Smoky Mountain athletic officials continue to
make plans for Championship Night set for Friday, Oct. 17, when
the Mustang football team will play Franklin at Carr Hooper
Stadium/Babe Howell Field.
Members of all state championship teams from Sylva-Webster,
Cullowhee and Smoky Mountain will be honored as well as members
of S-W's national championship band and individual state champions
from the three schools.
S-W won state football titles in 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1973
and 1980. The Golden Eagles took baseball crowns in 1974 and
1977, and the band won the Grand National Championship in 1979.
Cullowhee won a state baseball title in 1975.
The schools combined to form Smoky Mountain in 1988. SM captured
state volleyball championships in 1991, 1992 and 1993.
"We really need everybody's help trying to spread the word
to get everyone to come and be involved," Athletic Director
Si Simmons said.
He wants friends and family members of eligible athletes and
band members to let them know about the plans. No pre-registration
is necessary.
A reception is planned for 6 p.m. in the school's new cafeteria.
All those attending will be recognized at halftime of the football
game.
