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Whitehall-Coplay principals weigh PPL Center vs. on‑campus stadium for 2027 commencement

Whitehall-Coplay School District Board (committee meetings) · April 14, 2026
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Summary

High school principal Dr. Mays presented three options for the Class of 2027 commencement — PPL Center, Stabler Arena (both turnkey) or the district’s Zephyr Stadium — noting a roughly $16,000 cost savings for the on‑campus option but also weather and logistical trade‑offs that require additional planning.

Whitehall-Coplay High School principal Dr. Mays presented three venue models Tuesday for the Class of 2027 commencement and asked the board for guidance on whether to pursue an on‑campus stadium pilot or continue renting an arena.

In his presentation Dr. Mays showed cost estimates for turnkey arena options (PPL Center and Stabler Arena) at about $41,550 and an on‑campus model using Zephyr Stadium at about $25,100 — a savings of roughly $16,000. He said the on‑campus option would require the district to manage logistics (chairs, security,…

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