Michie Stadium Preservation Support Spotlight: Class of 1961
WEST POINT, N.Y. – In honor of the United States Military Academy Class of 1961, a $10 million gift has been anonymously awarded to the Michie Stadium Preservation Project to continue the substantial momentum to the most ambitious gift-funded construction project in the history of the Academy. The Class of 1961 has contributed a total of $15 million since August 2021.
The Michie Stadium Preservation Project has received enormous support since it launched and we are grateful to receive this gift from the Class of 1961. Our supporters for this project are committed to making Michie Stadium an elite facility for our Cadet-Athletes, the Corps, and fans.Army West Point Director of Athletics, Mike Buddie
Since its official launch in July 2021, the West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) and the Army West Point Athletics Association (AWPAA) have raised a significant amount of the proposed $95 million that will support the Academy’s vision to reconstruct the East Stands of Michie Stadium.
Michie Stadium, built in 1924, has become a West Point icon and serves as the gateway to the Academy for many Americans. Whether seen on a nationally televised game or experienced in-person, Michie Stadium is an established avenue for visitors to engage with, learn about and immerse themselves in West Point culture.
The proposed reconstruction of the East Stands has integrated cadet feedback into the reimagination process to reflect the Corps’ ideals of “Duty, Honor, Country”. The upgrades, which include all-new premium areas for guests with the addition of suite, loge, ledge and club-level seating, will put into action what has already been established as one of the Superintendent’s top priorities at the Academy.
Gifts, such as the one generously provided by the Class of 1961, ensure that the unique and storied Michie Stadium experience carries on for generations to come.
For more information or to make a gift, please contact info@michiestadium.com or visit michiestadium.com.
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