“This is significant in our community,” said Dr. Paul Gausman, Superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools. “The U-Stop Tennis Complex at Standing Bear High School is the second tournament-ready facility in Lincoln - a testament to what collaboration between public and private partnerships can achieve.”

This celebration honored the donors who made this dream a reality - Derrel Martin and Mark and Chris Whitehead. Thanks to their contributions, students across LPS can access a state-of-the-art tennis facility.

“We’re so grateful for these donors who understand the transformative power of sports and how these courts will foster teamwork, resilience, and leadership,” shared Wendy Van, President of the Foundation for LPS. Chris Whitehead spoke at the event, asking individuals to consider giving a gift to the Fielding Dreams Capital Campaign. “Now more than ever, it is so important that private and public funding help spread the ‘love’ to tennis and all sports. Our kids need these facilities to reach their full potential. Our community needs them to help fuel our tax base.”