Ballard high school foundation/aTHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
Join us for the Breakfast of Champions! We’re teaming up with the Ballard High School Foundation to host the return engagement of this special community event on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 9:30 a.m. in the BHS Commons.
Last held in Fall 2023, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Title IX at the Breakfast of Champions, raising money for mental health resources, and presenting the inaugural BHS Woman of Impact Award to Sue Stimac Verduin '78, an All-American Seattle University and Beaver basketball star whose BHS jersey hangs proudly in the BHS Gym. (The award also bears Sue's name!)
This year, we’re thrilled to honor BeBe Burns, a legendary PE teacher and tennis coach who taught at Ballard from 1966 to 1996. Along with being Sue's motivational mentor, BeBe was the first woman in Washington to coach boys’ high school sports and helped bring tennis courts to BHS. Now in her 80s, she continues to inspire as a nationally ranked powerlifter. After her three decades of service, she’ll be recognized as the second recipient of the Sue Stimac Verduin '78 Woman of Impact Award.
This breakfast is more than a celebration — it’s also a fundraiser for BHS Athletics, Performing Arts, Cheer, and Dance, with 100% of ticket proceeds going directly to the group of your choice. We'll also have an exciting program focused on the power of team and raising awareness of (and funds for) student wellness resources.
Come hungry! Enjoy pancakes and Athletic Trainer Loka Murphy’s famous oatmeal with plenty of yummy toppings. Each table will feature a BHS coach or athlete sharing how sports has shaped their lives. The morning will be a fun and meaningful way to support our Ballard community. Buy your tickets today for this great community fundraiser!
Celebrating all things ballard online auction, salmon dinner & LIve auction and victor salvino golf classic
Thanks to everyone who joined us for, assisted with, and participated in the BHS Foundation’s Summer Fundraisers, Celebrating All Things Ballard Salmon Dinner, Aug. 14 at Pacific Fishermen Shipyard, the online auction, Aug. 2-17, and the 25th Annual Victor Salvino Golf Classic, Aug. 15 at Newcastle Golf Course.
Together we raised more than $140,000 for the Foundation, BHS Athletics, Cheer, Performing Arts and Dance. This total includes $37,000 raised at the events for this year’s special funded item, Link Crew peer mentoring for incoming BHS freshmen! Bravo!
We are proud to partner with the Foundation at these summer events, and it was great to see team volunteers supporting these fundraisers too. Special thanks to ABC President Suzanne Dale Estey, who served as dinner program emcee and assisted with golfer registration the following day. Our continued gratitude to Foundation Executive Director and Co-founder Dick Lee '61 for his planning efforts behind the three events and for continuing to champion all Ballard High School students.
The Ballard High School Foundation is a 501(c)(3) entity, Federal Tax ID #91-1811275
ABC TRIVIA NIGHT! April 30 at the Ballard elks
Spring Trivia Night a Hit! Thanks to the energetic sell-out crowd of Beaver boosters who attended our Spring Trivia Night fundraiser April 30 at the Ballard Elks Club! Special thanks to Trivia Hosts, Kelly Jones and Cindy Peterson, and event coordinators Senta Howren and Deborah Frieze. Round of applause for the awesome Coaches' Table players, including Athletic Director Eric Ensign, with Zach Wurtz (Volleyball), Nick Thornton-Jack (Baseball), Ian Essig (Football), Michael Morgan (Football), Taryn Brandell (Girls Soccer), and Rees Williams (Girls Soccer). Thanks to all who donated raffle prizes: Ridgewood Bottle & Tap, Stoup Brewing, Dick's Drive-in, Dave and Kelly Jones, and the Ballard High School Foundation. We're also grateful for ABC Beaver Gear Reps Phoebe Price and Erica Jamir for selling Beaver swag all night and ABC Treasurers Alexis Cruikshank and Tiffany Volosin for their accounting assistance. Thanks also to ABC President Suzanne Dale Estey for her support and sharing information about our mission with the crowd. The event is one of our largest fundraisers of the year, but your kind, tax-deductible financial gifts are always welcome on our donation page.
RUNNING OF THE BEAVERS 5K FUN RUN & walk! march 22, 2025
We love to partner with the Ballard High School Foundation for the Running of the Beavers 5K Fun Run and Walk at Golden Gardens, and this year was no exception. More than 350 Beaver supporters enjoyed a lovely jaunt along Seaview Avenue, March 22, with classic Ballard sites including a sailboat race on the Sound, polar bear plungers, volleyball rallies, families enjoying the stretch of beachfront, and sweet pups on leash too. The Pep Band got the crowd pumped and the Cheer Team encouraged runners at the beginning and toward the finish line. Emcee (BHS teacher and Activities Coordinator) Laura Lehni shared shout outs, while Bucky posed for photo ops and lead the runners for a few paces at the start. Our food sponsors outdid themselves with Duke’s clam chowder, Grocery Outlet fresh produce and water bottles, Scandinavian Specialties lefse, and Smith Brothers chocolate and regular milk chugs at the finish. Beneficiaries were Ballard Athletics, Band, Cheer and Dance. We’re happy to report that more than $9,500 will be disbursed to these designated recipients. THANK YOU, Beaver community! The Freshmen class also earned $500 for their class account with the most participants! Congratulations! Full event recap
