Alumni Project

 Several ideas have been voiced from the alumni about increasing school spirit at the football games and other scheduled activities.  Here are some of the reviews: 

Several schools in the area have an inflatable tunnel for the football team to pass through as they enter and leave the field at the beginning and end of the game.  The Eagles don’t have one and with the vivid Red and Blue colors of the school, such a tunnel would be a real standout at the games.  Proposed design of the tunnel has an Eagle on the top of the tunnel which will stand 12 to 15 feet high with talons that looks as if it is grabbing the players as they pass through. 

 Another suggestion was to have the Cheerleader’s throw out mini Red and Blue footballs to the students in the stands every time the Eagles score.  This has been done at other schools as well and makes a nice souvenir for the home fans. 

Activate a new group of student participants to run up and down the side lines with eagle banner flags after a score.  These are individual flags with a lone white letter that will spell out E-A-G-L-E-S.  The flags are to be red and blue (alternating).  It's really a popular thing around the schools now to run up and down the sideline with the flags when something exciting happens! 

Also the band puts in a lot of extracurricular work and are not getting the recognition that they deserve.  They work pretty hard to compete at band contests throughout the year, and also do a lot of preparing for the half time show.   

The Alumni Association has adopted these suggestions and turned them into an immediate project to provide as much as possible before school starts.  The Association’s thought is ask the Alumni for donations to support the Eagle, Flags, Footballs, and a Band donation.  Any amount would be appreciated, but the more the better.  This project has the full backing of  Mrs. Sanchez and the school administration.   Much of the money for the tunnel and flags has already been received, but more is needed to complete the project.

If you want to contribute, make your checks to: Carter Riverside Ex-Student Association and in the memo line of the check clearly print, "For Mascot" so we can make sure the project team receives the money.  Mail your check to:

 Carter-Riverside Ex-Student Association

P.O. Box 7005

Fort Worth, TX  76111 

If there are any questions they can be directed to the secretary of the Association, Cathy Seifert at c.c.seifert@sbcglobal.net or mail her a letter at the above address.