Rochester High School Football Field Now Has a New Name
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A high school football stadium in Rochester now has a new name.
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The name change was made official before kickoff on Friday night and it honors a longtime local activities director, who just retired after a multi-decade career.
On Friday the Mayo High School Spartans hosted Lakeville North at Whitney Stadium, named after Jeff Whitney.
Football Stadium at Mayo High School Renamed to Whitney Stadium
Whitney, a 1980 Mayo High grad, grew up across the street from the field that now bears his name. He retired last month, ending his 33 year tenure as the school’s Activities Director.
“This is an incredibly humbling experience, and it's especially meaningful because Mayo is my alma mater,” Whitney said in a statement. “I've been Green and Gold nearly my whole life, which is incredible to think about; my sons have worn Green and Gold since the day they were born. To say this is an honor is an understatement. Each time I return now as a fan, I will be reminded that Mayo is, and has always been, home.”
Whitney retires as a well decorated activities administrator. His accolades include being named the MN State Activities Director (AD) of the Year in 2018, Region 1AA AD of the Year, MN High School Coaches Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, and MN Interscholastic Triple A Distinguished Service Award winner.
Whitney was presented with a plaque prior to Friday night’s kickoff by students and Mayo High Principal Troy Prigge.
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