2009-2010 Scholarship Application
Download the 2009-10 Scholarship Application
All eligible applicants must:
- have participated in the 2009 State Farm Holiday Classic
- be a graduating senior this spring
- maintain a grade point average of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale
- be admitted to and plan to attend a 2- or 4-year college
Applications must be submitted and postmarked by March 31, 2010, and include the following:
- Brief essay (200-500 words) entitled “How my high school sports experience helped prepare me for success in higher education.”
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from those who have worked with you in student activities or community service programs, like a coach, principal, guidance counselor, etc.
- Copy of your accumulative transcripts including the most recent completed semester.
- Proof (note on school letterhead) from basketball coach that you have been or will be awarded a varsity letter in basketball.
Completed applications (use the link above or below to download the print the application) should be sent to:
Scholarship Application
Classic Tournament, Inc.
P.O. Box 1887
Bloomington, IL 61702
Silent Auction
The State Farm Holiday Classic is once again hosting a Silent Auction to benefit the Classic Tournament Scholarship Fund.
The silent auction will take place at the Shirk Center and at the Normal Community High School Monday through Thursday (12/28 – 12/31). On Thursday (12/31), bidding will only be held at the Shirk Center.
2009 Silent Auction Guidelines
- All Silent Auction proceeds will be used to fund the Holiday Classic Tournament scholarship fund.
- Minimum bids are indicated on the photo sheets for each auction item.
- Bids should be made in $5 increments.
- Cash, checks, and credit cards will be accepted.
- Bidding will close at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 31st.
- Winners will be contacted by phone or email on Monday, January 4th.
- Items will be available for pick up or will be mailed immediately after the winners are contacted.
- A portion of the winners’ donations are tax deductible over the fair-market value of the item.
Packages
Package 1
The Wizard
A baseball signed by former St. Louis Cardinal and Hall of Famer, Ozzie Smith
Estimated Value: $100.00 Minimum Bid: $35.00
Package 2
Werth It
A baseball signed by current Philadelphia Phillies outfielder, Jason Werth
Estimated Value: $50.00 Minimum Bid: $15.00
Package 3
We are the Champions!
A softball signed by the 2009 National Junior College Athletic Association Division 2 National Champions, Heartland Community College Softball Team
Estimated Value: $25.00 Minimum Bid: $10.00
Package 4
NCAA Star
A basketball signed by the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Women’s Basketball history, Jackie Stiles
Estimated Value: $30.00 Minimum Bid: $10.00
Package 5
Coach K
A basketball signed by current Duke Blue Devils Head Coach, Mike Krzyzewsjki
Estimated Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $50.00
Package 6
Hometown Hero
A baseball signed by Eureka native and current Tampa Bay Rays infielder Ben Zobrist
Estimated Value: $30.00 Minimum Bid: $10.00
Package 7
Kerr-plunk
A golf ball signed by LPGA player Christie Kerr
Estimated Value: $25.00 Minimum Bid: $10.00
Package 8
Meet the Press
A golf ball signed by LPGA player Morgan Pressel
Estimated Value: $30.00 Minimum Bid: $10.00
Package 9
See Gul
A golf ball signed by LPGA player Natalie Gulbis
Estimated Value: $75.00 Minimum Bid: $20.00
Package 10
Bear Down Chicago Bears
A laser signed football by the Chicago Bears
Estimated Value: $30.00 Minimum Bid: $10.00
Package 11
Bad to the Bone
One Harley Davidson t-shirt (medium) and a gift certificate for 2 buffets and sodas at Chicago Style Pizzeria in Bloomington
Estimated Value: $40.00 Minimum Bid: $15.00
Package 12
Frame It
B&B Awards & Recognition gift certificate for one self-inking stamp and a basketball photo frame
Estimated Value: $30.00 Minimum Bid: $10.00
Package 13
Football Fanfare
Autographed mini helmet signed by St. Louis Rams’ safety James Butler
Estimated Value: $30.00 Minimum Bid: $10.00
Package 14
2010 Holiday Classic
Package includes a State Farm drawstring back pack, Holiday Classic t-shirt (XL), Holiday Classic mesh shorts (XL), Holiday Classic clip board, and 4 VIP passes to the 2010 Holiday Classic
Estimated Value: $80.00 Minimum Bid: $25.00
Package 15
Travel Bag
A travel bag and two luggage tags from Suzi Davis Travel
Estimated Value: $25.00 Minimum Bid: $10.00
Package 16
Perfume Sampler
Perfume sampler including a bottle of Notorious by Ralph Lauren
Estimated Value: $75.00 Minimum Bid: $20.00
Package 17
Take a Seat
Lawn chair from Mitsubishi Motors North America
Estimated Value: $30.00 Minimum Bid: $10.00
Package 18
Titan Pride 1
Four Illinois Wesleyan University t-shirts (L, M, 2 youth) and two 2009-2010 all-season passes
Estimated Value: $75.00 Minimum Bid: $20.00
Package 19
Titan Pride 2
Four Illinois Wesleyan University t-shirts (L, M, 2 youth) and a $30 gift card to Tobin’s Pizza
Estimated Value: $70 Minimum Bid: $20
Package 20
White Sox Star 1
Autographed photo of Chicago White Sox pitcher John Danks
Estimated Value: $25.00 Minimum Bid: $10.00
Package 21
White Sox Star 2
Autographed photo of Chicago White Sox pitcher Gavin Floyd
Estimated Value: $25.00 Minimum Bid: $10.00
Package 22
Cream of the Crop
Autographed 2009 State Farm Classic pairings sheet signed by LPGA star Paula Creamer
Estimated Value: $25.00 Minimum Bid: $10.00
Package 23
Sky High
Voucher for 4 tickets to a Chicago Sky WNBA game
Estimated Value: $60.00 Minimum Bid: $15.00
Package 24
On Fire
Chicago Fire Soccer team autographed pennant
Estimated Value: $25.00 Minimum Bid: $10.00
Package 25
Bulls Eye
Chicago Bulls 2008-2009 Yearbook
Estimated Value: $20.00 Minimum Bid: $10.00
Package 26
Hail to the Chiefs
Voucher for 4 box seats to a Peoria Chiefs 2010 home game
Estimated Value: $60.00 Minimum Bid: $15.00
Package 27
Peoria Pucks
Voucher for 4 upper bowl tickets to a Peoria Rivermen 2010 home game
Estimated Value: $60.00 Minimum Bid: $15.00
Package 28
Prairie Thunder
Four tickets to the January 16, 2010 Bloomington Prairie Thunder hockey game
Estimated Value: $60.00 Minimum Bid: $15.00
Package 29
Stay Awhile 1
One night stay in a King Suite at Eastland Suites Hotel and Papa Murphy’s pizza, pizza seasoning, and pizza cutter
Estimated Value: $120.00 Minimum Bid: $30.00
Package 30
Avanti’s
A $100 gift card to Avanti’s Italian Restaurant
Estimated Value: $100.00 Minimum Bid: $25.00
Package 31
Stay Awhile 2
One night stay at Marriott Hotel and a $20 gift certificate to Flinger’s Pizza
Estimated Value: $140.00 Minimum Bid: $40.00
Package 32
Flingers 1
A $20 gift card to Flinger’s Pizza
Estimated Value: $20.00 Minimum Bid: $5.00
Package 33
Flowers and Ice Cream
Two coupons for free “Love It” creations at Coldstone Creamery and a gift certificate for 1 dozen roses at Casey’s Garden Shop and Florist
Estimated Value: $65.00 Minimum Bid: $20.00
Package 34
Date Night
A $25 gift card for CJ’s Restaurant and a $40 gift card to Original Niepagen’s Flower Shop
Estimated Value: $65.00 Minimum Bid: $20.00
Package 35
Ice Cream and Flowers
Two coupons for fee “Love It” creations at Coldstone Creamery and a $50 gift card for Jean’s Flower Basket
Estimated Value: $65.00 Minimum Bid: $20.00
Package 36
Flinger’s 2
A $20 gift certificate for Flinger’s Pizza
Estimated Value: $20.00 Minimum Bid: $5.00
Package 37
Fast Food Heaven
Coupon for two free burgers at Meat Heads and four free entrees at Chipotle
Estimated Value: $35.00 Minimum Bid: $10.00
Package 38
Stay Awhile 3
One night stay in a Jacuzzi Suite at Baymont Inn and Suites and a gift card for one large pizza at Pizza Hut
Estimated Value: $100.00 Minimum Bid: $30.00
Package 39
New Year’s Resolution
A $125 gift card to Gold’s Gym
Estimated Value: $125.00 Minimum Bid: $40.00
Package 40
Pizza and Dessert
A $20 Flinger’s Pizza gift card and a gift certificate one small round cake at Coldstone Creamery
Estimated Value: $55.00 Minimum Bid: $10.00
Package 41
Party Time
Voucher for an appetizer party for 30 people at Lonestar Steakhouse
Estimated Value: $200.00 Minimum Bid: $40.00
Package 42
Romantic Getaway
Voucher for two night stay, two drink coupons, hot breakfast buffet, two appetizers, two entrees, and two desserts at The Chateau Hotel
Estimated Value: $250.00 Minimum Bid: $60.00
Package 43
Tee It Up
One free round of golf at Weaver Ridge Golf Course in Peoria, IL
Estimated Value: $93.00 Minimum Bid: $25.00
Package 44
Pizza Party
A $1- gift card to DP Dough, a coupon for one 12 inch 1-topping pizza at Lucca Grill, and a coupon for one medium pizza at Pizza Hut
Estimated Value: $40.00 Minimum Bid: $10.00
Package 45
Pump it Up
Four single day passes to Four Seasons
Estimated Value: $40.00 Minimum Bid: $15.00
Package 46
Stay Awhile 4
One night stay in a King Studio Suite at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Normal and a $10 gift card to Carlos O’Kelly’s
Estimated Value: $125.00 Minimum Bid: $40.00
Package 47
Stay Awhile 5
One night stay at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Bloomington and a $25 gift card to CJ’s Restaurant
Estimated Value: $125.00 Minimum Bid: $40.00
Package 48
Stay Awhile 6
One night stay at the Candlewood Suites in Normal and a $10 gift card to Carlos O’Kelly’s
Estimated Value: $110.00 Minimum Bid: $40.00
Package 49
Dinner for Two
Coupon for two free dinners with two soft drinks at Schooner’s Restaurant
Estimated Value: $30.00 Minimum Bid: $10.00
Package 50
Stay Awhile 7
One night stay in a king suite or whirlpool suite at the Country Inn & Suites – Airport and a coupon for one 12 inch 1-topping pizza a Lucca Grill
Estimated Value: $125.00 Minimum Bid: $40
Package 51
Treat Yourself
Coupon for an express micro at Contours Day Spa
Estimated Value: $50.00 Minimum Bid: $20
Package 52
Stay Awhile 8
One night stay in a whirlpool suite at The Parke Hotel and a $20 gift card for Chevy’s
Estimated Value: $160 Minimum Bid: $50
Scholarships
State Farm Holiday Classic announces scholarship winners
Bloomington, IL – The Classic Tournament, Inc., which organizes the largest coed high school holiday basketball tournament in the nation called the State Farm Holiday Classic, has selected four winners as recipients of the 2009 Holiday Classic Scholarship award. Each of the winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship to go directly to their college of choice to help pay for tuition costs.
Established to recognize and award scholarships to eligible high school seniors who participated in this past year’s tournament, a selection committee of former educators chose the winners based on their leadership skills and academic performance. Applicants were also asked to demonstrate their experiences in student activities and community service, and required to submit an essay titled “How my high school sports experience helped prepare me for success in higher education.”
The 2009 Holiday Classic Scholarship awards go to (in alphabetical order):
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Kristen Baldwin, Normal Community High School – Kristen is a four-year basketball and softball player garnering Big 12 Conference and IHSA Scholar Athlete awards in both sports. She was on the National Honor Society two years, nominated as an Illinois State Scholar, and has volunteered at BroMenn Hospital in Normal and for the Bloomington-Normal Girls Softball Association. She will attend the University of Texas in the fall.
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Luke Harbers, Normal University High School – Luke is a three-year letter winner in both basketball and football, earning team MVP honors in both sports. He participated on the Student Senate for three years, was senior class vice-president, and volunteers for Special Olympics and the Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run. He plans to major in Biology at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL next school year.
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Cora Jeffers, Williamsville High School – Cora has participated in both basketball and softball all 4 years of high school, earning numerous all-conference honors in both sports. She is vice-president for her senior class and National Honor Society, and is active in the choir, band and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She currently ranks second in her class and will attend Millikin University and major in Vocal Music Education.
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Ross Munsterman, Crescent-Iroquois High School – Ross is a four-sport athlete, competing in basketball, golf, soccer and baseball. He has perfect attendance throughout his high school career and never missed a basketball practice. The Valedictorian of his class also participates in band, SADD, the Drama Club, 4-H and was the lead in the school’s fall play. Ross will attend Illinois Wesleyan University in the fall.
“We have honored many fine student-athletes in the past four years, and this year’s group of recipients is no exception,” said tournament vice-president Dave Oloffson. “This may have been the hardest year yet for our selection committee, but these four student-athletes stood above the rest based on their involvement in school and their communities.”
For more information about the State Farm Holiday Classic, visit the official tournament Web site at www.theclassic.org.
