Tickets are no longer on sale for the 15th annual Paint the Capital City Green celebration coming to Charleston Embassy Suites this Thursday evening. The event is a sellout, according to John Smith of the Big Green Scholarship Foundation, which co-hosts the indoor pep rally with the Marshall University Alumni Association.
Paint the Capital City Green, presented by Friends of Coal with additional support by Huntington Bank, is the nation’s largest indoor pep rally for Thundering Herd alumni, fans and friends. Attendees will hear from Doc Holliday, Marshall University’s head football coach, athletic director Mike Hamrick and President Stephen J. Kopp as well as key members of this year’s team as they share information about the future of Marshall University football.
Fans will enjoy a pep rally atmosphere that includes a tailgate spread, entertainment by mascot Marco, the cheerleading squad, dance team and members of the Marshall University Marching Thunder. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. and the formal program begins at 7:30 p.m.
WHO: Marshall University fans, head football Coach Doc Holliday, Athletic Director Mike Hamrick, President Stephen J. Kopp, along with students and supporters. Approximately 400 people are expected to attend.
WHAT: PAINT THE CAPITAL CITY GREEN
WHEN: THURSDAY, AUG. 23, 2012
6:30 p.m. tailgate begins
7:30 p.m. program begins
** Please note the new start time.
WHERE: CHARLESTON EMBASSY SUITES, Hotel Ballroom
WHY: Event proceeds benefit the Big Green Scholarship Foundation and the Marshall University Alumni Association.
MEDIA: Media are invited to attend the event. Those reporters wishing to go live from the event, please contact Lalena Price to make arrangements.
pricel@marshall.edu
(304) 746-1989 (office)
(304) 437-1415 (on-site mobile phone only)
