Northview Stadium Now Officially The ‘Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium’

March 26, 2014

After an emotional outpouring from those that knew “Papa Weave” best, the Escambia County School Board voted Tuesday evening to name the stadium at Northview High School as the “Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium”.

Tommy Weaver was a longtime DCT and Ag instructor and assistant coach who passed away suddenly at the age of 61 in March 2012. The Chiefs’ entire 2012 state championship football season was dedicated to Weaver.

“We love you Papa Weave, and you are forever in our hearts” Northview FFA 2nd Vice President Haylee Weaver tearfully said before the school board after encouraging their vote.

“He was definitely a colleague of mine , but more importantly he was a friend of mine,” Northview head football coach Sid Wheatley said. “It’s an honor for both myself and my team to be able to play in Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium.”

Ernest Ward Middle School Principal Nancy Perry spoke on behalf of Tommy Weaver’s son,  Toby.  “Thank you for doing this for his daddy, and it makes him real….,” Perry said.

“Proud,” Toby Weaver leaned into the microphone and said.

Pictured top: Northview FFA members Mitchell Singleton, Haylee Weaver and Courtney Weaver support the stadium name change before the Escambia County School Board Tuesday. Pictured bottom inset: Ernest Ward Principal Nancy Perry and Toby Weaver.  Pictured below: The Escambia County School Board Resolution named the “Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium” (click to enlarge).

Comments

6 Responses to “Northview Stadium Now Officially The ‘Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium’”

  1. melodies4us on March 27th, 2014 9:45 pm

    Now lets see a sign recognising the 2013 Chiefs for winning the State Championship.

  2. james & lisa on March 26th, 2014 9:46 am

    Wonderful & deserved tribute to a truly marvelous man. He has contributed to the lives of many and will not be forgotten. He taught about life & values, not just information from books and is dearly missed.

  3. Haley c/o 2010 on March 26th, 2014 8:40 am

    I love this. The is probably the greatest thing they could have dont to honor such a great man! Big Weave had a huge impact on my life and touched so many other students lives in ways every teacher dreams of.. He really knew how to get through to us and believed in each and everyone one of us. I am honored to have known this man! His memories live in that stadium and he deserves it more than anyone! Thank you everyone for doing this to honor him! We miss you Papa Weave!

  4. Robert S. on March 26th, 2014 7:12 am

    This is an Honor well Earned….Tommy Weaver is the definition of “Teacher”.
    Thank you to ALL of the Weaver family for your commitment to education and to the community.

  5. ProudArmyParent on March 26th, 2014 7:04 am

    We all miss you Tommy! Thank you for all you did for Northview High School.

  6. Kay Campbell on March 26th, 2014 6:32 am

    Awesome tribute for an awesome man!!!!! RIP Papa Weave!!

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