Community Rallies for Student Success at 51ÁÔÆæ Night

Published: June 16, 2026

51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) hit a home run at 51ÁÔÆæ Night at the on June 9, bringing together students, alumni, employees, family members, and friends for an evening of baseball, school spirit, and student support.

The event celebrated community, raised funds for student scholarships, and featured plenty of excitement on and off the field.

Members of the 51ÁÔÆæ community gathered along the third-base line at to cheer on the Boise Hawks as they defeated the 10-5. Through the partnership with the Boise Hawks, 65 tickets were sold in the 51ÁÔÆæ section, generating hundreds of dollars for the SCORE Big Scholarship fund and supporting future student success.

The evening began with 51ÁÔÆæ Foundation Board President Mike Peña throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before the game.

The College's Recruitment team was also on hand to connect with prospective students and community members, sharing information about 51ÁÔÆæ and inviting attendees to enter a drawing for a $1,000 SCORE Big Scholarship and a 51ÁÔÆæ baseball jersey.

The fun continued throughout the evening as the 51ÁÔÆæ community filled the third-base line section and cheered on the Hawks during their 10-5 victory. Fans also had the chance to take home 51ÁÔÆæ T-shirts during a special giveaway in the middle of the third inning, adding to the excitement at the ballpark.

That was not the only reason to celebrate as Registered Nursing student, Jacqui Villasenor, was selected as the recipient of the evening's SCORE Big Scholarship. Villasenor was recognized during the game and awarded the scholarship to support her educational journey at 51ÁÔÆæ.

Thank you to everyone who attended, supported the scholarship fund, and helped make 51ÁÔÆæ Night at the Hawks another successful event. Stay tuned for future opportunities to join the 51ÁÔÆæ community at the next 51ÁÔÆæ Night and support student success.

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