By JAMES BELL
Hays Post

Normally, Fort Hays State University football and a fashion show wouldn’t be in the same sentence together, but this Saturday at 1 p.m., The Mall, 2918 Vine St., Hays, will bring the two together for a fun event. Those attending will have the opportunity to meet the team, get autographs and see what’s new in back-to-school fashion.

To begin the event, the FHSU athletes will be available to sign autographs for the public.

“The Fort Hays State University football players…over 100 of them…will be doing the football signing, they will have posters, free of charge,” said Cody Dale, marketing director for The Mall. “The public will go through and have the football players sign the poster.”

Eagle Radio sportscaster Gerard Wellbrock, known as the ‘Voice of the Tigers’, will also be at the event speaking with FHSU head football coach Chris Brown and representatives from Nex-Tech Wireless.

The fashion show will begin at 2 p.m., highlighting current back-to-school fashions, with music provided by a local D.J.

The day will also provide an opportunity to do some good for the community and perhaps even get in a little shopping.

“We are also doing ‘Pack the Backpack’ with First Call For Help,” Dale said. The program will help restock school supplies for next year’s school supply drive for Ellis County students.

“If you bring in a school supply or an item to The Mall center court, you will get a special discount or coupon you can use in various stores,” Dale said.

Prizes will also be given away during the show, according to Dale.

While this isn’t the first time The Mall has held this type of event, it is the first time under the current management.

“We’re going to try it again,” Dale said.