Town of Cary Honors Coach Kay Yow in Gymnasium Court Dedication Ceremony on Saturday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 9, 2009
CARY, NC – The Town of Cary will honor former Cary resident and nationally acclaimed women’s basketball coach, Kay Yow, by dedicating the gymnasium court in her honor on Saturday, November 14, at the Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Ave; ceremony starts at 11:30 a.m. In December 2008, Kay Yow served as the official tree lighter for the Town of Cary’s Holiday Tree lighting ceremony. At that time, the Cary Town Council surprised Coach Yow by announcing that the gymnasium court in the Herbert C. Young Community Center would be named Kay Yow Court in her honor. The court is now painted with its new logo and community members are invited to gather to dedicate the court to in honor of Coach Yow’s legacy.
Prior to the official dedication ceremony, former NC State player and coach alumna Jenny Palmateer will lead a basket clinic for 125 girls aged 8-16. Registration has closed for the clinic. Palmateer will be joined by many of Kay Yow’s former players who are helping to produce the clinic. Part of the ceremony will feature special speakers and a celebration of Yow’s contributions to her community. The dedication ceremony is open to the public.
For more, see Special Events at www.townofcary.org or call (919) 469-4061.
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PRIMARY CONTACTS:
Joy Ennis, Cary Festival Coordinator, (919) 462-3864
Leda Isenhour, Marketing Specialist, (919) 462-3960
Deanna Boone, Deputy Public Information Officer, (919) 462-3908
Susan Moran, Public Information Officer, (919) 460-4951
November 9, 2009
CARY, NC – The Town of Cary will honor former Cary resident and nationally acclaimed women’s basketball coach, Kay Yow, by dedicating the gymnasium court in her honor on Saturday, November 14, at the Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Ave; ceremony starts at 11:30 a.m. In December 2008, Kay Yow served as the official tree lighter for the Town of Cary’s Holiday Tree lighting ceremony. At that time, the Cary Town Council surprised Coach Yow by announcing that the gymnasium court in the Herbert C. Young Community Center would be named Kay Yow Court in her honor. The court is now painted with its new logo and community members are invited to gather to dedicate the court to in honor of Coach Yow’s legacy.
Prior to the official dedication ceremony, former NC State player and coach alumna Jenny Palmateer will lead a basket clinic for 125 girls aged 8-16. Registration has closed for the clinic. Palmateer will be joined by many of Kay Yow’s former players who are helping to produce the clinic. Part of the ceremony will feature special speakers and a celebration of Yow’s contributions to her community. The dedication ceremony is open to the public.
For more, see Special Events at www.townofcary.org or call (919) 469-4061.
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PRIMARY CONTACTS:
Joy Ennis, Cary Festival Coordinator, (919) 462-3864
Leda Isenhour, Marketing Specialist, (919) 462-3960
Deanna Boone, Deputy Public Information Officer, (919) 462-3908
Susan Moran, Public Information Officer, (919) 460-4951
