Many of those spirit items now grace the concession stands at every home game, and Penick couldn’t be prouder. As RAC’s first president, she worked with other parents to help create the club’s bylaws and mission: to support all aspects of athletics through school spirit, good sportsmanship and volunteer commitment. Through the years, volunteers have helped staff major tournaments, manage concession stands, organize pep rallies and senior recognition ceremonies, and host the annual Homecoming celebration and the Ravenscroft Golf Classic at North Ridge Country Club, which raises money to enhance and promote the school’s athletic programs. “I’m in awe of how the parents have taken our vision forward,” Penick said of RAC’s growth and success.
Ravenscroft’s longtime Athletic Director Ned Gonet has worked with RAC since its infancy and praises its volunteers. “As an athletic program, we want to put our best foot forward for our visitors, for our fans, for our community and be the best we can be,” he said. “RAC volunteers make sure we’re doing things in a first-class manner, and I think that’s what Ravenscroft is about.”