Rainiers, Tacoma Public Schools Announce 2016 Jersey Design Winner
January 27, 2016 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tacoma Rainiers News Release
Tacoma Rainiers, Tacoma Public Schools Congratulate Jersey Design Winner Kelsey Monaghan-Bergson
(Tacoma Rainiers)
TACOMA, Wash. - The Tacoma Rainiers and Tacoma Public Schools today announced Truman Middle School seventh grader Kelsey Monaghan-Bergson as the winner of the second annual jersey design contest.
Kelsey's winning design will be worn on field by the Rainiers for Tacoma School District Night to be held Saturday, April 23, 2016. Prior to the game, Kelsey will receive a personalized replica jersey donning her design, a VIP tour of Cheney Stadium with her family, and the opportunity to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
"It's awesome the players will wear the jersey because seeing something I made on a team is an achievement for me," Kelsey said. "I think that's really cool."
The specialty jerseys worn by Rainiers players on April 23 will be available for purchase through a silent auction held on the night of the game, with proceeds benefiting Tacoma Public Schools. Jerseys designed for the inaugural 2015 contest by Gray Middle School seventh grader Tony Nguyen netted $3,900 for Palmer's Scholars.
"This is fun. It engages students in a different way. And it's great for Tacoma," Rainiers Team President Aaron Artman said. "If we can add a program that further encourages students to connect at school, then that's a win."
"The progress Tacoma Public Schools has made with graduation rates and getting students on the right path early in their education is terrific," Artman said. "And if we can help further the mission, then we will. Hopefully this is one way we are supporting that mission."
Tacoma Public Schools has increased high school graduation rates in the district from 55 percent in 2010 to 82.6 percent in 2015, with the goal of an 85 percent graduation rate by 2020.
Join the Tacoma Rainiers and support Tacoma Public Schools with the purchase of group tickets to the Saturday, April 23 contest by calling Group Event Coordinator Lohren Stitt at (253) 722-2030.
The Tacoma Rainiers are slated to open the club's 2016 season on Thursday, April 7. Season tickets, group outings, and suite packages for the team's 2016 campaign are available now, and can be purchased by calling the Tacoma Rainiers front office at (253) 752-7707 today.
The most up-to-date information leading into the 2016 season can be found at www.tacomarainiers.com, or by following the Rainiers on Twitter (@RainiersLand) and liking the team on Facebook.
Tacoma Public Schools is the third largest district in Washington state serving more than 29,000 children in kindergarten through grade 12. The district has 35 elementary schools, nine middle schools, five comprehensive high schools and six alternative learning sites. Follow the district on Twitter (@tacomaschools) and Facebook for the latest news and information.
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