By Alyssa McMillan
After more than a year of construction, Schoolcraft’s Roy H. Davis Field is ready to go and better than ever, discussion at a September school board meeting indicated.
With fresh grass and night lighting, the redone field provides the perfect atmosphere for home games.
“I think the new facility is beautiful,” said Football Coach Nathan Ferency. “It’s a really nice upgrade that enhances the aesthetics and presentation of our school, community, and football program. I think that it exemplifies who we are and what we represent across our community, district, and football program.”
“It’s a huge boost to have a quality stadium to play in and in front of the best fans and community in southwest Michigan,” Ferency added. “I think the community should be proud of the work that was done and know that we will do everything we can to honor the legacies and traditions that were tied to the old facilities.”
Athletic Director Bryan Applin agreed. “Bringing football back to a renovated Roy H. Davis Field means a lot to our community. Everyone from our school board, our administrative team, our maintenance team, and many more have spent countless hours on creating a very special space for our football teams, track and field teams, and cheer squads to thrive.
“Roy H. Davis has always been a special place and we are tremendously proud of how the renovations turned out.”
Also discussed at the meeting were the school’s other successes in staffing, with most of the open positions filled in time for the new school year, and promising audit results just in time for the new finance director, Taylor Mikel. Optimism was expressed by new elementary Principal Sara Howard as the first weeks of school brought liveliness, positivity, and connection to the elementary building. Danielle Luteyn received recognition for her help in the Media Center at the Junior-Senior High, and heartfelt goodbyes were expressed to former dean of students, Amy Lawrence.
