
Gettin' Shrimpy With It
Written By: Ian Silvester
Come one, come all! The Roarinā on the River rolls back to the 91µ÷½Ģ ā Fort Smith as the annual tradition celebrates recent graduates and the start of summer.
Itās okay to be āshellfishā at the all-you-can-eat Lowcountry shrimp boil. Seeās Seafood of Fort Smith will be dishing out heaping portions of boiled shrimp, andouille sausage, corn-on-the-cob, potatoes, and KJās 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. āThey have supported us all year, and Iām excited for another event with them.ā
The traditional Southern feast isnāt complete without live music from 91µ÷½Ģ 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 91µ÷½Ģ.
āThis event is one of my favorites,ā exclaimed Smith. āI love the fun and casual atmosphere, seeing the alumni back on campus, and seeing the impact our Alumni Advisory Council makes on our scholarship.ā
Reserve your and donāt 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 yearās cornhole sponsor. Burfordās is the beverage sponsor.
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