The Portage Athletic Foundation donated $35,000 to
the District's athletic programs during halftime of the Portage Central
vs. Portage Northern football game on Oct. 14.
About PAF
PAF has donated more than $600,000
since 1981 to District athletic programs. See the
list of PAF funded
projects.
The PAF is a 501(c)3 non-profit.
Contact information for the PAF is P.O. Box 235, Portage, MI,
49081.
49 State Titles: A Legacy of
Champions
Since 1932, varsity teams at Portage Central
and Portage Northern have captured an impressive 49
state titles in athletics, debate and forensics, and this
extradordinary legacy of state champions continues to grow.
Portage Central varsity state championship teams include:
Mens Basketball 1932; Mens Cross Country 1956; Softball 1977;
Forensics 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001;
Womens Soccer 2000, 2009; Mens Tennis 2001 and 2007; and Mens
Baseball 2002.
Portage Northern: Womens Tennis 1976, 1977; Forensics 1981,
1985, 1989, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009,
2010, 2011; Womens Volleyball 1982,
1985, 1986, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999; Softball
1997, 2000, 2001, 2002; Mens Track 2000; Mens Soccer 2000, and
Debate 2005, 2008.
Community Sign Project
PAF sponsored the Community Sign Project, which erected two
new signs on Centre/US 131 and Oakland/Milham honoring the 49
state champs throughout PPS history.
PAF policy on State Championship signs.
Looking
for new board members
PAF is looking for new board
members. If you are interested, please fill out
this nomination form and send it to the
PAF.