Southern Opening Day 2000

OPENING DAY REVIEW

CLIFTON - The Yankees home opener may have been rained out a few days before but the weather held out long enough for Clifton Southern to celebrate its 48th Opening Day on April 15. The festivities began with a parade which included Southern's 300+ players for this season and concluded with Opening Day Ceremonies at Mount Prospect Park. Many thanks to all who were involved in arranging a traditional Southern Opener, and congratulations to Tony Tudda who survived his first Opening Day as Southern President!

The parade begins, lead by the Allwood V.F.W. Color Guard and Flag Bearers.

The Southern Parade is a family event, eveyone is welcome to join.

The Allwood V.F.W. Color Guard and Flag Bearers behind the plate with Southern players performing the National Anthem.

The National Anthem performed by Southern's own Kenneth, David, Robert, and Jeff.

Councilman Steve Hatala reads The Little League Pledge.

Clifton Southern Division President Tony Tudda addresses the players and audience.

Throwers of the First Tee Balls: Trevor for the Boys and Regina for the Girls.

Kim threw out the first softball. Here she is pictured with Debbie Oliver of the Clifton Recreation Department.

Lester Herrschaft returns the first baseball thrown out by Marc.

Three Southern Moms enjoying the parade with a famous Southern Division Graduate.

The future of Southern Division! A Southern slugger of the future with his Mom enjoying the