Author Archives: Gary Haliski

Remembering Fred Girt – Class of 1969

Today we honor Fred Girt, a 1st team all state running back in 1967 and 1968.  Fred was also a great track athlete.  We are not recognizing Fred just for his athletic accomplishments, we also honor him for his fun … Continue reading

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Phase I complete in time for home opener tomorrow night.

Today we would like to thank our ‘In-Kind’ Donors. They have been instrumental in completing Phase 1 of our project. In-Kind donors contribute material, services and/or labor. In-Kind Donors Coos Head Builders Supply Gold Coast Truck Repair Bill Ferguson Industrial … Continue reading

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Class Challenge Gets $1,000 donation from Class of ’69

Still more good news on the donation front.  Your donations have helped us complete Phase I of construction in time for the home opener this Friday night: A $1,000 donation from Anna Brands Schep has moved the class of 1969 back … Continue reading

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Honoring Barney Holland Class of ’50

With less than a week to go until the Pirate football opener, we honor another all time football great, Barney Holland.  The following is from his induction into the Marshfield Hall of Fame in 2004. Barney Holland – 1950 Marshfield … Continue reading

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Raise the Roof Donors Page

We’ve created a new web page to recognize those who have donated to our Raise the Roof project.  Over 105 people or businesses have contributed cash to our campaign.  We plan to add those who have made in-kind donations (labor … Continue reading

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Honoring John E. Johnson Class of ’55

Just seven days until Friday Night Football at Pete Susick Stadium. Today we honor another of our Pirate former head coaches who was also a Pirate great on the gridiron.  The following is from Johnson’s Marshfield High School Hall of … Continue reading

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Honoring Spike Hillstrom Class of ’53

With just ten days until the Pirates kick off the 2017 season at Susick Stadium, we celebrate one of our Pirate legends.  Hillstrom followed up his Pirate days with a very successful coaching career before switching to the life of … Continue reading

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Class of 64 Climbs into 3rd in Class Challenge

Good fundraising news over the last five days. A $1,000 donation jumped the class of 1964 into 3rd place in the Class Challenge. A member of the class of 1951 donated $51 to match the year the member graduated.  The … Continue reading

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Remembering Pete Susick

Just two weeks to go until the Pirates open their football season at home at Pete Susick Stadium. Today, we honor the legendary coach. The following is from his induction into the charter class of the Marshfield High School Hall … Continue reading

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Honoring Ernest Manders, M.D. Class of ’63

Today, with just 15 days until our football home opener, we honor Ernie Manders.  The following is from his induction into the Marshfield Hall of Fame in 2009: Ernest Manders, M.D: Dr. Manders, who graduated from Marshfield in 1963, was … Continue reading

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