Announcements/News Section

(1/13/2006) Maureen Ostrander passes away

We are saddened to learn of the loss of Marueen Ostrander, mother of Lettermen's Association Board Member Dan Ostrander. Mrs. Ostrander passed away yesterday, January 12, 2006 in the Austin area where she was residing. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Those wishing to make memorial donations in the name of Maureen Ostrander may do so to the Stephen F. Austin State University, Alumni Association, Attention: Mitzi Blackburn, P. O. Box 6096 SFA Station, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962.

(01/01/06) Lady Jack Softball Alumni Weekend Information

Dear SFA Softball Family and Friends,

It is an exciting time for the Stephen F. Austin State University softball program and we want you to be a part of it. As the 2006 season approaches, we have a weekend full of activities to kick off a new era of Ladyjack softball.

The weekend of January 20th is dedicated to bring together alumni, family and friends to meet the current players and coaching staff. This eventful weekend is a chance to celebrate all the past and future success of Ladyjack softball.

With the anticipation of the new SFA Softball/Baseball Complex, the university, community and players are ready to take Ladyjack softball to the top of the Southland Conference and become a contender at the National level.

The current SFA program and tradition would not be where it is today without all the hard work and success that former players put in during their time in a Ladyjack uniform. We want you to continue to be a major player in the SFA softball program as fans and supporters.

Thanks in advance for your continued support of Ladyjack softball and we look forward to seeing you on the 20th.

Go Jacks!

Jenifer Wells
Head Softball Coach
Stephen F. Austin State University

(12/22/05) Open Letter from Donnie Watson, Head Coach, SFA Baseball

Dear friends and family of SFA Baseball,

We need your help!

SFA Baseball is back and our 2005-2006 recruiting class is full of
talented and exciting baseball players. This fall we are working to get them ready to play at the prestigious NCAA Division 1 level. It is a challenge our program relishes.

Our biggest challenge involves you and how the community will support our program. The number one source of support must come from a loyal, dedicated, and educated fan base. We are asking you to take an active part in helping us build the community support needed to be a legitimate Division 1 powerhouse.

We have included two powerful weapons to build the support our
community, school, and players deserve.

The first one is the "On Deck Circle". Proceeds from your "On Deck Circle" membership will enable the new baseball program to get started on the right foot and help to equip our players. Putting the face of a top notch Division 1 baseball program together and providing the community with real incentives to get involved are our biggest needs.

The second weapon is the baseball and softball "Alumni Weekend". The sooner the community understands the impact an NCAA Division 1 baseball and softball program can make, relative to the number of economic opportunities we can present, the more support our programs will receive.

Please read the information and let us know how you can be a part of this historic opportunity!

Our two immediate needs include powerful incentives to get involved:

1) "On Deck Circle" Membership Goal - 1000 Members in 2006.
2) Also, please send us your e-mail address and contact information so that we can easily stay in contact and update you on all of the
excitement of Lumberjack baseball.

Please send e-mail to: smusick@nacogdoches.k12.tx.us

Thanks for your support & Go Jacks!

Donnie Watson
Head Baseball Coach
Stephen F. Austin State University

Floyd Edwin Simmons passes away

Funeral service for Floyd Edwin Simmons, father of Lettermen's Association Board Member Dr. David Simmons, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 11, 2005, at Fredonia Hill Baptist Church. Mr. Simmons was laid to rest in Enon Cemetery near Ratcliff, Texas.

Mr. Simmons, age 75 of Kennard, died Thursday, December 8, 2005, in Nacogdoches. Born December 10, 1929, in Kennard, he was the son of Adelia Reeves Simmons and Roy Simmons. During the Korean conflict Mr. Simmons served in the United States Army. For over thirty years he was employed by Shell, as a refinery operator in Deer Park, Texas. He was a member of Fredonia Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include son, David and his wife, Kim Simmons of Tyler; uncle, Luther and his wife, Marie Simmons of Nacogdoches; and grandchildren, Spence and Haley Simmons of Tyler. Memorial donations may be made to Fredonia Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 1711 South St., Nacogdoches, Texas 75961.

Congratulations to Ladyjack Volleyball - Undefeated Southland Conference Champions

Coach Debbie Humphreys' Stephen F. Austin Ladyjack volleyball team wrapped up its regular season Saturday with a perfect 19-0 Southland Conference record when it defeated McNeese State, 3-1, in Sulphur, Louisiana. This is the first undefeated season for a Southland Conference school since Texas State went 20-0 in 2000. The Ladyjacks finish the regular season with an overall record of 27 - 2 and on a 20-match win streak. The Ladyjacks are the second SFA team this season to finish out their SLC schedule undefeated. The SFA Ladyjack soccer team finished its regular season with a 10-0.

The Southland Conference champion Ladyjacks will return to the court on Friday (November 18, 2005) in the SLC Championship Tournament at Texas-Arlington. SFA enters the tournament as the No. 1 seed and will face the No. 8 seed at 7:30 p.m. in Texas Hall.

Congratulations to Coach Humphreys and the Ladyjack volleyball team.