Pitt State plans Operation GameDay 

PITTSBURG, Ks. – Pittsburg State University’s Military Science Department and the ROTC program once again will join with Athletics for Operation GameDay on Nov. 11 at Gorilla Village and Carnie Smith Stadium.

Previously known as Military Appreciation Day, the goals are to raise scholarships for students in the ROTC program, to raise awareness for the ROTC program, and to salute veterans.

This year, the game falls on Veterans Day.

In the weeks leading up to the game and on the day of the game, Jock’s Nitch will sell a special Operation GameDay t-shirt, with proceeds from the sales supporting ROTC scholarships.

Starting at 11 a.m. on the day of the game, Alumni & Constituent Relations will have complimentary Operation GameDay baseball caps available in Gorilla Village to alumni who are also veterans. Supplies are limited. 

Both the shirt and cap were designed by Pitt State student Seth Freiburger. 

Children’s activities will begin at 11 a.m. in Gorilla Village east of Carnie Smith Stadium and will include face painting and a rope bridge, in addition to GorillaFest activities. 

During halftime, the Pride of the Plains Marching Band will perform a Top Gun-themed show, and a special ceremony will include the promotion of Pitt State alumnus Lt. Col. Jeremiah Hull to a full Colonel and the contracting of ROTC cadets.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at pittstate.edu/tickets or in 107 Weede Physical Education Building, or at the stadium the day of the game, based on availability. Games on Sept. 23 and Oct. 7 sold out and were standing room only. Ticket Office: 620-235-4796.