Pride Night is Friday in Gravette's Lion Country

— Lion Stadium is the place to be this Friday night. In addition to viewing the Varsity Lion Football scrimmage, participants will be able to purchase athletic passes and join the Booster Club.

Booster Club president Ross Lockhart is encouraging athletes' parents and families to get involved.

"As a member of the Booster Club, you have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organization that coordinates, sponsors, and/or executes various events and projects for all Gravette Athletes, grades 7-12,” Lockhart said.

“Ask anyone and they will tell you that the competitions played in our facilities, regardless of the sport, are a tribute to the players and coaches who spend countless hours preparing for their game. They need and deserve our support," Lockhart added.

Booster Club memberships guarantee at least one free ticket to the All Sports Athletic Banquet which is held at the end of the year. Platinum, Gold and Silver business or individual sponsors receive additional PR credits. Booster member/sponsor levels include: Individual - $15 (1 All Sports Athletic Banquet ticket); Family - $25.00 (2 banquettickets); Silver Sponsor - $50 (3 banquet tickets); Gold Sponsor - $100 (4 banquet tickets); Platinum Sponsor - $150 (5 banquet tickets).

Prior to the football scrimmage, the schedule for Lion Pride Night is as follows: Team/Media Pictures - 4 to 7 p.m; Booster Club Meal (Commons) - 6 to7 p.m.; Junior High Volleyball - 7 to 7:15 p.m.; Senior High Volleyball - 7:15 to 7:30 p.m.; (moving to football stadium) Golf - 7:40 to 7:45 p.m.; Junior High Cheerleaders - 7:45 to 7:55 p.m.; Band - 8:05 to 8:15 p.m.; Senior High Cheerleaders - 8:15 to 8:25 p.m.; Senior High Football - 8:25 p.m.

Sports, Pages 9 on 08/15/2012