KENOSHA, Wis. - Parkside Athletics along with the volleyball team will hold a commemorative volleyball match on Nov. 1 in conjunction with their Alumni Weekend. The Rangers look to honor fallen Illinois State Trooper and Ranger Alumnus Brooke Jones-Story '06 as she was killed in the line-of-duty last March. The Rangers want to honor her legacy as she dedicated her life to serving others and made the ultimate sacrifice.
 
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ABOUT BROOKE
Brooke grew up in rural Stockton, Ill., and attended Warren High School before attending UW-Parkside for her undergraduate degree in criminal justice. Brooke graduated in 2007 when she joined the Illinois State Police in District 16 in Pecatonica.
 
During a traffic stop, Brooke had pulled over a truck onto the shoulder of U.S. Highway 20 when a semi-truck driver, who authorities believe had fallen asleep, hit Brooke, her squad and the stopped truck. Warren High School retired Brooke's jersey at the end of September.
 
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside has the No. 1 ranked Criminal Justice program in Wisconsin according to Correctional Officer. Parkside Athletics has invited the Criminal Justice Program and all its students to the game to assist in handing out programs, along with providing additional information about their program. Brooke graduated from UW-Parkside with a criminal justice degree in 2006.
 
PREGAME
Presenting the colors for the commemorative match will be the Wisconsin State Patrol Honor Guard.
 
Betsy Ade, of Besty Ade and the Well-Known Strangers, accompanied by Brittany Lumley and UW-Parkside Student Cameron Fair will be performing the National Anthem prior to the match.
 
Parkside is inviting all current or former members of the police force to attend the match. All members are encouraged to wear their uniforms. Members will get in for free if they are in uniform or show their ID and are invited to sit courtside during the match on a first come, first serve basis.
 
DONATE
Parkside Athletics will be collecting donations for the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation (ISPHF). If you wish to donate online, visit http://www.isphf.org/donations/ for more information.
 
At the event, Parkside will be selling Move Over or Slow Down bumper stickers. Each sticker will be sold for $1, which will be donated to the ISPHF. All those who purchase a bumper sticker will be entered for the chance to win a Parkside t-shirt.
 
Throughout the match, the marketing team will be selling 50-50 raffle tickets with 50-percent of the proceeds going to the ISPHF.
 
ALUMNI WEEKEND
This match falls on Alumni Weekend for the Rangers as the volleyball team looks to recognize alumni who have helped grow the program. Nov. 2 will also mark senior day for the Rangers, where they will celebrate the dedication and accomplishments of their senior class.
 
All volleyball alumni and their guests are invited to the Duane McLean '86 Sport Leadership Center for lunch prior to the match on Saturday, Nov. 2. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. with lunch beginning promptly at noon. To register, click here and email Hayley Maystead at maystead@uwp.edu with any questions.
 
TICKET INFO
Adults- $8
Seniors (55+)- $5
Non-Parkside Students- $5
Children (under 5)- FREE
Parkside Students/Staff/Faculty- FREE (W/ Parkside ID)