Evanston High School cut the ribbon for their new and improved Kay Fackrell Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 22. Cheerleaders performed a short routine as the crowd filed past the new press box and into their seats, some stopping to admire the entirely renovated track and field.
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Evanston High School cut the ribbon for their new and improved Kay Fackrell Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 22. Cheerleaders performed a short routine as the crowd filed past the new press box and into their seats, some stopping to admire the entirely renovated track and field.
The ceremony started off properly with a marching band performance of the national anthem, directed by band instructor Richard Zigweid. Shortly thereafter, seniors involved in activities were called to the 50-yard line. “These students, as well as the rest of the student body, are the reason for this ribbon-cutting ceremony,” said announcer Jacob Cowan. “Investing in our youth is the reason for our future.”
Next, Cowan thanked the project’s contributors. While the students are to blame for the project’s conception, several external companies brought it to life. The partners and contributors were named, alongside representatives for each. Invited to the field were Jed Easterbrook of Field Turf; Darrell Norris and Mitchell Hutchinson, representing Dave Norris Construction; IME; Karl Miller, representing CD’s Electric; Chad Greer of Intertech Communication Electric; Stacey Maxfield, representing Maxfield Construction; Bren Payne and Randy Barker, representing Bear River Siding Company; Angie, Colton Carson and Sami Ellingford, representing Gladiator Materials; Kent Fife of Fife Construction; Trevor Hartzal; American Fencing; Paco Swagger; Brent Sanders; Ronnie and Cassie Torres of Two Guys Flooring; and Ellingford Brothers.