Hampton Bays School District Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For Athletic Complex

The Hampton Bays School District dedicated its new, state-of-the-art athletic complex to former school board president and well-respected community member Doug Oakland, who passed away this summer.

The well-attended ribbon cutting ceremony, held on Sept. 4, paid tribute to Oakland, who was instrumental in the field’s construction.

“I know that Doug would be proud of the sense of community pride that this athletic field will create in the community,” Superintendent of Schools Lars Clemensen said. “It is a symbol of strength in our community.”

Athletic Director Drew Walker, High School Principal Christopher Richardt and Oakland’s wife, Stephanie Oakland, who represented the Oakland family, all spoke during the ceremony.

“We, as a family, are very honored that this stadium represents all that is great about Hampton Bays,” Oakland said.

Following the speeches, Oakland family members, district administrators and Southampton Town officials gathered on the 50-yard-line to officially cut the ribbon on the new athletic complex, which features renovated track, soccer, field hockey and lacrosse fields, as well as a new football facility.

At the end of the ceremony, Oakland and her children – Briana, Caroline, Christian and Doug Jr. – served as honorary captains for the coin toss of varsity football game.

Photo Caption 1: Hampton Bays School District administrators, Southampton Town officials and members of Doug Oakland’s family cut the ribbon to the new Doug Oakland Athletic Complex at Hampton Bays High School on Sept. 4.

Photo Caption 2: The Hampton Bays Baymen took to the field to kick off the first game at the newly dedicated Dough Oakland Athletic Complex.

Photo courtesy of the Hampton Bays School District