Golf Tournament Benefits Local Catholic Schools -- Playground Improvements to Begin Soon --

Friday September the 13th was a lucky day for St. James and Holy Redeemer schools as parents, alumni, and other supporters teed off in the schools’ inaugural golf tournament at Angeles National Golf Club in Sunland.

Approximately 65 golfers participated in what will become an annual event for the two schools as they raise funds for campus improvements.  Proceeds from this year’s tournament are going to be used to upgrade the grass playing field on the Holy Redeemer Middle School campus and develop new play areas and structures at St. James Elementary school.

“Fr. Ed and I are both thrilled with the results of this inaugural golf contest,” said Susan Romero, principal of the two schools.  “Our parent volunteers put on a very professional event that brought together people from both of these schools in a fun way.” 

A highlight of the day was the “golf balls from heaven” ball drop on the 18th green with the Sunland-Tujunga fire station #74 lending its ladder truck for the event.  St. James Elementary parents Scott and Julie Acosta were the winners of the ball drop with their ball getting the closest to the hole.

Mrs. Romero wishes to thank the sponsors of the tournament, particularly Eva Jeffers, Dr. Santo and Joanne Polito, LMG Group LLC Innovative Consulting, and Printefex.