Throughout the school year, events are held that bring members of the larger Edgewood High School community together for a time of fellowship, fun and support for EHS. The success of Edgewood's fundraising events is achieved largely through a combination of strong attendance and the commitment of volunteers who plan and oversee the events. We strongly encourage you to take part in fund raising special events. They are an ideal way to meet new families and have a great time, all in support of the high school.

ALUMNI & FRIENDS REUNION WEEKEND - August
The EHS Alumni Association helps sponsor a weekend of events for Edgewood alumni and their parents, parents of current students, and friends. Weekend events include a banquet where new members are inducted into the Athletic and Fine Arts Halls of Fame, recognition is given to distinguished alumni, and long-time supporters and faculty are thanked for their contributions to the school. A hospitality tent provides a cordial gathering place for anyone in the Edgewood community. The Golden Years Luncheon, particularly for older EHS alumni and friends, is an informal time to meet and reminisce, and school tours showcase new additions as well as familiar haunts. The Edgewood Athletic Association hosts it annual Kick-off Raffle (see below) with proceeds benefitting Crusader athletics. The weekend closes with an all-community Mass on the EHS grounds. For more information about the weekend events, contact Director of Alumni Relations Tammy Ehrmann at 257-1023 , ext. 185.

EAA RAFFLE (Athletics) - August
Each summer, the Edgewood Athletic Association sponsors a gathering where alumni, parents and friends come together to show their support of Edgewood Athletics and have a chance to win a variety of prizes, including $10,000. Admission to the event is $100 and includes a raffle ticket, dinner and a cash/open bar. Additional raffle tickets are $100 each. Proceeds from the event directly benefit EHS Athletics. For more information, contact Athletic Director Chris Zwettler at 257-1023, ext. 144.

NFL RAFFLE (Athletics) - Fall semester
This is an annual raffle for football enthusiasts. Families of students participating on athletic teams are asked to sell tickets or cover the cost of the tickets themselves. For $20 per ticket, participants receive randomly pre-selected NFL teams in three-team combinations that differ for each week of the 17-week NFL season. Winning tickets are those with the three-team combinations amassing the highest score for the weekend. Other weekly statistics earn prizes as well. Proceeds from the sale of NFL Raffle tickets benefit Crusader Athletics. For more information, contact Athletic Director Chris Zwettler at 257-1023, ext. 144.

POINSETTIA SALE (Athletics) - Oct/Nov.
The Edgewood Athletic Association inserts an order form for its annual poinsettia sale in the October issue of Edge on the News school newsletter. (The form is also available at that time on this website.) Parents or others who wish to purchase plants complete the form and return it to the Athletic Office or any Athletic Association board member. Poinsettias are usually delivered by the first week in December. All proceeds from the sale of the plants benefit Edgewood Athletics. For more information, contact Athletic Director Chris Zwettler at 257-1023, ext. 144.

TRIVIA NIGHT (Music Programs) - November
One of Edgewood's newest fund raising events is the EHS Music Boosters Association Trivia Night. Tables of eight are sold for $200 and include free wine, beer, soda and water. Food is not provided, but participants are welcome to bring in their own hors d'oeuvres. In addition to several rounds of fun and interesting trivia, each table's team is encouraged to choose a theme, decorate its table and dress in costumes. Cash prizes are awarded for the first, second and third place teams in the trivia contest. Prizes are also awarded for most creative table decorations and costumes. To reserve a table or to provide other assistance contact the president of the Music Boosters Association, Kathy Wall at 256-9489 (home) or 212-4602 (cell).

AUCTION, SOCIAL & RAFFLE (Annual Fund/Financial Aid) - April
Edgewood High School's largest annual fundraising event invites current parents, alumni and their parents, EHS friends and supporters from throughout the community to attend a wonderful evening of fun, great food, an open bar, live and silent auctions and raffles all in support of the school. Local businesses, faculty and staff, friends and parents also support the event by donating items or volunteering to serve on one of the many committees that make this a special evening. The "Best of the Live Auction" raffle allows the winner to select and thereby remove one item (e.g., vacation trips, sports tickets, unique collectibles and the prized student parking) from the live auction. The silent auction tables include items for everyone's budget, from $25 opening bids on up. Tickets for the event, including food and beverages, are $50 each and "Best of the Live Auction" raffle tickets are an additional $50 each. For more information, contact Director of Institutional Advancement Mary Link at 257-1023, ext.168..

COACH EARL J. WILKE GOLF OUTING (Athletics) - June
For almost 20 years, the EHS Athletic Department has hosted the Wilke Golf Outing honoring beloved teacher and coach, Earl J. Wilke. Coach Wilke joined the Edgewood faculty in 1929 as a biology and physical education teacher and coach. He continued to coach basketball until 1958 and football until 1965, but his affiliation with the school lasted into the 1980s when he worked to raise funds as the head of the Athletic Association. This annually sold-out event has become a true EHS tradition. The day includes golf, hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and a mini-raffle. All proceeds directly benefit Edgewood Athletics. For more information, contact Athletic Director Chris Zwettler at 257-1023, ext. 144 or Athletic Secretary Barb Kolb at 257-1023, ext. 170.

NORTHWOODS GOLF GETAWAY (Annual Fund/Financial Aid) - June
Each June, supporters of EHS gather in the north woods of Wisconsin at one of the state's premier resorts for two-and-a-half days of golf, tremendous food, exceptional accommodations, networking and a great deal of fun, all in support of Edgewood. Participants pay $1,000 to attend the Getaway, which includes greens fees, food, lodging, event transportation and event gifts. Headquarters for the event is the Red Crown Lodge in Minocqua, and golf takes place at three of northern Wisconsin's finest courses. For more information on the Northwoods Golf Getaway, contact Director of Institutional Advancement Mary Link at 257-1023, ext.168.