Second Annual Community Event Celebrated River Pride at St. Lucie Mets Game
The ³Ô¹ÏÍø Alumni Association celebrated another successful ³Ô¹ÏÍø Night at Clover Park on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, as alumni, faculty, staff, and community friends packed the stands in Port St. Lucie for the St. Lucie Mets home game. The event was provided free of charge to all attendees, courtesy of the ³Ô¹ÏÍø Alumni Association, with over 1,200 having registered for the event.
The second annual event exceeded expectations, demonstrating the strong bond between the College and its community. Attendees enjoyed an evening of baseball, River pride, and community connection while cheering on the St. Lucie Mets in their victory against the Daytona Tortugas.
“The energy in the stands was absolutely electric,” said Annabel Robertson, ³Ô¹ÏÍø Vice President of Institutional Advancement and ³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation Executive Director. “Seeing generations of River families come together – from current students to alumni who graduated decades ago – really shows the lasting impact ³Ô¹ÏÍø has on our community. This event has become a true celebration of our River family.”
The evening featured exclusive giveaways, special concession pricing with $2 hot dogs, popcorn, soda, and beer, and pre-game activities that brought together the ³Ô¹ÏÍø community.
Families with children enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere, while alumni reconnected with former classmates and professors.
“Events like this remind us why we do what we do,” said Dr. Timothy E. Moore, ³Ô¹ÏÍø President. “When you see current students sitting next to alumni from 10, 20, or even 30 years ago, all wearing their River pride, you realize that ³Ô¹ÏÍø is more than just a college. This is a community that spans generations and continues to grow. The turnout showed that our alumni and community truly value their college.”
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About the ³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation: The ³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s mission by building partnerships, securing resources, and strengthening community awareness to help students achieve their dreams.
About ³Ô¹ÏÍø: ³Ô¹ÏÍø, serving Florida’s Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties, offers high-quality, affordable education to 23,000 students annually through traditional and online courses. The River provides more than 130 programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, technical certificates, and applied technology diplomas. For more information, visit irsc.edu.
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