Donor Profiles ‣ Laurel Ridge Community College

Foss and Margaret Smith smile together in front of a wooden bookshelf filled with books in a library setting. Foss wears a blue plaid button-down shirt and Margaret wears a magenta top with a black cardigan.

Foss and Margaret Smith: Generous donors support dual-enrollment students

Margaret and Foss Smith have given generously to Laurel Ridge Community College’s Educational Foundation.

March 24, 2026

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LPCC represents hope and possibility to the people of Page County

Retired Page County Public Schools Suprintendent Donna Whitley-Smith is now serving on Laurel Ridge Community College’s Educational Foundation Board. She says the college brings hope and opportunity to the rural…

February 2, 2026

Foundation Board member sees the value of Laurel Ridge Community College

Laurel Ridge Community College Educational Foundation Board Member Trenton Clark has seen the value of comunity college up close – his two children earned their associate degrees from Laurel Ridge…

January 22, 2026

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Foundation supports nursing scholarships at Laurel Ridge

Laurel Ridge Community College’s Nursing Program was a logical choice when the Monford D. and Lucy L. Custer Foundation was considering making a donation, according to Foundation President Linda Russell.

September 15, 2025

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Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy: Steve and Reta Rodgers

Steve and Reta Rodgers were honored with a state philanthropy award for their generosity to Laurel Ridge Community College over many years.

September 12, 2025

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Danny and Wendy Leonard: Supporting the Skilled Trades in our Region

Frederick County residents Danny and Wendy Leonard have decided to make Laurel Ridge Community College one of the beneficiaries of their estate.

September 12, 2025

The Grisdales: Military service inspired endowed fund for veterans

Retired Laurel Ridge Community College Chemistry Professor Ernie Grisdale and his wife, Ann, discuss their time in the military and how it inspired them and their children – three of…

February 23, 2024

Bob Sowder: Generous Benefactor of the Fauquier Campus

Laurel Ridge Community College’s Fauquier Campus is flourishing today thanks to the generosity of Bob Sowder, who made the initial gift of land and a barn that became its home.…

October 16, 2023