
Event Will Be Held at Staller Center Plaza
Stony Brook, N.Y. - A pep rally and spirit showcase will be held on the Stony Brook University campus on Wednesday as part of Rivalry Week, a week of stirring up Stony Brook pride and excitement in preparation for the Friday night football game between the Seawolves and Long Island rival Hofstra that will begin at 7:00 p.m. The event will begin at approximately 1:00 p.m. at the Staller Center Plaza and will include appearances by head football coach Chuck Priore, Director of Athletics Jim Fiore and University President, Dr. Shirley Strum Kenny. All students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend.
To get things started the Red Hot Stony Brook Marching Band along with the Stony Brook cheerleaders and dance team, will parade up the Zebra Path and down the academic mall to the Staller Center Plaza. After a performance by the band Coach Priore will speak, followed by Mr. Fiore and Dr. Kenny. Manu Neto, the co-captain of the 2007-08 men's basketball team, will also teach the crowd some traditional Stony Brook cheers. The Stony Brook cheerleaders will also perform routines during the rally. Stony Brook's mascot, Wolfie, will also make an appearance.
To get things started the Red Hot Stony Brook Marching Band along with the Stony Brook cheerleaders and dance team, will parade up the Zebra Path and down the academic mall to the Staller Center Plaza. After a performance by the band Coach Priore will speak, followed by Mr. Fiore and Dr. Kenny. Manu Neto, the co-captain of the 2007-08 men's basketball team, will also teach the crowd some traditional Stony Brook cheers. The Stony Brook cheerleaders will also perform routines during the rally. Stony Brook's mascot, Wolfie, will also make an appearance.