The addition of field lights will bring numerous benefits, including:

• Increased Field Time: More practices, games, and access for our students and community members.
• Increased Academic Time: With field lights, the times students need to leave academic classes early for athletic games will be significantly reduced. This will allow them to stay focused on their studies, complete a full academic day, and still participate in extracurricular activities during the evening.
• Increased Community Time: Lights will provide greater accessibility for working parents and grandparents to attend games and events.
• Enhanced Opportunities for Youth Sports: More playtime for elementary school clubs such as flag football and lacrosse.
• Non-Athletic Events: The space will be available for band performances, evening ceremonies, and concerts.
• “Friday Night Lights”: A hallmark of community spirit, offering a vibrant setting for events.
• Increased Access: Opportunities like night track walking will be available to all.
• Team and Spirit Engagement: Enhanced social connections and school spirit through evening gatherings.
• Cooler Evening Temperatures: Comfortable conditions for participants and spectators alike.
• Support for Mental Health and Self-Esteem: Increased opportunities for students and community members to engage in healthy, active, and social activities.

• You can drop off or mail a check to the Inter-Lakes School District at 103 Main St, Ste. 2, Meredith, NH, 03253.  Make checks payable to Inter-Lakes School District. Note on check/donation: Lights Campaign.

• If you prefer to make an electronic donation, the Inter-Lakes Grandparents’ Club, Inc. (an established non-profit) has set up a GoFundMe for this purpose. The IL Grandparents’ Club, Inc. will collect electronic donations and then, make a donation to the School District for the full amount received.  Below is a scan code for this GoFundMe page sponsored by the Grandparents’ Club.  Please note that the Grandparents’ Club, although a registered non-profit, does not have 501 c3 status at this time, therefore, if you are seeking a donation that may be considered as tax deductible, please make the donation directly to the Inter-Lakes School District.

• To donate utilizing the Grandparents’ Club GoFundMe Page please scan QR code below:     Inter-Lakes Grandparents’ Club INC. InterlakesGrandparents@gmail.com /(603) 707-2388   Paul Hackett Bruce Jones Beaver Jutras Kevin Keenan

• All donations will be recognized on a public sign displayed near the field for 25 years, ensuring lasting appreciation for all who help make this vision a reality.

• Donations of $50,000 or more will be recognized on the bottom of the scoreboard for 25 years. Additionally, donors in this category will be acknowledged through announcements at evening field events for two years following the installation of the lights, on a rotating basis.
• Donations of $25,000 or more will be honored with a plaque on a light post for 25 years. These donors will also be recognized at evening field events through rotating announcements for two years after the lights are installed.

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History of the Charles G. Burrows Memorial Field:

In 1963, Sandwich residents entered into a cooperative school district with Center Harbor and Meredith. This effort was led by Sandwich resident and student sports enthusiast Charles Burrows. Charlie was the Chairman of the original Inter-Lakes school board and believed that all student athletes should have the best experience and maximize fun on the field. In 1975, the sports field was dedicated in his honor and a plaque was placed at the field. To solidify this Sandwich connection, a stone from the original Beede Academy, has been overlooking the K-12 Inter-Lakes’ campus, students and athletes ever since.