Thanks to the generosity of area Bearcat fans who have purchased copies of the commissioned 2023 Ruston state championship commemorative posters, the Lincoln Parish Journal was able to donate $1,500 to the Bearcat Football Club during Monday night’s banquet.
LPJ co-publishers Kyle Roberts and Malcolm Butler gave the donation to head coach Jerrod Baugh as well as a framed copy of the Limited Edition poster (#1).
“When we were first discussing the concept for the poster design, we wanted to accomplish a few things,” said Butler. “First, we wanted to create something that Ruston High fans could cherish and remember this year’s state title by. Something they could hang on their wall in their office or their home. Something area businesses could hang on their walls.
“Secondly, we wanted to make sure we donated part of the poster sale proceeds directly back to the Ruston football program. We know that to run a first-class program it takes funds. The LPJ is a proud corporate sponsor of the Bearcat program, but we wanted to do even more. We were able to do that with this initial check, and we hope we will continue to sell more of the posters so we can give them even more.”
There are still both Limited and Commemorative Editions posters available to be purchased Twenty-five percent of all profits go directly to the Bearcat Football Club.
Baugh and the Ruston Bearcats took our community on a memorable journey this year, capturing the 2023 Nonselect School Division I title with a 31-17 win over Zachary in the Caesar’s Superdome.
Baugh and the Bearcats captured the school’s ninth state title, its first since 1990 and they did so in a first-class fashion.
In recognition of the state title run, the Lincoln Parish Journal commissioned local graphic designer Courtney Pugh of Donnie Bell Design to create a commemorative edition and limited poster featuring photos from official GeauxPrep’s state title game photographer Josh McDaniel (FourSix3).
There are two unique versions of the 18 x 24 inch poster, each printed on 100-pound glossy:
a) a LIMITED edition ($75) features a gold gilded tint and a numbering system to differentiate each poster
b) a COMMEMORATIVE edition ($25) with an unlimited number of sales based on orders.
To order and secure a copy of either poster, email lpjmerchandise@gmail.com and include your name, email address, cell phone number, version of the poster (LIMITED or COMMEMORATIVE), and total number wanting to purchase. The LPJ will take orders on a first come, first serve basis and will continue to sell while supplies last.
The LPJ will take payment via credit card (an email invoice will be sent which can be processed by the buyer with a credit card) or cash. No checks will be accepted.
Don’t miss your chance to purchase this beautiful keepsake depicting the Bearcats title run in 2023. Email lpjmerchandise@gmail.com and include your name, email address, cell phone number, version of the poster (LIMITED or COMMEMORATIVE), and total number wanting to purchase.
Special thanks to Origin Bank and Forth Insurance for their support of this project.
