Golf event boosts high school

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

— The weather was great for the 148 golfers who participated in the annual Gravette Lions Golf Classic held at Scotsdale Golf Course in Bella Vista.

Sponsored by the Gravette High School Boosters, the event raised funds which are shared by GHS activities including the following: Athletics, drama, vocal music, instrumental music, HOSA and cheerleaders. Funds are also contributed to athletic achievement awards.

This was the tenth annual classic and, according to John Edwards and Jack Skillett, who were organizers, the event raised around $7,500.

Following is a list of the winners:

Men’s Division Flight A First Place, 56 - Duane Wilmes, Jim Abrahamson, Jeff Bell, Sergio Monje; Second Place, 58 - Tim Ellis, Mark Chambers, Brandon Dunnam, Mike Vincent; Third Place, 59 - Harland Skinner, David Stites, Matt Petroff, Jason Smith. Flight B First Place, 63 - Greg Klott, Wayne Gtonvold, Steve Baker, Kenny Sikich; Second Place, 63 - Roy Baker, Richard Johnson, Lorne Turner, Ron Myers; Third Place, 64 - Russell Ingle, Eric Ingle, Jon Capps, Rick Still. Flight C First Place, 67 - Travis Pruitt, Choate Dunnaway, Brandon Smith, Wes Bedwell; Second Place, 67 - Dan Troedel, Ron Rutherford, Carl Evans, Billy Bright; Third Place, Jon Criger, Don Murphy, Larry Wilmoth, Clarence Fletcher. Women’s Division First Place, 76 - Dottie Carter, Dianne Dreher, Iris Gruwell, Carol Kernwein.

Mixed Division Flight A First Place, 62 - Jim Wescott, Bev Wescott, Will Sadler, Billie Sadler; Second Place, 63 - Mark Diehl, Julie Diehl, Candace Ericksson, Johan Eriksson; Third Place, 68 - Ellen Shelly, Dave Shelly, Karen Deal, Donald Deal.

Closest to the Pin Women - Billie Sadler, 10’ 11 1/2” Men - Eric Whitney, 1’ 8”

Longest Drive Women - Ellen Shelly Men - Ron Myers

The organizers expressed thanks for all the sponsors who contributed to the success of the classic, to the golfers who participated and to the students who assisted during the event.

Sports, Pages 9 on 05/23/2012