The Central Tech Foundation hosted its 18th annual Ron Vandever Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, raising $19,336.93 to support students in need. The event, held at Buffalo Rock Golf & Venue in Cushing, OK, saw participation from 31 teams and 124 golfers across two flights, with proceeds benefiting Central Tech students facing financial hardships.

The Foundation’s funds have been instrumental in assisting students with professional clothing, training supplies, tuition, transportation, medical emergencies, and other critical needs. Over the past year, the Foundation provided more than $39,000 in support to 85 students from 30 different communities.

“Our students face many challenges outside of the classroom, and the support from the Central Tech Foundation can make a life-changing difference,” said Kent Burris, superintendent. “This tournament continues to be a great example of how our community comes together to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.”

Tournament results by team name and score:

AM FLIGHT

  • A Flight 1st Place: CWA Group – 49
  • A Flight 2nd Place: American Heritage Bank – 56
  • B Flight 1st Place: Holt Truck Centers – 65
  • B Flight 2nd Place: Premier Truck, Team Western Star – 65
  • Closest to the Pin on 2: Joe Hardzog
  • Closest to the Pin on 11 and closest to the Line on 18: John Selson
CWA Group
CWA Group (L-R): George Coffman, Jimmie Dedmon, Tim Merchant
American Heritage Bank
American Heritage Bank (L-R): Carey Weddle, JP Selsor, Joe Hardzog
Holt Truck Centers
Holt Truck Centers (L-R): Kevin Holba, David Carney, Paul Harris, Adam Marcou
Premier Truck 2 Western Star
Premier Truck, Team Western Star (L-R): Jared Hildebrandt, Mikie Robison, Chase Day, Jeremy Farmer

PM FLIGHT

  • A Flight 1st Place: Team Nick Tanner – 52
  • A Flight 2nd Place: Spirit Bank #1 – 54
  • B Flight 1st Place: Team Stromme – 61
  • B Flight 2nd Place: Dr. Cantrell’s Vision Source – 62
  • Closest to the Pin on 2: Nick Tanner
  • Closest to the Line on 18: Randy Allison
Team Nick Tanner
Team Nick Tanner (L-R): Dakota Epps, James Miles, Nick Tanner, Derek Epps
Spirit Bank #1
Spirit Bank #1 (L-R): Melvin Gilliam, Randy Allison, Greg Caldwell, Hunter Laughlin
Team Stromme
Team Stromme (L-R): Richard Stromme, Steve Riley, Steve Humphrey, Bob Warner
Dr Cantrells Vision Source
Dr. Cantrell’s Vision Source (L-R): Dr. Zeddie Cantrell, Zeddie Cantrell, Sr., Larry VanWinkle, Shaun Wenzel

For more information on how to support the Central Tech Foundation or participate in future events, please contact Jennifer Arnold at 918.352.2552.

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