Dear Community Members, Alumni, and Others:

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who was instrumental in getting the lights project completed.  The countless volunteers who dug trenches, hauled sand, wired, craned, graded, etc. and the generous businesses and individuals who donated money, products and time to make the new lights a reality are the real heroes of this project.   I hesitate to name individuals because I fear I may forget someone, but I think we need to especially thank SHS Foundation member Mike McConnell for his tireless efforts putting the lights project together, Darren Eaton for overseeing the installation, and Derek Wessell of Sonora High School for the many hours he has spent helping the volunteers and others complete this phase of the stadium renovation.

It is amazing to think that we have raised more than 75% of the money needed to complete the stadium project!  The field is in, the lights are on, and now we’re looking forward to the installation of the all-weather track.  We’re so close!  We just need those last dollars to get us over the finish line.  If you’d like to help, there is information on the home page of the site that will show you how you can donate.  Every dollar counts…it really does!

Lastly, I want to encourage you to take a stroll through our website.  You’ll learn about the astonishing cross-country bike trip by Chris and Ben Bateman to raise money for the track.  You’ll see pictures of the track when it was first installed, its current configuration, and a rendering of the new track surface.  Check out the Top Ten reasons we need a new track, as well as a listing of current and upcoming fundraising events.  Take a look at our ever-growing list of generous donors.  You can even learn how to make a donation or volunteer to help with one of our fundraising projects.

On behalf of all the individuals, agencies, schools and organizations who utilize the Sonora High School track, field and stadium throughout the year, thank you for your interest in the Trek for the Track Project.  We hope to see you at an upcoming event and would love to add your name to our donor board.

Sincerely,

Jeanie E. Smith
Sonora High School Foundation President