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1974 UAHS Boys Soccer Team

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The Upper Arlington Education Foundation is pleased to announce a new scholarship in honor of Carl D. Smallwood ‘74. Many of the 1973-1976 UAHS Varsity soccer players experienced, for the first time in their lives, the impact diversity had on the success of a team. They were united with the goal of being the best team in the state and, more importantly, on and off the field they became a close-knit group of friends, many of whom have remained so for life.

The scholarship, seeded with generous gifts from Carl’s teammates, will promote a more inclusive community and will support players who, on the field and in the classroom, advance a sense of belonging and welcoming of diverse perspectives, backgrounds and talents. Each spring a senior member of the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams will each receive a $2,000 scholarship. Clay Mayhood '75 felt strongly that honoring Carl and UAHS soccer was an important thing to do. Read more HERE.

To learn more about Carl and his teammates and/or to make a donation to the scholarship fund follow THIS LINK.

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Mike and his wife Lisa have supported the Upper Arlington Civic Association, serving on its 4th of July Committee and chairing the 2014 festivities.

This fall Mike will coach his 8th season of Upper Arlington Youth Football and serve his 5th season as their Board Chair.

Mike currently serves on the board of the Upper Arlington Community Foundation serving as the chair from 2021 to 2023. He works closely with their incredible Executive Director, Jessica Grisez, helping with the important work of the Upper Arlington Community Foundation in its role as the center of philanthropy for our community. Mike co-chaired Upper Arlington Community Center Capital Campaign Committee (with the amazing Margie Pizzuti) to raise the 8.1 million dollars in private funding required to make the Community Center a reality for Upper Arlington.

In addition to supporting these Upper Arlington organizations and running Elford Construction Company, Mike has also served on the boards of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation, the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Development Board, Young Presidents’ Organization (Columbus Chapter), Habitat for Humanity, and the Catholic Foundation.

Mike is incredibly thankful for the strong foundation that Upper Arlington Schools provided him. His teachers and coaches served as incredible role models and mentors who played a critical role in his development. And, just as importantly, Mike’s lifetime friendships with classmates and teammates are an amazing blessing that enriches his life in so many ways. He thanks his parents, sisters, wife, children, business partners, neighbors, friends, teachers and coaches for all the support he has had along his journey.