Alief ISD Winter 2024-25

NEWS

ALIEF ISD

CRUMP STADIUM CELEBRATING Ribbon Cutting Marks Exciting New Chapter for Crump Stadium

\\ By Kristyn Hunt Cathey, APR Chief of Communications

AS THE SUN PREPARED TO GO DOWN, A GROUP OF DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE NEWEST ATHLETIC ENDEAVOR GATHERED BEFORE THE FIRST HOME FOOTBALL GAME IN LATE AUGUST 2024. This meeting celebrated the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new digital scoreboard at Crump Stadium. The event marked the culmination of an extended period of planning, hard work, and collaboration, bringing together local leaders, educators, students, and community members to witness this moment. As the ribbon was cut, applause filled the air, symbolizing the start of a new era for Alief ISD. The scoreboard sits prominently at Crump Stadium and can be seen by passersby daily. Alief ISD graduate and athletic director Marla Brumfield-Lewis was beyond excited to see this dream come to fruition. As a former student and college athlete, she understands how important it is for the crowd to be entertained by the athletes and the overall experience. “This new technology is set to play a pivotal role in enhancing the entertainment

experience at any event at the stadium,” she said. “This new scoreboard is equipped with state-of-the-art features that our CTE student workers will help to manage throughout the season. It’s a win-win for all of us!” A group of eager Marshall CTE students was trained on the scoreboard platform and are supervised by district employees Robert Goetsch, Digital Design instructor at the Marshall CTE Center; Mike Alvarez, Multimedia Production Specialist; and Taylor High School teachers Gerald Brewer and Jason Chastang. The students are receiving real-world experience that will prepare them for careers in the sports entertainment industry. The completion of the digital scoreboard is the result of a collaborative effort between several district departments. In addition to athletics, the facilities and construction team played a pivotal role in getting this project off the ground and to completion, and the input of the athletic parent committee was also integral to the project’s success. Notable attendees at the event included the

Alief ISD Board of Trustees, Athletic Parent Advisory Board members, students, and the Chamber of Commerce. Many spoke about the importance of the new addition to Crump Stadium and what it represents for the future of Alief ISD. As the ribbon fluttered to the ground and guests admired the new scoreboard, there was a sense of excitement and anticipation for what lay ahead. The latest technology promises to be a beacon of progress, fostering community engagement for future generations. “Today’s ribbon cutting marks the beginning of something special for our students and our community,” said Dr. Anthony Mays, Superintendent of Schools. “This scoreboard will give our guests an elevated experience they will never forget.” Photo caption: District leaders, parents, students, and community members celebrated the addition of the new digital scoreboard to Crump Stadium during a ribbon-cutting ceremony ahead of the home season opener football game.

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