Cherokee School District To Host First Senior Bowl

Staff Report

Bowl season is coming to Cherokee County high school football.

The Cherokee County School District announces its inaugural Northside Hospital-Cherokee CCSD Senior Bowl, which will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 in the Etowah High School stadium.

This football game – the first of its kind for the district – will honor senior football players, cheerleaders, marching band members and Junior ROTC cadets, while providing the community with an exciting event to celebrate the end of the season.

“We’re about giving our students opportunities to succeed and celebrating the achievements… and this wonderful event does both,” Cherokee County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank Petruzielo said. “Thanks to the sponsorship of Northside Hospital-Cherokee, we’ll be able to provide this opportunity to our Bowl participants at no cost and make the event more affordable for patrons.”

Tickets for the game will be $5, which is less than the gate for regular season games; and the admission fee will be waived for anyone who brings a new, unwrapped toy that will be donated by district school to a local toy drive.

Northside Hospital-Cherokee’s title sponsorship of the game is a continuation of the organization’s longtime, significant support of district academic, health and wellness and athletic activities, including its sponsorship of the ImPACT Concussion Management Program.

“Northside Hospital-Cherokee is proud to continue our partnership with the Cherokee County School District,” Northside Hospital-Cherokee CEO Billy Hayes said. “As Cherokee’s community hospital, we are dedicated to the health and safety of our young athletes and their families.”

All Cherokee County School District senior football players will participate in a “draft” event the morning of Nov. 15, with Coaches Josh Shaw of Cherokee High School and Dave Svehla of Etowah High School making picks for the teams that they will lead as head coaches for the Bowl.

Senior marching band members will learn the same music – a selection of patriotic and holiday pieces – to perform during the game and a special half-time show. Senior cheerleaders will raise the crowds spirits, and senior JROTC cadets will participate in the Presentation of Colors and a special salute to veterans.

The players will receive commemorative jerseys, and the cheerleaders, musicians and cadets will receive commemorative medals in what for some will be their last experience on the field before pursuing other goals in higher education and careers.

These gifts also are funded thanks to the support of title sponsor, Northside Hospital-Cherokee, with production sponsorship assistance from Herff Jones and Titan Sports.

Additional sponsors are soon to be announced. Businesses interested in sponsorship opportunities may contact Ron Dunnavant, district director of school operations, at 770-479-1871 or ron.dunnavant@cherokee.k12.ga.us.