Foundation supports shelters

University lauds athletes

The University of Arkansas’ Sports Hall of Honor Weekend got started on Sept. 13 with a VIP reception and celebration at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville. Members of the 2018 class of University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor inductees were joined by the Razorback Foundation, UA Athletics, family and friends at the event.

The mission of the UA Sports Hall of Honor is “to pay tribute and extend recognition to those individuals who have made significant contributions to the honor and fame of the University of Arkansas and its athletic programs and to showcase the history and tradition of the Razorbacks.”

The 2018 class of inductees are: ■ April Steiner Bennett, women’s track and field;

■ Ron Faurot, football;

■ Greg Horne, football;

■ Ivan Jordan, football;

■ Bruce Lahay, football;

■ Ewell Lee, men’s tennis;

■ Steve Loy, men’s golf;

■ Dana McQuillin, gymnastics; ■ Rickey Medlock, men’s basketball;

■ Sytia Messer, women’s basketball;

■ Jonathon Modica, men’s basketball;

■ Nick Schmidt, baseball;

■ Jerry Spencer, swimming and diving;

■ Randy Stephens, men’s track and field; and

■ Kim Storey Chronister, volleyball.

Chase Family Foundation backers brought bras and other undergarments to the fourth annual “Help the Girls” benefit Sept. 20 at the Springdale Country Club. The donations will go to residents at Peace at Home Family Shelter and the Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter. More than 1,000 bras have

been donated and more continue to pour in, Johnny Bakker, board member, told me.

The group’s next project begins today as backers collect food for 198 homebound seniors, 70 dogs and 60 cats to be distributed during the holidays. Bakker said the group will be collecting donations at the Elm Springs Walmart every Sunday this month.

Those Helping the Girls included Susan Chase and Johnny Bakker, Marlene Nelson, Sarah Diebold, Bridget Schultz, Kay and Karl Mounger, Ashley Leopolis, Peggy Gilliland, Sarah Farnet, Megan Laraway, April Harp, Becky Carter, Megan Lewis-Reed, Monica Jannati and Carol and Jonny Waddle.

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NWA Democrat-Gazette/CARIN SCHOPPMEYER Stephanie Horne (from left), Caroline Horne, Greg Horne and Kim Storey Chronister and Graham Chronister gather Sept. 13 at the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor reception at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville.

NWA Democrat-Gazette/CARIN SCHOPPMEYER Amelia and Ivan Jordan enjoy the Sports Hall of Honor reception.

NWA Democrat-Gazette/CARIN SCHOPPMEYER Jerry and Tricia Spencer (from left) visit with Neil Harper at the Sports Hall of Honor reception.

NWA Democrat-Gazette/CARIN SCHOPPMEYER Anna Kay Hilburn, Jonathon Modica, Norm DeBriyn and Charles Ballentine visit at the UA Sports Hall of Honor reception.

NWA Democrat-Gazette/CARIN SCHOPPMEYER Susan Chase and Johnny Bakker (from left) with Kay and Karl Mounger welcome guests to Help the Girls on Sept. 20 at Springdale Country Club.

NWA Democrat-Gazette/CARIN SCHOPPMEYER Sarah Farnet (from left), Monica Jannati, Becky Carter, April Harp and Megan Laraway attend Help the Girls.

NWA Democrat-Gazette/CARIN SCHOPPMEYER Jesse and LeeAnn Branch (from left) and Bruce and Eileen Lahay enjoy the UA reception.

NWA Democrat-Gazette/CARIN SCHOPPMEYER Scott Varady (from left), Rickey Medlock and Scott Heffington talk at the UA reception.

NWA Democrat-Gazette/CARIN SCHOPPMEYER Marlene Nelson (left) and Peggy Gilliland help support Help the Girls.