Tournament raises money for scholarship program
Marion High School Coaches Scholarship Program hosted a successful golf tournament Saturday to help raise money for its foundation.
Former Marion resident and current committee member Gary Melcher helped organize the four-person team scramble tournament.
The wining team was Vern Dreier, Mike Dreier, Bob Buller, and John Roberts with a score of 59.
Two teams tied for second place with a round of 61: Tod Gordon, Jeff Goering, Gordon Pendergraft, and Dan Miller made up one team, while Chris Costello, Don Bredemeier, Doug Hague, and Lloyd Brown rounded out the other.
The money raised from the tournament will help fund scholarships.
It was formed to honor former MHS coaches who have helped students succeed on and off the field.
Three scholarships are offered each year.
LeRoy Dreier Scholarship
Presented to the most outstanding graduating student-athlete as voted on by the LeRoy Dreier Scholarship Committee.
The winner must possess good character, leadership, and sportsmanship as well as on-the-field success.
LeRoy Dreier was head football coach at MHS from 1965-72, and complied a 43-18-2 record on the field.
Rex Wilson Track and Field Scholarship
This award is presented to the most outstanding track student-athlete of the year. The winner of the award must also display character, leadership, and sportsmanship, as well success on the track.
The scholarship honors the former coach who captured eight Cottonwood Valley League titles, three regional championships, and two state titles.
Ed Frickey football Scholarship
This award, in honor of the former football coach who recorded 49 wins and 14 losses in the '50s and '60s, is given to the most outstanding football student-athlete who best exemplifies the above qualities as well.
