The Central Tech Foundation hosted its 19th annual Ron Vandever Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, September 22, raising more than $40,000 to support students in need. The milestone event, held at Buffalo Rock Golf & Venue in Cushing, OK, welcomed 35 teams and 134 golfers across two flights. Proceeds benefit Central Tech students facing financial hardships. 

Each year, the Foundation provides emergency support for students with professional clothing, training supplies, tuition, transportation, medical needs, and other unexpected expenses. Over the past year alone, more than $45,000 was distributed to 141 students across 34 communities. 

“This tournament is proof of what happens when a community comes together,” said Kent Burris, Central Tech Superintendent. “Local businesses and friends step up year after year to make sure our students have what they need to stay in school, earn their certifications, start great careers, and ultimately achieve success.” 

Tournament results by team name and score:

AM FLIGHT

  • A Flight 1st Place: A-Affordable Design
  • A Flight 2nd Place: Bookout
  • B Flight 1st Place: Technical Laboratory Systems
  • B Flight 2nd Place: Willeford Construction
  • Closest to the Pin on 2: Adam Markou
  • Closest to the Pin on 11 and closest to the Line on 18: Jon Summers / Billy Shields
A-Affordable Design (L-R): Kevin Wright, Aaron Jarvis, Tyler Rice, Mark Esrik 
Bookout (L-R): Brad Reinecke, Nick Tanner, James Miles, Dakota Lee 
Technical Laboratories (L-R): Kirby Applegate, David Baugus, Kurtis Allen, Kyle Hoover 
Willeford Construction (L-R): James Ernst, Jeff Gower, Charles Carroll, Jeff Willeford 

PM FLIGHT

  • A Flight 1st Place: Tanner
  • A Flight 2nd Place: Merrifield Office Supply
  • B Flight 1st Place: Dr. Cantrell’s Vision Center
  • B Flight 2nd Place: Tedford Insurance #2
  • Closest to the Pin on 2: Lance Garner / Jennifer Snow
  • Closest to the Line on 18: Kurtis Allen / Debbie Moss
Tanner (L-R): Brice Wolff, Nick Tanner, Dakota Lee, Brad Reinecke 
Merrifield Office Supply (L-R): Sean Lunsford, Greg Lunsford, Henry Merrifield, Aaron McClain 
Dr. Cantrell’s Vision Source (L-R): Zeddie Cantrell, Sr., Zeddie Cantrell, Jr., Larry VanWinkle, Kyle Hudson 
Tedford Insurance #2 (L-R): J.D. Lackey, Gary Jones, Toby Tindell, Jack Sermon 

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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