FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (2/06)
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Snapshots of Student vs. Faculty/Staff Kickball Tournament

SHREVEPORT, LA— In celebration of Homecoming Week, faculty, staff and students matched up for a kickball tournament on Jones-Rice Field Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 5-7 p.m.

Margaret McDonald, Carrie Clark, Chris Comeaux and Margaret Paulson sit on the sidelines, watching the tournament and doing homework.

Kathy Fell, vice president for development, pitches the ball to the faculty/staff gray team.

Amanda McCarter, communications specialist for alumni relations, kicks the ball and advances to first base.

Director of Capital Gifts Jennifer Pearson pitches at the top of the second inning.

Sarie Joubert, director of annual giving, heads to first base.

The student teams battle it out on Jones-Rice Field, after the faculty/staff gray team beats the white team 3-2.

The student gray team plays solid defense and eventually wins over the white team.

Friends Katy Thomas, Meredith Davis and Whitney Buchanan cheer on the students with puppy Jack.

A student on the gray team holds tightly to the ball, securing second base.

The faculty/staff gray team matches up with the student gray team for the final game. "Throw it home!" the faculty/staff team shouts as students round the bases after a deep kick to center field.

Faculty and staff sustain a loss of 5-2, but are still all-smiles.

The two teams congratulate each other on a good game, shaking hands and exchanging encouraging words.

The victorious students show off their first-place trophy.

Photos by: DeAndre Johnson, associate director of the Church Careers Institute

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