St. Teresa High school launched its newest campaign — Build the Future. The goal of this campaign is to raise $4.25 million towards the construction of an all-weather (8 lane) track and turf field. When completed, the facility will provide students expanded opportunities by utilizing the complex in a multitude of ways: Girls’ and Boys’ Soccer (games and practices), High School or Junior Dawgs football, Boys’ and GirIs’ Track and Cross Country, daily PE, and hosting major track meets.
Dr. Ken Hendriksen, Executive Director stated “I don’t know how many times I’ve heard from our students and parents— St. Teresa has won four (4) State Cross Country titles and took 3 ° place in lHSA Girls State Track meet twice and never lost a home track meet – because we don’t have a track!! If there is ever a high school that is land locked and can use an all-weather track and turf field, it’s St. Teresa. Phil Cochran will engineer the project and Tony Romano will be the developer.”
“The addition of a track and field facility at St. Teresa would be such a positive step for both the athletic and physical education programs at our school. When you add to that putting in an artificial surface for football and soccer, this is the most exciting and beneficial announcement for extracurricular activities in my 23 years here,” shared Todd Vohland, Athletic Director and Track/Cross Country Coach.
To date, the Build the Future campaign has received commitments totaling $2,700,000. Hendriksen said, “We are extremely blessed and appreciative of the generosity of these commitments. However, we still must raise more to hit our $4.25 million goal, – and we need everyone’s help to do so.”
To learn more about this campaign or to make a financial contribution, you may contact the Advancement Office at 217-875-7950 or visit www.stteresa.ore/buildthefuture.
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