From Jim Newbury…

Plan to join the crowd of Bulldog Fans at SpiritFest 2009! We will gather at the promenade outside the new gymnasium (you can enter from McDonough or Commerce Streets) at 6:00. There will be fight songs, cheering, and lots of prizes from “Spike” the DHS Bulldog himself. So come out and get fired up before DHS takes on Westminster at 7:30.

Bailey writes in with details about the Decatur Booster Club’s Spring Sports Fest and Fundraiser in March.

We believe all kids should get a chance to play sports even if they can’t afford it.  All the proceeds go to the Decatur Booster club to support our athletes.   This event will be at the Church of the Epiphany, March 21st at 7pm.  Tickets $20 in advance $25 at the door.  Free jambalaya, red beans and rice, great band, dancing.

We would also love it if anyone has anything they want to donate to our auction. For tickets and donations contact Bailey at 404-373-3327.

As Next Stop…Decatur notes, the new DHS stadium gets christened tonight with its first football game as the Decatur Bulldogs take on the Hillgrove Hawks.  The game starts at 7:30pm, but a Pep Rally and Grand Opening Ceremony precede kickoff, starting at 5:30p.

According to the AJC, the city expects a big turnout.  Tickets are $5 for student, $7 general admission, and $10 for reserved seats.

Oh, and if you haven’t yet seen Decatur edTV’s interview with Decatur High Athletic Director, Carter Wilson, about what the new stadium means to DHS students and the community, I recommend taking a minute a watch it here.