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Ron '66 and Jo Ann Bowes make $500,000 gift, Lock Haven names wrestling room in their honor (Sept. 15, 2023)
 
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – On Friday, Jan. 19, the Lock Haven men's wrestling team hosts Buffalo and prior to the start of the match, the official dedication ceremony for the Ron '66 and Jo Ann Bowes Wrestling Room will take place.
 
On September, 15, 2023, it was announced that the Bowes' made a $500,000 gift to the Lock Haven wrestling programs and in doing so - exceeded $1.5 million bestowed on The Haven.
 
With that, and in honor of their continued and remarkable generosity, the Lock Haven Department of Athletics announced that the men's and women's wrestling room located in Thomas Fieldhouse will be renamed in honor of Ron '66 and Jo Ann Bowes and their lifelong commitment to Lock Haven athletics and the institution.
 
The wrestling room where both the men's and women's teams train will now be known as The Ron & Jo Ann Bowes Wrestling Room. 
 
The dedication ceremony is set for approximately 6:50 p.m. on Friday in Thomas Fieldhouse. 
 
A pre-match social is set for 5 p.m. in the Durwachter Alumni Conference Center. The cost of Friday's social is $10 and registration is open here (click here).
 
The Bald Eagles will take on Buffalo in Mid-American Conference (MAC) action at 7 p.m.
 
Friday's match with Buffalo will also serve as Veterans Night with free admission to all veterans. All of us in Mat-Town U.S.A thank you for your service.
 
The match is also Lock Haven's Youth Night and an autograph session will take place post-match.
 
Friday's home dual vs. Buffalo is the first of four home matches during the second half of the season. The full 2023-24 Lock Haven men's wrestling schedule is available at GoLHU.com and it includes a full list and more information on all match day promotions.