Pictured above are several members of the 1967 Championship Soccer team (from left) Ed Holt ’76, Bobby Groves ’67, George Hammond ’67 and D.A Potter ’67.

On Saturday, October 14, 2017, the Blue Ridge School community gathered at McKenry Terrace to celebrate the successful completion of the Baron Athletic Complex.

Headmaster Trip Darrin and Associate Headmaster for External Affairs Franklin Daniels addressed the group of more than thirty alumni and friends to toast the generosity of the School’s donors, including lead gifts by: Jimm McKenry ’82, Jimmy Crocker ’72, Bobby Groves ’57, George Hammond ’68, Jim Arnold ’68, Bill Schnauffer ’65, Morgan McNeal ’87 and Brooks Mindord ’09 and other Alumni Council members.

The Baron Athletic Complex (BAC) has renewed and transformed Blue Ridge School’s athletic facilities.

Comprised of nine important facilities which were constructed in two phases, the BAC impacts literally every student on campus serving lacrosse, football, soccer, track, baseball and golf.

Phase One was completed in September 2015 and includes a new artificial turf playing field, a new six-lane competitive track, as well as new parking and public areas. This facility has been built on the site of the original “rock pile” football field adjacent to Massey Gymnasium.

Phase Two includes the Carl Frye Baseball Field, two new grass soccer fields, a golf center, parking lot, fencing and landscaping along Bacon Hollow.

Ground breaking for Phase One was March 27, 2015.

For photos of the dedication, click here.