February 2006:
Number 502
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A newsletter for the students, faculty and staff of the Collin County Community College District. Published monthly. For information or submissions, call 972.758.3849. Cougar News welcomes student and faculty submissions. Next deadline: Feb. 7. All submissions are due by 5 p.m. on the due date. Photos cannot be returned. Text should be emailed to mrobinson@ccccd.edu or sent on disk. Please submit copy that is proofed, edited and saved in Word format. Cougar News staff: Lisa Vasquez, director; Mark Robinson, editor; Marcy Cadena-Smith, contributor; Sydney Portilla-Diggs, student correspondent; Stephanie Hall, student correspondent; Jennifer Baker, student correspondent; Nick Young, photographer; Layout by Publications
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Plain and Fancy Ball kicks up its spurs
 The Plain and Fancy Ball Saturday, March 4 will feature dancing, music, outrageous wardrobes, gaming tables and food. But those students who have received a Collin County Community College District Foundation, Inc. scholarship know that it is much more.
The second annual foundation fundraiser goes Texas-Style in raising money for scholarships from 7-10 p.m. at the Spring Creek Campus Conference Center. Attendees can enjoy two-step and tango dancing lessons, food, Texas Hold ‘em poker tables, a live jazz band, food, games and more.
Like last year, those attending are encouraged to mix and match fancy attire with “plain” attire like a pair of jeans, a pair of old boots or that weathered 10-gallon cowboy hat. Or dress all fancy. It does not matter because it is all about the scholarships. About 80 percent of Collin students are working 20-40 hours a week, which does not include familial and academic responsibilities. About $12.5 million in scholarships and federal financial assistance was awarded to Collin students. More than 2,000 requests for scholarships and financial aid were denied.
Plain and Fancy Ball sponsorship levels include “Hipster” at $1,000, “In-Crowd” at $2,500, “Jet Set” at $5,000, “High Society” at $10,000 and “Philanthropist” at $20,000. A $1,000 scholarship pays for tuition and books for one student for one semester. A $5,000 scholarship can purchase tuition and books for a student to earn a two-year associate’s degree.
To become a Plain and Fancy Ball sponsor or for more information, contact the Collin County Community College District Foundation, Inc. at 972.881.5611.
[PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION]
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