TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Keena Miller
Phone: 512-462-5328, cell: 512-658-4444
Email: [email protected]
FOR RELEASE SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF HOMECOMING: “FEEL THE POWER”
SPIRIT WEEK KICKS OFF HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES
PRE-GAME HYPE BUILDS, KICKING OFF SCHOOL’S OLDEST, BIGGEST TRADITION
Austin, Texas – September 17, 2012 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 1,500
expected to attend the weekend festivities.
TSD’s Spirit Week, Monday-Friday, excites the campus with students and
staff donning the appropriate spirit attire each day for themed
activities and wacky student competitions. During TSD’s annual Blue and
White Pep Pally Friday at 1:00 p.m., the coveted TSD Spirit Award will
be presented to the most spirited class.
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 Saturday prior to the
game with food booths, games and a variety of vendors.
The TSD Rangers meet the Cubs from the California School for the
Deaf-Riverside (CSD-R) on the gridiron, Saturday, September 22 at 5:00
p.m., where TSD’s 2012-2013 Homecoming court will be crowned during
half time.
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
Brentwood Christian.
Texas School for the Deaf’s 2012 Homecoming – 1102 South Congress
Avenue
Monday Sep 17 – Friday Sep 21 Spirit Week Themed Activities
Spirit Competitions, Daily: 7:50–8:20 a.m. 6:30-8:30
p.m.
Monday: “I Love the 80’s” Light Contest
Tuesday: “TOGA” Ancient Greek Olympics
Wednesday: Class Colors Powder Puff Football
Thursday: “Prom” Tug-O-War
Friday: “Blue and White” Homecoming Dance 7-9:00 p.m.
Friday, Sep 21 1:00 p.m. Blue and White Pep Rally – Seeger
Gym-TSD
Saturday, Sep 22 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
TSD Homecoming Festival – TSD Campus Mall
Gen. Admission $10; Sr Citizens/students $3-$5; Kids 5 & under FREE
1:00 p.m. TSD Jr Varsity Volleyball vs. Brentwood Christian – Seeger
Gym-TSD
2:00 p.m. TSD Varsity Volleyball vs. Brentwood Christian – Seeger
Gym-TSD
5:00 p.m. Homecoming pre-game – Gamblin Field-TSD
5:30 p.m. Kick-off: TSD Rangers vs. CSD-R Cubs – 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
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ABOUT THE TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (TSD)
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/