Be part of the tradition

Exciting renovations are planned for the Hitchcock Arena at Messiah College, which will have a tremendous impact on our basketball program. We are in the middle of several indoor athletics building projects as part of our Campaign for Wellness, including transforming Hitchcock into the new competitive basketball arena, a new fitness center, team rooms and a state-of-the-art scoreboard. We have raised more than $5.6 million toward our fundraising goal of $6 million.

To help us finish the campaign on a high note, we are asking all alumni, parents of alumni and friends of the men’s and women’s basketball programs to help support the alumni scoreboard and associated features, which will include:

• 4-face scoreboard
• scorers’ tables
• video display
• shot clock with game time
• end-of-period lights
• indoor locker room clock

 The fundraising goal for the scoreboard and associated features is $250,000. So far, we have raised about $50,000. However, we have received a $100,000 challenge grant! Therefore, if you make a contribution prior to June 30, your gift will be matched dollar for dollar! All donors to the alumni scoreboard will be recognized on a wall of gratitude in the new Hitchcock Arena.

The hallmark of the athletics program at Messiah College is a focus on supporting our student-athletes in their pursuit of academic excellence, athletic accomplishment and Christian character. Moreover, in countless acts of service and outreach, our student-athletes use their talents to further Christ’s kingdom both on and off the field among local, regional, national and international communities.

We hope you will consider being a part of our storied basketball tradition by supporting this exciting new state-of-the-art scoreboard at Messiah College!