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Nationally Syndicated Radio Talk Show Host Tom Joyner to Serve as Master of Ceremonies at Southwest Airlines Capital City Classic 2005 Presidents’ Scholarship Gala

 Proceeds for the Gala and all other Capital City Classic-related events to benefit scholarship funds of Alcorn State and Jackson State Universities

Nationally syndicated radio talk show host Tom Joyner will serve as master of ceremonies at the upcoming Southwest Airlines Capital City Classic 2005 Presidents’ Scholarship Gala, at the Jackson Marriott on November 18, beginning at 8 p.m.

Mr. Joyner is bringing his talent, wit, and notoriety to the Jackson area to help Alcorn State and Jackson State Universities increase scholarship dollars benefiting students in financial need.  The Gala is sponsored by Kellogg’s Corporate Citizen Fund and BellSouth.  Gala tickets cost $50 and special ticket packages are also available which include photo opportunities with Mr. Joyner and signage.  For more ticket information and sponsor levels, call Robbie Price at (601) 368-7533, or Theresa Robinson at (601) 842-4126.

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     Ticket Pricing for the Southwest Airlines Capital City Classic

NOVEMBER 19, 2005 GAME

ADVANCE TICKETS $17

DAY OF GAME TICKETS $22

BOX SEAT TICKETS $32

STUDENT TICKETS $8

Tickets will be sold at the following locations:        Alcorn State University Tickets Office, (601) 877-6162    Jackson State University Tickets Office, (601) 979-2420 Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Ticket Office     Be Bop Record Shop

 

Southwest Airlines
Capital City Classic
Schedule of Events

 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2005
Miss Southwest Airlines Capital City Classic Pageant & Miss Jr. Southwest Airlines Capital City Classic
F. D.  Hall Music Center - Jackson State University Jackson, MS                         7 p.m. – 9 p.m.    $5

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2005

Southwest Airlines Capital City Classic Women of the Classic Luncheon Jackson Marriott 200 E. Amite Street Jackson, MS Noon $15

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2005                                          

Southwest Airlines Capital City Classic Coaches’ Press Brunch     
Jackson Marriott                                                           
200 E. Amite Street                                                           
Jackson, MS                                                                     
10 a.m. – Noon                                                                INVITATION ONLY

Southwest Airlines Capital City Classic Golf Tournament   
Bay Pointe Country Club
800 Bay Pointe Drive                                                         
Brandon, MS                                                                 
8 a.m. Registration                                                            
9 a.m. Shot-gun Tee                                                          
$50                                                                                  

Southwest Airlines Capital City Classic Pep Rally              
One Jackson Place                                                         
Jackson, MS                                                                   
Noon

Southwest Airlines Capital City Classic Presidents’ Scholarship Gala  Sponsored by Kellogg’s Corporate Citizens Fund & BellSouth featuring Tom Joyner
Jackson Marriott
200 E. Amite Street
Jackson, MS 
7 p.m. until
$50 

Southwest Airlines Capital City Classic Greek Show
Lee E. Williams Athletics & Assembly Center
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
7 p.m. until
$8 - advance, $10 - at the door

 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2005

Southwest Airlines Capital City Classic Football Game Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Jackson, MS           1 p.m.   Kick-off

Southwest Airlines Capital City Classic Challenge of the Bands Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Jackson, MS Immediately After the Game

 

 

University Relations Staff 

W. Christopher Cason, Director
Sherita L Bailey, Administrative Assistant, Writer
Elena Dobrynina, Staff Writer/International Student Recruiter

 Mail: P.O. Box 389, Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500  ~  Phone: (601) 877-6130  ~  Email: elenad@alcorn.edu
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