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HOMECOMING 2001October 5 & 6, 2001Make Plans to Come Home in October!Plans have been finalized for this year’s homecoming celebrationon October 5 and 6. All alumni should have received a homecomingbrochure by the time you receive this magazine detailing all of theactivities and special events being planned. If you have not receivedthis mailing, please contact the WSC Alumni Office at 402-375-7209or 800-228-9972, ext. 7209. Following are a few highlights:LuncheonsOn Saturday, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m., luncheons areplanned for the following classes: 1941, 1951,1961, 1976, 1981, as well as music and cheerleaderalumni.Alumni Service AwardLarry Manning ‘36While attending WSC, Manning played footballand basketball all four years. He was allconference,and most valuable player on the1935 football team.Honored Classes & Representatives:1941 Archie McPherran andArvilla Reninger Commander1946 Darold Bobier1951 Irv Hoffbauer1961 Charles Sass andBob Prazak1971 Don Soukup1976 Tom Carney1981 Karen Jonas1991 Trisha Frevert JohnsonMusic Alumni Ray Worden ‘83Cheerleader Alumni Mindy OrkeHall of Fame InductionsEd BlackburnWSC 1978-1982Two-sport All-American: football and trackShelle Tomaszkiewicz-LauWSC 1983-1988Second team All-American: softballBrad OttisWSC 1990-1994Four-year letter: football; two-year letter: trackDrafted in the NFL and currently playing with theArizona Cardinals.LeRoy SimpsonWSC 1968-1997Twenty years head track coach; assistantfootball coach; presently active in track on thenational level.Regg SwansonWSC 1972-1975Lettered in basketball and football; initiated theWSC athletic training department; benevolentdonor to the athletic program and thestadium project.12WSC Magazine Summer 011210/2/01, 2:48 PM
‘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
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