Hayden High School to Rename Football Stadium in Honor of Coach Tom Stringer
Hayden High School in Topeka will rename its football stadium to Tom Stringer Family Stadium on Friday night to honor former coach Tom Stringer, a highly successful alumnus and coach of multiple state championships.
Topeka, KS, September 23, 2026 — Hayden High School in Topeka is set to honor a prominent alumnus and former coach by renaming its football stadium. The athletic facility will officially become the Tom Stringer Family Stadium on Friday night.
The renaming ceremony aims to recognize the significant contributions of Tom Stringer to the school’s athletic program. Stringer is described as a highly successful alumnus who also served as a coach, leading teams to multiple state championships.
The event is scheduled to take place on Friday night, during which the new stadium name will be unveiled. Further details regarding the specific timing of the ceremony and any other participants were not provided in the available information.
The legacy of Tom Stringer at Hayden High School is highlighted by his dual role as an alumnus and a championship-winning coach. This dedication to the school and its students has culminated in this significant recognition.
The exact number of state championships coached by Stringer was not specified. Information regarding the specific years of his coaching tenure or his achievements as an alumnus was also not detailed. The name change reflects a lasting impact on the school’s history and athletic traditions.
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