Thursday, June 19, 2008

For whom is the HHPA (Health, Human Performance & Athletics Complex) named?

It's not named for Paul Durham, Ted Wilson or Hal Smith.

On the Linfield campus on Linfield Avenue is the college's Health, Human Performance & Athletics Complex," also know as HHPA.

Some have made the mistake of calling the complex "Durham Hall" or "Ted Wilson Gym" because there is a Ted Wilson Gymnasium sign in front of the building. It's neither. It is HPPA, home of:
  • Paul Durham foyer;
  • Hal Smith Fitness Center;
  • Ted Wilson Gym.
HHPA was dedicated Nov. 4, 1989.

Photo above was taken July 12, 2008. Photos below were taken Sept. 24, 2008. Top row, l-r, Durham plaque and relief. Bottom row, l-r, Smith plaque and Wilson exterior sign
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