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University Stadium Grand Opening

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

University Stadium is officially opened with a center-field ribbon-cutting.

 

President Hefner and 2007 team captains

President Dennis Hefner and the women's and men's soccer team captains

Legislators Parment and Young

New York State Assemblyman Bill Parment, left,  and State Senator Catharine Young share a laugh prior just before the start of the official grand opening ceremony. The two legislators were instrumental in helping Fredonia State receive the funding for the soccer field project.

Kevin Sylvester

Kevin Sylvester (Fredonia State '95), studio host for the Buffalo Sabres, looks over his notes. Sylvester was the grand opening emcee.

FSU Pep band Team warm up

The pep band rocks the house, above left. At right, the Blue Devils bounce during warm-ups.

Cheerleaders during halftime blue fans

Cheerleaders, above, perform at halftime while spectators show their true colors.

long free kick Rob Esposito in Grand Opening game

A full house oversees a free kick, left. Rob Esposito (21), above right, tallied the game-winner against Penn State Behrend.

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