JCHS Announces Proposed Design for New Leroy Shannon Field
Jefferson County Schools is excited to announce, and share with the community, the proposed design of Leroy Shannon Field on the campus of JCHS. The renovations include a synthetic game field, new track, new tennis courts, upgrades at the softball facility, and an expanded natural grass practice field.
JCHS Athletic Director – Mr. Randy Rogers
“I am thankful for the continued support to our athletic programs from our community. I am extremely excited by the upcoming renovations to all of our athletic facilities. These upgrades will have a lasting impact on all of our school sport programs and our community. As the Athletic Director, I am very pleased to know that all of our school sponsored teams will now have a place to practice and play on our school campus, which will help in a variety of ways. I know our coaches, athletes, students, and fans are excited to see the finished product.”
JCHS Principal – Dr. Scott Walker
“The upcoming renovation of our athletic facilities make it an exciting time to be a Patriot. The renovations will not only benefit the students of Jefferson County High School, but the community as well. We thank the school board and the county commission for their vision and for their continuing support of public education in Jefferson County.”
Director of Schools – Dr. Shane Johnston
“It’s an exciting time for our students and community. The school board and county commission approved this so we could address some inequity issues and when it’s all complete it will be a facility that benefits multiple groups of students and is something the entire community can be proud to know they provided for our students.”
Factors behind the Field Design
- Incorporates history 4 stars represent the schools that closed when JCHS opened in 1975
- Addresses needs of multiple sports (synthetic field adds practice field)
- Mid-Field Logo
- Avoiding sport specific logos since multiple sports/groups will access
- Overall plan presented to school board & county commission as multi-sport
- Interlocking JC is common around campus
- Coaches Attire, Uniforms, Fan Attire, Gym Wall, School Sign on Hwy 92
- Multiple Mid-Field logos over the years including, but not limited to:
- Red Oval and White Oval with JCHS
- White Circle with JCHS and Stars
- White Elongated Logo with a Minuteman
- Interlocking JC
- Elongated Logo w/ Minuteman plus Patriots and 16 red, white, blue stars
- Snapping Patriot
- Multiple seasons with no logo at mid-field
- Avoiding sport specific logos since multiple sports/groups will access
- Field Design has NO Impact on individual sports to utilize sport-specific logos associated with individual sports on uniforms, fan attire, letterheads, etc.
