Le Moyne Dolphins Video
| VIDEO CLIPS FROM THE GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY -
LEMOYNEDOLPHINS.TV Introduction from Steve Infanti (WSYR) and blessing from Father William Dolan, S.J. Walter Benson, Le Moyne College Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Fred Pestello, Le Moyne College President PART ONE l PART TWO Joseph Russo, Achieving New Heights Athletics Campaign Co-Chair Kerry Mannion, Town of DeWitt & William Fisher, Deputy County Executive Jessica DeCerce, Director of Communications for David Valesky Joan Christensen, NYS Assemblywoman & Pat Driscoll, Commissioner of Syr. Parks & Rec Matt Bassett, Director of Athletics PART ONE l PART TWO Ground Breaking Ceremony |
August 25, 2009
LE MOYNE COLLEGE BREAKS GROUND ON NEW MULTI-PURPOSE TURF
COMPLEX
Syracuse, NY – The Le Moyne College
community gathered Tuesday morning to break ground
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on a state-of-the-art multi-purpose turf complex. The
complex will serve as the new home for both the women's and men's
soccer and lacrosse programs and is a key component of Le Moyne's
Achieving New Heights capital campaign that has already exceeded
the orginal goal of $50 million by $35
million.
Steve Infanti, Sports Director at WSYR in Syracuse, emceed the
event that took place out front of the Henninger Athletic Center.
“As a Jesuit institution, Le Moyne College is committed to the education of the whole person -- mind, spirit and body,” stated Le Moyne President Dr. Fred Pestello. “One element of this commitment relates to the College's athletic programs. Just as we recognize the importance of nurturing our student-athletes in key areas such as academics and service-learning, Le Moyne also understands that our facilities must remain competitive to fully realize the many benefits a vibrant athletic program provides for students, the campus and everyone affiliated with the College.”
| MEDIA COVERAGE OF THE GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY WSYR TV 9 Syracuse - 'Le Moyne breaks ground on new turf field' WSTM TV 3 Syracuse - 'Dolphins break ground on new era' |
Located between Dick Rockwell Field and the Athletic Center, the
complex will include bleachers, a press box, scoreboard, fencing,
and landscaping. In addition to the field, the excavation work will
also address necessary drainage improvements for Springfield
Road.
Follow the project from the ground breaking to the opening
ceremony at LeMoyneDolphins.com. Throughout the project, updated
photo and video galleries will provide fans and supporters an
inside look at the progress of the complex.
