Category Archives: General

Current fundraiser continues to lead us to the Goal Line

Our current fundraising drive is continuing to see Pirate supporters give generously.  We’ve reached over $20,000 in cash contributions that will go towards our ADA accessibility ramps and ADA compliant restrooms.  We estimate that we need another $60,000.   If … Continue reading

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So Close – Help us cross the Goal Line

Our Raise the Roof Campaign is nearly at the goal line.  The main projects to be completed are the restrooms and ADA accessibility ramps and features.  When we first announced the size and scope of the project in 2017, several … Continue reading

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Class Challenge Update – Pete’s Teams

We haven’t updated our class challenge graphic in quite awhile.  Below you’ll find an update through March 7.  We’re expecting a lot of changes in the class ranks as the recent fundraising letter is motivating Pirates to donate.  We hope … Continue reading

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Entering the Final Stretch

The completion of the Raise the Roof project is in sight thanks to the tremendous support of alumni and businesses who have donated both cash and in kind contributions.  Take a look at the photo below.  It’s hard to believe … Continue reading

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January Update – Pirate supporters going the extra mile

1.  An OSAA Grant has been submitted by Nancy Tedder, Mary Paczesniak, Sue Nowlin and Keenan Holte 2.  Insulation to be completed by the end of February in the viewing boxes 3.  Don Erickson has completed sealing and painting the stadium concrete … Continue reading

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Ford Foundation Grant helps move project towards completion

The Raise the Roof project recently received a $25,000 grant from the Ford Family Foundation.  This will help tremendously in adding ADA accessibility to the stadium. Here’s a link to an article by John Gunther of The World about the … Continue reading

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Susick Stadium named best in Oregon by StadiumTalk

The website StadiumTalk has recognized Susick Stadium as the best high school stadium in Oregon.  StadiumTalk listed the best stadium in every state. Scroll down to the state of Oregon, and there you will see our stadium with the new … Continue reading

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November update – Moving right along……

1. Electrical work in the viewing boxes has been completed.  ( Casey Waterman) Electrical Specialty 2. IT work has been completed in the viewing boxes by District 9.  ( Sean Wirebaugh ) 3. Insulation will be installed by the MHS … Continue reading

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Great Pete story from Bob Bestor

Webmaster apology.  I just found this story in a hidden part of our feedback loop: Pete had a great influence on my life. Here’s a story. In 1952, my freshman year, Marshfield had a tremendous undefeated football team: Tom Crabtree, … Continue reading

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Fall 2020 Work Schedule for Raise the Roof

There’s lots of activity going on this fall to complete our Raise the Roof Project – physical work at the stadium, design of the ADA walkways and grant writing.  Thanks for all of your support so far. 1. Electricity and … Continue reading

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