Spencer-Van Etten Alumni Association

08/21/2026

Summer 2026 is in the books!

From reunions and garden tours to race days and banquets, this summer was one for the record books. A huge THANK YOU to our alumni, faculty, staff, and friends for showing up and celebrating with us. Whether you walked away with a Raffle Mania prize or just some great new memories, we’re so glad you were part of the journey.

Special shout-out to our lead sponsors Donohue-Halverson and Tioga State Bank for helping us cross the finish line! See you next season, Panthers!
Come visit us at SVEAlumni.org

08/11/2026

The wait is over! See how you placed and grab your race photos using the link below.
https://www.PantherProwl5K.com

A big shout out to Tioga State Bank, our lead sponsor, and all other community supporters. We appreciate you!
Mark your calendars for next year's race: Saturday, August 7, 2027.
Pictures by Brandon Capo-Roth, Roth Photography

08/01/2026

It’s a wrap, the 9th Annual Panther Prowl 5K is in the books! Thanks to all who came out to participate, cheer the runners on and administer the race. Special thanks to Kyle Holmes for coordinating the race and awards, Brandon Roth Photography for the pictures and video and to all of our valuable sponsors. We are very grateful for all in our community.

Thank you ~ Gary Vergason
Pictures and race results will be posted soon.

07/31/2026

Another fun family-friendly event in Spencer this weekend is the annual Panther Prowl! Make sure to stop by to participate or cheer on the runners!

07/27/2026

There's still time! See you at the starting line!
PantherProwl5K.com

07/22/2026

Alumni Weekend Photos Have Arrived!
What an incredible weekend celebrating our alumni community!

Highlights of the weekend:
• Welcome Event: Wetlands Brewery was the perfect venue to kick off the festivities.
• Milestone Banquet Celebrations: Over 15 alumni classes came together to honor and celebrate the Classes of 1971, 1976, and 1986 for their 55th, 50th, and 40th milestone years!
• On the Links: Twenty teams battled it out at The Club at Shepard Hills for championship bragging rights at this year's golf tourney.

Missed out or just want to relive the memories? Check out all the photos from the welcome event, the banquet, and the golf tournament right here:
https://svealumni.smugmug.com/

Mark your calendars to join us July 9–11, 2027!

07/20/2026

Ready, Set, PROWL!
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 9th Annual Panther Prowl 5K!

🐾Think you have what it takes to lead the pack? We have CASH prizes and medals for our top finishers, plus plenty of refreshments to fuel your recovery. Huge thanks to our lead sponsor, Tioga State Bank!

Secure your spot on the starting line today! Details & Registration: www.PantherProwl5K.com

07/19/2026

Panther Pride Family Fun Day
Banfield Square, Van Etten

Panther Pride Family Fun Day is Coming! We are excited to invite the whole community to a day of FREE family fun at Banfield Square! Come out and enjoy a day packed with activities for all ages, including a bounce house, obstacle course and climbing tower. Hot dogs, chips, water and popsicles will be provided.

Huge thanks to our hosts Gary & Kathe Vergason, The Town of Van Etten, and Tioga State Bank for making this day possible for our families.

07/15/2026

THE RESULTS ARE IN!
Congratulations to our 2026 Raffle Mania winners!

Matt Chandler is the lucky winner of the stunning “North Star” custom quilt! Cozy nights and warm vibes are definitely in your future, Matt!

Cheryl Burnside is taking home the powerful Milwaukee M18 FUEL HATCHET 8″ Pruning Saw! Cheryl, we know you'll be tackling those backyard chores with absolute ease.

A Huge Thank You! To everyone who bought a ticket, shared a post, or cheered us on—thank you. Your support of Raffle Mania 2026 directly benefits the SVEAA Scholarship Program, helping us invest in the future of our incredible students.

07/14/2026