News: Potomac Falls 10-Year Reunion Celebrating for a Great Cause with 18 Holes for Nicole Outing

(Aug. 31, 2012) - The Potomac Falls High School Class of 2002 is taking advantage of its 10-year reunion the weekend of Sept. 14-16 to come together for a great cause as the organizers are encouraging Panther grads to play in the 18 Holes for Nicole charity golf tournament.

The tournament, which benefits the Nicole Megaloudis Foundation which was founded in memory of a 2003 Potomac Falls grad, gets off with a shotgun start on Sept. 16 at 1p m.. at the Virginia Oaks Golf Club in Gainesville.

"Nicole was a dear friend of mine and many others in our class," said one of the organizers Jen Bergmark. "This year we were lucky enough that the tournament fell on our reunion weekend so we decided to participate in the tournament as part of the weekend activities."


On February 9th 2004, Nicole Megaloudis was killed in an auto accident on her way back to Virginia Commonwealth University. She was a member of the VCU women's soccer team and had just begun her college soccer career.

Shee was a talented soccer player but, more importantly, she was an amazing person with a caring heart who touched the lives of many. Nicole never wanted to see someone hurting or to be without and her dream was to help those less fortunate.

Gail Rongen, Nicole's mother, vowed to fulfill her daughter's dream and help children that weren't as fortunate as her own; and with the loving support of family & friends, the Nicole Megaloudis Foundation was born.

Nicole believed that anything was possible - you just have to find a way to 'Make It Happen!'

The Foundation was established to assist students who hope to attend and graduate college. Scholarships are awarded based upon leadership qualities and demonstration of financial need.

Nicole had a clear vision of helping children in Haiti; and the Foundation continues to explore ways to make that vision become a reality.

The foundation has awarded 48 scholarships, totaling $115,000.00 - with no plans of stopping, any time soon! Many of the scholarship recipients are from the Northern Virginia area, scholarships are awarded at RFK Stadium usually before DC United matches as the organization are supporters of the foundation.

Several current and past DC United Players like Jamie Moreno participate in 18 Holes for Nicole. The foursome tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1pm on Sunday, September 16th at the Virginia Oaks Golf Club in Gainesville, VA followed by dinner and a Silent Auction at 6 pm.

Those interested in golfing can register online at http://www.remembernicole.org/ - golfers are encouraged to pre-register. For Potomac Falls High School grads, the entry fee is reduced to $100 per golfer.

The Nicole Megaloudis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, incorporated in 2004. Federal Tax ID: #20-0857290 Mailing address: 6 Delano Lane, Sewalls Point, FL 34996 - (772) 220-0026 Please make donations payable to: The Nicole Megaloudis Foundation or use the Paypal link on our home page.