WARRIOR FOUNDATIONOconee County High School
From Friday night lights to championship weekends, our student-athletes give everything they've got. The Warrior Foundation makes sure they have what they need to compete — equipment, transportation, coaching support, and the extras school budgets can't cover.
The Warrior Foundation exists because talent shouldn't be limited by budget. We're the community behind the 300+ students who wear the blue and white, making sure every team has what it needs to compete and every athlete has a real shot.
Helmets, pads, uniforms, and the gear that keeps our athletes safe and competitive season after season.
Getting teams safely to away games, tournaments, and meets — costs that add up fast across 25 programs.
Supporting the coaches and training resources that turn effort into results, on and off the field.
"The strength of our athletic program is a direct reflection of the community that stands behind them."
JOIN THE TEAM BEHIND THE TEAMAt Oconee County High School, we acknowledge that the strength of our athletic programs is a direct reflection of the community that stands behind them. The Warrior Foundation is more than just a booster organization — it is the heartbeat of our student-athlete experience, dedicated to providing the resources and support necessary for our students to compete at the highest level. We value this partnership because it bridges the gap between OCHS's storied tradition and our future excellence, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to build a lasting legacy with their team, school, and community.
Joe and his wife, Erin, are proud parents of five children. Two of their children are Oconee County graduates currently attending UGA. Their daughter, Blayne, is a junior at OCHS and participates in softball and flag football; they also have children in eighth and second grade. Joe has been an orthopedic provider since 2003.
Mary Beth and her husband Dutch have 2 children in 10th and 6th grade. Her sophomore plays Girls Lacrosse at OCHS. She has been treasurer for Warrior Foundation for 2 years and sat on numerous PTO boards and OCSS advisory committees prior.
This is Hanna's first school year as the Athletic Secretary at Oconee County High School and the Warrior Foundation. Previously, she worked with the Walton County Recreation Department as the Soccer Program Coordinator. Hanna and her husband, David, have two children: Cameron (2nd grade) and Sophia (two years old).
Steve has been volunteering in Oconee for the past 11 years in multiple capacities — 8 years as a PTO President, 3 years on the Principals Council, and coaching for the varsity boys soccer team at OCHS. Steve is married to Janna and they have three boys in Oconee Schools: Trevor (Class of 2024, Ga Tech), Brady (2027), and Connor (2029).
Jennifer and her husband Bo have one daughter, Emma, a sophomore at OCHS who plays flag football. Jennifer has been active in fundraising in the Oconee community for over 15 years and served on PTO boards at HSES & OCMS before joining the Warrior Foundation as a committee chair.
Nathan and his wife Kate have 3 OCHS graduates: Grady (2022, football, golf, BASS fishing team), and daughters Bailey and Brinley (2024, volleyball and tennis). Professionally, he is a Manager of a Segment Sales team at Georgia Power.
Former Principal at Oconee County HS and former Superintendent of Thomasville City Schools and Colquitt County Schools. He now serves as the Executive Director of the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL).
Mr. Stephens is a proud Oconee County alumnus, Class of 2001. He was appointed principal of Oconee County High School in 2024. Mr. Stephens and his wife, Megan, have three children: Audrey (10th grade), Garrett (5th grade), and Hudson, also an OCHS graduate.
This is year 26 in education for Dr. Miller and 7th at Oconee County HS. He spent 19 years in Henry County serving as a head basketball coach, athletic director, teacher, and district athletic director. Dr. Miller and his wife, Kristen, have 2 daughters: Olivia (volleyball at USC-Aiken) and Ava (Flag Football and Golf at OCHS).
Current board began to meet to update Warrior Foundation bylaws, purpose, and procedures.
Warrior Foundation began operating under the current by-laws and procedures.
Booster clubs and individual sports fundraising efforts merged under the Warrior Foundation umbrella. The Warrior Foundation began operating as it does currently — a single 501(c)3 supporting all OCHS athletic programs.
Strategic Planning is an opportunity for each team to submit projects or facility needs to the Warrior Foundation to help support individual sports' needs. Requests are reviewed by the Warrior Foundation board.
Coaches and booster leads bring forward specific project or facility needs for their program.
The Board of Directors evaluates requests in consultation with school administration and the Oconee County Board of Education.
Resources are allocated based on need, aiming to alleviate fundraising burden on individual sports for large-scale projects.
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
| Category | Projected |
|---|---|
| Allocated Funds | $45,907.56 |
| General Funds | $58,616.00 |
| Income | |
| Corporate Sponsorships | $75,000.00 |
| Spirit Wear Packet Sales | — |
| Expenses | |
| Accounting (QBO and accountant fees) | $2,200.00 |
| Marketing / Supplies | $600.00 |
| Membership Fees (Sam's, Amazon, etc.) | $230.00 |
| Sponsorship Expenses | $7,000.00 |
| AD Travel Expenses | $1,500.00 |
| Spirit Wear Packets | $10,000.00 |
| Hall of Fame (every other year) | $2,300.00 |
| Extras for Coaches / Staff | $1,000.00 |
| Ice Machine Service and Repair | $3,500.00 |
| Sports and Facility Needs (mini grants) | $10,000.00 |
| Scoreboard | $10,000.00 |
| Scoreboard Media | $5,000.00 |
| Income Total | $75,000.00 |
| Expense Total | $71,671.00 |
| Net Total | $3,329.00 |
Our fundraising events fund equipment, travel, and coaching support across all 25 programs. Sample event line-up below — swap in your actual dates.
Annual four-person scramble — proceeds benefit all athletic programs.
Volunteer-run concessions at home football games — a season-long fundraiser.
Live and silent auction supporting equipment and travel across all teams.
At Oconee County High School, the strength of our athletic programs is a direct reflection of the community that stands behind them. The Warrior Foundation is more than a booster organization — it's the heartbeat of our student-athlete experience, providing the resources and support our students need to compete at the highest level.
Nine levels, from a $500 decal sponsor to a $20,000 Founder partnership — put your business in front of hundreds of families all season long.
| Benefit | Black | White | Blue | Brave | Warrior | Arrow | Spear | Title | Founder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Donation | $500 | $750 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $10,000 | $15,000 | $20,000 |
| Warrior Foundation sponsor decal | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo listed on OCHS Athletic Website and social media pages | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-game P.A. recognition at Varsity football, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, softball & basketball games | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Two All Sport Passes for all home, regular season OCHS games | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Two reserved season tickets for home Varsity Football games | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| One reserved parking pass for home Varsity Football games | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Company logo & name on static signage outside Warrior Stadium, Arrowhead Park & softball field | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Individual social media posts each sports season (Fall, Winter, Spring) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Logo on digital scorer table during all OC Varsity Basketball games | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Digital rotating logo on video board at Warrior Stadium | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Two additional all sports passes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Coaches apparel package — two sets | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Video commercial on video board (15 seconds) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| Digital ad in gym & logo signage in auxiliary gym | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| Game Sponsor: pre-game cookout, on-field recognition, PA call-outs, rotating video board ad, exclusive on-field access, week-long social media recognition | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| Exclusive, static, backlit logo placement on video board (4 spaces available; 5-year commitment) | ✓ |
Download the 2026–2027 Sponsorship Commitment Form, fill it out, and send it with your check to the address on the form — or email it back to us.
By investing in the Warrior Foundation, you're not just sponsoring a team — you're joining a lifelong community committed to that belief. It bridges the gap between OCHS's storied tradition and our future excellence, so every student has the opportunity to build a lasting legacy with their team, school, and community.
Checks or cash are accepted and can be brought to Hanna Doyle at OCHS.
Reach out to Jennifer Lancaster at OCWarriorFoundation@gmail.com for anything related to giving or sponsorship.
The Warrior Foundation is proud to partner with the local businesses below. Interested in joining them? Visit our Donate page to see sponsorship levels.
Questions about giving, sponsoring, or volunteering? Reach out — we'd love to hear from you.
Oconee County High School
Watkinsville, GA
Email: OCWarriorFoundation@gmail.com
Fundraising & Sponsorship Chair: Jennifer Lancaster
The Warrior Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.