Friday afternoon's ribbon cutting at the Sutton Performance Center and the Shah Basketball Complex were very impressive. Both Ben & Mit shared a few words, essentially saying there is no reason WF cannot compete at the highest levels in every sport. They gave credit to Bob McCreary for inspiring both of them. Both gave credit to Dr. Hatch, Ron Wellman and the BOT for the commitment to improve facilities.
Then they cut the ribbon and people streamed in to tour the new buildings. That is when jaws dropped. It is such an incredible facility! My sense was that people were simply awed, proud, surprised, and excited at every turn. People like Carl Tucker, Alan Fox, Prentiss Baker and others also made major contributions to the new buildings deserve our thanks also.
Ben Sutton, who has probably been on more college campuses than anyone we know, says our facilities take a back seat to no one. I hope every WF fan has the chance to see these new digs. And if you know any of these men (and/or their families), please express your gratitude for their generosity. They have all made generational gifts that have and will change the trajectory of the future of athletics at Wake Forest.
Then they cut the ribbon and people streamed in to tour the new buildings. That is when jaws dropped. It is such an incredible facility! My sense was that people were simply awed, proud, surprised, and excited at every turn. People like Carl Tucker, Alan Fox, Prentiss Baker and others also made major contributions to the new buildings deserve our thanks also.
Ben Sutton, who has probably been on more college campuses than anyone we know, says our facilities take a back seat to no one. I hope every WF fan has the chance to see these new digs. And if you know any of these men (and/or their families), please express your gratitude for their generosity. They have all made generational gifts that have and will change the trajectory of the future of athletics at Wake Forest.