Let's Create 'A Huge Tradition,' Ferndale Baseball Boosters Say

The Ferndale Baseball Boosters invite all alumni and community members to help create "a huge tradition" during the fourth annual Ferndale High Alumni Games on Saturday, May 11.

The event will feature boys baseball, girls softball and co-ed games; a tribute to longtime Ferndale coach Annis Joseph; Dodge vehicle test drives to benefit Ferndale sports; and barbecue and other concessions.

"We're hoping this starts a huge tradition for our city and our schools," Ferndale Baseball Boosters secretary Barb Marohn-Landry said of the expanded event, which so far will include graduates from 1971 through 2012.

The festivities will kick off at noon and last until 5 p.m. at Ferndale High School, with the following game schedule.

• 1-3 p.m. Varsity boys baseball vs. alumni
• 1-3 p.m. Varsity girls softball vs. alumni
• 3-5 p.m. Alumni vs. alumni co-ed softball

Joseph, who joined the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1998, will coach the boys alumni team, Marohn-Landry said.

The event also will include Dodge vehicle test drives from noon until 4 p.m.; $20 will be donated for each ride to Ferndale's baseball, soccer and football booster clubs.

"This year, it will be much bigger," Marohn-Landry said of the Ferndale High Alumni Games.

If you go

• When: noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11.
• Where:Ferndale High School.
• Cost: The event is free for specators. The fee to play is $25, with a T-shirt, or $50 with a T-shirt and a baseball cap.
• What else: Players are asked to RSVP via e-mail at ferndalebaseball@yahoo.com or by phone at 248-390-4457. "Like" the Ferndale Baseball Boosters on Facebook for updates or visit ferndalebaseballboosters.webs.com.

Clarification: The story has been updated to note the Ferndale High Alumni Games are free for specators.