Honoring Aurora’s Ormond family for three generations of service over 80 years, West Aurora School District 129 dedicated Ormond Stadium at West Aurora High School Thursday, Sept. 15.
West Aurora’s a capella choir opened the ceremony outdoors on Ken Zimmerman Field at the stadium with the alma mater.
Jason Buckley, West Aurora’s athletic director, welcomed the crowd that packed the stands.
Blackhawk Sports Boosters president Rhonda Mont offered remarks on behalf of the Boosters.
Jeff Craig, West Aurora School District 129 superintendent of schools, reflected on the Ormond family’s past and present contributions.
Rich Kerns, District 129 School Board president, gave dedication remarks.
On behalf of the Ormond family, Neal Ormond III, thanked school officials for the dedication ceremony. Ormond, 81, a 1958 West Aurora alum, is the radio voice of the basketball Blackhawks at West High.
A volunteer assistant coach for West softball and girls basketball teams, he previously assisted cross country and track teams and served on the District 129 School Board, including as president.
—Al Benson