ALL SPORTS.
ALL SCOTS.
ONE COMMUNITY.
The Highland Park Sports Club exists to bring people together and strengthen athletics across Highland Park ISD.
We support student-athletes and coaches, invest in facilities and technology, provide scholarships, and help build a future worthy of the Scots tradition.
WE ARE HERE FOR
EVERY SCOT.
No student-athlete's opportunity should depend solely on the fundraising capacity of one team. HPSC provides a way for the broader community to support athletics across the district.
The $13 million-plus figure represents cumulative historical support, not annual giving or an endowment balance.
TODAY'S NEEDS
HPSC supports district-approved priorities involving facilities, equipment, technology, scholarships, coaching development and athletic programs. Some needs are immediate. Others require long-term planning.
TOMORROW'S OPPORTUNITIES
Our Athletics Legacy Endowment complements annual fundraising with a permanent financial resource intended to help future generations of Scots.
MORE THAN FUNDRAISING
The Sports Club is about people showing up for young people. Every generation benefits from those who came before it. Our responsibility is to carry that tradition forward.
BUILT BY GENERATIONS
WHO CARED ENOUGH TO SERVE.
The tradition of community support for Highland Park athletics extends back decades. The Sports Club grew from neighbors, parents and alumni who believed our young people deserved the best opportunities we could help provide.
Documents shared by Bobby Crotty include proposed Highland Park Quarterback Club constitution and bylaws circulated in August 1961. These materials reflect an early tradition of organized parent and community involvement in athletics.
The Highland Park Sports Club took shape in the mid-1980s through the leadership of Bill Duvall and Jeff Swope. Historical HPSC materials recall Monday-night gatherings in the high school cafeteria, where coaches met with parents and supporters to discuss their teams.
As school-finance conditions changed, the Club's fundraising and program support became increasingly important. What began as a way to connect people around athletics developed into a lasting source of support for Highland Park student-athletes.
EARLIER ROOTS
Quarterback Club organizing records document an early tradition of community support.
HPSC ESTABLISHED
Bill Duvall and Jeff Swope help establish the Highland Park Sports Club.
DISTRICT-WIDE SERVICE
HPSC supports facilities, equipment, scholarships, technology and athletic priorities across HPISD.
THE NEXT CHAPTER
The Athletics Legacy Endowment is established to invest in generations of Scots.
Historical clarification: The 1961 records establish Quarterback Club organizing activity. The precise legal and organizational relationship to the later HPSC nonprofit has not been verified. We thank Bobby Crotty for sharing these important records.
BILL DUVALL &
JEFF SWOPE.
We owe a special debt of gratitude to Bill Duvall and Jeff Swope. They helped establish the Sports Club as an organization where a shared love of Highland Park athletics could become lasting service to student-athletes and coaches.
Bill Duvall
HPSC Founder
Jeff Swope
HPSC Founder
Their legacy is not simply the money raised or facilities improved. It is the example of neighbors working together, investing in young people and leaving the organization stronger for those who follow.
Our responsibility is to honor their example by keeping the Sports Club relevant, involved and committed to the next generation of Scots.
YOUR SUPPORT AT WORK
IN 2026.
Through membership, fundraising and community partnerships, HPSC continues to support important athletic priorities across HPISD. These selected 2026 projects demonstrate the breadth of that commitment.
The figures below describe selected 2026 funding and support, not lifetime giving or an audited annual total. They should not be interpreted as expenditures all paid on the same date.
SCOTLAND YARD
Phase Two improvements and left-field concrete work, complementing the district's Phase One investment.
LIVEU STREAMING
Paid October 2026. Annual broadcast service supporting live streaming across Highland Park sports.
FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT
Approved 2026 equipment funding for football program needs.
FOOTBALL HUDL
Technology supporting football video review and coaching analysis.
SOFTBALL BACKSTOP
Facility improvement supporting the Highland Park softball program.
BASKETBALL TECHNOLOGY
Two Smart Pass Guns for boys' and girls' basketball programs.
SWIM & DIVE
Support for approved aquatic program needs.
CHEER UNIFORMS
Approved competition uniform support.
GOLF EQUIPMENT
Golf bags and balls for student-athletes.
$150,000 IN ANNUAL DISTRICT SUPPORT
HPSC's annual contribution to Highland Park ISD is now specifically designated for the Athletic Department rather than the district's general fund.
The recurring district contribution is presented separately from the selected 2026 projects above. Additional 2026 support included competition gym technology, scoreboard and video board service, and coaching education.
ONE DISTRICT-WIDE PARTNER.
STRONGER TOGETHER.
HPSC and individual sport booster organizations serve complementary purposes. A sport-specific booster may focus on one team's annual needs. HPSC considers the needs of HPISD athletics as a whole.
SHARED FACILITIES
Major infrastructure, durable improvements and projects that benefit multiple programs.
PROGRAM EQUITY
Support for UIL programs of different sizes, including those with smaller fundraising bases.
TECHNOLOGY & COACHING
Broadcasting, analysis tools, professional development and coaching resources.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Recognizing student-athletes beyond their playing careers while honoring the people who built Scots athletics.
FLEXIBLE SUPPORT
Immediate or sport-specific needs may also receive support when consistent with HPSC's mission.
DISTRICT COORDINATION
Funding requests are reviewed with HPISD athletic leadership and applicable approval processes.
OUR ATHLETIC FOCUS
HPSC's core mission is to support HPISD UIL athletics. Cheer, gymnastics and Belles are classified separately within the district's Arts programs. Approved support for such programs is distinct from HPSC's broader UIL athletics mission.
HPSC is a separate nonprofit organization. It works with HPISD athletics but is not a substitute for the district or individual team boosters.
WHAT HAPPENS ON THE FIELD
MATTERS OFF THE FIELD.
Athletics builds perseverance, teamwork, discipline, accountability and leadership. HPSC supports the places, people and opportunities where those lessons are learned.
Our scholarship programs recognize accomplishments, character and service while helping students take their next steps after graduation.
SUPPORT TODAY.
BUILD FOR TOMORROW.
In 2026, HPSC established the Athletics Legacy Endowment through the Highland Park Education Foundation.
HPEF provides investment management and administration under the governing agreement. The fund remains dedicated to HPSC purposes and HPISD athletics.
Annual fundraising continues to support today's approved needs. The Endowment is an additional long-term resource, not a replacement for current fundraising.
Learn About the Endowment
THE PEOPLE BEHIND
THE SPORTS CLUB.
The Highland Park Sports Club has always depended on volunteers. We honor those who founded the Club, those who led it, and the former board members whose contributions remain part of its history.
CURRENT BOARD | 2026–2027
President: J. Jason Petty
Treasurer: Mark Malnory
Past Presidents Serving: Chris Thomason, Clay Duvall, Travis J. Briggs
- Lewis Brown
- Meg Boyd
- Zane Carlson
- Stephen Clark
- William Draper
- Joe Hickman
- Paul Jackson
- Warren Lee
- Jeff Montgomery
- Ryan Moss
- Aaron Murff
- Allen Nye
- Brett Owens
- Robb Parks
- Ken Pratt
- Ben Ramundt
- J.D. Robertson
- Tobin Swope
- Worthey Wiles
PAST PRESIDENTS
We recognize the volunteer leadership that has guided the Sports Club over the years.
- Bill Duvall
- Jeff Swope
- Bobby Halpin
- Patrick McEvoy
- Jim Strode
- Lynn Newman
- Paul Rowsey
- Doug Thompson
- Grey Stogner
- Mike Nolan
- Noble Nash
- David Brewer
- Travis Briggs
- Clay Duvall
- Chris Thomason
LIFE MEMBERS | FORMER BOARD MEMBERS
Life Membership recognizes those who previously served on the HPSC Board. We want former board members to stay connected, share their experience and remain part of the Sports Club community.
- Randy Baird
- Gil Bessing
- Bernay Box
- David Boyett
- Lee Brown
- Lewis Brown
- Kyle Burnett
- Stephen Clark
- Don Conlon
- Kirk Davis
- Mark Dickenson
- Jeff Ellerman
- Ben Estes
- Mark Fevin
- Bruce Gadd
- Mike George
- Mark Gibson
- John Hawkins
- Pat Hrcir
- Clay Hunt
- Chuck Hutchison
- Bob Jenevein
- Chris Jones
- Kinne Kell
- Chuck Keller
- Craig Kennington
- Tommy Koons
- Paul Lee
- Walt Lighthourn
- Tom McElroy
- West Miller
- Mike Montgomery
- Lee Owen
- Greg Potter
- Hardin Ramey
- David Richards
- Scott Rohrman
- Rusty Ross
- Scott Sherer
- Tony Sisk
- Stacy Smith
- Tom Sommerville
- Kenny Stephens
- Tony Stephenson
- Mike Sweet
- John Thompson
- John True
- Larry Toon
- Steve Utley
- Steve Van Amburgh
- John Walter
- Hal Watson
- Gary Webb
- Phillip Worthen
- Tom Youngblood
Historical rosters may be updated as records are confirmed. If a former board member is missing, please contact HPSC.
IN MEMORIAM
Remembering members of our Sports Club community who are no longer with us.
- Tommy Echols
- Frank Miller
- Dave Pettle
- Ward Wilson
WE WANT PEOPLE INVOLVED.
NOT JUST NAMES ON A LIST.
Parents, alumni, former athletes, former board members, neighbors and business leaders: if Highland Park athletics matters to you, there is a meaningful way to contribute.
JOIN THE SPORTS CLUB
Become a member and be part of the community investing in Highland Park athletics.
Join HPSCSERVE ON THE BOARD
Interested in an active leadership role? Request our Board Service Interest Application and share your volunteer experience and connection to HPISD.
Request Board ApplicationRECONNECT AS A LIFE MEMBER
Former board members remain an important part of our community. We encourage you to reconnect, share your experience and become involved again.
Contact HPSCSUPPORT THE MISSION
Memberships, the All Sports Classic, sponsorships, Scots Illustrated, the Scot Shop and donations help advance our work.
All Sports ClassicBOARD MEETING ATTENDANCE
HPSC board meetings are limited to HPSC members and board members. Board applications are reviewed under the organization's governing procedures and do not guarantee board appointment or meeting access.
OUR FOUNDERS STARTED
SOMETHING WORTH PROTECTING.
The next chapter of the Highland Park Sports Club will be written by the people willing to participate today.
We welcome your involvement, your perspective and your commitment to the next generation of Scots.