MEDIA CONTACT: L. J. Williams 912-552-4494, email: markvljw2@tds.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…
COLLEGE FOOTBALL IN CAMDEN
10th Annual Ralph J. Bunche Classic to be played November 3, 2012
St. Marys, GA—On November 3 at 1:00 p.m., Tigers and Gyrenes will come head to head at Camden County High School's Chris Gilman Stadium. Edward Waters College will face Ave Maria University's Gyrenes in the only college football competition in Camden County.
You know what a Tiger is, but for those of you who don't know what a Gyrene is, here you go: A Gyrene is remembered with great nostalgia by older Americans who identify the name with that special breed of young men who fought the desperate battles of Belleau Wood and the island campaigns of the Pacific. These men formed the battle history of the United States Marine Corps and fashioned an ethos that inspires the men and women who serve in today's Marine Corps.
Jacksonville's Edward Waters College and Ave Maria University will vie for the winning title of the historic Ralph J. Bunche Classic. L. J. Williams, event chair, said that the Classic is expected to draw hundreds of visitors who will be contributing to the economy of Camden County.
"College football fans from several states will be staying in our hotels, eating in our restaurants, and having the opportunity to discover all that Camden County has to offer," Williams said. "Our hopes are that these visitors will return and spend more time here and tell others what a great place we live in."
Williams went on to say that all locals are encouraged to attend as well, to show support for this classic event and to honor its name same, Ralph J. Bunche.
Ralph J. Bunche was an American political scientist and diplomat who received the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize for his late 1940s mediation in Palestine. He was the first person of color to be so honored in the history of the Prize. He was involved in the formation and administration of the United Nations. In 1963, he received the Medal of Freedom from President John F. Kennedy. Bunche founded a trade school that later became an all-black high school in Camden County.
The community can become involved through sponsorships and/or by purchasing tickets to the game. General admission to the game is $10 in advance, $12 on game day and for children/students $5 in advance and $7 on game day. Family packages are also available, and groups of 20 are eligible for a discount. Tickets may be purchased at the Kingsland and St. Marys Welcome Centers, Quality Cleaners, Camden Re-Entry, Spring Bluff Food Store (Reed's Store in Waverly), and on base at MWR. For ticket information, call Emma Rogers at 912-222-2188, and for ticket or vendor information, call L. J. Williams at 912-552-4494. Vendor space is still available.
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