News release Public Information Office   SLU 10880   Hammond, LA 70402   phone: 985-549-2341   fax: 985-549-2061 publicinfo@selu.edu     www.selu.edu/news Contact: Christina Chapple Date: 8/26/03   Click on image for publication quality photo LIONS FOOTBALL DAY -- Hammond Mayor Mayson Foster has proclaimed Saturday, August 30, as "Southeastern Lions Football Day." In  his official proclamation, Foster, himself a 1968 Southeastern graduate, said, "I further urge the citizens of Hammond to wear green and gold and display green and gold in yards and businesses on this day to show support for the Lions." Shown at the proclamation signing are, from left, Director of Athletics Frank Pergolizzi, Foster, President Randy Moffett, and Head Football Coach Hal Mumme. Southeastern will play its first football game in 18 years when the Lions take on the Boll Weevils of Arkansas-Monticello on August 30. Kickoff in Strawberry Stadium is 7 p.m.  Return to News Releases