HAMMOND – Robert “Bob” Zabbia, mayor of the City of Ponchatoula, presents a document declaring September 1 through September 7, 2011 “Green and Gold Week,” in honor of the start of Southeastern Louisiana University's 2011 football season, to the university's Lion mascot Roomie and Gayle Neal, president of the Southeastern Alumni Association.

Looking on is Kathy Pittman, director of the Alumni Association. The proclamation will be officially presented to the Alumni Association at a Huddle Session planned Thursday, Sept. 1, at 6 p.m. at Fleur de Lis in Ponchatoula. The free event is open to the public and is sponsored by the Ponchatoula Chapter of the Southeastern Alumni Association.