Boosters make final fundraising push for track

Big Blue Boosters, led by Class of 1983 graduate Scott Krivoshein, is organizing a fundraising effort to help build a new track at Walla Walla High School. Last night, Krivoshein and members of the Boosters updated the school board on the project. The current 50-year-old cinder Wa-Hi track is no longer suitable for physical education classes or the school’s successful Track & Field program. Currently, Track & Field practice and events are held at the aging Martin Field facility at the Borleske Stadium site.

Krivoshein said the plan is for funds to come from private donors, local trusts, Walla Walla Public Schools and the Big Blue Boosters. He said the long-range plan for this multiple-phase project includes relocating all athletic activities from Borleske Stadium/Martin Field to the Walla Walla High School campus, but this vision has a longer timeline and is not our immediate focus.

“We are focused on funding for Phase One of the project which calls for the construction of a new all-weather track,” Krivoshein said. “The goal is to break ground this summer and be completed this fall.”

Funding for the new track (Phase One) is estimated at $850,000. Currently, the project is approximately $100,000 shy of the anticipated construction costs. Krivoshein requested $150,000 from the district’s reserve for the project and another $100,000 in a contingency fund. The school board did not take action last night. Big Blue Boosters is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible. For information, contact Scott Krivoshein at 509.301.6620.

Mail your completed form along with your tax deductible donation to:
Big Blue Booster Track Fund
6 E. Alder, Suite 307
Walla Walla, WA 99362