TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF CELEBRATES HOMECOMING 2014
TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Keena Miller
Phone: 512-462-5328, cell: 512-658-4444
Email: [email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF CELEBRATES HOMECOMING 2014
BLUE & WHITE PEP RALLY – OCTOBER 31, 2014
HOMECOMING FESTIVAL & FOOTBALL GAME
TSD RANGERS vs. ST. GERARD ROYALS – NOVEMBER 1, 2014
Austin, Texas – October 28, 2014 Homecoming at the Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) – this Saturday, November 1, 2014 – is still the most cherished tradition celebrated at the 158 year-old school, bringing former students and families back to the school’s south Austin campus – at 1102 South Congress Avenue – for TSD’s annual festival and full day of activities, starting at 10:00 am.
Building to TSD’s annual Blue and White pep rally, Friday at 1:15 pm, the class spirit award will be handed down to the high school class who has garnered the most points, this week, during spirit week competitions and themed activities each day, Monday through Thursday at 2:45 pm and 6:30 pm.
Adding to pre-game excitement, Saturday, the TSD Lady Rangers go up against their predecessors – TSD’s alumni, in an exhibition volleyball game at 2:00 pm.
Then, pre-game begins at 5:00pm for the grand challenge on the gridiron when the TSD Rangers football team meets the Royals from San Antonio’s St. Gerard Catholic High School.
First-year, Rangers head coach, John Moore, has been preparing his team all season.
“After a stretch of three away games,” Moore says, “we are excited about returning home to play for our friends, families and fans. The team has definitely grown since the first day of training.
“We are all looking forward to showing the fans how hard we have been working all season. I believe you’ll see quite a sensational game on Saturday,” he adds.
2014 Spirit Week & Homecoming
Texas School for the Deaf – 1102 South Congress Avenue
Mon-Thurs
2:45-3:15 pm High School Class Spirit Rally
6:30-8:30 pm High School Spirit Competitions
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1:15-2:00 pm Blue and White Pep Rally
Saturday, November 1, 2014
10:00 am – 4:00 pm TSD Homecoming Festival – over 65 carnival booths, vendors, food
2:00 pm TSD Varsity Volleyball vs. TSD Alumni Association
5:00 pm Homecoming pre-game/Kick-off
TSD Rangers vs. St. Gerard Catholic High School (San Antonio)
Half Time Crowning of TSD 2014 Homecoming Royalty
MORE: All day passes:
$10.00 – Adults
$5.00 – Sr. Citizens, Students
Free – Kids 5 and under
Parking and complimentary shuttle bus service, Saturday, at One Texas Center. Parking on TSD campus is not available Saturday (except handicapped valid sticker). Please take advantage of shuttle service and parking at One Texas Center from 9:45 am Saturday until 30 minutes after the homecoming game. For more information, visit: http://www.tsd.state.tx.us/homecoming.
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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 students of Texas who are deaf and hard of hearing 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, visit http://www.tsd.state.tx.us.