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HOME > Field house, track named for Hoovers Field house, track named for Hoovers
The Board of Regents announced in May that it will name the field house and track area of the Wartburg-Waverly Sports & Wellness Center in honor of Gary and Donna Hoover of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Ames, Iowa. The facility will be called the “Hoover Field House and Track” in gratitude for a leadership gift given by Gary and Donna Hoover. The Board of Regents voted at its winter meeting to name the facility after the Hoovers. The Hoovers have had a high level of involvement in Commission Wartburg, the college’s earlier strategic planning process; Campaign Wartburg, the largest capital campaign in the college’s history; and now Commission on Mission, the college’s current strategic planning process. The Hoovers became affiliated with the college several years ago through Gary Hoover’s uncle, Marv Walston, a Waverly businessman. The two are the namesakes of Walston-Hoover Stadium. The Hoovers made the lead gift for the Walston-Hoover Stadium, a state-of-the-art football and outdoor track facility dedicated in 2001. The facility enabled the college to host the NCAA Division III national track and field championship in May 2005. That year, the Wartburg women’s track and field team won the national championship on their home track. The Hoovers are also major donors to Gary’s alma mater, Iowa State University in Ames. He said he gives generously to Wartburg College because he appreciates what the college stands for. “I have gotten to know the administration and the professors, and I like what they’re doing. That’s the real underlying reason I give to Wartburg,” said Gary Hoover. “Donna and I are extremely honored to be recognized by the Wartburg College Board of Regents with the naming of such a significant area of The W. We are very supportive of the comprehensive sports and wellness activities for the college and Waverly community, and we are proud to continue our association with the college in helping develop Wartburg’s excellent facilities.” Other areas of The W will reflect the support of alumni and friends in the planning, development and construction of the facility. The Hall of Champions will recognize the leadership support of The W given by Board of Regents member Dr. Gilbert ’59 and his wife, Mary Reiff ’60 Wessel, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Community Entrance will recognize the leadership support given by Young Plumbing & Heating, the Young Family Foundations and former Board of Regents member Richard Young and his wife, the Rev. Cathy Young of Cedar Falls, Iowa. The Hall of Fame Room will recognize the leadership support given by The Child Care Center will recognize leadership support of former Board of Regents member Sandra Rada-Aleff and her husband, Jerome Aleff. – Karris Golden | |||
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