Christy Novitsky Spielman
Madison, 1996
Shawn Lindsey
Franklin, 1995
Bill Wiitala Senator Alumni Fieldhouse Update
Walsh Construction finished their work on The Bill Wiitala Senator Alumni Fieldhouse at McDaniel High School in late September and are working through the final occupancy permits with the City of Portland. Installation of an elaborate heavy duty rail system that moves and carries up to four baseball and softball safety nets will be installed shortly after and then the installation of wall-to-wall artificial turf. Paver pathways extend access to the two main entrances and two larger patio and paver pathways extend from the larger roll-up door to the fields on the South and the Track and Football Stadium on the North.
The Madison Alumni Association hired award winning Infinity Images, an integrated design, print, and fabrication house headquartered in NE Portland to create a mural styled timeline depicting the Bill Wiitala's era and his significant influence on students, players, teams, coaches, and the community. Every donor will be named and highlighted as well as Impact Coaches, a program honoring donations in the name of over a dozen coaches on other inside walls. A grand opening celebration is targeted for early November.
For further information, or to donate, please contact Bill Booth at [email protected] or at 503-616-8427.
Mel Krause Memorial PIL HOF Golf Tourney Sept. 11 at Langdon Farms
-- a Sold-Out Success!
149 golfers showed up for a perfect day of camaraderie, story-telling, and most importantly fund-raising to support the student-athletes of the PIL. A good time was had by all at our new venue, with rave reviews about the course, format, food and ability to visit with old friends.
We want to once again thank our generous sponsors below who along with the participants, hole sponsors and individual donors allowed us to raise approximately $25,000 to help support the PIL
Current Sponsors:
Title Sponsor - Harold and Margaret Taylor Foundation
Dinner $1000 - The Rudolph Team / Cascade Hasson SIR
Tee Prize $1000 - The Clopton Team
Registration $1000 - The Denny Sullivan Foundation
Beverage $500 - The Barbers
Cart - $500 - Walsh Construction Co.
Raffle $500 - Platt Electric
Hole - in - One $500 - Manor Management Services, Inc.
Win a Free Haircut Hole $500 - The Barbers
Lunch Sponsor - Direct Sales - Mike Keller
Hosted Hole - $500
Hole Sponsor - $150
SAVE THE DATE !
For our 2024 Tournament to be held Monday September 9, 2024, back at Langdon Farms! Due to the sell-out this year, we already have commitments for half-the field next year! Registration will be available soon at www.pilhalloffame.org, but if you want to secure your spot please email Steve Rudolph at [email protected] or give him a call at 503-449-0438.
THANKS TO ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
In Memoriam
We are sad to pass on the news of the following PIL HOF members who have recently passed away:
- Harvey Jones - Cleveland (Commerce) 1955, please see Harvey Jones' Obituary Also see Harvey's PIL HOF profile.
- Dick Hennessy - (Benson, 1948) no official obituary, the following from his son Rick: "Dad was born March 8, 1930, in Tacoma but spent most of his youth in billings Montana. When WWII broke out his father was put in charge of the lumber distribution for the war effort and they were moved to Portland. He attended Benson HS where he played football and ran track. In 1948 he played in the first Shrine football on the North side. He went to OSU his freshman year where he captained the rook team. He transferred to Grays harbor then finished at Lewis and Clark playing on the offensive and defensive lines. Graduated in 1954. Married Mom February 6,1954. Drafted to the Army in 1954 and was discharged in 1956. Coached football and wrestling at Sweet Home HS from 1956-58, Grant HS 1958-65, Benson 1965-1970. At Benson was Athletic director and Vice Principal retiring in 1987.
"In retirement he and mom traveled extensively in the US and Europe. Four Children, 10 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Passed away August of this year at the age of 93. He left it all on the table with no regrets. A life well lived!" Please see Dick's PIL HOF profile. - Tom Brauckmiller (Benson, 1958) - No obituary available, passed away Sept. 7, 2023, please see Tom's PIL HOF profile.
