Grayson College put golfers on the course Monday to raise money for students who are at risk of dropping out for reasons that have nothing to do with their grades.
The 2026 Miller Barber Viking Challenge was played Oct. 5, the college said in an announcement Tuesday. Proceeds go to Grayson Cares, which the college describes as an effort to help students get past barriers that could interrupt their education. The announcement did not say how much the tournament raised.
"Their participation is about much more than a day on the golf course," Grayson College President Dr. Jeremy McMillen said of the businesses, groups and individuals who support the event. He said the money "directly supports our students" and helps give them the resources to stay on track.
Where the money goes
Grayson Cares is an umbrella for several kinds of help, according to the college's website:
- Food. Vic's Market, on the second floor of the Life Center at the main campus in Denison, has a grab-and-go counter and a full food pantry for enrolled students. The college also holds an outdoor mobile food pantry with community food partners on the main campus on the fourth Wednesday of each month, which falls on Oct. 28 this month. It is open to students, employees and community members.
- Getting to class. A limited number of gas vouchers help students with transportation tied to attending college, and a laptop loan program lends computers to eligible students.
- Emergencies. A family program and emergency aid fund offers resources and emergency money to students who are pregnant, parenting or hit with an unexpected bill. Meal vouchers cover students in extreme financial need who are going without food.
- Counseling. Free personal counseling is available on campus and through an online service in the student portal.
