PIQUA — The Edison Foundation at Edison State Community College hosted its 19th annual Holiday Evening, Dec 7, to raise money for student scholarships.

The evening featured the Texas Tenors as the headlining entertainment.

Nearly 350 guests attended the annual gala, where they enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and the holiday show, “Deep in the Heart of Christmas.”

Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Edison Foundation’s General Scholarship Fund, which directly assists recent high school graduates and those returning to the classroom to start, change or advance their careers.

This year’s event raised more than $40,000.

“It’s great to see so many people willing to help support a worthy cause, especially around the holidays,” said Edison State President Dr. Doreen Larson. “The students that receive these scholarships often find themselves with one less stress while pursuing their education, and that says a lot. We want to see students have a positive college experience and succeed, which is the whole reason behind this event.”