Bob Welch Dedication Ceremony
The Newburyport Education Foundation and the family and friends of Robert J. Welch request your presence at the naming of the Newburyport High School Fitness Center
in his honor.
Friday, August 1, 2014
at the NHS Gymnasium at 2 p.m.
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| Bob Welch (right) pictured with Carl Beal NHS Class of '53 who led the naming opportunity to honor Bob |
Robert "Bob" Welch's
career as a physical education teacher and coach spanned for more than three decades and transformed physical education in Newburyport.
During his tenure, Bob Welch pioneered new programs while introducing activities like ropes courses, climbing walls and even cross-country skiing and winter camping. He took students out on mountain hikes and other nature activities, and emphasized "lifetime sports" such as tennis, golf, archery and other leisure activities that students could use to stay in shape as they got older. Welch also served as citywide director of intramural sports, organized a Boys Leaders club, built one of the first outdoor hockey rinks in Newburyport, established the first tennis program at Newburyport High School and also served as coach of the tennis, football, baseball basketball teams, earning Coach of the Year recognition twice. He was named to the NHS Wall of Fame in 2003.
Please rsvp to info@NewburyportEF.org.
Make Your Mark
This naming was possible through the NEF's Make Your Mark recognition program. Donors can name a room at Newburyport high school, middle school, or elementary schools to create a lasting tribute or memorial. A plaque is prominently displayed with the honoree's name. Naming opportunities range from $2,500 to $100,000. Donations can be made via secure online credit card or by mail, or in person. Please contact us to discuss opportunities at the Newburyport High School, R. A. Nock Middle and Molin Upper Elementary, and at Francis T. Bresnahan Elementary School. Contact us at info@NewburyportEF.org or call 978.463.7893.
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Bob Welch Dedication Ceremony
Date and Time
Friday Aug 1, 2014
Friday, August 1
2 pm
Location
Newburyport High School
Gymnasium
Website
Contact Information
978.463.7893
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