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G-Braves Honor County Teachers, Employees

May 30, 2003 - Southern League (SL1)
Mississippi Braves News Release


Greenville, SC-In a continuing effort to support Greenville County teachers and employees, the Greenville Braves have dedicated the franchise's Thursday night, June 5th home game as Greenville County Education day. All teachers and employees of the Greenville County School District will receive FREE admission for them and their families to the Greenville Braves game that night, and nominees for 'Teacher of the Year' will be recognized.

"This is another way for us to say thank you for the hard work in the development of our children that they give every day," said Greenville Braves General Manager Steve DeSalvo. "As a corporate citizen and as a parent, we recognize our school system has many strengths but also several problems; we've got a responsibility to be part of the solution." Just last month, the Greenville Braves and the CORE Initiative gave $24,000 in funds raised to the School System to help fund Middle School Sports.

Greenville County Schools teachers and employees simply need to show a School District identification card at the front gate for FREE admission for themselves and up to 7 other members of their family, as well as free parking. The G-Braves take on the Orlando Rays at 7:15 pm and the gates open at 6:00 pm.

The Greenville Braves have been an active member of the local community for almost 20 years, hosting special nights at the ballpark each season to benefit local charities and sponsoring several charity functions throughout the year. The G-Braves also offer many other successful children's programs including the Pride in Carolina's Youth Reading Program, the Huntington Learning Center Honor Roll Program, the Gatti-Town Braves Buddies Club and more.

A member of the Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs, the Greenville Braves are the Double A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, and has sent more than 100 players to the major leagues. The Greenville Braves, the only franchise in minor league baseball to draw more than 200,000 fans per season for 19 consecutive years, is celebrating its 20th season in Greenville.

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