to benefit scholarships at Texas State University

to benefit scholarships at
Texas State University-San Marcos
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Premiere Fundraiser Dedicated To Raising Scholarship Dollars
For the past 14 years, Texas State University’s star-studded “Celebrity
Classic” has evolved from a nice little celebrity-focused social and golf tournament
to a major fundraising event that brings in big dollars for the Graduate College’s
scholarship program.
Real success began in 2000 when CenturyTel of San Marcos, Inc.’s John
Navarrette made a $100,000 commitment to become the name sponsor of the
three-day event. In 2005, CenturyTel and Navarrette increased their pledge to
$150,000 over the next five years.
Before the 2005 event, Texas State’s contracted dining service provider,
Chartwells Educational Dining Services, a division of Compass Group North
America and a Celebrity Classic presenting sponsor, stepped forward to join
CenturyTel as a title sponsor. In addition to its cash sponsorship of the Classic,
Chartwells covers all expenses of the dinner and auction that officially kick-off the
event each year.
The deal that Navarrette and Chartwells’ general district manager Charles
Blackwell carved out to share name sponsor status led to the debut of the
renamed event in 2005 – the “Chartwells CenturyTel Texas State Celebrity Classic.”
The big winners in the changes that have been introduced to the Celebrity
Classic through the years are Texas State graduate students who benefit from
increased scholarship revenue.
And it’s all about raising scholarship dollars.
“Our presenting sponsors, CenturyTel, Chartwells, Priority Personnel, and
H-E-B, as well as other major sponsors, have helped turn a fun event into a highly
successful fundraiser that benefits graduate students at this great university,”
Willoughby said. The Classic offers the opportunity to rub elbows with popular
television, movie, music and sports personalities at the events.
The Celebrity Classic “weekend” – which starts on Saturday and runs through
Monday – is just plain fun from start to finish. In its almost perfect location in the
high-growth IH-35 corridor area, Texas State, a state-assisted university with
more than 28,000 students, is a great place for special events like the Celebrity
Classic. Early May is usually a good month to be in Central Texas in terms of
temperature, the natural beauty of Texas wildflowers and the area’s scenic
landscape. The fact that San Marcos’ two outlet malls have become one of the top
tourist attractions in Texas certainly enhances corporate partner benefits in the
area.
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Texas State President
Denise Trauth
congratulates the two
name sponsors and the
Celebrity Classic's
Executive Committee
Chairman, Graduate
College Dean Mike
Willoughby (right).
What the Celebrity Classic Scholarship means to
students at Texas State . . .
“The award has allowed me to pursue an advanced academic degree that may not
have otherwise been possible. My wife and I have two year-old quintuplets. . . . I
will be the first in my family to complete a Master's Degree.”
Nathan Faylor
“. . . Your generosity has enabled me to give my academic studies my
undivided attention and to work full-time on my graduate degree. Without
the funds from the Celebrity Classic Scholarship I would not be able to do this .
. . Thank you for your active role in helping me continue my education.”
Jessica
Pierson
“.
. .Your
generosity has made an already outstanding educational experience
even better by allowing me to focus more intently on my studies. If and when
my novel sells, you can expect I will provide the same support for a new batch
of graduate students..”
Michael Noll
“. . . this scholarship has been very helpful to me in my goal of pursuing an
advanced accounting degree, which is necessary for success in the public
accounting profession. I will remember the generosity of Texas State
University and the Celebrity Classic Scholarship Fund as I move forward in my
career.”
James B. Hughes
“. . . I’m grateful to all the contributors to the scholarship fund for their support,
because it’s a big help financially, and because it is a vote of confidence that all
my hard work really will make a difference down the road.”
Manda Gaffaney
Celebrity Celebration Dinner and Auction
Everything is in place for the Texas State CenturyTel Dinner and Auction.
This event draws an enthusiastic crowd, helping raise scholarship dollars for Texas State.
John Navarrette (above), CenturyTel executive, and Charles Blackwell
(right), Chartwells executive, enjoy the food and fellowship. Auction Items include autographed celebrity memorabilia, trips, golf outings, and treasures from Prime Outlets of San Marcos.
Meeting Rayfield Wright,
an NFL legend
Jed Allan, movie and television star
Kellye Nakahara, Nurse Kellye of M*A*S*H, enjoys life as a very successful artist. Her paintings are popular auction items.
Dr. Jerome Supple, President Emeritus, and Texas State President Denise Trauth present “The Jerry” award to a celebrity for outstanding contributions to the classic.
Leslie Easterbrook and Scott Thomson enjoy the outstanding entertainment
Dan Wilcox, writer/producer Keith and Kerry Cash, football stars at the University of Texas and the NFL.
Doug Moreland, Americana music star
Ann Cusak, movie and television star
Jonathan Banks, movie and television star
Goose Gonsoulin, former NFL All‐Pro
Mel Renfro, Dallas Cowboys, NFL Hall of Fame
Richard Gant, movie and television star
Bubba Gilliam, movie and
television star
Charley Pride, Country
Music Hall of Fame
Texas State President Denise Trauth and David McGee, famous Mentalist
Rayfield Wright, NFL legend, Dallas Cowboys
Louie Kelcher, NFL star and actor
Mary Deese, movie and television star Doug English, University of Texas All‐
American and NFL All‐ Bubba Gilliam, movie and Pro
television star, and recipient of “The Jerry” award, 2003
Lance Kinsey, television star, film writer/producer
David McGee, famous Mentalist
Great entertainment is provided by Ann Cusak, movie and television star, and Larry Hovis, television, film and recording star; and Ron White, nationally recognized comedian (pictured below).
Working behind the scenes
Bob Lily, Dallas Cowboys, NFL Hall of Fame; Mrs. and Mr. Dan Pastorini, football star – Houston Oilers; Jim Wacker, legendary college football coach.
Sunday Celebrity Scramble
Ready to go!
A great group of celebrities
and sponsors
The winning team ‐
Priority Personnel team!
Sunday Celebrity Tennis Tournament
Provost slam
Nurse Kellye Nakahara
plays tennis.
Presidential volley
Great shot!
2005 Champs
Sunday Celebrity Reception
A great group of celebrities and major sponsors!
Celebrities and Major Sponsors are entertained by David Magee.
Major sponsors and celebrities enjoy a ride on the boats at Aquarena Springs
Monday Celebrity Golf Classic
Just one of the many ways we recognize our sponsors.
Team members warm up. Teams have a chance to win prizes on each golf hole.
Celebrities find time to sign autographs.
Checking in on the day of the golf tournament. Center – Billy Kilmer, NFL Hall of Fame.
Bubba Gilliam, movie/television star, with the Chartwells team.
Jonathan Banks, movie/television star, enjoys a bite at lunch.
On your mark . . . Get set . . . PLAY!
Fun times on the golf course!
Each player receives a video, capturing great golfing memories.
I think he will make it!
Champs
Chuck Nash
donates automobile.
Congratulations, Skeeter!
.
Great food at Awards Ceremony!
Charles Blackwell, John Navarrette, John Huffman
Executive Committee at work!
Skeeter Willians, hole‐in‐one winner, signs autographs.
Celebrity Classic Scholarship Recipients
2008-2009
2007-2008
**Shannon Ball, Elementary Education
Alfonso J. Boulanger, Theatre
Leslie Cortez, Accountancy
Murray Godfrey, History
Melissa Harbin, English Literature
Robert Patrick, International Studies
Sarah Scott, Criminal Justice
*Ed Sinclair, Sociology
Paul Snyder, Business Administration
Jennifer Stannard, Physical Therapy
Joshua Baily, Geography
Shannon Ball , Elementary Education
*Leanna Boodee, School Psychology
Johnathon Boyd, Theatre History
Ashley Brown, Business Administration
Dorothy Ibes, Geography
Ed Sinclair, Sociology
Jordan Viator, Mass Communication
Erin Zoch, Legal Studies
2006-2007
2005-2006
Shannon Ball , Elementary Education
Heather Dooley, Social Work
*Ashley Duncan, Theatre
Meagan Evans, Creative Writing
Conrad Miller, Mathematics
Adam Richard, Anthropology
Natalie Archer , Health Services Research
Tereasa Back , Educational Administration *Ashley Duncan, Theatre
Michael Noll, Creative Writing
Tobias Peterson, Creative Writing Steven Schooler, Anthropology 2004-2005
2003-2004
Nathan Faylor, Communication Studies
Paul Jurica III, Physical Therapy
Debra Law, History
Michael Noll, Creative Writing
Brandi Smith, Physical Therapy
Sunny Smith, Business Administration
Nathan Faylor, Communication Studies
Amanda Gaffaney, Prof. Counseling
James Hughes, Accounting
Randy Kaiser, Physical Education
*Jessica Pierson, Mathematics
Amy Wilson, Political Science
2002-2003
2001-2002
Kyle Burke, Biology
*Jeffrey Cowen, Physical Therapy
Shazia Saleem, Biology
Amber Thompson, Mass Communication
Sarah Wilson, Technical Communication
Leticia Gonzalez, Sociology
Jeffrey Cowen, Physical Therapy
Kristi Dodson, Physical Therapy
Cydryce Carter, Family & Child Studies.
*Designated Supple Scholar in honor of President Emeritus Jerome H. Supple
Message from the Graduate Dean
Dr. Mike Willoughby, Celebrity Classic Chairman
and Dean of the Graduate College
The Chartwells CenturyTel Texas State Celebrity Classic is the premier
fund raising event for graduate scholarships. Thanks to a prestigious
group of sponsors and celebrities, the 2008 Classic again raised over
$100,000. This year, ten students are attending Texas State
University after receiving a Celebrity Classic scholarship, and forty five
students have received Classic scholarships over the last seven years. I
hope you will join our impressive list of sponsors in helping raise
needed scholarship dollars. You will have a great time and give
someone the opportunity to realize their educational dream.
Want to get involved in the 2009 Chartwells CenturyTel Texas State
Celebrity Classic? To find out the benefits and opportunities of
sponsorships, to make sure you get on the event invitation lists or to
offer an item for the Saturday night auction, call 512-245-2581 or send
an e-mail to [email protected]. To keep up with plans for this May’s
event, check the website at www.txstate.edu/classic. And mark these
dates on your calendar:
•Saturday, May 2 Celebrity Dinner & Auction
•Sunday, May 3 Celebrity Golf Scramble & Tennis
and Celebrity Classic Reception
•Monday, May 4 Celebrity Golf Classic
Thanks, Chartwells CenturyTel
TEXAS STATE Celebrity Classic
Sponsors!
Coca- Cola
Frost Bank
Maui Tacos
McPherson Cellars
Ki & Wendy Norman
K-W Construction
Staples
Wells Fargo Bank