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Bay City mayor proclaims Oct. 6 Engels Stadium Day as stadium turns 100
Summary
Mayor Christopher R. Gerard read a proclamation declaring Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, Engel(s) Stadium Day to mark the 100th anniversary of Bay City Central High Schools Engels Stadium; local alumni and boosters accepted the proclamation at the commission meeting.
Mayor Christopher R. Gerard read a proclamation at the Bay City Commission meeting honoring Engels Stadium on its 100th anniversary and declaring Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, as Engels Stadium Day.
The proclamation said Engels Stadium, built in 1925, "has stood for a century as the proud home of Bay City Central High School athletics" and noted its role hosting "Friday night football games, track meets, pep rallies, band performances and community celebrations." Gerard presented the proclamation to local representatives, including Pam Skillman, a former booster-club president, and teacher Carol Urban, who noted multiple family members have graduated from Bay City Central.
The proclamation encourages residents to join centennial homecoming activities planned for the school and recognizes the stadium as a longstanding community landmark that "strengthens community identity, preserves local history and inspires future generations of Wolves." The mayor closed by inviting the public to attend homecoming events and related celebrations on the announced date.
