Fields of Excellence®

2004 Field of Excellence Award Winners

March 23, 2005

Pioneer Athletics proudly announces the winners of the 2004 Field of Excellence Award. These outstanding fields and athletic complexes represent universities, high schools, recreation and athletic clubs from around the country:

• Quincy Public Schools Quincy, IL
• Florala High School Florala, AL
• Thornton Fractional North High School Calumet City, IL
• Fremont High School Fremont, IN
• Seaman U.S.D. #345 Topeka, KS
• McCallie School Chattanooga, TN
• Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH
• Captain Municipal Schools Captain, NM
• Clifton Central Community High School Unit 4 Clifton, IL
• Casady School Oklahoma City, OK
• Stonehill College Easton, MA
• North Olmsted Soccer Organization (NOSO) North Olmsted, OH
• Farragut Community Schools Farragut, IA
• West Ashley High School North Chaleston, SC
• Reicher Catholic High School Waco, TX
• Shaker Hieghts City Schools Shaker Heights, OH
• Arcanum High School Arcanum, OH
• City of Fairview Park's Recreation Department Fairview Park, OH
• Somersworth High School Somersworth, NH
• Angleton I.S.D. Angleton, TX
• City of Napoleon Parks and Recreation Youth Football Napoleon, OH
• Hayesville High School Hayesville, NC
• Fort Worth I.S.D. Fort Worth, TX
• Gaffney High School Gaffney, SC
• Ohio Northern University Ada, OH
• Centerville High School Centerville, OH
• Lincoln County High School Fayetteville, TN

Each of the winning fields displayed the originality and creativity that Pioneer was looking for. Each recipient will be awarded a certificate of recognition and a Field of Excellence banner. In addition, Benton Harbor High School and Grassfield High School were selected as this year's scholarship winners. These two schools will be awarded a $500 scholarship given to the student-athlete of their choice.

Pioneer understands that excellence in athletic field maintenance often goes unrecognized and unappreciated. The Field of Excellence Award Program honors outstanding athletic fields and their hard working field crews who diligently maintain them. The Field of Excellence Award Program was established in 1998 and has honored over 315 fields since its creation.

Pioneer - The nation's leading developer and manufacturer of athletic field marking paints and striping equipment. Our line-up of natural and synthetic field paints, antimicrobial coatings, striping machines, high-quality stencils and athletic accessories are used by over 25,000 high schools, colleges and professional athletic organizations throughout North America. No matter what level your field of play is on, Pioneer will make it look like a champion.