The REPORTER
The members of the Hamilton Heights Educational Foundation (HHEF) extend their sincere appreciation to all who helped make this year’s golf outing a wonderful success. Moneys generated through the annual event, now in its 34th year, give students and teachers a chance to grow and explore beyond traditional boundaries through grant money.
“We were pleased with the outcome,” HHEF President Melissa Martin said. “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 awesome 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.”
HHEF, along with the help of the entire board, has organized the annual event during Martin’s more than 10-year tenure (and eighth year as president).
Daniel Engel, Mike Burns, Eddie Hughes, and Austin Parten from KDC Truck Trailer & Bus Repair took first place at this year’s scramble. The team of Lance Jones, Garrett James, John Kemker, and Vincent Harley came in second.
The team of Lance Jones, John Kemker, Garrett James, and Vincent Harley came in second. (Photo courtesy Gary Perkins)
Parden had the longest drive for men and Ellie Arrowood had the longest drive for the women’s division. Seth Ireland was closest to the pin for men. Jeff Bragg won the putting contest.
“We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors, players, and volunteers who helped make another successful event to benefit teachers and students again,” Martin said.
Lunch was catered by Big Dawg’s Smokehouse and Jim Dandy Restaurant provided 19th Hole pies.
The HHEF Board includes officers Melissa Martin (President), Jeanann Dodson (Vice President), Melissa Bernero (Secretary), and Caryn Provence (Treasurer). Directors include Steve Becker, Julie Day, Brian Doak, Tim Johnson, Gary Perkins, and Amy Prater. Student Directors include KateLynn Bishop, Jackson Cantlon, Sam Dawson, Meredith Dodson, Sam Harpham, Karson Herrell, and Josh Steffen; and Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood.
To stay up to date with the latest happenings and projects funded through the Foundation go to hhschuskies.org/hhef or follow on Twitter @hhedfoundation.
2023 Education Foundation Golf Outing Sponsors
- Title Sponsors: Beaver Materials, Beck’s and Blades Audio Visual & Security.
- Platinum Sponsors: CSO, Chad Galloway Farms, BerryComm, Doak Financial, and Pinnacle Systems.
- Gold Sponsors: Sharp School Services, Steven Lutz, Delaware Glass & Mirror, Watson Excavating, Assured Partners – Rob Stiehl and Stifel.
- Silver Sponsors: WR Dunkin, The Farmers Bank, Ice Miller, LLC, The Bailey Family, Gymies Fitness Center, Peterson Corn Genetics, Wittler Orthodontics, Keith Ecker, Steve Haley, Logan Street Signs, Martin Family, and KDC Truck Trailer & Bus Repair
- Orange Sponsors: E. Diamond and Associates, Craig Bowen, Corey Sylvester/ Edward Jones, Software Systems, Inc., Dan Young, Elwood Fire Equipment, The Georgi Family, Dr. Thomas Sliwa, McCormack Printing Impressions, and RE Sutton/Brown & Brown
- Special Contest Sponsors: Cicero Chiropractic – Jim Carr Memorial Putting Contest; Corey Sylvester/Edward Jones – Closest to the pin, male; Nolan James Boutique – Closest to the pin, female; Corey Sylvester/Edward Jones – George Silberberg Memorial Longest Drive Contest, male; and The Bailey Family – Longest Drive, female