Kansas State University fans can gather for fellowship, food, fun and a fundraiser Wednesday when the Power Cat-backers of Southeast Kansas annual banquet returns to Iola.
The banquet brings together local alumni, supporters and prospective students with current K-State student-athletes, athletic coaches and other officials at the Iola Rec Center, beginning with a social hour at 5 p.m. followed by the banquet at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The menu is a taco bar. The event includes speakers, a live auction with unique items, a silent auction, raffles, scholarships and activities for kids.
The banquet is a fundraiser for the Ahearn Fund, which increases awareness and support for K-State and its athletic programs. In past years, Coach Bill Snyder has attended but Sager said neither he nor basketball coach Bruce Weber are expected for this event.
Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors; and $5 for children kindergarten through eighth grade. Students in the Class of 2018 or community college students can attend for free; others who want to sponsor a student meal can pay $8 per student.
The registration deadline has been extended to Monday. To register call 800-600-ALUM (2586). For more information, call Janet Sager at 620-363-1587.
