GOPHER HILL FESTIVAL
Ridgeland, South Carolina


 2012 Gopher Hill Festival Committee

Gopher and Gopherettes 

Linda DaileyFestival Chairman- Advertising Chairman, Pageant Director

Jimmie Daley - Festival Vice Chairman - Food, Craft,Vendors & Entertainment Chairman

Janet Dempsey - Committee Secretary, Kids Entertainment Assistant

Judy Tuten - Committee Treasurer

Pam Altman - Website, T-Shirt Chairman, Sponsorship Assistant

Chris Cleland - Festival Photographer

Megan Masters - Pageant Photographer

Eric Cleland - Pink Tub Race, Co-Chairman

Brent Dailey - Pink Tub Race, Co-Chairman, Festival Announcer

Daphne Floyd - Festival Advisor, Pageant Auditor

Jason & Wendy Gray - Grounds and Golf Tourament Chairman, Turtle Race

Dana Jarrell - Talent Show & Business Showcase Co-Chairman

Amy O'Connor - Talent Show & Business Showcase Co-Chairman

Kristen Johnson - Pageant Coordinator

Gay Littleton - Bake Sale and Parade Contest Chairman

Deborah Malphrus - 5K Run/Walk Chairman

Harriett Merritt - Merchandise Sales Chairman

Allison & James Pace -  Pet Show Chairman

Libby Pendrak - T-Shirt Assistant

Jack Bell - Car Show Chairman 

Sarita Soesbee - Sponsorship Chairman

To be announced Gopherettes and Gopher Chairman

Ard Turner - Electrician

Dallas Youngblood - Parade Chairman

Mike Lassiter - Parade Co-Chairman

 

MEET OUR "GOPHER" AND "GOPHERETTES"

FOR 2011 WHO DID A GREAT JOB!!!

 

Michael Humbert - Mike is 15 years old and a 10th grader at Thomas Heyward Academy.  He enjoys football, baseball and weightlifting.  Mike was voted Most Valuable Player in baseball for THA.  He is looking forward to serving his community while helping with the Gopher Hill Festival.  Mike's parents are Cecil and Kathy Humbert.

 

Brittany Brown - Brittany is 14 years old and a 10th grader at Thomas Heyward Academy.  She is daughter to Jamie and Samantha Brown and enjoys dance and cheerleading.  Brittany was out 2008 Young Miss Gopher Hill.

 

Taylor Cleland - Taylor is 15 years old and a 10th grade honor student at Thomas Heyward Academy, Beta Club Member and serves on the Student Government Council. She is daughter to Tracy and Cathy Cleland.

 

Cathryn Daley - Cathryn is 15 years old and a 10th grade honor student at Step of Faith Christian Academy.  She enjoys playing soccer, volleyball, swimming and just hanging with her friends and family.  Cathryn also enjoys attending church and participating in its youth activities.  She was voted Most Valuable Team Player on her soccer team.  Cathryn is daughter to Wibur and Debra Daley. 

 

Angelica Mathis - Angelica is a 15 year old 10th grade honor student at Step of Faith Christian Academy. She enjoys cross country, volleyball, soccer, swimming, attending church, and just hanging with her family and friends.  She enjoyed helping with her community street clean-up and was voted 2010 Most Improved Volleyball Player at SFCA.  Angelica is daughter to Bo and Bonnie Mathis.

 

Tess Summers - Tess is 15 years old and a 10th grade honor student at Step of Faith Christian Academy.  She enjoys playing volleyball and looks forward to attending college.  Tess's parents are Tom Summers and Bonnie Lawson. 

 

Courtney Thames - Courtney is 15 years old and a 10th grade honor student at Step of Faith Christian Academy.  She enjoys playing soccer, volleyball, swimming, tanning, pageants and attending church.  Courtney also enjoys just hanging with her friends and family.  She received the JV Volleyball "Golden Server" Award and was "All Tournament Player" at her soccer tournament.  Courtney's parents are Diane and Gentry Thames.

 

Victoria Tuten - Victoria is 15 years old and a 10th grade honor student at Thomas Heyward Academy.  She enjoys going to the river, singing, working, shopping and spending time with her family.  Victoria has received the Leadership Award and the Mary Anne Rowell Award at THA.  She is daughter to Avery and Valerie Tuten.

 

Kenzie Woodward - Kenzie is 15 years old and a 10th grade honor student at Thomas Heyward Academy.  Kenzie is a member of the Beta Club and enjoys cheerleading and participating in her church youth group.   She was voted THA's 2009 Most Spirited Cheerleader. She is daughter to Chris Woodward and Adam and Missy Cleland Thompson.