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Rufenachts hit a home run for MHS baseball, softball
Rick Rufenacht Family makes $400K lifetime sponsorship to support MHS athletic facilities
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MONROE — The School District of Monroe is proud to announce a remarkable lifetime sponsorship agreement with the Rick Rufenacht Family, whose generosity will support the varsity baseball and softball fields at the new Monroe High School. 

Through this $400,000 lifetime sponsorship, to be paid in full this year, the District will install synthetic turf infields on both varsity fields. These improvements will significantly enhance the playability, safety, and durability of the athletic complex, ensuring that student-athletes and the community can enjoy top-quality facilities for years to come. 

In recognition of this extraordinary gift, the fields will be named the Rick Rufenacht Family Varsity Baseball Field and the Rick Rufenacht Family Varsity Softball Field. 

“We are incredibly grateful to the Rufenacht Family for their leadership and generosity,” said Interim Superintendent Joe Monroe. “Their investment in our students and our schools will provide lasting benefits and help make Monroe’s new athletic complex a true point of pride for our community.” 

The School District of Monroe extends its deepest gratitude to Rick Rufenacht and his family — Megan and Rob Schilt, Dan and Krystyl Rufenacht, and Emily and Dustin Murray — for their continued support and enthusiasm for this special project. This enhancement would not have been possible without their visionary leadership and generous commitment to Monroe’s schools and student-athletes. 

Rick Rufenacht shared his pride in supporting the new facility.

“Our family has always been proud to be part of the Monroe community and the tradition of the Cheesemakers. We’re excited to play a part in helping create something special for future generations of student-athletes,” Rick Rufenacht said. “This project represents the pride, spirit, and teamwork that make Monroe such a great place to call home.” 

This partnership reflects the strong community spirit that defines Monroe and the shared commitment to creating modern, state-of-the-art facilities that inspire excellence both on and off the field.