The Ulrich Trust has committed to an additional donation of nearly $300,000 for outdoor rest rooms, a dedicated concessions stand and an officials’ room for the outdoor sports facilities at Memorial High School. Construction begins Monday, June 6 with a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 am at Memorial.
Speakers include Superintendent Mike Johnson, Memorial Principal Dave Oldenberg, Memorial Athletic Director Kevin Thompson with Memorial athletes and Ulrich Trustee Webster Hart.
The Trust supported track and field renovations at Memorial in 2019-2020 with a donation of more than $300,000. This included a new track, new long and triple jump runway/pit, a runway and landing pit for the pole jump, a new shotput and discus area and new fencing.
The Ulrich Trust was established by Connie Ulrich on behalf of her and sister Pat to provide financial support for the enhancement of education for young people in the Eau Claire community. Connie Ulrich graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1947 and taught physical education and coached at Memorial High School for many years. Pat Ulrich graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1943 and was a teacher/librarian in several Wisconsin/Minnesota schools.
