Members of the Hamilton Heights Educational Foundation (HHEF) extend their sincere appreciation to all individuals who helped make this year’s golf outing a resounding success. Money generated through the annual event, now in its 35th year, gives students and teachers a chance to grow and explore beyond traditional boundaries through grant money.
“We were extremely pleased with the outcome,” HHEF President Melissa Martin said. Martin, along with the help of the entire HHEF board, has organized the annual event during her more than 11-year tenure (ninth year as president) with the Foundation. “We are so grateful to Mark Wiseman and the dedicated staff at Bear Slide and the opportunity to play on one of the state’s most impressive courses that is right in our back yard. They are an incredible community partner for the support they give us on this day along with all the other things they do throughout the year for our students and staff.”
OneZone Chamber of Commerce President Jack Russell and Heights School Board Member Julie Davis are among the many supporters of this annual event. (Photo by Gary Perkins)
The team consisting of Mark Sullivan, Dean Mason, Cyrus Mason, and Caleb Sullivan took first place at this year’s scramble. The team of Michael Bechert, Trent Caldwell, Ken Dilger, and Brain Doak placed second. Justin Bowman had the longest drive for men, Ellie Arrowood had the longest drive for women. Matt Sullivan won the closest to the pin for men, and Amanda Sylvester won closest to the pin for women. Brett Tipton won the putting contest.
“We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors, players, and volunteers who helped make this another successful event that will provide benefit to teachers and students well into the future,” Martin said.
The Hamilton Heights Educational Foundation Board includes officers: Melissa Martin (President), Jack Russell (Vice President), Melissa Bernero (Secretary), and Caryn Provence (Treasurer); Directors: Steve Becker, Julie Day, Brian Doak, Tim Johnson, Gary Perkins, Amy Prater; Student Directors: KateLynn Bishop, Jackson Cantlon, Sam Dawson, Will Duncan, Sam Harpham, Karson Herrell, Taylor Morrison, and Lily Schuler; and Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood.
“This fundraiser helps raise money to support the additional needs of the school district to elevate the educational experience for our students and provide opportunities and extras they wouldn’t have otherwise,” Dr. Arrowood said. “It’s a coordinated group effort of volunteers, community members, and business partners who come together to invest in Heights’ kids. These opportunities and extras can make the overall learning experience more impactful, meaningful, and richer for our students – and that’s what it’s all about.”
To stay up to date with the latest happenings and projects funded through the Foundation go to hhschuskies.org/hhef. Follow on X @hhedfoundation.
Volunteers ready to register a record number of golfers at this year’s Hamilton Heights Educational Foundation’s 35th annual best ball scramble at Bear Slide Golf Course earlier this month. (Photo by Gary Perkins)
2024 Hamilton Heights Educational Foundation Golf Outing Sponsors
Title Sponsors: Beaver Materials, Beck’s Hybrids, and Blades Audio Visual & Security.
Platinum Sponsors: Assured Partners, Chad Galloway Farms, CSO Architects, Doak Financial, First Farmers Bank, JBM Contractors Corp, OneZone Chamber, and Pinnacle Systems.
Gold Sponsors: Bolden’s, Etch 21 Foundation, and Stifel Public Finance.
Silver Sponsors: Delaware Glass & Mirror, Elwood Fire Company, The Farmers Bank, Gymies Fitness Center, Ice Miller, Martin Family, Peterson Corn Genetics and Steve Haley.
Orange Sponsors: Bailey Family, Church Church Hittle & Antrim, Corey Sylvester/Edward, Craig Bowen (FC Tucker), E-Solutions, Keith Ecker, Georgi Family, Norman & Miller Eyecare, Safe Hiring, Sharp School Services, Dr Thomas Sliwa, Software Systems, Inc., Thomas Docks, T & T Sales and Promotions, and Wittler Orthodontics.
Special Contest Sponsors: Cicero Chiropractic – Jim Carr Memorial Putting Contest; Corey Sylvester/ Edward Jones – Closest to the pin – Male; Keith Ecker – Closest to the pin – Female; Morgan Irwin (ReMax Realty) – George Silberberg Memorial Longest Drive Contest– Male; and The Bailey Family – Longest Drive – Female; Jim Dandy – 19th Hole Donation.
Lunch was catered by Big Dog’s Smokehouse.