New UNLV Homecoming Tradition Brings Books, Homecoming Football Tickets, and Rebel Spirit to Students From Financially Challenged Families

WHAT: UNLV President Neal Smatresk, Interim Athletic Director Jerry Koloskie, “Hey Reb” (the UNLV mascot), cheerleaders and members of the 2009 Rebels football team will visit Cunningham Elementary School for a pep rally/assembly to bring Rebel spirit and homecoming football tickets to children from financially disadvantaged families.

Additionally, athletes will deliver books from a related UNLV book drive and teach Cunningham students the UNLV fight song. The effort is part of the new Adopt a School program tied to UNLV homecoming.

WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at 10 a.m.

WHERE: Cunningham Elementary School, 4145 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (near Harmon Avenue and Boulder Highway)

MORE: Additional details on Adopt A School:
http://homecoming.unlv.edu/adoptSchool.html

http://unlvrebels.cstv.com/sports/m- footbl/spec-rel/100809aab.html

Homecoming week events (October 13 – 17, 2009):
http://homecoming.unlv.edu/calendar.htm

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