Raider Reunion is an annual celebration for alumni and friends of Three Rivers College. In preparation for 2018's reunion, which begins at 5 p.m., Feb. 4 at the Bess Activity Center, TRC invites area businesses to participate in the inaugural Raider Reunion Community Spirit Contest during the week leading up to the event.
"Morale around Three Rivers is at an all-time high and we feel that the community support right now around the college is rising as well," said Eric Schalk, chairman of the TRC Board of Trustees. "The college wants the community to know that we appreciate them and all they do for us."
To enter the contest, participants should dress in black and gold on Jan. 29 to kick off Raider Reunion week. Next, email a photo of everyone showing TRC pride to jatwood@trcc.edu by 9 a.m. Jan. 30, with a subject line reading "Raider Community Spirit (name of business)."
The photo entries will be uploaded to an album on TRC's Facebook page, with the winner being determined by the number of "likes" received and announced in a live video feed on Facebook the afternoon of Feb. 2. The winner will receive a traveling trophy with their business name engraved to keep until next year.
"Every business in this town has felt the impact from TRC and I would venture to guess that every business has at least one TRC alum working for them," Schalk said. "How awesome would it be for every business to display the black and gold for a week? Pretty incredible."
TRC Director of Development Michelle Reynolds said everyone is encouraged to go above and beyond for their Raiders-themed photo, and most importantly, to have fun.
"Take a group photo with your gear and any other TRC or Raiders bling," said Reynolds, suggesting participants incorporate pictures of Rocky Raider, black and gold pom-poms, or pose in front of a decorated area.
Reynolds said anyone wanting to purchase Raider Reunion T-shirts to wear for the contest can do so in advance by calling 573-840-9077 or emailing Reynolds at michellereynolds@trcc.edu. The order form is available online at trcc.edu/development/events. T-shirts are $10 each and the deadline to order is Jan. 8.
Reynolds also said a limited number of TRC Raider Reunion signs are available for display. To arrange pick up, contact Tara Sisco at 573-840-9611 ext. 3639 or via email at tsisco@trcc.edu.