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Tom Davis
Troy Office of University Relations
334/670-3196
tomdavis@troy.edu
Office of University Relations
253 Adams Administration
Troy, AL 36082
(334) 670-3196
(334) 670-3274 (fax)
| Alumni, friends invited to visit TSU for St. Patrick’s Day celebration |
| Troy
State University’s second annual Alumni, Parents and Friends/
St. Patrick’s Day celebration is scheduled for March 11-16,
according to Faith Ward, Director of Alumni Affairs. Ward said this year’s celebration hopes to build on the momentum of last year’s successful debut. Events planned include a St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a banquet honoring the distinguished alumnus of the year, the annual T-Day intrasquad football game and a week of Irish-themed activities. "We are inviting all alumni and friends to visit their alma mater on the weekend of March 15-16," Ward said. "As this will also double as parents weekend and as a preview weekend for high school students, we expect to have a lot of excitement and activity on campus." Ward added that the Alabama Legislature in 2001 designated the Troy celebration as the official observance of St. Patrick’s Day in Alabama. She said the City of Troy and the Pike County Chamber of Commerce are partners in the effort. Highlights of the weekend include a St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 16 beginning at 11 a.m. The parade route will run down University Avenue through the heart of the campus. The T-Day game begins at 1:30 p.m., at Richard M. Scrushy Field at Memorial Stadium. There is no admission charge for T-Day. The day’s events will culminate with the annual reunion dinner, scheduled this year for the ballrooms of the Trojan Center, beginning at 6 p.m. Cost for the reunion dinner is $18. The Reunion Weekend follows a full week of St. Patrick’s Day-related events on the TSU campus, including lectures on Irish history and culture and a "Miss Shamrock" pageant. The Troy State University Symphony Band is also planning a "Salute to Ireland" concert for Monday, March 11. For more information, contact the Troy State University Office of Alumni Affairs at 334-670-3318 or toll-free at 1-877-4TROYST. Schedule for TSU St. Patrick’s Celebration Week 2002 Monday, March 11 11 a.m. — Panel discussion/lecture on the history and culture of Ireland, Adams Center Theatre; free admission; Noon—1:30 p.m. — Cookies and punch reception for students, faculty, staff and friends of TSU, Trojan Express food court in the Trojan Center; 6:30 p.m. — reception for donors (invitation only), Hawkins-Adams-Long Hall of Honor; 7:30 p.m. — "Salute to Ireland" concert by the Troy State University Symphonic Band, Claudia Crosby Theater, free admission. Tuesday, March 12 7 p.m. — "Miss Shamrock" Pageant , Claudia Crosby Theater; donations at the door to benefit Pike County United Way. Wednesday, March 13 All day — St. Patrick’s Day Holiday Fair, Adams Student Center; 11 a.m. — Irish cooking contest, Trojan Express food court; 4 p.m. — "SS Leprechaun Launch" cardboard boat race, the Lagoon. Thursday, March 14 9 a.m. — "Pot of Gold Search;" 3:30 p.m. — Faculty/staff appreciation event, Frank’s Place. Friday, March 15 5 p.m. — Check-in for Alumni, Parents and Friends Weekend, Trojan Center Lobby; (silent auction bidding begins); 7 p.m. — Student Government Association Talent Show, Trojan Center Theatre; donations for charity will be taken at the door. Saturday, March 16 11 a.m. — St. Patrick’s Day Parade, University Avenue; Noon - 1:30 p.m.—Tailgating; 1:30 p.m. — T-Day game, Richard M. Scrushy Field at Memorial Stadium; 5:30 — Reception, (SITE) 6 p.m. — Reunion dinner and awards presentation, Trojan Center Ballrooms. |