How Can We Support the EHS Basketball Program?

With the Alumni Tournament only 5 days away, it’s worthy to check in with a couple of bits of information pertaining to both the event and the current program.  First off, the Everett Seagulls will be in action this Thursday night at “The Pit” against Lynnwood in a non-conference tilt.  The varsity game begins at 7:15pm.  If you haven’t had a chance to see the team battle, it would be a worthy way to spend your Thursday evening, so get out and support the Gulls! 

In regards to the Alumni Tournament, I would like to take a moment to remind all participants that we will be requiring a minimum donation of $5 to play.  This amount will get you a tournament t-shirt, and also will offset costs incurred by Blue and Gold for facility usage from the Everett School District.  More importantly, any proceeds that are remaining after meeting the facility cost expense will go directly towards the ASB account for the Boy’s Basketball Program.  Currently the account level is very low and in need of our support.  This fund is utilized by Coach Richer to purchase necessary supplies for his staff/players, to enter the team in spring and summer leagues/tournaments, and will hopefully be a source to help provide current and future players the opportunity to attend summer team camp. 

As was stated at last year’s tournament, this is our opportunity as program alumni to give back financially to a program that has collectively given so much to us in terms of experiences and life lessons.  So while we appreciate whatever each individual is able to provide, it’s my hope that each of us is willing to go beyond the minimum donation level and contribute an amount that can help make a tangible difference as the program moves forward.

To this end, I’m attaching a letter that was created by the Alumni Committee prior to the current season to help solicit support for Coach Richer's program.  The letter was then signed by many former players, including a great number of father/son combinations that have helped contribute to the legacy of Everett High School Basketball.  It is this tradition that has helped create the historic foundation of our program, and can help provide the support to help that tradition grow and flourish over time for current and future Seagull players. 

Hope to see you all at the game this Thursday night, and that you’re all able to participate in the Alunmi Tourney this coming Monday (12/31 @ noon).

Alumni Letter