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MCC Daily Tribune

Honor a Recent Graduate or MCC Retiree with a Seat in the MCC Theatre

The end of the academic year is a great time to honor or memorialize a graduate or fellow employee who has inspired you. Why not name a seat for them in the new MCC Theatre?

Betsy Ripton, director of Registration and Records, is a familiar name in the theatre. Betsy has named four seats, three in honor of her children, who are MCC alumni. Betsy shared why she chose to honor them in this way:

"When my three children, Armando, Kate, and Parker, started at MCC, I knew they would be well cared for by excellent educators and supportive staff. Having worked here for twenty years, my children grew up in the MCC community. I wasn't surprised that they thrived here. To show them how proud I am of all they've accomplished while at MCC, I wanted to give a graduation gift that they would be able to appreciate for years to come. I can't imagine a more meaningful gift, and I plan to continue the tradition for future MCC alumni in my family."

The MCC Foundation offers two simple and convenient options for naming your seat in the fabulous new Theatre. Use payroll deduction giving to make your pledge today!

  • Lower level seats: $10.42 per pay period ($10.42 x 48 pay periods = $500)
  • Upper level seats: $ 30 per pay period ($ 7.30 x 48 pay periods = $350)
  • Annual, semi-annual and quarterly billing is available for those who do not wish to use payroll deduction.

In recognition of your support, a plaque bearing your name, or the name of someone you choose to honor or memorialize, will adorn one of the theatre's seats for a minimum of 15 years.

The MCC Foundation is grateful for the generous donors who have named seats in the MCC Theatre. Together, we have raised over $25,000 to support the Visual and Performing Arts Department and its students. Thank you!

To name your seat in the MCC Theatre, click here.

Questions? Contact the MCC Foundation at x3680 or mccf@monroecc.edu.

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Christyn Sanagursky
MCC Foundation
05/24/2019