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Stadium Special
Sept. 22, 2001
New stadium unveiled in full glory
Jessica Vitak
Chief Copy Editor
Elon University’s Rhodes Sta
dium has been a long awaited addi
tion to the campus. The football
team hajl to wait 92 years before
getting a home field, but most will
agree that this stadium was well
worth the wait.
Boasting 8,250 seats, including
1,800just for Elon students, the sta
dium was designed by Elberte
Becket, a leader in the architecture,
engineering and construction indus
tries. The firm has designed a large
number of sports arenas, including
Atlanta’s 1996 Centennial Olympic
Stadium and the Bank One Ballpark
in Phoenix. The firm has also reno
vated parts of Norte Dame Stadium
and Madison Square Garden.
The stadium is named for Peggy
and Dusty Rhodes, residents of
Gibsonville, N.C. The two have
made countless gifts to better. Their
gift toward the stadium emphasizes
their devotion to the school.
McKinnon Field is named for
Elon alum Bob McKinnon ‘62 and
his wife Ray, The field is identical
to many NFL fields.
The arches at the entrance to
Rhodes Stadium are named in
honor of Elon alum Nick Theos,
who has dedicated his life to
education. Furman Moseley
made the decision to name the
arch after his lifetime friend.
Below are just a few pictures
that capture the beauty and maj
esty of Elon’s own football sta
dium. An event eagerly antici
pated by present and past stu
dents, faculty, staff and the
community, it is time to wel
come the new home of the
Phoenix.
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Emily HudsonIPhotography
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