The spectacular 100-yard-final-seconds-kick-return-touchdown-for-the-win was the perfect end to the Brownwood Pink Out game against the Burnet Bulldogs on Friday, October 11th. The night was filled with special presentations that included a dance from the Lionettes (And Little Lionettes) Drill Team, the combined third-graders singing the National Anthem, Norlene Gleaton, former BHS receptionist and cancer survivor performing the honorary coin-toss (pictured above), and a generous donation from Big Country Ford to the BISD Pink Out fund.
Big Country Ford initially was expected to donate $2500, but doubled the donation to $5000 during the presentation of an oversized check to Brownwood ISD Superintendent, Dr. Reece Blincoe. Big Country Ford Owner, Diane Winn, accompanied by General Manager, Thomas Scull, and Kurt Newton, a sales representative, delivered the check prior to the kick-off, and had the new donation amount printed on a large sign that was fixed to the check.
“Our Pink Out fundraiser is growing incredibly each year,” said Brownwood ISD Superintendent, Reece Blincoe. “We are honored to accept such a gracious donation from Big Country Ford, and we appreciate their continued support, especially for something as important as the fight against cancer.”
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Brownwood ISD supports the cause each year by designating a “Pink Out” day. A custom-made t-shirt is designed by the district each year and sold as a part of the fundraising effort. Faculty, staff, and students throughout the district, in addition to many community members wear pink throughout the day and at the football game to increase awareness and raise money for local families fighting cancer.
The exact amount that was raised from this year’s Pink Out event was not yet available, though current estimates show that with Big Country Ford’s donation, it will be over $15,000.
A slideshow featuring a variety of additional photos from the 2013 Brownwood ISD Pink Out day is viewable at
Above: Dr. Reece Blincoe (left) accepts a $5000 “Pink Out” donation from Big Country Ford during the game October, 11th. Big Country Ford representatives pictured are (from left) Kurt Newton, Diane Winn, and Thomas Scull.
Above: Former BHS receptionist and cancer survivor, Norlene Gleaton, poses before heading out to perform the coin-toss before the game.
Above: (Left to right) Abby Day, Esmerelda Lares, Kaimon Ontiveros and Lauren Peterson. Esmerelda is a BHS Senior, who is now cancer free and was honored during the pep rally and given a student initiated “Fighting Lion” award.
Above: The BHS Lionettes perform a dance with the “Little Lionettes.”
Above: The BHS Cheerleaders perform a routine during the pep rally before Friday’s game.
Above: Madeleine Musgrove poses with her “Big Sister” Lionette, Mary McIver before their dance routine at the game.
Above: Woodland Heights counselor, Kimber Bennett poses with student Aaron Smith.
Above: The BHS Band plays during the “Pink Out” pep rally.
Above: Students at Northwest Elementary pose for a photo during the Brownwood ISD “Pink Out” day. (Left to right) Stevie Ramirez, Malachiah Martinez, Landon Waddell, Hayden Deen, Karter Shaw, Abigail Brown, Chloe Stephens
Above: BHS Choir Director, Cindy Franklin leads third-graders from East Elementary, Northwest Elementary, and Woodland Heights Elementary as they sing the National Anthem with high school choir prior to kick-off.
