Mr. Dunn, After attending the dedication to...

Mr. Dunn,

After attending the dedication to the Orange Coast College soccer

field new synthectic turf and reading about the scramble to get the

new turf ready for the OCC stadium, I thought you might be interested

in a little history of the original stadium and field.

I attended meetings in 1954 with the campus architect, Dr. [Basil]

Peterson, Wendell Pickens and the track coach to debate whether or

not to include a track within the stadium. There was good reasoning

by both sides, however Harry LeBard agreed with me to re-design so

that the track would be on the outside and yet use a separate

bleacher set.

So, as I looked at the striking field photo, I think it was a good

plan. Moreover, it will be a great asset in the future for the

incoming athletes plus all of the area high schools as well as any

and al community stadium uses.

It’s another step into the future by the OCC district board, the

administration and the physical ed department.

Now, if we can get our community and fans to be part of and proud

of our teams, it will be worth enjoyment.

Ray Rosso

P.S. --

It’s still the best designed field for football viewing!

Note to readers: Rosso, a Newport Beach resident, was OCC’s

original football coach (1948-55).