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Lake-Sumter State College Foundation

Has helped individuals, businesses, and organizations support the ambitious mission of delivering student success through a high-quality education that leads to rewarding careers.

Board of Directors

Lori Davis
Lori Davis
Jenna Emerson
Portrait of Grant Gannaway
Grant Gannaway
Portrait of Josh Gonzales
Josh Gonzales
Shayna Grunewald
Portrait of Angie Langley
Angie Langley
Portrait of Kim Largey
Kimberly Largey
Portrait of Jennifer Mendez
Jennifer Mendez
Portrait of Alise Morris
Alise Morris
Portrait of Sheri Olson
Sheri Olson
Portrait of Jeff Powell
Jeff Powell
Portrait of Shahanaz Rahaman
Shahanaz Rahaman
Megan Robinson
Portrait of Carl Specci
Carl Specci
Daniel Whitehouse
Daniel Whitehouse
Portrait of Jessica Whitehouse
Jessica Whitehouse

Giving and Investing

Your Support Makes a Difference

Every dollar given supports students at LSSC! There are many different ways you can give and your donations help us make the educational dreams of Lake and Sumter County students come true!

Annual Events

Annual Gala Auction

The Annual Gala Auction is our premier fundraising event of the year. Business and civic leaders from Lake and Sumter Counties come together to help support the mission and work of the LSSC Foundation.

Planned Giving

These annual seminars provide an educational opportunity for professionals to receive Continuing Education credit while giving us the opportunity to show you our appreciation for your professional support.

Distinguished Alumni & Hall of Fame Awards

The Annual Distinguished Alumni & Hall of Fame Awards is an awards banquet honoring LSSC alumni making a difference in the local community and current or former LSSC faculty and staff whose noteworthy accomplishments impacted the advancement of LSSC.

26th Annual Golf Classic

Lake-Sumter State College, home of the Lakehawks, offers a robust and expanding selection of intercollegiate athletics – including women’s volleyball, softball, men’s baseball, and men’s and women’s cross country.

Monster Dash

The Monster Dash is a family-friendly race that runs around Silver Lake behind the Leesburg Campus. All registered participants receive a t-shirt and gift bag. The race is timed with prizes awarded at the end for top runners. Costumes are encouraged!

Shamrock Shuffle

The LSSC Shamrock Shuffle is our annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K/10K. The family-friendly race course begins on the Lake-Sumter State College South Lake campus, includes the challenge of the South Lake Trail via the Hancock Extension, and ends on the Lake-Sumter campus.

Performing Arts Series

The Performing Arts Series is an enduring legacy that started over 30 years ago with Lake County resident and avid arts supporter George O. Pringle. Mr. Pringle was a supporter…

Annual Scholarship Dinner

The Annual Scholarship Dinner is an opportunity for scholarship recipients to meet & share a meal with Foundation donors who support Scholarship programs at Lake-Sumter State College.

Annual Campaign Kick-off Dinner & Annual Board Meeting

Join the 2025 Annual Foundation Board Meeting & Annual Campaign Kick-Off “Changing Lives…Building Futures”.

Sponsorship

Please consider supporting an event through sponsorship! For more information, contact us at Foundation@LSSC.edu or (352) 365-3518.