A List
3/29/04

DONORS CONTRIBUTE TO SLU GYMNASIUM RENOVATION PROJECT

CANTON – Several donors to St. Lawrence University have announced their 
intention to support a renovation of Burkman Gymnasium in the Augsbury 
Physical Education Complex. Work on the facility will begin in mid-April. 
      Preston Carlisle '52 and his wife, Joan Carlisle, of Lisbon, New York, 
join Trustee Emeritus John Priesing and his wife, Madryn, parents of John '94, 
of Bronxville, New York, in making leadership commitments of over $200,000 
each for the project, according to Vice President for University Advancement 
Michael P. Archibald. Joining the Carlisles and the Priesings in supporting 
this effort with leadership gifts are Dave Jennings '74, former New York Jets 
punter and current sports broadcaster of Upper Saddle River, New Jersey; and 
Francis LaMantia '88 and Wendy Hubbert LaMantia '91 of Wilton, Connecticut. 
      One hundred percent of the costs associated with the project, estimated 
at $500,000, are being funded by private donors, who approached the University 
with the gifts necessary to accomplish this project. 
      The project will include a new floor, a new center court and new bleachers 
on both sides. Complete design details are being determined by University staff 
and the architectural firm of MacLachlan, Cornelius & Filoni, who also designed 
the new Student Center and Brewer Bookstore, among other projects at St. Lawrence.
      Burkman Gymnasium opened in 1970, when the then-new Augsbury Physical 
Education Complex was a state-of-the-art facility. The gym has not had a 
renovation in the 34 years it has been used for basketball and volleyball 
intercollegiate team practice and competitions, as well as for intramural and 
recreational activities. 
      "The new reconfiguration with bleachers on both sides will give fans 
improved seating from which to enjoy the games," said Margaret F. Strait, director 
of athletics. "The floor will be redesigned and will continue to serve the 
volleyball and basketball programs. We're very grateful to the Carlisles and the 
Priesings, and all the donors who value and support our athletics and recreation 
programs."

-30-

Back To News Releases
Back to St. Lawrence Homepage