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Construction continues on the 5,000 square foot locker room being built at the new Bill Brown stadium. The picture below was taken on August 9. The new locker room is part of a $1.2 million capital campaign to add two significant enhancements at the new Bill Brown Stadium being built by Montgomery County Schools. In addition to the locker room, the BHS Booster Club has announced plans to also add artificial field turf at a future date. Please check out the "Photos" page for more pictures.
The new stadium is now scheduled to open on October 3, 2008 when the Bruins host the Northside Vikings.
Over 250 people have pledged over $910,000 in cash or in kind contributions for the project. We are 3/4 of the way to our goal and to making our “field of dreams” a reality.
We need your help as we continue to raise money for the artificial field turf.
The artificial turf committee with representatives from the Booster Club, the school, the town, the county and the NRUSA are meeting to select the design and vendor for the turf. Our goal is to install the artificial turf during the summer of 2009 in time for the Fall 2009 Football season.
Please take a few minutes today, consider your participation in this campaign, and return your pledge or donation using the form below as soon as possible. Your gift is tax deductible.
Also, back by popular demand, we are having a fall Brick Sale. Check out the link to learn more about buying a brick to recognize your family, your student, your business, or sports team. And, at the same time helping us build our field of dreams.
As you consider the rich tradition of athletics at Blacksburg High School, please do not hesitate to request more information through the high school or the web page. Your support and commitment to our young people at Blacksburg High School and to our community is critical. Thank you!!
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Construction continues on the 5,000 square foot locker room being built at the new Bill Brown stadium. The picture below was taken on June 13. The new locker room is part of a $1.2 million capital campaign to add two significant enhancements at the new Bill Brown Stadium being built by Montgomery County Schools. In addition to the locker room, the BHS Booster Club has announced plans to also add artificial field turf at a future date. Please check out the "Photos" page for more pictures.
Over 250 people have pledged over $900,000 in cash or in kind contributions for the project. We are 3/4 of the way to our goal and to making our Ňfield of dreamsÓ a reality.
We need your help as we continue to raise money for the artificial field turf.
Please take a few minutes today, consider your participation in this campaign, and return your pledge or donation using the form below as soon as possible. Your gift is tax deductible.
As you consider the rich tradition of athletics at Blacksburg High School, please do not hesitate to request more information through the high school or the web page. Your support and commitment to our young people at Blacksburg High School and to our community is critical. Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
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| The Rotary Club of Blacksburg held their 8th Annual Golf Tournament at Blacksburg Country Club exclusively for the benefit of the new Blacksburg High School Stadium fundraising effort. The Club's next two years' golf tournaments will also be dedicated to BHS Stadium fundraising. |
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The Blacksburg High School Booster Club held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 7 for the 5,000 square foot locker room being built at the new Bill Brown stadium. The new locker room is part of a $1.2 million capital campaign to add two significant enhancements at the new Bill Brown Stadium being built by Montgomery County Schools. In addition to the locker room, the BHS Booster Club has announced plans to also add artificial field turf at a future date.
The cost of the locker room is estimated at $500,000 and artificial field turf, similar to that recently installed at high schools in Salem, Roanoke, Bluefield, Lynchburg and many other areas, will cost an estimated $700,000. You may obtain more information by calling Blacksburg High School and talking with Mr. Hurst.
Over 250 people have pledged over $820,000 in cash or in kind contributions for the project. We are 2/3 of the way to our goal and to making our "field of dreams" a reality.
We need your help as we continue to raise money for the artificial field turf.
Please take a few minutes today, consider your participation in this campaign, and return your pledge or donation using the form below as soon as possible. Your gift is tax deductible.
As you consider the rich tradition of athletics at Blacksburg High School, please do not hesitate to request more information through the high school or the web page. Your support and commitment to our young people at Blacksburg High School and to our community is critical. Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
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The Blacksburg High School Booster Club held a groundbreaking ceremony today for the 5,000 square foot locker room being built at the new Bill Brown stadium.
Click here for the full press release. |
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As of February 29, 2008 pledges totaling $731,000 have been received. We are over half to our goal of 1.2 million dollars. Thanks to everyone who has already pledged. If you have not done so, please consider sending in your pledge or contribution today.
On February 27, MOOG Components Group of Blacksburg formally announced their pledge of $20,000 to the campaign. This information is detailed in the press release below.
Also, our brick campaign continues. Click here to buy a brick for $250 in support of the Bruins. The deadline to buy a brick is April 1.
During February the following milestones were achieved:
- The Site Plan for the Locker Room was approved by the town of Blacksburg.
- The Locker Room detailed design was completed.
- The Locker Room building permit application was submitted to the town.
- Construction continues on the stadium itself. Click here to view construction progress photos.
During March we expect the following:
- School Board approval of the design and financing to allow construction of the Locker Room to begin
- Town of Blacksburg to issue the Building permit
Once the final approval is obtained, construction on the locker room will begin. Our goal remains to complete construction of the locker room prior to the 2008 Football season.
Please pledge (Pledge Form) and Buy a Brick (Order Form) today.
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Moog Components Group is continuing its
support of the local community by making a $20,000 contribution to the Blacksburg High
School Stadium Fundraising Campaign.
Click here for the full press release. |
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The Rotary Club of Blacksburg has pledged $20,000.00 to the Blacksburg High
School Stadium Fundraising Campaign.
Click here for the full press release. |
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As of January 31, 2008 we have $550,000 pledged toward the Lend a Hand for the Stands campaign. Of this, $200,000 is in kind contributions towards the locker room and $160,000 is cash on hand.
During January, the Montgomery County Rotary Club pledged $20,000 to the campaign, becoming one of our major sponsors to this point. Officers of the club presented the pledge to a group of students, administrators, and booster club members on January 29 at the High School.
We continue to focus on fundraising at all levels from Bricks for $250 to Bruin Clubs up to $20,000. Please review the pledging information and select a giving level that is right for you.
The site plan for the locker room was submitted to the town January 22. The building permit will be requested in the next two weeks. We expect to begin construction on the locker room in February. |
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