Tri-Valley School ScoreboardDedicated in 1991 to the Memory of Rick Mitchell

Ricky Lew MitchellBiographical Sketch Born July 15, 1949 Chula Vista, CA Died March 20, 1991, Healy, AK (plane

crash) Came to Alaska in 1959 Avid hunter and outdoorsman 1967 graduate of Lathrop High School Served 4 years in the US Navy Married Beverly Hall September 20, 1970 Had 5 children: Tina, Amber, Aaron,

Melissa & Dawn Worked at GVEA power plant, started as a

utility man & retired as plant superintendent

Served as president of the TVS booster club and school board member

Enjoyed sports and being around teenagers

Tri-Valley School Scoreboard

Tri-Valley School Gymnasium

Rick Mitchell Memorial

Daktronics Scoreboard

Installed in 1991 (23 years old)

Worked reliably for many years

Aged and inadequately maintained

Failed on occasion (electrical and panel board issues, e.g. shorts)

Increased cost for repairs and energy (less efficient than LED)

Replaced by a more modern, energy efficient LED model

Rick Mitchell Memorial (retained)

Nevco Scoreboard

To be installed in 2014

Energy efficient LED lighting

Universal scoreboard for indoor sports (basketball, volleyball, wrestling)

Intelligent captions (adaptable to each sport)

Wireless controller