Putt, Drive and Swing for Student Scholarships

Five local high school students will be honored with $500 scholarships for college tomorrow May 19 during the Montrose Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce’s 15th Annual Par 3 Masters Fundraiser at the Verdugo Hills Golf Course.

Savannah Rhoads, Brett Cruz, Leah Iverson, Kate Redmond and Helene Cook are the lucky recipients. They are all seniors at and were chosen because of their outstanding involvement in the community and volunteer efforts.

“We wanted to find students who wanted to come back after college and who have been supporting the community since they were young,” said Melinda Clarke of the MVCCC. The students were selected out of 27 applicants.

Tomorrow’s golf event is still open for registration. Register today and pay $60 for a single or $200 for a foursome. Or, show up at the golf course tomorrow and pay $65 for a single or $220 for a foursome. “Golf Pros,” or students on the Crescenta Valley High golf team, will be available to assist anyone with a difficult shot.

The schedule of events is as follows:

• Registration 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Putting Challenge 11:00 a.m.
• Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Shotgun Start at 1:00 p.m.

After a round of golf, the closing ceremony and scholarship presentation will take place. A silent auction and raffles will also be held.

This event was organized by the MVCCC Director Joe Allen, who is also a Glendale Police Officer and local resident. Alfonso Milanese assisted.

The Verdugo Hills Golf Course is located at 6433 La Tuna Canyon Road in Tujunga.

For additional info contact the MVCCC at (818) 249-7171.