or call Nate
Cole at 937.381.1555.
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