TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Keena Miller
Phone: 512-462-5328, cell: 512-658-4444
Email: [email protected]
FOR RELEASE SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
SPIRIT WEEK KICKS OFF HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES AT TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
PRE-GAME HYPE BUILDS, KICKING OFF SCHOOLS’ OLDEST, BIGGEST TRADITION
Austin, Texas – September 19, 2011 Homecoming at the Texas School for the
Deaf (TSD) is still the most cherished tradition celebrated at the 150+
year-old school – home of the TSD Rangers – with more than 2,000 expected to
attend the weekend festivities.
Rooted in long-standing tradition, each year students, families, friends and
alumni converge on TSD’s South Austin campus mall to celebrate together at
the Homecoming Festival prior to the game with food booths, games and a
variety of vendors.
Texas School for the Deaf – located at 1102 South Congress Avenue – meets
John Paul II Catholic High School on the gridiron, Saturday, September 24 at
5:30 p.m., where TSD’s 2010 Homecoming court will be crowned during half
time.
TSD’s annual homecoming Pep Rally Friday at 1:00 p.m. culminates Spirit
Week, with themed student activities and competitions each morning leading
up to the big day Saturday.
Competition starts early in the day Saturday with TSD Junior Varsity and
Varsity Volleyball games at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. against San Marcos
Academy. Then, homecoming pre-game at 5:00 p.m. will honor past homecoming
royalty and former alumni, including one of the few surviving players from
TSD’s first national football championship in 1941.
The Texas School for the Deaf is the oldest continuously operating public
school in Texas. Educating deaf and hard of hearing students of Texas since
1856, the campus also provides outreach and educational resources for
students, their families and professionals in the field throughout the state
of Texas. With educational excellence and a strong belief in a culture and
community at TSD, students form a unique identity based on their individual
strengths and talents. TSD is an environment where students learn, grow, and
belong. For more information about the Texas School for the Deaf, visit
http://www.tsd.state.tx.us/ .
Texas School for the Deaf’s Homecoming Schedule of Events – 1102 South
Congress Avenue
Monday, September 19 – Friday, September 23, 2011
7:30 a.m. Student Spirit Competitions at TSD High School Courtyard
Friday, September 23, 2011
1:00 p.m. Pep Rally at Seeger Gym-TSD
Saturday, September 24, 2011
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – TSD Homecoming Festival at TSD Campus Mall
(Gen. Admission $10; Sr Citizens/students $3-$5; Kids 5 & under FREE)
1:00 p.m. – TSD Jr Varsity Volleyball vs. San Marcos Academy at Seeger
Gym-TSD
2:00 p.m. – TSD Varsity Volleyball vs. San Marcos Academy at Seeger Gym-TSD
5:00 p.m. – Homecoming pre-game at Gamblin Field-TSD
5:30 p.m. – Kick-off: TSD Rangers vs. ISD Hoosiers at Gamblin Field-TSD
Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service: Buses will run from 9:45 a.m. Saturday
until 30 minutes after the game. Parking on campus is not available (except
handicapped and disabled with valid sticker). Please take advantage of
shuttle service from:
One Texas Center
South First St. @ Barton Springs Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78704