It’s time to preview fall sports

Montezuma fans will be introduced to the fall sports teams on Thursday evening, Aug. 12, at the annual Gatorade Sports Kickoff in the north gym.

Starting time is 6 p.m. Admission is Gatorade sports drinks, or a free will donation.

Here is the schedule:

6:00 – Welcome, by new principal Kelly O’Rourke.

6:05 – Agenda, by activities director Tim Burgess.

6:08 – Blue and White Boosters, by president Buddy Boulton.

6:10 – Montezuma athletics and handbook, by Mr. Burgess.

6:15 – Fall cheer squad intorduction, by Debbie Iverson. The cheer squad will perform.

6:20 – Coach Kevin Gartman will introduce the cross country team.

6:30 – Coach Macy Richards will introduce the dance team, which will perform.

6:35 – Coach John Beck will introduce the football team.

6:45 – Conclusion, with Mr. Burgess.

6:50 – Parent meetings with coaches in designated rooms:

Cheerleading meets in Megan Carlson’s room (#150).

Cross country meets in Mr. Gartman’s room (#149).

Volleyball meets in central gym.

Football stays in the north gym.

The Montezuma Blue and White Athletic Booster Club will have a table set up in the gym foyer. You can learn more about the Boosters, and join.