Pirate Golfers and Guests Raise $14,000 For Scholarships While Experiencing a Miracle Hole in One 8/30/20
On August 21st one- hundred and four golfers decended upon Auburn Golf Course on a beautiful and warm summer day. Little did they know that they would be celebrating a historuc and life changing event. The odds of making a hole in one are astronomical, at around 12,500! to one. Dustin Lago, a Highline graduate from the class of 2007 stepped up to the tee box, lined up behind the tee blocks, and surveyed the hole 152 yards away, and the rest was history. The ball landed on the green and rolled into the bottom of the cup! Bedlam ensued! His classmates from 2007 - Pieter Hoolboom, Ryan Andrews, and Alex Schisle, all joined the celebration. The HHSAF is now completing all the insurance documentation to enable Dustin to claim his $25,000 prize. Congratulations to Dustin!
Thanks to Our 2026 Tournament Sponsors
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We Salute All Our 2026 Golf Tournament Donors and Hole Sponsors!
Angelo’s Italian RestaurantAnthony’s Home Port RestaurantKevin, c/o 1971, and Beth OsticClassic EatsBarry Rodda, Class of 1963Dan Keller, Class of 1977Marc Anderson, Class of 1972Patti Stewart Burgess, Class of 1950Linda & Alden Esping, Class of 1955The Ashley Family ~ Jeff Ashley Class of 1977Cathy Hughes Low, Class of 1967Larry & Dian Olson, Class of 1960Janet Estep & Classmates, Class of 1974Dale Holpainen, Class of 1968David Hawthorne, Class of 1975Vince Wintermute, Class O 1986William Michael Julum , Class of 1977 and Debbie Lynch JulumSally Newton, Class of 1970Scott Salzer, Class of 1971Desiree Clayton, Class of 1979Ray Conner, Class of 1973Maureen Pavilonis DeGroot, Class of 1979Douglas Lynch Sr. Class of 1956Connie Banks Barron, Class of 1948Kimberly Barron Undi, Class of 1979909 Coffee & WinePaper Delights
Centro Neighborhood Kitchen
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Don't Forget To Put A Reminder On Your Calendar To Reserve Your Spot Next Year on August 20th, 2027
JOIN US IN 2027
High School Alumni Foundation Golf “Fun Day”
WHO? All Highline Alumni, family, friends or anyone who enjoys a day of golf!
WHERE? Auburn Golf Course 29630 Green River Road SE Auburn, WA 98092
WHEN? Friday, August 2027, 7:30 AM Shotgun Start.
Golf Hole Sponsorship Information and Form
CELEBRATING OVER 100 YEARS OF HIGHLINE HIGH SCHOOL!! Highline High School Alumni Foundation “Golf Fun Day” August 20 th, , 2027, at Auburn Golf Course Dear Golfers, HHSAF invites former golf participants and friends to join us in a “Golf Fun Day” on Friday August 21st, 2026, at Auburn Golf Course. As our main fundraiser for the annual Scholarship Fund, we are an event that brings golf challenges, while having a great time supporting the numerous scholarships we provide to graduating Highline High School seniors. As many of you are aware, the golf course and restaurant both suAered significant damage, both physical and financial from the floods last winter, and as a result our costs have gone up. To host another successful event, we’ve had to increase the golf fee to $165 per person, which gives participants 18 rounds of golf, a cart, entrance into our 4 designated Par 3 “Hole in One’ “ contests, a hearty and delicious lunch, and exciting program! Advertising as a hole sponsor for $150 per sign has been another source of revenue for this event. Over the years we’ve enjoyed the support of our local Burien merchants. That support has decreased recently, due to recovering from the financial impact from COVID, and we are hopeful that a resurgence in this support will happen this year. There are 18 holes, giving us the opportunity to place 36 or more hole sponsor signs. We welcome any golfer or foursome to help by ordering your sign this year. Sponsorship signs are $150 and can be placed on the hole of your choice! Contact Cathy Low for more information on the design of your sign at 206 244-3044 or cathylow@comcast.net HHS Principal, Clint Sallee, Athletic Director Lori Box, and other staA members will again be joining us this year! We appreciate their support for our fundraising eAorts. We look forward to seeing you on Friday, August 21, 2026 for a HHSAF Golf Fun Day!! ********************************************************************************************* Group Name or Business_______________________________ Contact Name_____________________ Phone____________________ Email address _________________________________________________ _____I/We would like to sponsor a hole for $150. Please place our sign on Hole #_______
Please send Cathy Low an email with what you would like on your sign below the header. See sample below. Payment can be made online at hhsaf.org or by mail to: HHSAF ~ ATTN: Cathy Low PO Box 66647 Burien, WA 98166
2025 Golf Tournament Raises $15,000 - 2026 Goal is $17,000
The 2025 golf tournament was a great success. Thanks to all the hole sponsors, prize donors, volunteers, and participants. The weather was perfect and the guest speaker Seattle and Highline High School soccer legend Peter Fewing, was incredible. New Highline Athletic Hall of Fame members were introduced by Jeff Ashley and will be invited to receive recognition at the HHS homecoming assembly and football game.
Previous HHSAF Golf Tournament Information
Joel Carey, Class of 1978, shows his Pirate Flag at the 2023 Highline High School Alumni Foundation Golf Day!
Thanks to all of you that participated in our annual Golf Tournament at Auburn Golf Course. Your generosity enabled us to raise a record $13,685.00, all of which goes directly to scholarships for HHS Seniors.
Thank you for your participation and support!
Mark your calendars for next year’s tournament – Friday, August 23, 2024, at Auburn Golf Course.
Details will be mailed in April 2024.
Thank you for your participation and support!
Mark your calendars for next year’s tournament – Friday, August 23, 2024, at Auburn Golf Course.
Details will be mailed in April 2024.
Go to the Highline Store page to reserve your 2024 golf reservation and please also go to the contact us page and provide your name, class year, high school maiden name ( if appropriate) and add your address and email for everyone in your 4 some.
2022 Highline High School Alumni Golf Tournament Scheduled For Friday August 26th At Auburn Golf Course
Hello Golfers,
Mark your calendars for the annual Highline High School Alumni Foundation Golf “Fun” Day on Friday, August 26th.
We normally host the tournament on the third Friday of August but due to course availability this year’s tournament will be on the 4th Friday.
We had a great response to last year’s auction of having Jack Thompson join your foursome as a “5th” golfer. Jack was a Washington State University football star and NCAA passing record holder. Jack later became the quarterback with the Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jack had a wonderful time at last year’s tournament and has graciously agreed to being auctioned off again this year. This is a priceless opportunity for any sports fan. Simply email Marc Anderson at dexterdad1@comcast.net to register your bid. The most recent bid from Doctor Jim Rice's team is $250.00 as of April 7th 2022. Bidding will end on Wednesday August 24th at noon.
More details about the auction of Jack Thompson as well as other fun activities we have planned will be included in our annual Golf “Fun” Day" mailing which will be sent out in early April. To join the tournament in 2022 simply go to the Highline Store page and pay your tournament fee and then please complete and send the tournament registation page. Payment and Registration are required to guarantee your tee time!
As always, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Cathy Low at 206-244-3044 or Larry Olson at 253-631-6466.
Mark your calendars for the annual Highline High School Alumni Foundation Golf “Fun” Day on Friday, August 26th.
We normally host the tournament on the third Friday of August but due to course availability this year’s tournament will be on the 4th Friday.
We had a great response to last year’s auction of having Jack Thompson join your foursome as a “5th” golfer. Jack was a Washington State University football star and NCAA passing record holder. Jack later became the quarterback with the Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jack had a wonderful time at last year’s tournament and has graciously agreed to being auctioned off again this year. This is a priceless opportunity for any sports fan. Simply email Marc Anderson at dexterdad1@comcast.net to register your bid. The most recent bid from Doctor Jim Rice's team is $250.00 as of April 7th 2022. Bidding will end on Wednesday August 24th at noon.
More details about the auction of Jack Thompson as well as other fun activities we have planned will be included in our annual Golf “Fun” Day" mailing which will be sent out in early April. To join the tournament in 2022 simply go to the Highline Store page and pay your tournament fee and then please complete and send the tournament registation page. Payment and Registration are required to guarantee your tee time!
As always, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Cathy Low at 206-244-3044 or Larry Olson at 253-631-6466.
2023 Golf Tournament Registration Form Required
Instructions1. Pay your entry fees via the Highline High School Store page2. Enter Your name3. Enter Your email4. List each player in the text area and please include: student first name, Student last name, current last name, graduation year, street address, and city, state and zip code. (Player email and phone # is optional)
All players must be registered in advance - This form will be forwarded to the Golf Committee Chair.
All players must be registered in advance - This form will be forwarded to the Golf Committee Chair.
Community Leader Jack Thompson Former WSU and Pro Quarterback Attends 2021 Golf Tournament and Provides Keynote Speech
If you are a WSU or pro sports fan chances are you remember many of the great football performances from Jack Thompson. Jack was nicknamed the "Throwing Samoan" in college and went on to play for mulitiple NFL teams. Thompson played for Evergreen HS in the North Puget Sound Leaque against the Highline Pirates and mentioned that Nick Castro was one of his toughest all time opponents. Jack Thompson' s speech at the 2021 HHS Foundation Golf Tournament was outstanding and we greatly appreciated his contributions and help in raising funds for the HHS Scholarship Fund!
HHS Football Coach Deontae Cooper Honors Alumni Foundation Golf Tournament as 2019 Guest Speaker and Player
Deontae Cooper was the guest speaker at the Highline High School Alumni Foundation Charity Golf Tournament at Auburn Golf Course on August 16th. The HHSAF tournament is normally held every year on the 3rd Friday in August with all proceeds going towards scholarships for Highline seniors. This year’s tournament raised over $11,000 and was attended by 150 players and guests. Last year, the HHSAF provided 20+ scholarships valued at $90,000. Since 1995 the HHSAF has issued 341 scholarships totaling $618,000.
DEONTAE COOPER BIOGRAPHYCoach Deontae Cooper was recruited by Coach Steve Sarkisian at the University of Washington in 2010. At Citrus HS in California Deontae gained nearly 7,500 yards with 107 TD’s. He was rated as one of the 10 best running backs in the nation. During his freshman year Deontae tore his ACL and missed the entire season due to surgery and rehabilitation. Most unfortunately Deontae returned to the field only to reinjury his ACL again in 2011 and once more in 2012. Starting in 2013 Deontae played multiple years for the Dawgs and recorded 163 yards against Oregon State in one game averaging nearly 16 yards per carry. After Coach Sarkisian departed to become head coach for USC, Deontae transferred to San Jose State for his final year and then went on to the Oakland Raider training camp as a free agent. Deontae was an assistant coach for Bellevue HS prior to coming to Highline.During Deontae’s career at the UW he was elected as a team captain and was awarded the prestigious Guy Flaherty Most Inspirational Award in recognition for the impact he had upon his teammates and others in the community. A UW teammate commented that “Deontae set a real high bar for having a don’t quit, believe in yourself, kind of mentality”. UW sportswriter Adam Jude wrote that “During his perpetual rehabilitation, strangers wrote him supportive letters and posted appreciative messages on his Facebook page. Deontae gave talks to High School classes about not giving up. He found solace and service in that, in being an Inspirational Story for others” Adam Jude added the following quote from Greg Smith, Husky fan from Orting in his Seattle Times article. “I will truly miss Deontae. I watched his first spring training years ago and remarked that he was so quick and so smooth, I envisioned great things from him. And we did get great things from Deontae. He epitomized the concepts of hard work, dedication, and inspiration. Good luck to him. To me, he is a Husky legend.” FUTURE VISION FOR HIGHLINE PIRATE FOOTBALL TEAMCoach Cooper outlined the following vision for the future of the Pirate football team. Deontae wants to build a new culture of community and student support with improved academics. His goal is to develop outstanding students and model players leveraging a proactive football booster network. Deontae was an assistant coach at Bellevue and experienced the benefits of having strong community support. Deontae has also collected an incredible new staff of assistants that played college football for the UW and other college programs. He sees this as an important strategy to help mentor and motivate his players. Deontae desires to work with the HS counselors to increase academic proficiency and to develop a safe and positive place for kids to meet, develop, and work together. The team is currently raising funds to provide sports drinks and other essentials for the players team room. Coach Cooper mentioned that many of the great athletes in the Highline school district have shown a tendency to leave and attend other schools that are more competitive and have increased resources. Coach Cooper wants to build a strong alliance of community leaders and boosters to help him increase player retention and build a long- term sustainable competitive model. HOW YOU CAN HELPTo help coach Cooper accomplish his vision you can join the Highline High School Pirate Booster Club. For more information, please contact Jessica Kido. Jessica’s email address is Jessica.kido7@gmail.com Jessica can be reached at 206-250-9891. Booster Club options include:Single person @ $25 with 1 booster T-shirtFamily @ $40 for 2 adults with 1 booster T-shirtSuper @ $60 with game punch card for 5 football games with 1 booster T-shirtMega @ $100 with game punch card, booster t-shirt and HHS Hoodie SweatshirtPlease send checks in care of Highline HS BOOSTERS (at Olympic Site). 615 So. 200th, Des Moines, WA 98198 website https://hhs.highlineschools.org/booster-club
Coach Cooper plans to distribute a newsletter every few months to outline his goals, and provide an assessment on the academic, financial, and player development progress of his team. Coach Cooper mentioned that given the current condition of the Highline football program it may take some time to achieve his overall vision, but he is fully personally invested for the long term. Judging by Deontae’s prior life achievements involving leadership, motivation, inspiration, and overcoming adversity, the Pirate program could not ask for a more qualified leader, coach, and mentor. Please help Deontae by volunteering to support these kids and your local high school!
DEONTAE COOPER BIOGRAPHYCoach Deontae Cooper was recruited by Coach Steve Sarkisian at the University of Washington in 2010. At Citrus HS in California Deontae gained nearly 7,500 yards with 107 TD’s. He was rated as one of the 10 best running backs in the nation. During his freshman year Deontae tore his ACL and missed the entire season due to surgery and rehabilitation. Most unfortunately Deontae returned to the field only to reinjury his ACL again in 2011 and once more in 2012. Starting in 2013 Deontae played multiple years for the Dawgs and recorded 163 yards against Oregon State in one game averaging nearly 16 yards per carry. After Coach Sarkisian departed to become head coach for USC, Deontae transferred to San Jose State for his final year and then went on to the Oakland Raider training camp as a free agent. Deontae was an assistant coach for Bellevue HS prior to coming to Highline.During Deontae’s career at the UW he was elected as a team captain and was awarded the prestigious Guy Flaherty Most Inspirational Award in recognition for the impact he had upon his teammates and others in the community. A UW teammate commented that “Deontae set a real high bar for having a don’t quit, believe in yourself, kind of mentality”. UW sportswriter Adam Jude wrote that “During his perpetual rehabilitation, strangers wrote him supportive letters and posted appreciative messages on his Facebook page. Deontae gave talks to High School classes about not giving up. He found solace and service in that, in being an Inspirational Story for others” Adam Jude added the following quote from Greg Smith, Husky fan from Orting in his Seattle Times article. “I will truly miss Deontae. I watched his first spring training years ago and remarked that he was so quick and so smooth, I envisioned great things from him. And we did get great things from Deontae. He epitomized the concepts of hard work, dedication, and inspiration. Good luck to him. To me, he is a Husky legend.” FUTURE VISION FOR HIGHLINE PIRATE FOOTBALL TEAMCoach Cooper outlined the following vision for the future of the Pirate football team. Deontae wants to build a new culture of community and student support with improved academics. His goal is to develop outstanding students and model players leveraging a proactive football booster network. Deontae was an assistant coach at Bellevue and experienced the benefits of having strong community support. Deontae has also collected an incredible new staff of assistants that played college football for the UW and other college programs. He sees this as an important strategy to help mentor and motivate his players. Deontae desires to work with the HS counselors to increase academic proficiency and to develop a safe and positive place for kids to meet, develop, and work together. The team is currently raising funds to provide sports drinks and other essentials for the players team room. Coach Cooper mentioned that many of the great athletes in the Highline school district have shown a tendency to leave and attend other schools that are more competitive and have increased resources. Coach Cooper wants to build a strong alliance of community leaders and boosters to help him increase player retention and build a long- term sustainable competitive model. HOW YOU CAN HELPTo help coach Cooper accomplish his vision you can join the Highline High School Pirate Booster Club. For more information, please contact Jessica Kido. Jessica’s email address is Jessica.kido7@gmail.com Jessica can be reached at 206-250-9891. Booster Club options include:Single person @ $25 with 1 booster T-shirtFamily @ $40 for 2 adults with 1 booster T-shirtSuper @ $60 with game punch card for 5 football games with 1 booster T-shirtMega @ $100 with game punch card, booster t-shirt and HHS Hoodie SweatshirtPlease send checks in care of Highline HS BOOSTERS (at Olympic Site). 615 So. 200th, Des Moines, WA 98198 website https://hhs.highlineschools.org/booster-club
Coach Cooper plans to distribute a newsletter every few months to outline his goals, and provide an assessment on the academic, financial, and player development progress of his team. Coach Cooper mentioned that given the current condition of the Highline football program it may take some time to achieve his overall vision, but he is fully personally invested for the long term. Judging by Deontae’s prior life achievements involving leadership, motivation, inspiration, and overcoming adversity, the Pirate program could not ask for a more qualified leader, coach, and mentor. Please help Deontae by volunteering to support these kids and your local high school!
Thanks To Our 2019 Hole Sponsors - $150 Contribution
HOLE SPONSORSThe Tin Room Bar and TheaterBurien Trophy and Awards - Angie Coy - JacksonFrankie's B Town Bistro - Frank Genzales c/o 1965 & Frank Yellam c/o 1973Sabrina Mandich, DDSAbbot Construction - Trish Anderson & Doug KleinBig E Auto Rebuild - John WillardJeff Abolofia, DDSVision Collision - Justin KnowlesLJR Coins - Paul RaineClass of 1967Betty Carter - c/o 1945Ray Conner - c/o 1973Barry Rodda - c/o 1963Gary Korsgaard - c/o 1964Mike Dunne - c/o 1965Marc Anderson - c/o 1972Brenda Hershey - c/o 1977Larry and Dian Olson - c/0 1960Kevin and Beth Ostic - c/o 1971Patti Stewart Burgess - c/o 1950Cathy Low & Family - c/o 1967Howard and Jackie Call - c/o 1957Rich and Sally Newton - c/0 1970Jack Kalina & Classmates - c/o 1957Pancake Chef - Loren Sisley c/o 1958Alden (Punky) & Linda Esping - c/o 1955Steve Kaiser & Suzie Golden - c/o 1971Pape Machinery - Scott Behham c/0 1987The Ashley Family - Jeff Ashley - c/0 1977Special Products Company - Scott Salzer c/0 1971Hawthorne & Company - Dave Hawthorne c/ 1975Roger Price, Dan Galloway & Mike Mutter - c/0 1967Sunrise Financial Services - Janice Hammond c/o 1995 & Anna HansenBob Carlson, Rod Taylor, Rich Anderson & Herb Grisham c/o 1962
Thanks To Our Prize Donors
PRIZE DONORS
Boeing Employees Credit Union Kahler Glen Golf ResortDeZir Premium Liquors, Todd OlsonPhillip Kelly, LAcThe Seattle SeahawksBurien Fish HouseYoungridge Winery909 Coffee and WineAngelo's RistoranteAnthony's HomeportThe Greek HouseSalmon Creek CafeBakery NouveauThe Hi-LinersSeahurst SalonPatti BurgessDave LarsonStudio 152ndIris & PeonyThe BeanEat LocalStarbucksAzteca
Boeing Employees Credit Union Kahler Glen Golf ResortDeZir Premium Liquors, Todd OlsonPhillip Kelly, LAcThe Seattle SeahawksBurien Fish HouseYoungridge Winery909 Coffee and WineAngelo's RistoranteAnthony's HomeportThe Greek HouseSalmon Creek CafeBakery NouveauThe Hi-LinersSeahurst SalonPatti BurgessDave LarsonStudio 152ndIris & PeonyThe BeanEat LocalStarbucksAzteca
If yee dont buy raffle tickets keep your eyes out for Pirate Steve as yee may end up walking the plank at the Auburn Golf Course!
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The 2021 HHS Golf Tournament is held at Auburn Golf Course every year on the 3rd Friday in August thanks to our HHS golf committee chair Cathy Low and her incredible staff!
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Gary Low Memorial Scholarship
HHS Golf Tournament and Gary Low Memorial Scholarship
Cathy and Gary Low have been attending the Highline High School Alumni Foundation golf tournament together for decades. Gary has always loved golf and often leads his team to a first-place finish. While Gary heads to the practice putting green to prepare for the tournament, Cathy becomes immersed in her role as the golf committee chair and leads her outstanding Alumni team to ensure everything is ready so that all the guests enjoy a fun and rewarding tournament experience! Thanks to Cathy’s efforts this year the golf tournament committee raised over $11,430 for HS student scholarships!Cathy’s work begins early each year mailing out notices to all members that played the prior year along with drafting articles and flyers for the HHS website. Cathy hosts multiple planning meetings throughout the year and prepares comprehensive spreadsheets in order to cover every detail. Cathy receives and tracks all payments, develops a list of all golfers, and helps solicit hole sponsors and prize donors tracking the status of all critical items. During the day of the tournament, Cathy arrives early and organizes the registration desk, greets golfers, sells mulligans and raffle tickets, distributes packets to each golf cart, and collects all funds. Then once the guests hit the links to enjoy the day, Cathy is busy setting up the meeting room with gifts and prizes, so everything is perfect when the golfers finish and prepare for lunch in the dining area. For years Cathy has worked together perfecting this process with the help of long -time friends and Alumni Board members Howard Call, Patti Burgess, and Sally Newton.
Most unfortunately this year everything changed for Cathy and her family. Gary left home one day to play a round of golf at Auburn Golf Course, the site of this year’s HHS Alumni golf tournament, and Cathy received a call that Gary’s heart had given out while on the course playing the game he loved. Everyone was devastated when Cathy received the news and informed the committee members of this tragic event.During Gary’s memorial service Cathy gave notice that she may not be able to return as the golf committee chair this year as the tournament was planned for the Auburn golf course where Gary passed. Later in the year Cathy reconsidered and returned to her committee leadership role with a renewed spirit to use this event to host a memorial to honor the life of her husband Gary. Cathy designed an amazing memorial sign as a tribute to Gary’s life which was posted on the tee box of the 16th hole and Gary’s good friends also sponsored another memorial sign on the 11th tee box dedicated to their best friend. Cathy also invited her entire family with grandkids to participate in the tournament. Cathy’s grandkids helped pass out many of the raffle gifts, prizes, and golf awards as they wanted to take an active role in the personal tribute to their grandfather. (Low Family Picture Below)
Once the raffle was completed Patti Burgess and Sally Newton thanked Cathy for her brave leadership, asked Cathy’s family to stand, and then unveiled the creation of a special Gary Low Memorial Scholarship award sponsored by the HHSAF Golf Committee for her and her family. If you would like to donate to the Gary Low Memorial fund, please note the attached flyer. Every year the HHSAF provides multiple scholarships to Highline students valued at $4,000 each. The goal of the golf committee is to help solicit volunteer funding so that Cathy and her family can select a student and provide them with a full scholarship in May of 2020 as a lasting tribute to her best friend and loving husband Gary Low.