At their October 12, 2017, meeting the Corvallis School Board voted to change the name of Corvallis High School’s (CHS) “Spartan Field” to “Bob Holt Stadium at Spartan Field.”
This change is to recognize and honor the character and huge contributions made by Bob Holt, a longtime cornerstone of support for the Corvallis community, especially its young people.
Educator, Community Contributor, and CHS Cornerstone for Kids, Athletics, and Facilities
Bob Holt, who turns 75 this month, has spent much of his adult life working and volunteering in service to Corvallis youngsters. His work at CHS has included the positions of athletic director, coach, and math teacher. Prior to that time, Mr. Holt spent hundreds of hours volunteering in the community – work which earned him the award of Corvallis First Citizen in 1991. Much of that effort centered on working with youngsters, including volunteering as a track coach at Crescent Valley High School, and organizing and working in numerous youth activities including varied roles from public address announcer to fun-meet support.
Recognized by his peers as Oregon Athletic Director of the Year in 2007, he is uniformly acknowledged and admired by high school and university officials around the state as a great ambassador and representative of Corvallis schools. Mr. Holt’s commitment to youngsters is not about “winning” but about providing opportunities for them to learn, both in the classroom and on the athletic field, helping them grow in physical and emotional good health. He is recognized by students, staff, administrators (locally and around the state), and community members as a man who works long, long hours with a genuine humble character.
Corvallis High School staff will work with district facilities staff to install signage to recognize Mr. Holt for his remarkable service and contribution to the community.