Apex Cougar Club 1997 – 2005 (President 2001 – 2004)

Sheryl Pollard is the first person ever elected into the Apex High School / Apex Consolidated Hall of Fame in the role of volunteer. Mrs. Pollard was a member of the Apex Cougar Club from 1997-2005 and she was the president from 2001-2004. Some of her accomplishments include starting the “Coaches Appreciation Night,” running the Homecoming Barbeque, and establishing a championship ring tradition. A fixture at the high school for many years, Sheryl also coordinated pre-game varsity football meals and coordinated the annual football awards banquet. However, a listing of accomplishments is no way to really explain how much she meant to Apex High School. Her willingness to serve, her drive, determination, loyalty, and self-sacrifice are characteristics that are not measurable with her true motivation being to help the athletes at Apex High School and Make things better for them. 

She was awarded the “Mike Hooks Volunteer of the Year” award, but she was never comfortable taking credit. Although her contributions were monumental, Sheryl would say that she was just a small part of a bigger group who wanted to make things better for Apex High School. Along with her role with the Cougar Club, Sheryl remained as the “Football Team Mom” for 14 years and for the last six of those years, she did not have a child at Apex High School. Sheryl is an active member member of United Church in Apex. Our school and community are stronger because of her efforts.