In an effort to immortalize the leadership, dedication and kindness toward the district, its students and their parents, USD 299 will be renaming the gymnasium at Sylvan-Lucas Unified High School the Jude Stecklein Gymnasium. Stecklein was a teacher, principal, superintendent of schools and coach for any sport that needed one for many years in the USD 299 district.
The court naming will occur between varsity basketball games Friday, February 2.
Sylvan Speech, who as a team ended their 2023 season as Class 1A State Champs, will be presented their state champion banner. Individual state champions will also be honored. These presentations will occur following the varsity basketball contests. Sylvan Speech is coached by Mrs. Linda Haring.
