News & Events
Bright Futures – Kimble Anders Golf Classic a success!
The sun cooperated last Friday as close to 40 teams took part in the annual Bright Futures – Kimble Anders Celebrity Golf Classic held at Eagle Creek Golf Club, Joplin. Several sports celebrities participated in the tournament this year including Kimble Anders, Shawn Barber, Tom Burgmeier, Mark Collins, Anthony Davis, Greg Pryor, Art Still, Allen Williams, and Frank White. The event is projected to raise close to $20,000 for Bright Futures Joplin. Sponsors for the event included Southwest Missouri Bank, Roper KIA, and Freeman Health System. Downstream Casino helped to sponsor the celebrities who participated.
MORNING ROUND WINNERS
Longest Drive: Chris Collins
Closest to the pin: Judy Cooke
Winning Teams A Flight:
Hellas Sports Construction – 54
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Winning Teams B Flight:
Roper Kia I – 67
BKD – 67
AFTERNOON ROUND WINNERS
Longest Drive: Mike Cooper
Closest to the pin: Bennie Crossland
Winning Teams A Flight:
Freeman Health System – 57
Crossroads Chevrolet – 60
Winning Teams B Flight:
Joplin Globe – 65
DTS Custom Homes – 66
Kimble Anders Celebrity Golf Classic
Click the image to download registration form and Sponsorship Opportunities info.
Own a piece of history and help rebuild Joplin Schools
You can now purchase custom-imprinted Joplin High School bricks for $50 each. All proceeds raised from the brick campaign will benefit Operation Rising Eagle, the rebuilding fund for Joplin Schools. Americorp volunteers hand-cleaned and painted each brick. The bricks were then sealed and volunteers applied the image by hand before it was permanently set. Click here for more information and to purchase your brick.
Tornado Recovery – How You Can Help
Below is a video about Bright Futures and how you can help. Be sure to share it with your friends.
Joplin Schools Sharing Bright Futures Program With Area Communities
Bright Futures in the News
More coverage of Bright Futures from The Joplin Globe and KOAM:
- Brighter futures
- Joplin School District works to spread Bright Futures
- Bright Futures program more successful than expected
Recent Articles about Bright Futures
We appreciate all of the local support for Bright Futures shown in The
Joplin Globe, as well as their reporting of our progress in Carl Junction!
Links to the most recent Joplin Globe articles are provided below.
- It’s easy to believe in Bright Futures
- Carl Junction to join Joplin’s Bright Futures
- Sunday forum The Globes Top 10 of 2010
Video About West Central Elementary, Please Watch!
Below is a video made about Bright Futures and West Central Elementary. Be sure to watch it, and don’t forget to share it with your friends on Facebook.