INDIANAPOLIS (MIRROR INDY) — North Central High School is inviting the community to a dedication of its new Paul Loggan Fieldhouse, named for the school’s longtime athletics department leader who died in 2020 of health complications caused by COVID-19.

The event, which begins at 4:30 p.m. March 8 at North Central High School, will recognize the contributions of Loggan, who served the school district for 32 years as a teacher and athletics director.

Washington Township Schools Superintendent Nikki Woodson said in a provided statement that Loggan was a champion of ensuring the best facilities were available for students.

“He recognized the need for additional athletic space many years ago and advocated consistently for the need of a fieldhouse addition for students,” Woodson said.

The new fieldhouse comes following Washington Township Schools’ successful passage of tax referendums in 2016 and 2020. Together, the referendums have directed an estimated $470 million to Washington Township Schools for projects across the district.

The 91,500-square-foot fieldhouse is on the west side of North Central. It features four basketball courts, a six-lane track, two locker rooms, a wrestling room and coaches’ offices as well as space for athletic training and weightlifting.

Mirror Indy reporter Carley Lanich covers early childhood and K-12 education. Contact her at carley.lanich@mirrorindy.org or follow her on X @carleylanich.

North Central to remember late athletic director in fieldhouse dedication

North Central High School's new fieldhouse is dedicated to Paul Loggan, who served 20 years as North Central Assistant Athletic Director, 6 years as the North Central Athletic Director and 6 years as a teacher at North Central. Loggan passed away in 202 after complications from COVID-19. (Katie Cox / WISH-TV)

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