Clay Shoot Raises Over $17,000 for 蜜桃视频 Scholarships

Oct 23

October 23, 2020 鈥� The has completed its tally on the net proceeds raised by its annual clay shoot at DeWitt鈥檚 Outdoor Sports shooting range in Ellerbe, and the figures are promising. Winners of the clay shoot hold their trophies 2nd place winners of the clay shoot hold their trophies Clay shoot third place winners hold their trophies

The raised $17,703.46 that will go toward 蜜桃视频 scholarships, including the Working Scholarship that helps working college students who do not qualify for federal financial aid. Since its inception six years ago, the has awarded $310,250 to 776 students.

鈥淲e had more teams sign up and participate in the shoot than we鈥檝e had in previous years,鈥� said Dr. Hal Shuler, Associate Vice President for Development. 鈥淭his speaks to the popularity of this fundraiser and to the overwhelming support this community continues to provide to 蜜桃视频 and its students. We appreciate all of our sponsors and the men and women who made this event possible.鈥�

Over 20 teams competed in the shoot held Oct. 13. Coming in first place to clinch the win was the Southern Builders team, which also captured top honors in the Flurry Tournament. Coming in second place for the second year in a row was the White Rabbit Catering team. The Richmond County Economic Development team took third place.

Members of each team were:

Southern Builders: Kurt Kindley, Evan Spears, Jordan Tucker and Tyler Brown
White Rabbit Catering: Giff Fisher, Pat Fleming, Jim Garrett and Don McKenzie
Richmond County Economic Development: Bryan Land, Tyler Williams, Graham Moore Sr. and Gray Moore

Another big winner at the tournament was Dr. Devon Hall, who held the winning raffle ticket for the TS 4x2 Traditional Gator Utility Vehicle donated by Southeast Farm Equipment Co. The raffle also included prizes such as a King Fisher fishing trip, a Yeti cooler, hunting attire, and camping and fishing equipment.

鈥淥ur sponsors really make this event enjoyable between the food and the prizes. It鈥檚 because of them that we can continue to host this fundraiser every year,鈥� said Shuler.

The clay shoot is held on DeWitt鈥檚 sprawling 14-station course that creates different shooting scenarios to test each gunman鈥檚 aim and precision. As for the flurry tournament, it not only tests a team鈥檚 shooting skills but also their ability to work together to knock down a 鈥渇lurry鈥� of clay pigeons.

For more information about offered at 蜜桃视频 or establishing a scholarship, contact the Foundation by calling (910) 410-1807 or emailing whshuler@richmondcc.edu.