ATHLETIC EDUCATION FUNDNathan and Rose Lee GoldFootball EndowmentRose Lee graduated from FL StateCollege for Women, but was adiehard <strong>Gator</strong> her entire life —<strong>Gator</strong> football was her passion.Nathan graduated from UF <strong>in</strong> 1939and the family has been seasonticket holders ever s<strong>in</strong>ce. The GoldFamily bleeds orange and blue!Ben Hill Griff<strong>in</strong> IIIEndowmentIt’s great to be a part of the total<strong>Gator</strong> athletic program. Supportersreceive much more than they give.Ray Graves EndowmentCoach Ray Graves is honoredby two close friends for hisleadership and guidance of the<strong>Gator</strong> football team and athleticprogram.Allan and June GrimesFootball EndowmentAllan and June Grimes, staunchbelievers <strong>in</strong> education, loved UFand the <strong>Gator</strong>s. They comb<strong>in</strong>edtheir beliefs and care for our youthby establish<strong>in</strong>g this endowment.These <strong>Gator</strong>s are missed by us all,but will be with us forever <strong>in</strong> theSouth End Zone.Ray and Opal Graves TrustThe estate of Harold W. Ashley,Jacksonville, established theRay and Opal Graves Trust<strong>in</strong> appreciation of their longfriendship and commitment to the<strong>Gator</strong> Program.Bill, Dawson, Bart and JoelGunter EndowmentThree generations of dedicated<strong>Gator</strong> <strong>Boosters</strong>. Bill Gunter, pastpresident of the UF NationalAlumni Association (far right),funded this endowment <strong>in</strong> honorof the outstand<strong>in</strong>g athletic andacademic success of UF students.Otis Hawk<strong>in</strong>s FootballEndowmentO. Mason Hawk<strong>in</strong>s, a Bull<strong>Gator</strong> from Memphis, TN, hasestablished this endowment tohonor his dad, Otis P. Hawk<strong>in</strong>sof Thomasville, GA, a found<strong>in</strong>gmember of <strong>Gator</strong> <strong>Boosters</strong>.Robert M. Howard, Jr.EndowmentOne of the primary missions of<strong>Gator</strong> <strong>Boosters</strong> is to fund athleticscholarships. As a director, Ifelt it to be both an obligationand an opportunity to endow ascholarship.Rogers “Tiger” HolmesSwimm<strong>in</strong>g EndowmentEstablished to honor the sport ofswimm<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Tiger Holmes’ name.Kev<strong>in</strong> Clark Huff MemorialEndowmentIn lov<strong>in</strong>g memory of Kev<strong>in</strong>,a football endowment wasestablished to honor a walkonfootball player exhibit<strong>in</strong>gdeterm<strong>in</strong>ation and scholarship.Houston <strong>Gator</strong> GreatsEndowmentIn honor of Bill Booker, JerryHoover, Adrian Moss, JoelWahlberg and Don Hicks.Elliot Icardi MemorialFootball EndowmentEstablished by Bonnie H. andJ. Michael Hill. Loved ones andfamily members created the ElliotIcardi Memorial to permanentlymemorialize his name. Elliot wasa gifted athlete, student and thebiggest <strong>Gator</strong> fan <strong>in</strong> the family.ATHLETIC EDUCATION FUNDLaurence W. “Red” HallFootball EndowmentThis endowment was establishedby the family and friends of LW“Red” Hall. For his entire lifetime,Red Hall loved <strong>Gator</strong> sports,especially football. The <strong>Gator</strong>skept him <strong>in</strong>volved, <strong>in</strong>terested andhopeful for all of his 92 years. Redcheered through w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g andlos<strong>in</strong>g seasons but never lost faith.Bill Harlan Swimm<strong>in</strong>gEndowmentAn anonymous donor providedfund<strong>in</strong>g for the Bill HarlanEndowment <strong>in</strong> honor of hissuccess as a <strong>Gator</strong> coach and hislifelong dedication to the <strong>Gator</strong>program.Harmon, Lee, MatthewsendowmentLady <strong>Gator</strong> supporters L<strong>in</strong>daHarmon, Wanda Lee and PeggyMatthews of Jacksonville,funded this endowment to honorthe excellence of the women’sbasketball program.<strong>Gator</strong> Club of Jacksonville1996 NationalChampionship HeismanTeam EndowmentMembership of the <strong>Gator</strong> Clubof Jacksonville have funded thisendowment to recognize theaccomplishments of the 1996Football National Championship/Heisman w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g team.John James EndowmentEstablished by Wayne andJimmie Carse <strong>in</strong> honor ofJohn W. James, Jr.Tom and Jane JohnsonEndowmentOngo<strong>in</strong>g support for the Universitythat has been my foundation formy bus<strong>in</strong>ess success.<strong>Gator</strong> Basketball CoachesEndowmentEstablished by Tom and JaneJohnson <strong>in</strong> honor of theoutstand<strong>in</strong>g coach<strong>in</strong>g by the men’sbasketball coach<strong>in</strong>g staff.YEAR IN REVIEW <strong>2012</strong>–20<strong>13</strong>James R. HarperEndowmentEstablished <strong>in</strong> honor of JamesR. Harper and his love of <strong>Gator</strong>athletics.Stumpy Harris FootballEndowmentStumpy created this footballendowment as an attempt to repaythe <strong>Gator</strong> program for enrich<strong>in</strong>ghis life and to provide for thefuture. This fund was created <strong>in</strong>gratitude for the bless<strong>in</strong>g of familyand friends.Mart<strong>in</strong> and Cather<strong>in</strong>eHasey Football EndowmentCarey E. Jones EndowmentThis endowment was given by UFalumni Alan Jones, Carey B. Jonesand Michelle Jones Barthlow tohonor their father, Carey E. Jones.Carey is a UF Pharmacy graduateand the patriarch of a familywith deep roots <strong>in</strong> Georgia and apassion for <strong>Gator</strong> football.Richard E. “Dick” JonesEndowmentRichard E. “Dick” JonesEndowment #2Gary R. Gerson funded theseendowments to honor Dick Jones’decades of dedicated service andleadership to the <strong>Gator</strong> program.Jack Katz Women’sLacrosse EndowmentJack Katz established the firstever <strong>Gator</strong> women’s lacrosseendowment to show his supportfor the newest program <strong>in</strong> the<strong>Gator</strong> athletic family.YEAR IN REVIEW <strong>2012</strong>–20<strong>13</strong>6061
ATHLETIC EDUCATION FUNDJudge Clifton M. Kelly, Ret.Football EndowmentScott Kelly of Lakeland,established this endowment tohonor his brother, Judge Clifton M.Kelly, Ret.Sam Kornblau EndowmentBull <strong>Gator</strong>, Byran Kornblau andfriends funded this endowmentto honor a great father andbus<strong>in</strong>essman, Sam Kornblau. Hailto the Chief!Ed and Judy KenslerEndowmentThis scholarship endowmentwas established <strong>in</strong> memory of Edand Judy Kensler. Two belovedmembers of the <strong>Gator</strong> athleticprogram.Lady <strong>Gator</strong> Golf <strong>Boosters</strong>EndowmentLady <strong>Gator</strong> Golf <strong>Boosters</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>.gave this endowment <strong>in</strong> support ofthe UF Women’s golf program.James H. KimbroughFamily EndowmentThis endowment was created bythe Kimbrough family <strong>in</strong> support ofthe outstand<strong>in</strong>g student-athletesat our great University of Florida.L. Gale LemerandEndowmentEstablished <strong>in</strong> support of the 100years of football celebration.Challis and Mary KayMarshall FootballEndowmentChallis and his wife, MaryKay, established this footballendowment to honor the academicand athletic success of theGreat <strong>Gator</strong> Program. In 2005,our granddaughter, CourtneyMarshall, entered UF as the fourthgeneration Marshall <strong>Gator</strong>. Go<strong>Gator</strong>s!Paul McDonald FootballEndowmentEstablished <strong>in</strong> honor of PaulMcDonald and his love of the<strong>Gator</strong> football program.Jack W. Mart<strong>in</strong> FootballEndowmentJack W. and Evelyn R. Mart<strong>in</strong>established this endowment<strong>in</strong> gratitude for the partialscholarship and experiencega<strong>in</strong>ed by Jack as a walk-on <strong>in</strong>1946.Eugene McDowellMemorial BasketballEndowmentEstablished by Helen Stefan tomemorialize Eugene McDowell – atop perform<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Gator</strong> basketballplayer and a graduate of theCollege of Journalism andCommunications. Eugene was afriend to all who were fortunateenough to know him. It wasimportant to our family that Eugenebe recognized and rememberedfor the impact he had on so many.Mel Mart<strong>in</strong> MemorialFootball EndowmentThe family of Mel Mart<strong>in</strong>established this permanentfootball endowment <strong>in</strong> memoryof a beloved husband, father,grandfather, and life-long<strong>Gator</strong> supporter. His love forthe <strong>Gator</strong>s, now passed ontohis grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, spanned over70 years.Bruce and Margaret LynneMcEwan Memorial Fundfor <strong>Gator</strong> <strong>Boosters</strong>Former State Legislator, attorneyand Judge of Industrial Claimsfrom Orlando, Bruce and his wifeMargaret have funded an annuityto benefit the football program.Long time fans, they can boasta near-perfect home and awaygame attendance record.ATHLETIC EDUCATION FUNDPat Lloveras AthleticEndowmentS. “Sandy” Lloveras andsons Michael and David haveestablished this endowment <strong>in</strong>appreciation of Patricia W. “Pat”Lloveras’ service as President of<strong>Gator</strong> <strong>Boosters</strong> and to recognizeher love of the <strong>Gator</strong>s.Santiago “Sandy” LloverasEndowmentEstablished by Patricia W.“Pat” Lloveras to honor herhusband’s love of <strong>Gator</strong> football,the University of Florida, and hiscommitment to academic andathletic excellence.J. Saxton Lloyd FootballEndowmentThe Lloyd Family of DaytonaBeach established this footballendowment <strong>in</strong> memory of a Great<strong>Gator</strong>, J. Saxton Lloyd.Tom McEwen EndowmentCarol and Barney Barnett fundedthis endowment to honor TomMcEwen, a <strong>Gator</strong> grad, and anextraord<strong>in</strong>ary sports writer fromTampa for his long-stand<strong>in</strong>gsupport of the <strong>Gator</strong> athleticprogram.F. Graham McKeel FamilyFootball EndowmentThe F. Graham McKeel familyestablished this endowment tobenefit student-athletes attend<strong>in</strong>gthe University of Florida.L. Warren McKnight, Jr.& Bryan E. Kornblau, Jr.EndowmentFunded by two friends who met asYoung Bull <strong>Gator</strong>s who are hav<strong>in</strong>g“Good Times” follow<strong>in</strong>g the Florida<strong>Gator</strong>s…YEAR IN REVIEW <strong>2012</strong>–20<strong>13</strong>H.E. Long and Shirley LongWomen’s Golf EndowmentJames Carl “Cotton”Marchant Endowment“Cotton” Marchant, Ga<strong>in</strong>esvillebus<strong>in</strong>essman and longtime fan,established the James Carl“Cotton” Marchant Endow mentout of his love for the <strong>Gator</strong>s.Challis Marshall/MarshallFamily Partnership FootballEndowmentThis endowment was establishedby Rick and Pat Marshall and theMarshall Family Partnership tohonor Challis Marshall and hisliv<strong>in</strong>g legacy of dedication anddist<strong>in</strong>guished service to <strong>Gator</strong><strong>Boosters</strong> and the <strong>Gator</strong> Nation.Pat McMahon EndowmentJacksonville <strong>Gator</strong> ClubBaseball EndowmentWill Muschamp FootballEndowmentRoutledge Harris FootballEndowmentScott Mitchell MemorialFootball EndowmentThe family of W.B. “Preacher”Mitchell of Bartow established thismemorial endowment <strong>in</strong> football tohonor Scott, a lifelong <strong>Gator</strong> fan.YEAR IN REVIEW <strong>2012</strong>–20<strong>13</strong>6263