To All CCHS Graduates:
This letter is to explain the $50,000 Founders Fund Program. The goal is for the CCHS classes from 1940-2010 to raise at least $50,000 for the Founders Fund for CCHSAA scholarships. Each class is hoping to raise at least $1,000 by donating $5-$100 per classmate.
The money for the CCHSAA scholarships will be invested by the Whitley County Community Foundation (WCCF), and only the interest or earnings is awarded for the endowment scholarship. This endowment fundraiser will run until the goal is reached.
Your contribution is tax deductible via a 501(c)3 program by the Whitley County Community Foundation. Financial statements of the CCHSAA are always open for viewing at WCCF. If you would like to contribute, please send your check payable to:
CCHSAA c/o WCCF
1171 E Woods Way
Columbia City, IN 46725
Write on the memo line: "Founders Fund" & Your Graduation Year. Cash also accepted!
Remember, your contribution says more than a donation-it says "SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FUTURE CCHS GRADUATES". You will receive a thank you from CCHSAA and WCCF for your tax records.
You can contact your Class Coordinator or Vanessa Bills at Whitley County Community Foundation.
Sincerely,
Andrew Thompson,
President CCHSAA
~ Tradition Never Graduates ~
You are cordially invited to
Whitley County, Indiana
"Social Luncheon"
All Citizens of Whitley County
invited to a
FLORIDA LUNCHEON SOCIAL
MARCH 7, 2017 at 11:00 AM -TUESDAY
HOMER's ORIGINAL SMORGASBORD
1000 Sebring Square – SE Corner US 27 & Sebring Pkway.
SEBRING, FLORIDA 33870
A casual social gathering for you to enjoy with family, friends, classmates & alumni of
WHITLEY COUNTY, INDIANA
No reservations needed. Pay $9.00/$9.50 pp + tax at the door
Google for detailed directions - Homer's 863-386-1440 in FL
This Year's Host & Hostess are:
To be announced.
Above left to right first row: Scholarship winners Bridget Hinen, Macenzie Lane, Katie Weigel, Natalie Roberts and Taylor Daniel. Back row : Andrew Thompson, President CCHS Alumni Association and Chris Bechtold.
Columbia City High School Alumni Association (CCHSAA) awarded Bob Brittain Memorial scholarships to five CCHS graduating seniors at the Honor Convocation held at CCHS May 11, 2016. Andrew Thompson and Chris Bechtold represented CCHSAA at the convocation.
The five scholarships were valued at $500.00 each and were awarded to Taylor Daniel, Macenzie Lane, Katie Weigel, Natalie Roberts and Bridget Hinen
Kristin Rentschler, Rachelle Patrick, Chris Bechtold and Andrew Thompson were on the selection committee. CCHSAA congratulates the recipients and wishes them well in their future endeavors.
Above L-R: Baily Rentschler and Macie Hinen, CCHS 2015
Above L-R: Andrew Graves & Courtney Davis, CCHS 2015
Above L-R: Cheyenne Johnson & Abigail Gottfried , CCHS 2015
Above L-R: MacKenzie Holbrook & Taylor Martinez, CCHS 2015
Above L-R: Shelby Allison & Courtney Davis, CCHS 2015
Pictured Left to Right: Winner Randy Smith, CCHSAA President Andrew Thompson, winner Steve Smith. Not present winner Brad Lowe.
Columbia City High School Alumni Association held its ninth annual golf outing on Saturday August 29, 2015 at Eagle Glen Golf Course in Columbia City.
Eighteen teams participated. The 18 hole scramble consisted of 52 CCHS alumni from 24 different classes spanning six decades.
The winning team was made up of Randy Smith (2003) Brad Lowe (2004) Steve Smith (1976) and Mike Cremeans, who shot an outstanding 16 under par 56.
Next year’s outing is set for Saturday August 27, 2016. Thanks to all the hole sponsors, players and volunteers for being a part of our event.
The golfers took to the links to raise funds for the Bob Brittain Memorial Scholarships that are given out each spring to graduating seniors.
The “Teddy L. Gruver” Founder’s Trophy is currently on display in the main office at Columbia City High School, 600 North Whitley Street, Columbia City, IN. Winners of this annual event will have their names added to the trophy and a photo of the winning team will be displayed in the CCHS main office.
The event is more about fun, sportsmanship, and fundraising to benefit current CCHS students and the community than about superior golf skills or winning the golf tournament. It is open to all who love the game, not just CCHS alumni.
All monies raised from sponsorships, donations by patrons & golfers of monetary gifts or prizes will be placed in the Whitley County Community Foundation and used for scholarships.
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