Penn's Sprint Football Alumni Weekend set for Sept. 6-7
Mark your calendars for Penn Sprint Football's Annual Alumni Weekend set for Sept. 6-7 on Penn's campus.
The weekend will begin Friday evening with the annual Athlete and Alumni Networking Event at the Dunning Coaches' Center, where current players will have an opportunity to meet former Quakers and discover career opportunities in finance, law, business, medicine, education, and other areas. Following the networking event, an alumni reception will be held in Dunning.
This weekend will also be your first chance to get a glimpse of the 2013 Quaker team, as they take on the alumni Saturday at noon on Franklin Field in the always exciting alumni game. Immediately following the contest there will be a cookout open to all players, alumni, parents, coaches, and friends. There will also be a photo booth, clowns, and face painting for the kids.
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