Hello, Shark families! I hope you’re enjoying this cooler weather.

My family has been part of PCHM since 2015. The team has been such an important part of our lives not only during the summer, but throughout the year as swim team friendships carry over to school and other activities. In this spirit of community, I’m sharing a special opportunity to give back through Wade Hampton High School’s 2026 Spirit Week.

This year, WHHS is raising money for the Barbara Stone Foundation, a Greenville nonprofit that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Foundation helps people build greater independence, strengthen relationships, find meaningful employment, and participate fully in their communities. At its heart, its mission is about making sure everyone has the opportunity to live a connected and fulfilling life.

As a sophomore representative on Wade Hampton Student Council, my personal fundraising goal for Spirit Week is $2,000, and our school hopes to exceed $200,000. WE WOULD LOVE YOUR HELP REACHING THIS GOAL and collectively creating a significant local impact! Any donation big or small helps support WHHS and the important work of the Barbara Stone Foundation.

If you would like to contribute, you can donate through Venmo:
@Wes-Tucker-2 (please note that it’s a Spirit Week contribution)

If you prefer cash or check, contact me (or Samantha) to arrange a meet-up at the Pebble Creek pool. Checks should be made out to Wade Hampton High School with Spirit Week in the memo line.

Donations must be made by Friday at 3:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 864-395-6073. If it is during the school day, you can also contact Samantha Tucker at 864-505-3548 for a quicker response.

Thank you so much for supporting me, the Barbara Stone Foundation, and our immediate PCHM/WHHS communities. I’m very grateful to be part of a team that supports one another – in and out of the pool. For our younger PCHM swimmers, when it’s your turn to represent WHHS Student Council, I will be the first to support you!

Go Sharks + Go Generals!

With gratitude,

Ollie Tucker

P.S.  – Below are profit-share opportunities and community activities opportunities happening throughout this week. Consider supporting these generous area businesses!

Monday through Thursday:

Rita’s Italian Ice (all day) – Say you’re with WHHS Spirit Week!
2400 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste A

Wednesday:

Spaghetti Supper ($10) & Silent Auction in WHHS Cafeteria (5:30pm)
**Be sure to bid on PCHM 2027 swim team registration fee!**

Thursday:

The Pickle Yard, “Play It Forward” – Pickleball, Golf Simulators, + Cornhole (6pm-9pm)
15 Jenkins Court, Mauldin

More information here!

Chick-fil-A/Taylors location (5pm-8pm) – Say you’re with WHHS Spirit Week!