PAF Thanks Golf Outing Supporters

September 12, 2009: Today's article in the September Inside PPS featuring the 2009 Golf Outing results thanks the Gold, Silver, Bronze and major contributors. The article mentions the other valued donors to the event. See that list here. 

PAF has donated more than $550,000 since 1981 to District athletic programs. The PAF is a 501(c)3 non-profit. Contact information for the PAF is P.O. Box 235, Portage, MI, 49081.

47 Titles: A Legacy of State Champions

Since 1932, varsity teams at Portage Central and Portage Northern have captured an impressive 47 state titles in athletics, debate and forensics, and this extradordinary legacy of state champions continues to grow.

Portage Central varsity state championship teams include: Mens Basketball 1932; Mens Cross Country 1956; Softball 1977; Forensics 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001; Womens Soccer 2000, 2009; Mens Tennis 2001 and 2007; and Mens Baseball 2002.

Portage Northern: Womens Tennis 1976, 1977; Forensics 1981, 1985, 1989, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009; Womens Volleyball 1982, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999; Softball 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002; Mens Track 2000; Mens Soccer 2000, and Debate 2005, 2008.

Community Sign Project

PAF sponsored the Community Sign Project, which erected two new signs on Centre/US 131 and Oakland/Milham honoring the 47 state champs throughout PPS history. PAF policy on State Championship signs.