Eastern New Mexico to officially rededicate football stadium Oct. 19

PORTALES, N.M. (KAMR/KCIT) — Eastern New Mexico University announced that it will officially rededicate their football stadium to the newly named Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium.

ENMU invites former players who were coached by Jack Scott and Don Carthel, as well as teammates of Steve Loy under Coach Scott, to a weekend full of activities celebrating the rededication.

This on-campus event for the community will be followed by a community pep rally at 7 p.m., which will feature the stadium’s namesake, Steve Loy, speaking at the rally.

On Saturday, Oct. 19, ENMU will gather former teammates and players of Steve Loy, Coach Jack Scott, and Coach Don Carthel to a morning tailgate party before the 11 a.m., ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly named stadium.

“This is a special time and a special occasion for the Loy Family and the reunion of so many people that have supported ENMU for the past 50 years when we first enrolled in the university,” said Steve Loy.  “Our family is full of gratitude and appreciation for all the ENMU community and the ENMU athletic programs that have filled our lives with so many things for which we are thankful.”

ENMU will recognize Steve Loy and his wife, Linda Bell Loy, on the field during the halftime of the Wagon Wheel Rivalry game.

After the game at 6 p.m., the banquet will feature ENMU’s Chancellor, the stadium namesake and former Greyhound Football Captain Steve Loy, and former Greyhound football players.

“This is a weekend themed around the celebration of family,” said James Johnston, ENMU Chancellor. “I cannot think of a more appropriate time to celebrate and thank Coach Loy and his family for their generosity. ENMU will benefit from his support for generations to come. It will be a great weekend to recognize one of our own, Coach Steve Loy.”

Former players can sign up for this event at the ENMU website .

For more information about the rededication reunion weekend, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at 575-562 2125.

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