The Weight Room renovations were made in 1994 at a cost of $20,000. The equipment shed inclduing cages and renovations completed by The Foundation after the new locker room expansion.
Storage Cages show housing equipment for all sports. Heating and Fire Systems were funded by the Foundation.
Technology- Camera and video equipment. This was previously funded through the library budget until that budget was cut. These items are now supplied though the Foundation. Funding in this area has been over $30,000 in the past 15 years. As an example, in 2010 season a new camera cost the Foundation $3460.
Another $20,000 in the renovation of the old garage converted for secure technology and equipment rooms for football.
Pictured – Shelving for off season storage for Football Helmets and Uniforms.
Field Equipment - sleds, shields, and dummies. Most of the funding has been cut since original purchase in 1981. Foundation now funds this. Purchases by the Foundation in this area exceed $20,000.
In order to increase the life expectancy of the pads, a f ootball shed was needed to protect that type of equipment . B uilt by Foundation - $15,000
Track shed materials: 1/2 purchased by Foundation; 1/2 purchased by Booster Club. Amount $15,000. The track shed house items like the hurdles, the high jump mat and pole vault equipment.
The new scoreboard was purchased through the Foundation in the amount of $30,000
New stadium sound system supported by Foundation - $10,000
Cost of Balance Beam purchased by the Foundation - $1,600
Cost of Volleyball Net purchased by the Foundation - $4,800
Cost of Cheerleading mat purchased by the Foundation - $2,400
Basketball & Lacrosse Team Room
New Basketball , Lacrosse and men's PE lockers (used by some sports programs) purchased by Foundation -$30,000 .
Air Conditioning, Carpeting and other needed improvements that were either unforeseen and/or non-budgeted have been funded by the Foundation as needed.
The Foundation has always been interested in maintaining pride and motivation. The Athletic Photos (all sports) located throughout the building are paid for by the Foundation.
The Mottos on the walls are another Foundation project designed to motivate our LTHS Students.
The records plaques were purchased and are maintained by the Foundation
Our Foundation has very strong support from our local business community as demonstrated by the numerous signs located on the fences throughout our stadium.
In 1981, initial weight lifting club needs were raised by the weight club. Since the new addition, all weight room needs have been supported by the Booster Club and the Foundation. NOTE: This also covers the need of our physical education program in fitness and wellness. Over $100,000 has been funded since 1981 in the area.
Cement patio outside trainer area by Foundation- $6,200.
New sound system for weight room and athletic hallway by Foundation $4,800
The Foundation purchased and Ice machine for the LTHS Athletic Trainer $1,600
New ticket booth and storage building and stadium entrance built by the Foundation . Approximately $70,000 has been spent to date.
The many footballs were purchased by the Foundation to remind our players of our long history of Championships.
LACEY FOOTBALL TRADITION
The Lacey Lion - Dedicated to the Men of Autumn
The Stadium Press Box (new for the 2016 season) features areas for both Lacey and visiting coaching/film staffs. The L.T.H.S. Channel 21 area allows for both recording as well as live streaming of games and events. An area is also provided for the announcers, scoreboard operator and visiting press. The roof is also setup for filming. With the addition of a few other outstanding improvements, the Press Box is projected at a finished cost of $120,000
The Lacey Football Foundation created the Lions Light It Up committee who raised $250,000 in two and one half years through local business donations, advertising banners golf tournaments and 50/50 raffles. The lights when live in June of 2019 and used starting the 2019 Football Season.
