June 2, 2000
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Some 300 supporters of Purdue women's athletics gathered today on campus for the Schleman-Hovde Classic, playing golf and celebrating another successful year of Boilermaker sports.
Following an afternoon of golf on the Kampen and Ackerman Hills courses and a steak dinner under the tent, several administrators and coaches gave update reports, including men's and women's golf coach Devon Brouse, volleyball coach Jeff Hulsmeyer and women's basketball coach Kristy Curry.
The Black Coat Award, given annually to John Purdue Club members who have demonstrated outstanding support and loyalty to Purdue women's athletics, was presented to Kenneth and Ruth Ann Newnum of Crawfordsville, Ind. The Newnums have endowned scholarships for both men's and women's basketball and are long-time John Purdue Club members and Boilermaker supporters.
John Purdue Day is Saturday. The John Purdue Club serves as host for the two-day event.