Donald Willis Blakesley Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament

We are thrilled to announce that we proudly sponsored the Donald Willis Blakesley Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament this year! Not only did we support a wonderful cause, but we also had a special surprise for all the golf enthusiasts out there.

Introducing the Genesis Hole-in-One Challenge! Participants had a chance to win big by sinking an incredible hole-in-one shot. One lucky golfer had the opportunity to drive away in a brand-new Genesis vehicle!

This event was an amazing opportunity for us to honor the memory of Donald Willis Blakesley while contributing to the education of deserving students through the scholarship fund. We firmly believe in the power of education and are committed to supporting bright minds in their pursuit of excellence.

A huge shout-out to all the participants, volunteers, and organizers who made this tournament a resounding success. Your dedication and support are truly remarkable!

Tom Cosenzi Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to this year’s incredible winners of the Tom Cosenzi Scholarship!

Daisy Venditti from Hopkins Academy and Wesley Parent from Northampton High School showed hard work, dedication, and passion and earned this well-deserved honor!

It’s inspiring to see the next generation of leaders emerge. Wishing you all the best as your embark on your educational journey. May this scholarship propel you towards even greater heights, empowering you to make a lasting impact in your chosen fields. Keep shining brightly and making the world a better place, one step at a time!

Daisy will be attending the University of Massachusetts and Wesley will be attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the Fall!

Asparagus Festival

We had the most incredible time at the Asparagus Festival this year! It's hands down one of our absolute favorite events to sponsor. The sights, the flavors, and the community spirit were simply unmatched. We can't help but eagerly await next year's extravaganza! Being sponsors of this incredible event is truly an honor for us. The sense of community and togetherness it fosters is truly heartwarming. We love how it provides a platform for local businesses to shine and connect with the community. The Asparagus Festival allows us to actively contribute to the growth and well-being of our community, and that's something we're incredibly proud of.

Surprise Squad honors Springfield janitor who has lasting impact on students

The Hyundai Dealers Surprise Squad is back in a big way. This month, we are celebrating a team member from the Alice Beal Elementary School in Springfield who keeps the school clean, kids safe, and has a lasting impact on the students.

“It’s not an easy job and he does it with a smile on his face,” said Alice Beal Elementary School Principal Kate Fancy.

Fancy told Western Mass News that Curtis Williams, the school’s janitor, has the unique ability to brighten everyone’s day.

“He is the first one outside greeting students, keeping them safe during traffic duty. It’s not only the students, but it’s the parents too,” Fancy added.

One of those parents, Maria Martinez, said Williams has a had a major impact on her daughter’s school experience and her life.

“He is so kind, so caring with us. He keeps the school clean and he has a big smile when he arrives to the school,” Martinez said.

“He’s a friend and he’s a good person,” added fifth grader Gia Milford.

Because Williams does so much for the students and the school, we decided to do something special for him.

“There’s nothing like seeing the children smile and that they want to come to school every day. This is awesome, just awesome,” Williams said.

“Congrats. On behalf of the Western Mass. Hyundai Dealers, we are going to donate $500 to the school in your name for you to use as you see fit,” said Mike Paquette, general sales manager at Country Hyundai.

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Surprise Squad honors Holyoke teacher helping students in and out of the classroom

The Hyundai Dealers Surprise Squad is back to honor another educator who is going above and beyond in and out of the classroom. Eric Wood is a history teacher at Mater Dolorosa School in Holyoke, the PTO president, and a soccer coach, but recently, he took on a new role and stepped in as a father figure for one of his students.

Sean Hall is a seventh grader at Mater Dolorosa School in Holyoke. His father has been away over the past several months for government training, which has left his mom, Jacqueline, with her hands full and taking care of their three kids, but she isn’t doing it entirely alone. It’s people like Wood, Sean’s history teacher, who have stepped in to help.

“There was a school dance during this time and I actually didn’t know how to tie a tie. That’s something, unfortunately, my husband usually takes care of and so Mr. Wood was like ‘Absolutely, bring the tie to class. I’ll teach everybody how to tie a tie,’” Jacqueline Hall explained.

However, it goes beyond just a tie lesson in Sean’s class.

The Western Mass. Hyundai Dealers were excited to get a chance to honor someone so deserving.

“Eric Wood is, I think, embodies everything that every school and community really needs. Not only is he here to support the school and all the students, but when anyone needs something outside, he steps up,” Cosenzi added.

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