Humboldt announces auditorium fundraiser

By PHIL MONSON
The Humboldt Community School District has announced the start of a nearly $1 million fundraising project to make improvements to R. Wesley Carlson Auditorium.

The auditorium, which was constructed in 1980-81, is a facility used by both the school district and the community.

“This isn’t just a school auditorium, but it’s a community auditorium with many events and activities taking place there,” Humboldt School Superintendent Jim Murray said. “There are many activities and events that take place in the auditorium.”

“Our goal is to get 600 seats sponsored for $600 apiece. We’ll put the person’s name on the seat. We’ll also put a dedication slide in our lobby kiosk that can include the photo of the person who the seat is dedicated to and it can also include an inspiring message or a dedication.”

“Visitors can read about all 600 seats and who the people are who sponsored a seat and who they are dedicated to, something that can be a lasting memory,” Murray said.

The auditorium, finished in the fall of 1981, is 43-years-old and has had 875,000 people inside its walls to take part and attend events.

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