Watauga High's Left Field Named In Honor Of Former Teammate

Drew's corner

Members of the Newell family and supporters gather near left field at Watauga High’s baseball field on Monday to dedicate the area in memory of WHS alumnus and former Pioneer left fielder Drew Newell. The area will be dubbed “Newman’s Corner” — Drew’s nickname. Drew died in November following an auto collision on N.C. 105 in Boone.


Newman's Corner ​

Left field at Watauga High School’s field was renamed Newman’s Corner in honor of Drew Newell, who was killed in an auto accident in November. Newell, whose nickname was “Newman,” played left field for Watauga. The dedication took place Monday during ​

 

Left is covered forever

He will never be forgotten by his friends. What a beautiful honor.

 

Thanks Roadking for the new pictures

For those that may have missed our other pictures of this event. You can see them at this link:

http://www.thisboardrocks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143292

 

Thanks

Thanks Braves...I'm sorry I havent been on lately, and did not know you had already posted the story. By the way...great story, well done.

 

We can never have too many pictures of Drew's night