Wiscasset All Sports Boosters Club, in cooperation with Wiscasset Middle High School’s athletic department, is pleased to announce the purchase approval of a new scoreboard for the upper soccer, track and field complex at WMHS. The purchase is made possible through Wiscasset Ford’s generous sponsorship.

John Sawyer and Chris Sawyer of Wiscasset Ford shared with our Boosters Club their commitment to pursue an active role of investing in the community. When they heard about the need for a new scoreboard, they thought it would be a great idea to donate the full purchase price in support of our student athletes.

The scoreboard project is a coordinated effort between Boosters Club volunteers, Wiscasset Ford, WMHS athletics and Neokraft Signs of Lewiston. The effort began in October with a request from Athletic Director Cameron Bishop to the Boosters Club for support with fundraising for a scoreboard to replace the failing one. Bishop worked with Neokraft for designs and estimates. Boosters Chairman Charles Bassett supported the idea as a means of building the sports programs and boosting the morale of student athletes who put their hearts into representing our school. Boosters parent volunteer Colleen Gilliam opened the conversation with Wiscasset Ford by reaching out to Colleen Bennett, Wiscasset Ford office manager, with a request for sponsorship. Bennett was supportive of the initial proposal and instrumental in moving the idea forward to John and Chris Sawyer, who felt the project fit with their vision of community involvement.  

The new scoreboard is a 13-foot by 18-foot, illuminated system with hand controls for remote management. The total cost estimate is $29,883.63 – an incredible investment in our student athletes, our school and our community. The school hopes to have the scoreboard installed and ready for the 2023 soccer season.  

Many thanks to Wiscasset Ford the Wiscasset All Sports Boosters Club and WMHS thletics.