Officials with the Rappahannock Community College Educational Foundation extended their sincere appreciation to all who supported the 17th Annual Preakness Party. Although the in-person event was cancelled, there was an immense outpouring of support by sponsors and those who purchased tickets for raffle drawings. Since its inception the proceeds from the Preakness Party has provided over $1 million for RCC’s scholarship program. For the 2021-2022 academic year the foundation awarded $560,000 in scholarships and emergency funds to over 400 students.