Gates To Open Early For NHS Senior Night, Silvers Wings Parachute Jump

October 28, 2009

Gates will open early Friday night for Northview’s Senior Night and parachute jump by the United States Army’s parachute demonstration team, the Silver Wings, from Fort Benning, Georgia.

Gates for the event will open at 5:00, and the first approximately 1,000 people will receive free American flags on a first come basis. Senior night activities will begin at 5:30 with the presentation of the seniors from the band, color guard, majorettes, NJROTC, cheerleaders and football players.

At about 6:10 p.m.,  special guests will be recognized, including Brigadier General Mike Ferguson, retired, Northwest Florida Aide to the Secretary of the Army; Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Boyd, Montgomery Recruiting Battalion Commander; Major Christopher Dawson, Mobile Recruiting Company Commander; and Superintendent of Schools Malcolm Thomas.

A short time later, the Silver Wings will jump. The demonstration team plans to bring down with them a United States flag, a POW/MIA flag, and Army flag and the official game ball. One jumper will land on the 50-yard line to deliver the game ball for the game against Sneads High School.

Following the jump, the Silver Wings will remain at the game for about one and a half hours to meet the public, take photographs and sign autographs.

The U.S. Army will be giving away an Ipod during halftime. Registrations will be accepted until the end of the first quarter. Also during halftime, Principal Gayle Weaver will be making a special presentation.

Adult and student tickets are $6 each and $1 each for elementary students at the gate. Pre-sale tickets will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday in the front office. Pre-sale prices are $5 for adults, $4 for students and $1 elementary.

The Silver Wings team is comprised of soldiers from throughout the Fort Benning airborne community. They have diverse backgrounds and various military specialties. The average age of a Silver Wings team member is 33 and the average number of free fall jumps ranges between 200 to 2,500 for the team. The team represents specially trained soldiers who are products of the United States Army Infantry Center and Schools to include Airborne, Pathfinders, and the Army Elite Rangers.

Comments

11 Responses to “Gates To Open Early For NHS Senior Night, Silvers Wings Parachute Jump”

  1. SFC Ewing on October 29th, 2009 9:15 pm

    To Nate,

    I will be at the game and I will be happy to give you my autograph. I’m honored that you even asked for it. not sure if I deserve such an honor, but thank you.

    To Mr. Magoo,

    The will be playing Sneads High School and I believe their chances are really good for making the playoffs.

    SFC Ewing

  2. Nate on October 29th, 2009 8:56 pm

    Sergeant First Class Ewing are you going to be at the game because i want to get your autograph!

  3. mr. magoo on October 29th, 2009 8:50 pm

    so who are the chiefs playing this week? and what are the chiefs chances of making the play offs this year?

  4. SFC Ewing on October 29th, 2009 7:17 pm

    PARKING IS FREE FOR FRIDAY NIGHT’S GAME!!!!!!! As of now, everything is still a GO for Friday. We are expecting a huge crowd so get there early. Don’t forget to stop by the Army booth and register to win a FREE IPOD….

    YOU ARE NOT SIGNING UP FOR THE ARMY JUST ENTERING TO WIN!!! GOOD LUCK TO ALL AND REMEMBER………

    GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CHIEFS!!!!!!

  5. opponent on October 29th, 2009 3:15 pm

    Dont forget the price that NortheView charges to park your car.

  6. William on October 28th, 2009 2:26 pm

    I updated the story above with ticket price information including special pre-sale savings! It’s in the next to last paragraph.

  7. robert on October 28th, 2009 10:44 am

    I think 6 dollars for adults and children in middle school and high school. i think it is 1 dollar for elemetary school kids but i’m not positive.

  8. parent on October 28th, 2009 10:19 am

    if it dont change for this game its 7 dollars

  9. Chief Mom on October 28th, 2009 10:04 am

    It costs $6 to get into Northview football games.

  10. Stuart on October 28th, 2009 8:23 am

    How much does it cost to get in the game now?

  11. Molino Mom on October 28th, 2009 7:41 am

    This is going to be the best ever! I bet there are 5,000 people there. Get their early! Go Chiefs!

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