08/27/2026
This year marks the eighth year that the Hopper Family is sponsoring the Hopper Family Wildcat Classic golf tournament. Ever since joining the SMA community, Matt, Deanna, and Mallory '22 have expressed their love of SMA, the sport of golf, and the Wildcat Classic fundraising event.
Matt shares "I first attended the Golf Tournament in 2015 as a guest of an SMA family. Mallory, was attending another school at the time, and we were considering transferring to SMA. I have played in a lot of great golf tournaments, but the welcome I received throughout the day from all of the volunteers, faculty, staff, and other players was overwhelming. I knew right then that I wanted our family to be a part of the SMA community."
Their love for SMA has led to years of giving back, in their time, talent, and treasure. After years of attending, Matt, Deanna, and Mallory have sponsored the Wildcat Classic, which raises money for tuition assistance and athletics at SMA, and Matt currently serves as SMA's Board of Trustees Chairman.
Mallory is also a three-time CHSAA State Golf Champion who went on to play collegiate golf for Westmont College and Point Loma Nazarene University. This year, she'll be utilizing her final year of eligibility to play for Westmont, while earning her second bachelor's degree and interning at the College Advancement Office.
This year's tournament is September 28 at Cherry Creek Country Club, and there's still time to join! Register today to make an impact at SMA! https://www.stmarys.academy/support-sma/golf