The VHS Bowling and Game Tournament was created in 2021 by The Lucy V. Williams Foundation as the primary fundraiser for the Verdell H. Sanders Scholarship. The VHS scholarship offers financial assistance to deserving freshmen attending Winston Salem State University. This is a fun, family-friendly event that not only includes a bowling tournament, games, gift bags, exciting paint party, t-shirts, food, a home-made dessert bar and most importantly... we support a great cause. Get your tickets or donate today! We want to see you there.
The VHS Bowling Tournament includes cash prizes for first and second place, free shoe rental, music, lane assistants, a VHS branded gift pack that included a custom VHS tournament t-shirt and more!
We have multiple game contests ready and waiting for you. Scrabble, Spades, Uno, Bingo and more! Customized medals and prizes for winners and full bragging rights for their victory!
Our exciting paint party was a hit last year so we're making it bigger and better. This year we have a Paint Your Person contest and you can win a prize! Choose your sibling, friend, spouse or whomever to enter the contest or choose one of our pre-drawn designs and create your masterpiece for fun.
Your ticket includes access to all of the great food, beverages and our DELICIOUS homemade dessert and goodies bar.
2024 Freshman at Winston Salem State
4.0 GPA
Major: Engineering
Entered Winston Salem State as a Junior in 2023
4.0 GPA
Major: Biology
2022 Freshman at Winston Salem State
4.0 GPA
Major: Nursing
Verdell H. Sanders (VHS) is a Charlotte, N.C. native and a humble man of service who utilized his trailblazing athletic skills to become a coach, teacher, trainer, protector and parental figure to many. Verdell worked in the Enderly Park (EP) community as the Recreation Center Director at Enderly Park Recreation Center for almost 30 years. Verdell implemented sports and recreational programs and events for kids and young adults that made a lasting impact on many. Continue reading about the Verdell H. Sanders Scholarship history...
Verdell H. Sanders is a Charlotte, N.C. native and a humble man of service who utilized his trailblazing athletic skills to become a coach, teacher, trainer, protector and parental figure to many. His natural sports ability allowed him an opportunity to attend college and his innate ability to care for and help others allowed him to become a leader and role model for many young men and women.
As a student at Harding High School, Verdell was a member of the marching band and concert band. He was also on Harding’s wrestling football and track teams where they won the Southern Division Championship and he was a national champion on the winning relay team. He received an athletic scholarship to Winston-Salem State University where he organized their very first wrestling team. In 2006 he was inducted into the Winston Salem State University Hall of Fame for Wrestling. Continue reading about Verdell H. Sanders...
We would love for you to be a part of this great event! Your donation will help a worthy student attend college. Feel free to donate any amount or gift someone with a $65 tournament ticket. Even if you can't attend, your presence will be felt.
To ensure that everyone has a great experience, we have compiled some rules and guidelines. Our goal is to have everyone enjoy themselves in a safe, family-friend environment. Please review the event guidelines for your safety and awareness. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the tournament!
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