ATHLETIC EDUCATION FUNDYEAR IN REVIEW <strong>2012</strong>–20<strong>13</strong>72The follow<strong>in</strong>g have also fundedendowments through the AthleticEducation Fund:G. A. K. Adler FamilyEndowmentEstablished by Guido AdlerBlair Holloway AlleyEndowmentBryce Holloway AlleyEndowmentATT – Florida EndowmentSteven F. Bill<strong>in</strong>g MemorialEndowmentTucker Craig spearheaded a driveto fund an endowment honor<strong>in</strong>ghis law partner and friend Steven F.Bill<strong>in</strong>g. This endowment was madepossible through the many giftsfrom friends and family.A. H. Burnett AthleticScholarship EndowmentRobert E. and WilliamP. Battaglia FamiliesEndowmentWayne L. Carse EndowmentFunded by Leonard C. Smith, Jr.and Leonard C. Smith, III <strong>in</strong> honorof Wayne Carse and for the sport ofUF football.Cash Family EndowmentJohn T. Cash, Jr.Joe Chapman GolfEndowmentCris & Holly Coll<strong>in</strong>sworthFootball EndowmentJohn and Mary Lou DasburgEndowmentEstablished by John and Mary LouDasburg <strong>in</strong> honor of their love of<strong>Gator</strong> athletics.William Ivor DuvenhageMemorial EndowmentEstablished by friends and family <strong>in</strong>honor of William Ivor Duvenhage.John H. Eleveld, Jr. MemorialendowmentA golf endowment was createdfrom the estate of John “FairwayJack” Eleveld as an expression ofhis support of excellence <strong>in</strong> sportsand academics.Fabulous Fifties/SimsEndowmentEstablished by the Fabulous Fifties.Farrior & Boyd FamiliesEndowmentVan Fletcher/Sean SeroyerEndowmentEstablished by the Jacksonville<strong>Gator</strong> Club to memorialize two<strong>Gator</strong> Greats. Sean Travis Seroyerdied at age n<strong>in</strong>e of leukemia andwas a <strong>Gator</strong> fan from birth. VanFletcher was known to all as oneof the most devoted <strong>Gator</strong> fans <strong>in</strong>the state.Florida Department of CitrusAthletic EndowmentEstablished by the State of Florida,Department of Citrus to benefitstudent-athletes at the Universityof Florida.Newell Fox and ChuckBrendler BasketballEndowmentFormer <strong>Gator</strong> basketball lettermanand Louisville, KY bus<strong>in</strong>essman hasfunded the <strong>Gator</strong> basketball team’sfirst endowment as an expressionof his commitment to excellenceand <strong>in</strong> support of the basketballprogram.George Garcia FamilyEndowmentMy family has been friends withGregg Troy s<strong>in</strong>ce 1992. My sonGeorge IV swam for Gregg at theBolles school <strong>in</strong> Jacksonville.George worked as the men’s swimteam manager from 2002-2005.Dr. Michael J. Garcia, AnnaGarcia and Andrew MichaelGarcia Family EndowmentFor the sport of football at theUniversity of Florida.Robert Gidel FamilyEndowmentEstablished by the Gidel Family<strong>in</strong> honor of their love of <strong>Gator</strong>athleticsRobert Harrell, Dr. DickeyJones and Tom KelleyEndowmentMolly Harrower Women’sGolf Team EndowmentThe estate of Molly Harrowerestablished this fund to recognizethe excellence of Lady <strong>Gator</strong> Golf.James W. Heavener GolfEndowmentJames W. Heavener FamilyEndowmentHerr<strong>in</strong>g Family AthleticEndowmentJay, Dianne and JamieHigbee Football EndowmentThis gift was made <strong>in</strong> recognitionof exceptional Florida athletics andeducation.William K. Hood andJames E. Beaver FootballEndowmentFunded by Bruce Culpepper, TomDonahoo, Bill Lloyd, Vic Mirandaand M.G. Sanchez. Est. <strong>in</strong> honorof William K. Hood, Capta<strong>in</strong> of the1960 Football Team and JamesE. Beaver, Capta<strong>in</strong> of the 1961Football Team. These were the firsttwo teams to be coached by thelegendary Coach Ray Graves.Hughes ScholarshipEndowmentIn Honor of ExcellenceThis endowment is funded <strong>in</strong>memory of exceptional <strong>Gator</strong>s andtheir love for athletics and“In Honor of Excellence”.Stanley and Sharon KantorEndowmentKimbrough and ParkerEndowmentLady <strong>Gator</strong> TennisEndowmentCharles W. LaPraddEndowmentBus<strong>in</strong>essman, educator and <strong>Gator</strong>All-American, Charlie LaPraddfunded this endowment to providepermanent academic and athleticopportunities to <strong>Gator</strong> studentathletes.David H. Lev<strong>in</strong> FootballEndowmentProm<strong>in</strong>ent Pensacola attorney andlongtime <strong>Gator</strong> supporter, DavidLev<strong>in</strong> established this fund <strong>in</strong>support of football.Mercantile Bank, PritchettTruck<strong>in</strong>g and Allen L.Last<strong>in</strong>ger, Jr. EndowmentRobert G & Joelen K. MerkelEndowmentUrban “Bud” Meyer FootballEndowmentDon Miller EndowmentThe athletic endowment wasfunded from the Don Miller Estateadm<strong>in</strong>istered by attorney RobertEvans.Timothy T. Miller EndowmentThe Timothy T. Miller Endowmentwas funded by a friend to furtherthe academic and athleticexcellence at the University ofFlorida.Bill Nimnicht Sr. Endowmentand Barbara NimnichtendowmentBill, Jr. and Ed Nimnicht fundedthese two endowments throughNimnicht Chevrolet <strong>in</strong> Jacksonville,to honor their father and mother,Bill and Barbara. Bill, Sr. isa found<strong>in</strong>g member of <strong>Gator</strong><strong>Boosters</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>.Lynn and Tommy OakleyFoundation EndowmentMalcolm Mark OverstreetEndowmentEstablished by Mark and CharlieMack Overstreet <strong>in</strong> honor ofMalcolm Mark Overstreet.Gene and Buggie PeekEndowmentEstablished by the Peek Brothers–Gene, Tom, David and AlbertPepsi Football EndowmentJames G. Pressly, Jr. andKathryn Pressly EndowmentMargaret E. Raynal Women’sVolleyball EndowmentThis memorial endowment wasestablished by H. Middleton andFlorence C. Raynal to honor theirdaughter Margaret and her love ofvolleyball.William W. “Billy”Richardson Memorial TrackPat Ridenour EndowmentThis endowment was funded byShirley Ann Slusher and her son,Terry A. Slusher, <strong>in</strong> memory of Pat,a great <strong>Gator</strong> fan.L. C. “R<strong>in</strong>g” R<strong>in</strong>ghaver andY. E. Hall EndowmentFrank Rogers MemorialEndowmentThis endowment was funded by hisson, Stockton Rogers, Sr., to helpensure academic opportunities forfootball student-athletes.The Ross Family ScholarshipEstablished by brothers Ed andJohn for their support of the sportof tennis.Walton Ruebush FootballEndowmentThe Walton Ruebush FootballEndowment was established<strong>in</strong> honor of Walton E. Ruebush,Capta<strong>in</strong> of the football team andmember of the honorary athleticfraternity Gamma Phi at Ill<strong>in</strong>oisState. This gift was made possiblethanks to the support of RichardR. Fe<strong>in</strong>berg, Sr. and the RuebushFoundation.Raymond Abram Sasso andRaymond “Popi” LaRueEndowmentRaymond Abram Sasso andRaymond “Popi” LaRueEndowment established by Mikeand Beth SassoJimmie Sikes FootballEndowmentEstablished by the BadcockFurniture Corporation <strong>in</strong> memory ofJimmy Sikes.Silver Sixties Ray GravesEndowmentEstablished by the Silver SixtiesAssociation <strong>in</strong> honor of RayGraves.Robert Michael SmithMemorial FootballEndowmentJackson E. Stewart,Jackson and Flora MaeStewart EndowmentsThese endowments wereestablished through the estate ofJackson and Flora Mae Stewart tohonor the hard work and dedicationof the <strong>Gator</strong> student- athletes.Jack Straughn and GuyBostick EndowmentRichard Straughn and Mark Bostickwanted to honor their fathers JackStraughn and Guy Bostick.Dr. Harold S. Sutton TrackEndowmentEstablished <strong>in</strong> memory of Dr. HaroldS. Sutton.Sharon D. ThompsonBasketball EndowmentEstablished <strong>in</strong> honor of SharonD. Thompson, a UF Graduate and<strong>Gator</strong> fan!George R. TrogdonEndowmentSuccessful football coach andcitrus bus<strong>in</strong>essman, GeorgeTrogdon, established a footballendowment to honor the hardwork and dedication of thecoaches and players.Elizabeth J. TuckerEndowmentEstablished by the Larry TuckerFamily <strong>in</strong> honor of Elizabeth J.Tucker.Ustler Family EndowmentEstablished by F. Thomas “Tom”Ustler <strong>in</strong> honor of his family.F. Andrew WardenEndowment for Men’s andWomen’s Track and FieldFormer <strong>Gator</strong> track athlete fromOrlando, Andy Warden, has madethis endowment possible. Proceedswill benefit both the men’s andwomen’s track and field programsat UF.Elliot Whitehurst FootballEndowmentMr. Whitehurst served as Chairmanof our bank board for many years.He was a graduate of the Universityof Florida and an avid <strong>Gator</strong> footballsupporter. He loved UF and wasproud of its many accomplishmentsdur<strong>in</strong>g his lifetime.Bo Williams EndowmentOcala bus<strong>in</strong>essman, Bo Williams,created this endowment to helpprovide the <strong>Gator</strong> golf team withopportunities to excel on thecourse as well as <strong>in</strong> the classroom.Women’s Challenge GrantThe Women’s Challenge GrantEndowment was establishedthrough many <strong>in</strong>dividual gifts andmatch<strong>in</strong>g from the state to benefitthe Lady <strong>Gator</strong> program.Athletic Education Fundpartial endowments:Armstrong Three EndowmentTony Bjorn Memorial EndowmentBroward Baseball GreatsEndowmentCitrus County <strong>Gator</strong> ClubJohn A. Cox & Constance S. CoxFamily EndowmentDade County EndowmentH.A. Devl<strong>in</strong> III EndowmentCharles E. “Jubal” Early FootballEndowmentGene Ellenson MemorialEndowmentFawbush and Gibbs AthleticEndowmentGeorge F. “Bud” FernandezEndowmentFight<strong>in</strong>’ <strong>Gator</strong> Touchdown ClubEndowment # 8Ga<strong>in</strong>esville Quarterback ClubEndowment #8<strong>Gator</strong> Attack VolleyballEndowment<strong>Gator</strong> Gymnastics Gang<strong>Gator</strong> Diamond Club Endowment<strong>Gator</strong> Tip Off Club Endowment #3<strong>Gator</strong> Golf Endowment<strong>Gator</strong>town <strong>Gator</strong>s AthleticEndowment #2Steve Georgiadis MemorialEndowmentBob Gilbert EndowmentGillespy Family Academic &Athletic EndowmentBobby Joe Green EndowmentSeth Hancock EndowmentHewitt Family EndowmentHighlands <strong>Gator</strong> Club AthleticEndowmentMichael & Carrie Jaben Men’sSwimm<strong>in</strong>g EndowmentLaFace Family AthleticEndowmentLady <strong>Gator</strong> Athletic EducationFundLady <strong>Gator</strong> Golf Booster MemorialEndowmentLake County <strong>Gator</strong> Club 1998Women’s National ChampionshipSoccer Team EndowmentLeCompte, Parks, Staudt, Long &Gu<strong>in</strong>di EndowmentManatee County <strong>Gator</strong> ClubAthletic Endowment1984 Champions FootballendowmentThe 1984 Champions Endowmentwas funded by <strong>Gator</strong> Boostermembers to honor Florida’s firstSEC Championship football team.1994 Sugar Bowl ChampionsEndowmentThis endowment was createdthrough contributions from <strong>Gator</strong>Booster members to recognize theaccomplishments of the 1993–94football team.1996 Football NationalChampionship EndowmentContributions were made bynumerous <strong>Gator</strong> fans to honor thehard work and dedication of the<strong>Gator</strong> football players, coachesand staff as they won the 1996Football National Championship, bydefeat<strong>in</strong>g FSU 52–20 <strong>in</strong> the SugarBowl.Michael M. McFall EndowmentMcGriff Family EndowmentJack O’Brien Football EndowmentOcala Tip-Off Club Endowment #2Palm Beach County AthleticEndowmentJames & Elizabeth ParrishBaseball EndowmentP<strong>in</strong>ellas County <strong>Gator</strong> ClubEndowmentPolk County <strong>Gator</strong> Club #4Charles and Agnes Rice andFamily Endowment2006-2007 Start<strong>in</strong>g FiveBasketball EndowmentEstablished by Lewis M. SchottFoundation <strong>in</strong> honor of the2006–2007 Start<strong>in</strong>g Five BasketballEndowment honor<strong>in</strong>g LeeHumphrey, Taurean Green,Corey Brewer, Joakim Noahand Al Horford.Starke Quarterback ClubSutton Properties, LLPEndowmentScott & Lynda WhitakerEndowmentATHLETIC EDUCATION FUNDYEAR IN REVIEW <strong>2012</strong>–20<strong>13</strong>73
DEFERRED ATHLETIC EDUCATION FUNDdeferred athleticeducation fundDeferred gifts <strong>in</strong>clude will provisions, <strong>in</strong>surance, annuities and trusts.John W. Abney, Sr.Insurance EndowmentDarlene M. BelmonteTo establish a baseball scholarshipfund to honor her brother, formerplayer, “The Nick Belmonte <strong>Gator</strong>Baseball Endowed ScholarshipFund.”Beulah Lambert Alexander& R. Jack AlexanderE. G. “Dan” and Freda S.BooneAthletic and Academic Excellenceis the purpose of the BooneEndowment.Harold W. AshleyThe estate of Harold W. Ashley, alongtime <strong>Gator</strong> supporter, pro videda substantial gift to create theHarold W. Ashley Trust for thebenefit of <strong>Gator</strong> athletics. It willprovide for athletic endowmentand facilities, to <strong>in</strong>clude the AshleyAdm<strong>in</strong>istrative Offices.John T. and MarilynBrennan EndowmentMy wife, Marilyn and I contributeto the UF Athletic Associationto encourage improvement andto obta<strong>in</strong> excellence <strong>in</strong> botheducation and athletics. We areScholarship Partner <strong>Boosters</strong> andhave been s<strong>in</strong>ce 1985.Rupert C. Curry MemorialEndowmentR. Charles Curry, Jr. hasestablished this footballendowment to honor his fatherwho was an avid football fan.Marshall L. FulghumEndowmentJohn Wilbur James, Sr.EndowmentJohn and Bunnie James createdthis <strong>in</strong>surance endowment tohonor John’s father, Wilbur James.Wilbur was an all SouthernConference guard and fullback forthe <strong>Gator</strong>s on the 1928, 1929 and1930 teams.English and BetteDesChamps III EndowmentEnglish and Bette have madea substantial provision <strong>in</strong> theirestates that will fund footballscholarships, mak<strong>in</strong>g it possiblefor student-athletes to attend theUniversity and receive a qualityeducation while compet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>football at the highest level.Donald N. and Ellen F.Gw<strong>in</strong>n EndowmentDonald and Ellen established thisgift to recognize the hard workand dedication of the f<strong>in</strong>e youngwomen who are members of theDazzlers Dance Squad.Hjalma and LeonardJohnson FootballEndowmentWe are so fortunate to haveenjoyed and benefitted fromthe great foundation for life thatUF has provided for us, and areproud to share <strong>in</strong> the future of theUniversity. My grandson and Len’sson, Brock, an ‘07 UF Graduatebecomes the 3rd generationJohnson <strong>Gator</strong> grad. Go <strong>Gator</strong>s!!!Jeremy N. Foley AthleticEndowmentEstablished by Dr. R. ErnestFerrell and his wife, Irish Deon,to recognize Jeremy Foley’sleadership qualities.Dr. Gerald G. & Marjorie O.Hazouri EndowmentEstablished by Dr. & Mrs. Hazouri.Frederick and VictoriaLeonhardt FamilyEndowmentOrlando attorney, Frederick W.Leonhardt, is fund<strong>in</strong>g an <strong>in</strong>suranceendowment for the benefit ofany sport and to give studentathletesthe opportunity to betterthemselves both academically andathletically.DEFERRED ATHLETIC EDUCATION FUNDYEAR IN REVIEW <strong>2012</strong>–20<strong>13</strong>John T. Cash InsuranceEndowmentJohn Cash III InsuranceEndowmentGary D. and Nancy K.Condron BequestJ. Leonard LevyEndowmentEstablished by his brother, GeorgeA. Levy <strong>in</strong> honor of his selection tothe University of Florida AthleticsHall of Fame and his service asPresident of <strong>Gator</strong> <strong>Boosters</strong>.William S. “Bill” LloydEndowmentLifelong <strong>Gator</strong> fan and formerpresident of <strong>Gator</strong> <strong>Boosters</strong>,Bill Lloyd, funded a charitablerema<strong>in</strong>der trust to benefit the sportof football.William H. Mills III &Christi H. Mills FamilyFootball EndowmentYEAR IN REVIEW <strong>2012</strong>–20<strong>13</strong>7475
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