Daily Local News (West Chester, PA)
Immaculata dedicates $1.2M eight-lane athletic track
Immaculata University dedicated its new eightlane athletic track that surrounds Draper Walsh Stadium. The track will support Immaculata’s NCAA Division III track and field as well as the university’s exercise science programs, providing a venue for cardio endurance testing and clinical rotations.
The state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program and alumna Cindy Mark ‘79 contributed to making the $1.2 million athletic track a reality.
“The new eight-lane track adds to our top-notch athletic facilities here at Immaculata,” comments new athletic director Amy Badorf. “For the first time in our track and field program’s 10 year history, it will have a world class, competitive track for practice and competition.”
James Ruppert ‘22 began the dedication with a prayer. State Senator Andrew E. Dinniman addressed the crowd assembled for the dedication along with President Barbara Lettiere, Vice Pres
ident Patricia Canterino and Cindy Mark Egnotovich ‘79. Father Bill Trader, O. Praem, chaplain, provided the blessing.
President Lettiere named the various track and field events that can be held at the new track, including the long jump, javelin throw, hammer throw, steeplechase and discus throw events. “I never knew there were so many things associated with track. I know now!” Barbara added.
Dinniman noted that the governor should visit Immaculata University to see the new track because as a college athlete, the governor was a member of the track team.
“Sports bring people together and are important part of the growth and development of our young people,” said Dinniman. “I am proud to support the new eight-lane track at Immaculata University by securing $500,000 in state funding. I also want to thank IU alumni Cindy Mark Egnotovich for generously providing the additional support to make it a reality. The track is open and I hope many records are set here.”