Ohio Northern University student, Elissa McCracken, Miss Ohio 2012, will have a "send off celebration" from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9, at tge Free Center on the ONU campus

Persons attending will enjoy an excitement-filled afternoon including performances by Elissa and fellow pageant contestants and preview select items of her Miss America apparel. Mingle with friends and family to celebrate and extend well wishes to Elissa for her journey to Miss America! Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

Purchase tickets at www.freedcenter.com, call 419-772-1900 or stop by the Freed Center Box Office. Tickets: $5 (students); $20 (adults) VIP Reception: $100 per person 2:30-3:30 p.m.

All proceeds from this event benefit the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.