Smithfield Foods donation goes for new SHS scoreboard
Published 2:35 pm Tuesday, November 7, 2023
- Representatives from Isle of Wight County Schools Accept a $35,000 donation from Smithfield Foods. Pictured from left are the district’s Director of Secondary InstructionMarsha Cale, Ph.D.; Superintendent Theo Cramer, Ed.D.;, President of the Smithfield Athletic Booster Club President Janette Jeffrey; Smithfield Foods Senior Community Development Manager Jonathan Toms; Sponsorships Board Chairwoman for Smithfield Athletic Booster Club and Smithfield Town Council member Renee Rountree; Smithfield High School Principal Patricia Cuffee; and Smithfield High School Patrick Athletic Director Patrick Dulin. (Submitted photo)
Smithfield Foods recently donated $35,000 to the Smithfield Athletic Booster Club to fund the purchase of a new scoreboard at Smithfield High School. The check was presented to representatives from Isle of Wight County Schools during the Smithfield High School homecoming football game on Oct. 20.
“The town of Smithfield is our home, and we couldn’t think of a better time to announce this donation than during Smithfield High School’s homecoming,” said Jonathan Toms, senior community development manager for Smithfield Foods in a news release. “We’re proud to be an active partner in this community and can’t wait to cheer on the Packers with their new scoreboard.”
The scoreboard will be built and installed during the offseason and will be in operation for the first home football game at Smithfield High School next season.