Southeastern to celebrate community, academics with Rock ‘n Roar on March 23
Contact: Tonya Lowentritt
Date: March 4, 2013
HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University's annual campus-community festival, "Rock 'n
Roar," scheduled for Saturday, March 23, promises to be a fun-filled day for children
and adults.
In its 17th year, Rock 'n Roar showcases Southeastern's academics and fun atmosphere
for visiting District 8 Literary Rally high school students, alumni and community
friends, said Kathy Pittman, director of the Southeastern Alumni Association.
Scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the War Memorial Student Union and park, the
festival will also offer art, baseball, and dance camps for children.
Art education students will offer a hands-on art camp for children ages 5-12
from 9-11:30 a.m. with two art projects to take home. The camp, which costs $10, will
take place in Clark Hall.
A camp for young baseball enthusiasts is scheduled for 9-11:30 a.m. at Alumni
Field. The camp is open to children ages 6-13 for a $10 fee. Participants are asked
to bring their own bat and glove and will receive a certificate at the conclusion
of the camp.
The Lionettes, Southeastern's dance team, will host a dance camp for children
ages 5-12 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kinesiology and Health Studies Building.
The camp's $15 fee includes refreshments. Participants are asked to dress comfortably
and wear tennis shoes. The camp will conclude with a performance by participants in
the Student Union at noon for parents and other Rock 'n Roar guests.
Camp applications are available online at www.southeastern.edu/roarfest or at the Alumni Center, 500 W. University Ave., (985) 549-2150. Advance registration
and payment is mandatory for all camps by March 21. Space is limited, so reservations
should be made early.
Rock 'n Roar will also feature a variety of children's games, activities and
guest performances.
Rock 'n Roar patrons of all ages can also enjoy educational displays by Southeastern's
departments; food and music; a ceramics sale; a health fair; and more.
For additional information about Rock 'n Roar Fest camps and contests, call the
Alumni Association, (985) 549-2150 or 1-800-SLU-ALUM.