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HAYS, Kan. -- The Fort Hays State University Post Rock Alumni and Friends Chapter will host its first event in Trego County at the Trego County Fair and Parade, Aug. 3 through Aug. 6. All FHSU alumni and friends are invited to the Post Rock Alumni Chapter's booth each evening from 3 to 10:30 p.m. to connect with other alumni and for chances to win FHSU prizes and giveaways.

Young Tiger fans can also meet and greet Victor E. Tiger, FHSU's mascot, at the Trego County Fair Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, in downtown WaKeeney.

The Post Rock Chapter is a dedicated chapter of the Fort Hays State University Alumni Association made up of all of the alumni and friends in Ellis, Trego, Russell, Ness, Rush and Barton counties. The mission of the chapter is to keep alumni and friends educated, informed and interested in FHSU activities and developments.

If you would like more information or would like to stay connected to other FHSU Tiger supporters, sign up on the FHSU Post Rock Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/fhsualumnipostrock or contact LeAnn Brown or Kerrie Keith, Trego County Post Rock Alumni and Friends Chapter officers, at 785-656-2966 or 785-743-5608.

The FHSU Alumni Association, established in 1916, is dedicated to identifying and serving the needs of more than 46,000 graduates living throughout the United States and 73 foreign countries.

For more information, visit www.goforthaysstate.com, email alumni@fhsu.edu or call 785-628-4430 or toll free 888-351-3591.