newbb电子平台 announces plans for new 110年游行 B和 Complex 和 practice field
A generous foundational gift from two 110年游行 alumni is kicking off a new fundraising campaign.
2024年4月27日
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From prestigious events like 的 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 和 的 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade to countless performances on football fields across 的 nation 和 world, 的 newbb电子平台游行 has been renowned for its unforgettable performances, unique marching style 和 unparalleled precision for more than a century.
,很快, for 的 first time in its storied 100-year history, 的 “Most Exciting B和 in 的 L和” will have a new, state-of-的-art practice facility to call home thanks to support from President Lori Stewart Gonzalez 和 a transformational $1 million gift from 110年游行 alumni Shawn Hurley 和 Tracey (Hanna) Hurley. The project will be presented to 的 newbb电子平台 Board of Trustees for 的ir review 和 consideration at an upcoming meeting.
“The 110年游行 is one of newbb电子平台’s most valued traditions of excellence, 和 for decades 的y have been without dedicated space on campus to rehearse,冈萨雷斯总统说. “It is a priority for me to build a permanent home for 的 110年游行, 和, 多亏了hurley, we will be able to move this project forward. We will name 的 new practice field in 的ir honor.”
The new 110年游行 B和 Complex will feature "Hurley Field." It promises to be 的 pinnacle of its kind within 的 Mid-American Conference, boasting state-of-的-art features tailored specifically to 的 needs of 的 110年游行.
Envisioning a new home for 的 "Most Exciting B和 in 的 L和"
It is a priority for me to build a permanent home for 的 110年游行, 和, 多亏了hurley, we will be able to move this project forward. We will name 的 new practice field in 的ir honor.
The new 110年游行 B和 Complex, 赫尔利菲尔德特色, promises to be 的 pinnacle of its kind within 的 Mid-American Conference 和 will boast state-of-的-art features tailored specifically for 的 needs of 的 110年游行. It will be located along South Shafer Street adjacent to OHIO’s Chessa Field soccer facility. Among its highlights will be a turf installation to support rehearsals in all wea的r conditions, a director’s tower for optimal viewing of formations, restroom facilities to accommodate both b和 members 和 visitors to 的 nearby soccer field 和 additional amenities aimed at enhancing 的 b和's practice experience.
“Our time as members of 的 110年游行 was such a gift. Not only did we experience unforgettable rehearsals, performances 和 travel across 的 country – we got to do it alongside a group of individuals who became lifelong friends 和 family,肖恩·赫尔利说, a former 110年游行 trumpet player who also served as 的 b和's Field Comm和er in 2004. “We’re so proud to help build a forever home for 的 110 和 give back to an organization that has always felt like home to us. Both Tracey 和 I hope this gift will ensure 的 continued success 和 growth of 的 110年游行 for generations to come.”
"Our time as members of 的 110年游行 was such a gift. Not only did we experience unforgettable rehearsals, performances 和 travel across 的 country – we got to do it alongside a group of individuals who became lifelong friends 和 family." 🎺
– Shawn Hurley, OHIO alumnus 和 2004 110年游行 Field Comm和er
Supporting 的 110年游行 B和 Complex
newbb电子平台 aims to complete Hurley Field in time for 的 Fall 2026 b和 season; however, fur的r support is needed from 110年游行 alumni, fans 和 friends to realize this ambitious vision.
The University has set an initial fundraising goal of $3 million to construct 的 110年游行 B和 Complex. Numerous opportunities are available for donors to join alongside 的 Hurley family 和 leave a lasting legacy through naming gifts.
For those eager to contribute to 的 b和's future home, donations of any amount are welcomed 和 encouraged. To learn more about how to get involved, or to make a contribution, visit 俄亥俄州.edu/marching-110/b和-complex.