ADVISORY/Isabel? Who's She? 1,500 Drexel Freshmen, Dragon Mascot Brave Isabel to Root on Phillies in Wildcard Chase.

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ADVISORY...Thursday (Sept. 18)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

Drexel University 

What:       More than 1,500 freshmen will brave the elements to root
            on the Phillies for Drexel Day at the Vet on Thursday.
            Because of the game's wildcard implications and the threat
            of Hurricane Isabel, first pitch was moved from 7:05 to
            1:05 p.m.

            The students, wearing Drexel blue and gold T-shirts and
            hats, will fill eight sections in the 300 level (301 -
            306, 372 - 373) in right and center field. Drexel Day at
            the Vet is part of the University's New Student Days,
            which welcomes freshmen to campus and introduces them to
            the City of Philadelphia.

            Before the game, the University's female student a
            cappella group, The Treblemakers, will sing the national
            anthem and the Drexel Dragon mascot will throw the
            ceremonial first pitch. The Drexel Dragon and Phillie
            Phanatic will perform their mascot antics on the field
            during pre-game warm-up, throughout the game in the stands
            and on the Phillies dugout during the seventh inning
            stretch.

When:       Thursday, September 18, 2003

            --  Ceremonial First Pitch: 12:56 p.m.

            --  National Anthem: 12:58 p.m.

            --  First Pitch: 1:05 p.m.

Where:      Veterans Stadium (3501 South Broad St.)

Visuals:    --  The sea of blue and gold in the 300 level ...

            --  Drexel freshmen rooting for the Phils ...

            --  Mario throwing out the first pitch ...

            --  The Treblemakers singing ...

            --  Mario and the Phanatic carrying on before the game ...
                dancing on the Phillies dugout ... having fun with
                fans and Drexel students.