Ole Miss Stadium Honors Generous Donors
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OXFORD, miss. – Fans attending the college Football Playoff game between the Ole Miss Rebels and Tulane Green Wave on Saturday (Dec. 19) will notice new recognition for significant donors in the University of Mississippi’s Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
A Major Gift to the Vaught Society
UM alumni Brooks Anne and Johnson Berry,of Dallas,recently made a substantial gift to the Vaught Society,the highest fundraising level of the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation. This foundation provides essential financial aid to student-athletes, supporting scholarships, academic resources, and wellness programs.
The Berry’s gift is among the largest individual contributions in the history of the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation. In recognition of their generosity, the foundation has named a key area within the stadium the Brooks Anne and Johnson Berry Family Field Club. This club is prominently located along and beneath the lower rows of the south end zone.
The Berry family, (from left) Swayze, Johnson, Brooks Anne and Watts, enjoys pregame festivities in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. The Department of Athletics has named the Field Club underneath the south end zone of the stadium in their honour. Submitted photo
“We hope this gift will help continue the tradition of excellence in Ole Miss athletics,” said Johnson Berry.”We are proud to support the student-athletes and the university we love.”
The Vaught Society and Ole Miss Athletics
The Vaught Society represents the pinnacle of philanthropic support for Ole Miss Athletics. Members play a vital role in ensuring the continued success of all 18 Ole Miss sports programs. Funds raised through the Vaught Society directly impact the student-athlete experience, providing resources for:
- Scholarships
- Academic counseling and support
- state-of-the-art training facilities
- Comprehensive wellness programs
The berry family’s contribution underscores their commitment to the university and its athletic programs. Their gift will have a lasting impact on the lives of ole Miss student-athletes for years to come.
Key Takeaways
- Brooks Anne and Johnson Berry made a significant donation to the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation.
- Their gift is one of the largest individual contributions in OMAF history.
- The foundation named the Brooks Anne and Johnson Berry Family Field Club in their honor.
- the Vaught Society is the premier fundraising level for Ole Miss athletics.
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