Tip-Off and Touchdown Clubs Host Taste of Archer

As fundraisers go, there’s the traditional wrapping paper, cookie dough and magazine opportunities and an occasional interesting venture that includes wreaths and flowers. The Tip Off and Touchdown Clubs at , however, hosted their second annual Taste of Archer on May 14 and the community responded with enthusiasm.

Darrell Bryant, President of the Archer Touchdown Club, projected that although the 2000 tickets sold by team members were less than last year’s pre-sales, the final tally from the door sales would put them around the same as last year’s $20,000.

“The proceeds will go towards facility improvements, new equipment and uniform needs (for all of the basketball and football teams),” he said. “Most of the work putting the event together was done by the Tip Off Club’s Pam Wyton and the Touchdown Club’s Tammy Bryant."

Along with Tip Off Club President, Jemice Jordan, they scheduled 26 food and 27 non-food vendors for the day.

Though the parking lot was full and volunteers gave a tired smiled at the relentlessly long ticket line, Bryant felt sure they were prepared for the crowd.

“Last year we did not know what to expect and some of our food vendors ran out before the end,” she said. “This year they had a better feel for the crowds and everyone is confident we will be able to accommodate all the ticket sales.”

With a wide array of offerings including freshly grilled steaks, locally favorite pizza by the slice, barbecue with a kick, and mini cupcakes, the many “tastes” of the Archer district were well represented.

Archer High School is in its second year of operation and continues to establish competitive athletic programs due to the coordinated efforts between a seasoned coaching staff and enthusiastic booster clubs.

If you would like more information on any of the programs offered by Archer, you may link to the individual athletic schedules and rosters through the main website at www.ArcherHighAthletics.com