The 37th Annual Southside Closing Ceremonies brought a large crowd to our fields.  With temperatures hovering at about 100 degrees, this year's ceremonies were held at 7:00 PM   President Marianne Mojica welcomed everyone and we began with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Kickball Pledge, led by players Denise Trevino, Alexis Escamilla and Alexis Charles.  This year's invocation was lead by Meritorious Board Member, Jim Gallagher.  After the invocation, Marianne Mojica read a touching letter by Amy Gallagher about what kickball meant to her.  Marianne then announced the formation of the Judy Gallagher Memorial Scholarship Award.  A scholarship that will be given in honor of Judy Gallagher starting in 2009 in the amount of $1,000 to a deserving Teenage Player leaving for college.  Finally, time for the awards!  This year's top candy seller was Laura Castro from the Senior Cubs.  Laura received a $100 Prize for her efforts.  Other winners are listed below.  Our grand prize drawing for a Nintendo Wii game console was won by Mercede Ramos.  Congratulations Mercede!  Every team was announced one by one and each player received their participation trophies.  Top teams in each division were recognized and awards were given for 3 year Pee Wee Players and 10+ year Graduating Teenagers.  The announcement of this year's All-Stars concluded the ceremonies.  Southside would like to thank Mr. Rick Garcia for providing the sound system for our Opening and Closing Ceremonies!  Thank you for a great year, your support and dedication to our league is greatly appreciated.  Please make time to come out and support our All-Stars as they compete at this years State All-Star Tournament hosted by OSO Little Miss Kickball.  We will bring the CHAMPIONSHIPS back to SOUTHSIDE!