DeKalb board votes to name expanded Dunwoody High School stadium after Ryan Seacrest and his family

A rendering of the new seating at Seacrest Stadium Provided by the Bring it Home Committee One of Dunwoody s the bulk famous sons will be recognized in the naming of the Dunwoody High School s soon-to-be expanded stadium At its Dec board meeting DeKalb County Board of Coaching approved in a - vote the renaming of the stadium after Wheel of Fortune host and Dunwoody native Ryan Seacrest Diijon DaCosta and Tiffany Hogan voted against the measure The Seacrest Stadium will recognize the contributions achievements and long-standing connection of Ryan Seacrest to Dunwoody High School and the broader DeKalb public according to the resolution Ryan Seacrest Facebook page Bring it Home a group comprised of parents DHS faculty and group members is in the midst of raising million to expand its home field seating to to enable varsity sports to be played onsite So far fundraising has topped DHS Finance Academy coach and committee member Steve Fortenberry noted the additions to the stadium will allow the Wildcats to host GHSA varsity football flag football lacrosse soccer track as well as graduations pep rallies and school-wide assemblies on the campus Right now Dunwoody shares a home field with Chamblee High School which often involves a shuffling act that often sees both football teams playing on the same night one at and the other later A letter submitted to the school board by the Bring It Home Committee disclosed its goal is to build a space that reflects the values of society roots legacy and the importance of giving back With these ideals at the forefront the Bring It Home committee unanimously agreed on the Seacrest name The Seacrest family has long served as an inspiring example of dreams fulfilled through hard work generosity and a commitment to remembering where you come from the letter explained They were especially moved by Ryan and his family s dedication to the group and hope to highlight that legacy through this facility The Seacrest family s impact resonates even more deeply with the latest passing of Gary Seacrest DHS principal Tom Bass reported the naming designation will provide momentum as the group works to reach its million goal by early Twenty plus years of planning organizing and hard work came to fruition last night with the DCSD board vote to name our new facility SEACREST STADIUM in honor of Dunwoody s bulk famous son and his family Bass stated Now we all can jump on board the BringithomeDunwoody campaign as we celebrate beginning next year a new era at DHS The post DeKalb board votes to name expanded Dunwoody High School stadium after Ryan Seacrest and his family appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta