Adrian Dedicates New Stadium posted 9/11/06

Bulldog athletic teams competed in the new on-campus performance stadium for the first time on Saturday. A spirit of energy and promise took hold of campus as thousands of fans attended the day's events.

Jack Shimko, class of 1979, and President Docking unveil the Bulldog statue that Shimko and his wife, 1979 alumna Elizabeth Warnshuis Shimko, commissioned for the entrance of the stadium.

Students form a semi-circle behind the platform party during the dedication ceremony.

Students and fans tailgate before the football game.

President Docking cuts the ribbon with the help of the platform party.

The game ball is delivered.

President Docking makes the coin toss.

Students cheer on the Bulldogs from the student section behind the north end zone.

Fireworks light up the sky as fans exit the stadium.