Reichel ’65 Family Press Box Dedicated at Bard College’s Ferrari Soccer Field
Stanley and Elaine Reichel (back row, center) with members of the Bard Raptor’s women’s soccer team and coaching staff at the dedication of the Reichel ’65 Family Press Box. Photo by Chris Kayden
On Sunday, August 25, Bard College President Leon Botstein joined alumni/ae, trustees, students, and staff to officially unveil the Reichel ’65 Family Press Box at the Lorenzo Ferrari Soccer Field on the Bard campus. The two-story facility is the gift of Life Trustee and Board Treasurer Stanley A. Reichel ’65 and his wife Elaine, who attended the dedication along with members of their extended family. Stanley, who played soccer as well as basketball and tennis while an undergraduate at Bard, spearheaded the development of the Lorenzo Ferrari Soccer and Lacrosse Complex in 2015, when he and other Class of ’65 alumni/ae donated part of their 50th anniversary gift to the installation of the soccer field.
“There are many alumni/ae who are friends of Stan and Elaine Reichel, whose gift this is, and who have supported the sports program here,” said President Botstein. “Nineteen percent of our undergraduates are involved in varsity athletics, and they are among the best of our student body. We’re proud of the way athletics and academic life are integrated, and we’re proud of their achievement.”
“I’m very grateful to the Reichels and their family,” said Botstein. “On behalf of everyone at Bard, the trustees—I want to welcome David E. Schwab II ’52 and Elizabeth Ely ’65, who are both members of our board, along with Stanley, to this afternoon—and without further ado, thank you, Stanley.”
When Stanley Reichel entered Bard in 1962 there were 320 students; that number had more than doubled by the time he graduated. Intramural sports were an important part of daily campus life, he noted, and intercollegiate programs in basketball, tennis, and soccer were established during his time at Bard. The men’s soccer team started off its first year undefeated, including a victory over West Point’s junior varsity squad.
“I’m glad the facilities have developed,” said Reichel. “Very generous alumni/ae and friends have been able to support this, including my classmates, and it can only get better.” He called the press box a very impressive outcome.
“Elaine and I are really surprised and delighted with this. Thank you again for this great honor, and play ball!”
Bill Kelly, head coach of the Bard Raptors women’s soccer team, assistant coach Kate Pellegrino, goalkeeping coach James Rodewald ’82, and Paul LaBarbera were on hand for the preseason intrasquad scrimmage that followed the dedication. Tracy Wolfson, the Reichels’ daughter-in-law and a sportscaster for CBS, announced the roster before the start of play. Raptors midfielder and Environmental and Urban Studies major Audrey Maglich ’22 sang the national anthem from the press box rooftop and then the players took to the field, to the cheers of their friends and fellow Raptors in the bleachers.
The Bard Raptors women’s soccer team faces Elmira College in the season opener on Friday, August 30, at Ferrari Field.
For more about sports at Bard, visit bardathletics.com.
Post Date: 08-29-2019
“There are many alumni/ae who are friends of Stan and Elaine Reichel, whose gift this is, and who have supported the sports program here,” said President Botstein. “Nineteen percent of our undergraduates are involved in varsity athletics, and they are among the best of our student body. We’re proud of the way athletics and academic life are integrated, and we’re proud of their achievement.”
President Leon Botstein and Stanley Reichel ’65 following the dedication. Photo by Chris Kayden
“I’m very grateful to the Reichels and their family,” said Botstein. “On behalf of everyone at Bard, the trustees—I want to welcome David E. Schwab II ’52 and Elizabeth Ely ’65, who are both members of our board, along with Stanley, to this afternoon—and without further ado, thank you, Stanley.”
When Stanley Reichel entered Bard in 1962 there were 320 students; that number had more than doubled by the time he graduated. Intramural sports were an important part of daily campus life, he noted, and intercollegiate programs in basketball, tennis, and soccer were established during his time at Bard. The men’s soccer team started off its first year undefeated, including a victory over West Point’s junior varsity squad.
“I’m glad the facilities have developed,” said Reichel. “Very generous alumni/ae and friends have been able to support this, including my classmates, and it can only get better.” He called the press box a very impressive outcome.
“Elaine and I are really surprised and delighted with this. Thank you again for this great honor, and play ball!”
Bill Kelly, head coach of the Bard Raptors women’s soccer team, assistant coach Kate Pellegrino, goalkeeping coach James Rodewald ’82, and Paul LaBarbera were on hand for the preseason intrasquad scrimmage that followed the dedication. Tracy Wolfson, the Reichels’ daughter-in-law and a sportscaster for CBS, announced the roster before the start of play. Raptors midfielder and Environmental and Urban Studies major Audrey Maglich ’22 sang the national anthem from the press box rooftop and then the players took to the field, to the cheers of their friends and fellow Raptors in the bleachers.
The Bard Raptors women’s soccer team faces Elmira College in the season opener on Friday, August 30, at Ferrari Field.
For more about sports at Bard, visit bardathletics.com.
Post Date: 08-29-2019