Summer 2001 - Wayne State College

‘Time is of the essence’Track in Critical Need of ReplacementIt is a window to Wayne State College and the community of Wayne. Andit’s in need of major renovation.The Wayne State College track has served the college, the community andthe region well since it was constructed in 1944. Last renovated 20 years ago,the track’s current condition prevents any meets--college or high school--frombeing hosted on it. In fact, coaches are so wary of risking injury to athletes thatpractices are often moved to the Wayne airport.“We’re as close as we’ve ever been to making this areality, but time is of the essence. We’re looking forsupporters and friends to step up to the plate and helpmake this project happen.”Replacement of the WSC track and construction of restrooms, concessionarea and handicap accessibility to the stadium are urgently needed. All willbecome reality when $1.2 million is raised for the project which is part of thecurrent Wayne State Foundation’s All About Students campaign.“We are at a critical point in the fundraising process,” said Todd Barry,WSC director of athletics. “We have until December 1 to raise $1.2 million soconstruction can begin on the track and entry plaza in the spring of 2002. If wedon’t raise the money by then, construction will have to be delayed until 2003.”To date, approximately 25 percent of the needed funds for the project hasbeen raised or pledged. The track will be an eight-lane polyurethane surfacewith a life expectancy of 30 years for the subsurface and 10 years for the surface.It will include a high-jump pit, long jump/triple jump pit, pole vault pit, steeplechase and discus/hammer area. It will meet the demands of an NCAA DivisionII program.The entry plaza will have restrooms and a concession area that are handicapaccessible.There will be a benched seating area, three ticketing stations, and ahandicap-accessible ramp entrance to the stadium.“Anyone who has attended WSC football games in recent years or walkedon the track at the recent Relay for Life knows what poor shape the track is in,”said Barry. “We’re as close as we’ve ever been to making this a reality, but timeis of the essence. We’re looking for supporters and friends to step up to the plateand help make this project happen.”Name___________________________________________________________________________________________________Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________City, State, Zip ___________________________________________________________________________________________Phone_______________________________________________ E-mail ____________________________________________YES, I want to help make the Wayne State track/entry plaza project a success._____ Enclosed is my contribution of_________________________________________________________ I volunteer my time to assist with the fund-raising campaign.Clip and send this form to: The Wayne State Foundation, 1111 Main, Wayne, NE 68787.Please make checks payable to the Wayne State Foundation.Wayne State Magazine 13WSC Magazine Summer 011310/2/01, 2:48 PM