Providence Catholic High School - New Lenox, IL

Turf in '12

Progress

May 2012

Nearing Completion

April 2012

Providence Catholic High School Breaks Ground on Turf in ‘12 Campaign

(New Lenox) - Providence Catholic High School recently broke ground on its “GOING FOR THE GREEN – TURF IN ‘12” capital campaign to install synthetic turf and a new polyurethane track in Bishop Kaffer Stadium.

Providence Catholic parents Bob and Rosemary Leonard, Dave and Charlie Kaminski, Bob and Lisa Marth, and Larry and Andrea Sheppard are spearheading the fundraising campaign. The goal is to raise $1,000,000 and seventy percent of the funds have been collected or pledged.

Usage of Matt Senffner Field in Bishop Kaffer Stadium has been limited to football teams during their season because of the natural grass field. Synthetic turf will transform the stadium into a venue for all Providence Catholic students to use throughout the year. Boys and girls physical education classes will use the field almost every day the weather permits. Additionally, the football, track, cross country and soccer programs will utilize the new field and track for games, meets and matches.

The marching band, color guard, pom-pon squad and cheerleaders will also practice and perform on the synthetic turf field. The softball and baseball teams will be able to use the new field for practice in their off seasons and all athletic programs will use the turf for conditioning, running, exercise and stretching. All-school Masses and assemblies will also be able to take place in the stadium. The synthetic turf field will enhance the athletic, spiritual and educational experiences of all Providence Catholic students.

On September 30, at the home football game, Fr. Richard McGrath formally announced that PCHS will be running a campaign to install synthetic turf and a new polyurethane track.