In The News 1 March 2010

SSCC celebrates Women's History Month with annual tea

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Southern State Community College will celebrate National Women’s History Month with its annual tea planned for 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, at the college’s South Campus, 12681 U.S. Route 62, near Sardinia.

 

National Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to share the significant role of women in American history and contemporary society, and to recognize women who have been instrumental in their respective communities.

Organizers will recognize two local women for exemplifying this year’s theme, “Writing Women Back into History.” This year’s honorees are Dr. Sherry A. Stout, former president of Southern State Community College, and guest speaker Peggy Warner, an Underground Railroad historian and advocate.

Dr. Stout served Southern State Community College since its founding in 1975, most recently as the college’s fourth president before retiring in 2009.

Warner, a volunteer at the John Parker House in Ripley, is very active in the Underground Railroad history movement and is working within the region to create a foundation for the Freed State Landowners, representing the freed slaves of Brown County, Ohio.

Entertainment will be provided by Carrie Chalker and Katie Ann Holbrook, with food by Jo Hall of Hilltop Design, display of vintage clothing by Alta Beasley, and tabletop décor by Nancy Ache’s SSCC ceramics class.

The annual Women’s History Tea is open to the public. Please RSVP by March 4 to Mary Ayres at 1-800-628-7722, ext. 3681, or mayres@sscc.edu.

 

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