Both events serve as traditions of support for the College's athletic scholarship fund, with 100% of the proceeds allocated there, providing valuable assistance to deserving student-athletes with their tuition costs. In 2023, the combined events raised over $164,000 towards the cause.
Crimson & Gold Banquet
The Crimson & Gold Banquet (Nov. 21) will be held at the Hilton Embassy Suites on St. Augustine Beach. A 6 p.m. social hour and silent auction will commence the night followed by a 7 p.m. dinner, live auction, and keynote speaker.
Flagler is excited to welcome Kathy Johnson-Clarke as the 2024 Crimson & Gold banquet guest speaker. Johnson-Clarke is a two-time U.S. Olympian, team captain, and Olympic and World Championship medalist who recently retired after 41 years as a commentator for ESPN, ABC, and the SEC Network.
"As someone who has covered college sports on network television for decades, I am thrilled to be coming to Flagler College to help raise money for their student-athlete scholarship fund,” Johnson-Clarke said.
President’s Golf Classic
Banquet attendees and other community members should also mark their calendar for the annual President’s Golf Classic (Nov. 22) held at the at the King & Bear Golf Course located in the World Golf Village.
This year’s tournament promises a full day of fun on the course as participants take part in an 8 a.m. shotgun start. All groups of players will simultaneously play the tournament from various holes, ensuring a seamless pace of play.
A ticket price of $300 per person covers the entire event, guaranteeing each golfer a gift bag, a golf shirt, a delicious breakfast, two drink tickets, a snack ticket and a banquet luncheon. Interested community members can also check out various sponsorship opportunities ranging from $500 to $20,000.
About the Crimson & Gold keynote speaker – Kathy Johnson-Clarke
Johnson-Clarke was a U.S gymnastics team member from the years 1978-1984. Outstanding performances at the American Cup, Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai Cup, and the World Championship propelled her into the forefront of the gymnastics and Olympic world.
Johnson-Clarke earned her position as the U.S. team captain for the 1980 Olympics. Due to the boycott of the Olympics that year, she was unable to participate in Moscow. However, her resilience led Johnson-Clarke to be selected as the team captain again for the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984. As the oldest member of the team at 24, Johnson-Clarke helped her team win the all-around silver medal and earned a bronze medal on the beam. She became one of the first American women to podium at both the Olympics and the World Championship.
After retiring from gymnastics in 1984, Johnson-Clarke transitioned to television, where she became a sports commentator for major TV networks. In addition to her television career, she started several initiatives to improve the conditions of gymnastics, including support for athletes' mental health.
Join us in supporting our talented student-athletes by attending the 2024 Crimson & Gold Banquet and President’s Golf Classic.
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2024 Crimson & Gold Banquet
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