Pat Crews North Field Press Box Opens

Pat Crews North Field Press Box Opens

After long-awaited anticipation, the Spartan soccer season kicked off with the unveiling of the new Pat Crews North Field Press Box and two season opener victories. Acting Head of School Mary Virginia Fisher opened the ceremony thanking the Crews family, Spartan sports fans, students, parents, and family members who were there to celebrate the new addition.

The Crews family (L-R) Tyree, Paxton, Brad, Paige, and, in front, Parker.

Tyree, Paxton, Brad, Paige, and, in front, Parker Crews at Monday's ribbon cutting ceremony.


"I would first like to recognize and personally thank Brad and Tyree Crews along with their children Payton, Paige, Paxton, and Parker," said Fisher. "The press box is named in memory of Brad’s father, their loving grandfather and biggest fan, Mr. Pat Crews. While Pat is no longer here with us, we will always remember the love and pride he had for his family and for St. Johns Country Day School."

Then Mrs. Fisher introduced Director of Development Jordan Rechcigl, who thanked all of the donors who went above and beyond to make the new press box possible (a full list of donors can be found below).

"Each and every one of these donors have left a legacy both on and off the field," said Mrs. Rechcigl.

Without further ado, the youngest member of the Crews family, Parker Crews '31, alongside his parents and sisters cut the ribbon, officially opening the new press box. 

The excitement and celebrations continued as the St. Johns Varsity Girls and Boys Soccer teams took to the fields to warm up for their season openers against Trinity Catholic. The Varsity Girls soccer team defeated Trinity Catholic with an 8-0 victory while the Varsity Boys team won 5-0. 

Overall, it was a great and exciting opening night. Thank you to all those who helped make the press box dream a reality, and congratulations Spartans!

  • The Crews Family
  • The Lemieux Family
  • The Schmidt Family including Mr. & Mrs. Terrance Schmidt, Mr. & Mrs. Brad Schmidt, and Mr. Chris Schmidt
  • Members of the 1981-1982 Boys Varsity Soccer State Championship Team
  • The Michael Pickett Family
  • Shelly Kummings & Jonathan Walden
  • The Powers Family
  • The St. Johns Athletic Department
  • The Livingston Family
  • Ms. Cindy Crews
  • The Branch Family
  • The Richard Wilson Family
  • The Gregson Family
  • The Robbins Family
  • The Wulbern Family
  • The Nowicki Family
  • The Maierhoffer Family
  • The Linge Family
  • Mr. & Mrs. Roddey Fisher
  • The Phillips Family
  • Ian Holman, Class of 2008
  • The Towers Family