Cherokee County School District (CCSD) will host its inaugural Northside Hospital-Cherokee CCSD Senior Bowl to honor senior football players, cheerleaders, marching band members and Junior ROTC cadets at the end of the season. Sponsored by Northside Hospital-Cherokee, the event will be held at 7:00 p.m., December 5, in the Etowah High School stadium.

All CCSD senior football players will participate in a "draft" event the morning of November 15, with Coach Josh Shaw of Cherokee High School and Coach Dave Svehla of Etowah High School making picks for the teams that they will lead as head coaches for the Bowl.

Senior marching band members from all schools will learn the same music a selection of patriotic and holiday pieces to perform during the game and for a special half-time show. Senior cheerleaders will raise the crowds' spirits, and senior JROTC cadets will participate in the Presentation of Colors and a special salute to veterans.

The players will receive commemorative jerseys, while the cheerleaders, musicians and cadets will receive commemorative medals... in what for some will be their last experience on the field before pursuing other goals in higher education and careers. These special gifts also are funded by Northside Hospital-Cherokee, with production sponsorship assistance from Herff Jones and Titan Sports.

Tickets for the game will be $5.00; however, admission will be free to all Bowl participants and the admission fee waived for those who bring a new, unwrapped toy that will be donated by CCSD to a local toy drive. "We're about giving our students opportunities to succeed and celebrating the achievements... and this wonderful event does both," said Cherokee County Superintendent of Schools Frank R. Petruzielo. "Thanks to the sponsorship of Northside Hospital-Cherokee, we'll be able to provide this opportunity to our Bowl participants at no cost... and make the event more affordable for patrons."

Northside Hospital-Cherokee's title sponsorship of the game is a continuation of the organization's longtime, significant support of CCSD academic, health and wellness and athletic activities, including its sponsorship of the ImPACT Concussion Management Program. "Northside Hospital-Cherokee is proud to continue our partnership with CCSD," said Northside Hospital-Cherokee CEO Billy Hayes. "As Cherokee's community hospital, we are dedicated to the health and safety of our young athletes and their families."