Nancy and Terry Foote, with President Brad Cook, at the ribbon-cutting reception prior to the first game of the Spring 2021 football season.
GATES OPENED TO NEWLY NAMED STADIUM On April 2, after a long absence due to COVID-19 restrictions, Badger Football fans were welcomed to the first home game of the rescheduled Spring 2021 season in the newly named Terry Foote Badger Stadium. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place prior to the game. The stadium honors Terry and Nancy Foote, who made the largest private donation in Snow College’s history, of approximately $3 million through a generous planned gift. An added archway at the entrance displays the stadium’s new name, and it is a complement to other recent additions 4
to the athletic complex, including the Bergeson Athletics Center, field renovations, and a sculpture created by faculty member Brad Taggart.
Snow College and get the education he needed to be successful. Nancy received an art scholarship to Snow but was, regrettably, unable to use it.
The Footes’ donation provides needs-based scholarship support and helped the College exceed its $5 million goal for the recent Reimagine Scholarship Campaign.
Terry is proud to have the stadium bear his name, and he and Nancy are honored and very proud of their connection to Snow College and their ability to support students. Terry and Nancy believe that the students are fortunate to have President Brad Cook at the helm. They feel that his innovative thinking, kindness, and love for his students make for a successful future for Snow.
Terry (’69) attended Snow on a football scholarship, and he also played baseball. Although he was injured playing football, he was able to keep his scholarship and graduate. Terry’s athletic scholarship helped him go to
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