Annual Golf Outing Generates Funds and Recognition


This year's Ed Arnold Golf Classic held in late May at SeaCliff Country Club raised $52,500 for the benefit of the Santa Ana College Athletic Hall of Fame and student-athlete scholarships. The total marked a nearly 15% increase on proceeds over 2006's tally of $46,000. Following a great day of golf on a beautiful course, attendees gathered for dinner, a live auction, tournament awards, and the announcement of athletic scholarships and Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees.

Members of the Athletic Hall of Fame have distinguished themselves among the thousands of student-athletes and hundreds of coaches who have excelled at Santa Ana College and who epitomize the college's athletic legacy. The 2007 Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year honor went to Matt Dufour for his accomplishments in baseball, while women's basketball player Whitney Ligon was named 2007 Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year. In addition, 2007 Scholar-Athlete Scholarship recipients were Esther Aceves (soccer), Matt Dufour (baseball), Ryan Giertych (baseball) and Vanessa Hardway (softball).

The Santa Ana College Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 2003 as an affiliate of the Santa Ana College Foundation to celebrate, recognize and honor the accomplishments of individuals who have made significant contributions as a student-athlete, coach or friend to the rich tradition of the Santa Ana College athletic program. It is also dedicated to preserving the college's athletic history while providing new opportunities to transferring student-athletes through scholarships.


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