Written By: Ian Silvester
Come one, come all! The Roarin’ on the River rolls back to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP – Fort Smith as the annual tradition celebrates recent graduates and the start of summer.
It’s okay to be ‘shellfish’ at the all-you-can-eat Lowcountry shrimp boil. See’s Seafood of Fort Smith will be dishing out heaping portions of boiled shrimp, andouille sausage, corn-on-the-cob, potatoes, and KJ’s famous Chicken Jambalaya will be available.
Jasmine Smith, director of Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving, says the Alumni presenting sponsor, Mercy, helped make the Saturday, June 10, event possible. “They have supported us all year, and I’m excited for another event with them.�
The traditional Southern feast isn’t complete without live music from Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP alum Jon Dooly, corn hole, and adult beverages. The newest grads, spring class of 2023 and fall of 2022, are eligible for a special, recent alumni discounted rate. However, all Lions are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Individual tickets can be purchased for $50 or $75 per couple. New alumni tickets are $40 and $60, respectively. Tables are also available.
All proceeds from the popular event go to the Alumni Legacy Scholarship Endowment. During the 2022-2023 academic year, ten $1,000 scholarships were awarded to deserving legacy students whose family member graduated from Fort Smith Junior College, Westark, and Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAPP.
“This event is one of my favorites,� exclaimed Smith. “I love the fun and casual atmosphere, seeing the alumni back on campus, and seeing the impact our Alumni Advisory Council makes on our scholarship.�
Reserve your and don’t miss the best shrimp boil west of the Mississippi, incredible live music, fun and games, and a chance to visit your favorite friends and Lions.
Landmark CPAs is this year’s cornhole sponsor. Burford’s is the beverage sponsor.
