Barnes Scholarship Golf Tournament

Dr. Thomas L. Barnes Veteran Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament hosted by the WCC Educational Foundation & Appalachian Warrior Foundation. 

Golfers may register through the WCC Educational Foundation prior to the event. 

• Click here to register online. 

  http://weblink.donorperfect.com/BarnesGolfTournament

  or email foundation@wcc.vccs.edu, or call (276) 223-4771.

Become a Sponsor and help a Veteran Student. 

WCC Veteran Student - Frank Davis 

WCC is proud of our students who are veterans. Frank Davis is a 2018 graduate of Marion Senior High School. Shortly after graduation, Davis attended Marine Corp Boot Camp in Parris Island, South Carolina. During his military service, Davis served as a member of the military police at Camp Lejeune. He spent time in Norway where he was involved in logistics for sending supplies to Ukraine. 

Frank is taking General Studies courses at WCC, receiving support from the WCC Educational Foundation. He plans to attend a four-year university to study law or criminal justice in order to receive his Ph.D.

Pictured: Frank Davis, United States Marines 

Sponsorship Opportunities

• Hole Sponsor: $100 (includes your name(s)  or business logo on a poster and flyers to be displayed at the Wytheville Golf Club, posted on the Wytheville Community College website on the Dr. Thomas Barnes Veteran’s Golf Tournament webpage, and promoted through local and social media)
• Green Sponsor: $250 (includes your name(s)  or business logo on a poster and flyers to be displayed at the Wytheville Golf Club, posted on the Wytheville Community College website on the Dr. Thomas Barnes Veteran’s Golf Tournament webpage, and promoted through local and social media)
• Associate Sponsor: $500 (includes your name(s) or business logo on a poster and flyers to be displayed at the Wytheville Golf Club, posted on the Wytheville Community College website on the Dr. Thomas Barnes Veteran’s Golf Tournament webpage, and promoted through local and social media and one team entry fee waiver)
• Tournament Sponsor: $1,000 (includes your name(s) or business logo on a poster and flyers to be displayed at the Wytheville Golf Club, posted on the Wytheville Community College website on the Dr. Thomas Barnes Veteran’s Golf Tournament webpage, and promoted through local and social media and two team entry fee waivers)
• Use this link to sponsor the event, or call 276-223-4771, or email foundation@wcc.vccs.edu. http://weblink.donorperfect.com/BarnesGolfTournament

This tournament is hosted by the WCC Educational Foundation in conjunction with the Appalachian Warrior Foundation.

Dr. Thomas L. Barnes 

Dr. Thomas L. Barnes served as the Dean of Students at Wytheville Community College from 1972-2004. Along with serving as the Dean, he was the Director of Veteran Affairs for Wytheville Community College.  Dr. Barnes graduated in 1964 from Penn State University with his doctorate degree in education, afterward accepting the position at Wytheville Community College.  Dr. Barnes served honorably in the United States Navy from (1964-2002) and retired as a Naval Captain holding many high-ranking positions at various duty stations around the world.  Dr. Barnes led and managed various activities in Wytheville and surrounding county communities, along with serving as the president of the Lions Club.  Dr. Barnes was a soldier, educator, and community leader, and the Appalachian Warrior Foundation Scholarship Fund set in his honor provides the same opportunities for other veterans. Dr. Barnes not only served our country honorably but also helped to educate others along the way. Dr. Barnes was a dedicated proponent of higher education, and the scholarship fund will be a lasting symbol of his passion and generosity. 

Click here for more information on the Appalachian Warrior Foundation:  http://appalachianwarriorfoundation.org/index.html