The Milan and South Ripley Volleyball teams are partnering to raise money for the Emily Mathes Memorial Scholarship.
Members of both teams are working a booth at the Versailles Pumpkin Show and the public can register for a raffle that benefits the scholarship fund.
Eight different packages are being raffled and tickets cost just a $1.00 each or six tickets for $5.00.
Raffle packages include:
Sports Memorabilia Packages: Among other items it includes a Pete Rose autographed baseball, pennants, Hall of Fame baseball cards, a Walter Peyton Sports Illustrated Magazine
Bengals Package: An unworn Andy Dalton practice jersey as well as a ball signed by the Bengals Quarterback.
Player Package: Michael Johnson signed football along with a Joe Morgan Bobblehead and a Joey Votto figurine.
Indianapolis Colts Package: Two tickets to a game in 2013.
Reds Package: Four Tickets to a Reds game in 2014 that are only five rows behind the Reds dugout and also a parking pass.
Two Restaurant Packages: Gift Cards to Texas Roadhouse, Outback Steakhouse, Crossroads Restaurant, Goldstar and Versailles Dairy Queen
Area Business Package: 22 inch channel lock toolbox with organizer, and two gas cards
Party Package: Milan Dairy Queen will supply all of the items for a great party including ice cream cake, party supplies and the winner will even be able to select the theme of the party.
The raffle will be drawn on Monday evening during 2nd annual Emily Mathes memorial game between Milan and South Ripley.
Both teams will be wearing Emily’s favorite color, Purple, and they ask the crowd to wear the same.
Emily Mathes was a freshman at South Ripley when she lost her life in May 2012. The scholarship fund was established by her parents and sisters.
As a tribute to the many friendships she had around Ripley County, the scholarship provides college money for two South Ripley seniors and one Milan senior. Next year they plan to include a senior from Jac-cen-del.
Anyone interested in donating and unable to attend the Versailles Pumpkin Show or the game can send donations directly to the Ripley County Community Foundation made out to Emily’s Scholarship Fund.
