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Show ee New Stadium Being Pl RUSS RIGGS SPORTS director Paul Sweat, a group of boosters came up with the idea for a new EDITOR 28 stadium and took it to coaches and administraters. The idea was present- © ed to the school board, who gave it — their warmest wishes. | "l think it will be a good facility. here in the community. It will benefit a number of students, and provide a s it is right now, the Wasatch High football stadium isn't a pretty sight. _ ) The stands are old, additional seating must be brought-in for football games, and the locker rooms look like something out of an old prison movie. However, Wasatch High boosters, administrators, and coachesaretrying rent crowd." — | et eh those involved are looking for money host many st Sweat 8 bleachers have had it," he said. "It would boost my spirits, how about you?" Although no timeline has been set for the project, new stands could be in place this fall if money was found quick enough. The entire . project, which includes expanding — | | : > —- FOOTBALL : STADIUM the track to eight lanes, probably. : venue for the whole community,". Sweat said. "It's something that's needed. Right now, we have to bring in portable bleachers to meet the cur- and time donations from members of the community. A few local | contractors have. already agreed to provide some of wouldn't be completed until a few - months later. "So far, the project has been met~ with excitement and enthusiasm. But I'm not sure what the timing will be," Sweat said. e a " - DAYTON FERGUSON < nae _ NEWSPAPER IN WASATCH COUNTY. — | i LLM |HUUTE GH HALAL LLL LL According to Wasatch High athletic dona- go to the football stadium now and the for the whole community The only... ect to let the kids know we care about them." | other _ Rex Pederson, a Wasatch booster who has ben invlolved with the project, ‘said a new stadium would be a source of pride throghout the community. "Tt would bring us some pride. You _ "We want it to be a unification thing involved," Tree said. "It's a neat proj- and build something nice" | other events-~ way that happens is if everyone gets monetarily, said. "It's an opportunity to serve and football, including track, graduations, concerts, and many other community happenings. ae Including the Salt Lake Tribune, Diesece: News Grade Level: 9 Sports/Activity: Soccer and the Wasatch Wave. Other Sport/Activity: Skiing Favorite Music Group: Guns N’ Roses. Favorite Movie: Dumb & Dumber Favorite Movie Star: Lloyd Daniels pe = ee Favorite Athlete: Cache Ferguson ‘Favorite Sport: Skiing Favorite Sports Team: , | : — Favorite Food: Steak Favorite School Subject: PE. ; Person Who Has Influenced You the Most: Nolau Carlile Goals for the Future: LDS mission ee Car You Wish You Had: Bent | | oreaaneana Seong — are Stadium Project" for those that can help time or monetary donations," Wasatch head coach Ron Tree said it will more a donation tions will be accepted at the school. | "If we divide the whole thing into _ bite size pieces, it's easier on every body," Tree said. _ pa ON a "Everyone can get involved with facilities, | addition to but many addition, but much more is needed. The project is expected to cost over $1 million, and _ The current stadium, which seats In In account has been set up at Zions - Bank under "Wasatch High School about 800 people, will be expanded to hold over 2,200 if funding can be found. needed. planning mode for quite some time now, it's far from a finished product. Boosters are expected to host a few fund-raising events over the summer, to change all that with entirely new grandstands, training offices, and locker rooms. their services, While the stadium has been in the wD. 10 East - | Mai Street Midway, 435) 654-2661 Co. 3, uae f . — ee a |