Troy University News Press Release

October 3, 2004

 

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Troy University, Higher Education Partnership to hold Fall Festival Friday,Oct.8
   The beginning of fall would not be the same without the traditional fun and games of a fall festival. This year will be no different, Troy University and the Higher Education Partnership have planned a Fall Festival for Friday, Oct. 8. The festival will be held from 3-7 p.m. at Tailgate Terrace on the Troy Campus.
   “This will be a fundraising effort to fund all branches of the Higher Education Partnership,” said Debbie Fortune, director of distance learning initiatives and programs for the Troy Campus.
   There will be booths, games, food, and prizes for all ages, as well as a Bluegrass Gospel concert by “Ole Timey Bluegrass Band” starting at 5:30 p.m. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will include Troy University ’s own Dr. Debbie Fortune and Dr. Allen Dennis.
   Several vendors will also be set up with a variety of booths along with arts and crafts, pony rides, clowns and free games for the kids.
   “We are planning to raffle off several prizes including a gun donated by Troy Nissan,” said Reba Davis, Instructional Designer for Southeast Alabama Network.