The Labette Community College Foundation has announced the successful completion of the Pathways to the Future Athletic Complex capital campaign, a total of over $5.8 million. The campaign funding will focus on the expansion, major renovation, and upgrading of the current gymnasium.

In January of last year, the LCC Foundation was awarded a $500,000 challenge grant from the Mabee Foundation, of Midland, TX toward the construction of the LCC Athletic and Wellness Complex. The Foundation was required to secure over $835,000 in cash and multi-year pledge commitments by January 14, 2021, to receive the challenge grant funding. The campaign began in 2016.

The Athletic Complex project will provide air conditioning, new seating, and other updates to the current gym. It will also make it possible to construct a 21,850 ft. addition for classroom space for Exercise Science, Athletic Training, and Physical Education programs; indoor softball/baseball training area; wrestling training area; lockers; showers; weight room; and a fitness center that will be open to all students.