FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007
Contact: Rachel Sargent, Communications Director, Marshall University Student Government Association (304) 633-5322
 

Float, band competition featured in Marshall’s homecoming parade

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Campus organizations and local high school bands will be competing for thousands of dollars in cash prizes Saturday, Oct. 27 in Marshall University’s homecoming parade.

Prizes of $3,000 for first place, $2,000 for second place and $1,000 for third place will be awarded in a float competition, which is open to all recognized Marshall University campus organizations.

Organizations are encouraged to create floats that coordinate with the homecoming theme, which is “Marshall’s … Whoooo’s Bringing the Thunder.” Floats will be judged on theme, attractiveness, creativity and personality.

The deadline for submitting the entry form is Wednesday, Oct. 17. Entry forms are available in the SGA office in the Memorial Student Center or by contacting Amy Isble at amy.isble@marshall.edu.

Organizations who want to participate in the parade but do not want to compete must also contact Isble.

Also, local high school bands have the opportunity to compete during the parade for cash prizes, which also are $3,000 for first place, $2,000 for second place and $1,000 for third place. The bands will be judged on music, marching and general effect. 

For more information on the band competition, contact Rachel Sargent at Rachel.sargent@marshall.edu.

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