Celebrate “Guchi Day” in Honor of Edison State’s Inspirational Student Leader
Celebrate “Guchi Day” in Honor of Edison State’s Inspirational Student Leader
Edison State College students have deemed Thursday October 29th as Guchi Day on the Lee Campus. The designation is in honor of Student Council President and HOPE (Help One Person Succeed) Scholar, Guichard “Guchi” Jean- Louis, who was killed with his mother in an automobile accident last Spring.
Guchi Day will be marked with a special celebration of Guchi’s life on Thursday, October 29th from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Richard H. Rush Auditorium. The event will be held in the opening hour of the Edison State Open House on Lee Campus. Media is invited.Students will honor the memory of Guchi through praise, dance, song, poetry, and tributes.
“Everyone wanted a chance to share memories of our friend Guchi” explained Fred Morgan, the faculty adviser to Hopes Scholars’ Club. “We want to keep Guchi and his values alive in our hearts, and remind everyoneof the importance ofeducation and service.”
After the program HOPE Scholars Club will sell hot dogs, chipsand soda for $1.00 for the ESC Open House . Proceeds from the snack sale will be donated to Guchi's family. The club has vowed to “adopt” Gucci’s family, as his father is now a single parent raising four children. They presented a check for $1089.00 to the family in the fall.
The Hope Scholar’s club is comprised of recipients of Edison State’s Project HOPE. Since the program was launched in 1993, over 1,200 students have received two-year tuition and book scholarships. The program's social and educational support network allows participants the opportunity to experience success, complete their college educations and become productive citizens. HOPE scholars give back to the community through volunteer activities and mentoring.
If you are interested in making a donation to the Jean-Louis Family Memorial Fund please visit the link on the Edison State College website www.edison.edu
The Open House at Edison State College is a Districtwide event on Thursday, October 29th from 1:00 pm to 4:00pm. Stop by Open House to check out what Edison State College, Lee Campushas to offer. Tour Campus, attend a student discussion panel, meet with an advisor, get advise regarding your major, and pick up free college gear! To learn more, check out the website www.edison.edu/admissions/openhouse.
