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Slice of Summer to Offer Regional High School Students Some WT Fun
Copy by Chip Chandler, 806-651-2124, cchandler@wtamu.edu
CANYON, Texas — High school students can get a taste of college life at West Texas A&M University’s Slice of Summer.
The weekly series of events, hosted by WT Recreational Sports, is open to incoming freshmen through senior students.
The events are set for 5 to 7 p.m. June 9 and 7 to 9 p.m. June 16, 23 and 30 in the Virgil Henson Activity Center on WT’s Canyon campus.
Admission is free for VHAC members. Cost is $10 each for Nights 2, 3 and 4 or $20 for a three-night pass; Night 1 is free for everyone.
Free snacks and beverages will be provided at each night.
To register, click here or visit wtrecsports.wtamu.edu and click on “youth programs.” All participants must fill out a Recreational Sports Waiver for each night they plan to attend. The waiver, which must be signed by a parent if the student is younger than 18, is part of the online registration process.
“Our Slice of Summer event is designed to be a fun reward for our area high schoolers,” said Justin Cornelsen, director of recreational sports. “They have had a challenging year, so we want to offer them some fun, interactive activities to both shake off the difficulties of 2020 and to give them a preview of their college experience.”
Students will take part in social events, intramurals, esports, mini-challenges and more. The VHAC includes basketball / volleyball courts, a newly remodeled game room, a climbing tower and bowling lanes.
Participants may also collect tickets each night for a chance to win prizes on Night 4.
Slice of Summer reflects WT’s mission to serve the people of the Texas Panhandle, as laid out in the University’s long-term plan, WT 125: From the Panhandle to the World.
About West Texas A&M University
WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. With enrollment of more than 10,000, WT offers 60 undergraduate degree programs, 40 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees. The University is also home to the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, the largest history museum in the state and the home of one of the Southwest’s finest art collections. The Buffaloes are a member of the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference and offers 15 men’s and women’s athletics programs.
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