Davis-Reid Alumni Gym Turns 100 and Gets a Renovation
Submitted on February 3, 2026
Our beloved Davis-Reid Alumni Gym, the oldest in Kentucky where collegiate athletics are played, was showcased in all its luster on Saturday, January 31. The celebration highlighted 100 years, a stunning 3.7 million dollar renovation, and our gratitude to the alumni and friends who donated to make it possible. Renovations include a new hardwood floor, bleachers, ceiling, lighting, heating and cooling systems, scoreboards, and bathroom facilities, among many other updates. GC Alum Dave Baker ’82 was the emcee at a ceremony celebrating the anniversary and our generous donors who made the renovation happen.
“Georgetown College is a school that we have a long-term partnership with, and this project interested us in the value it presented in saving a historic building,” shared John Lindberg, President, Austin E. Knowlton Foundation.
The Alumni Gym was built in 1925 and dedicated in 1926, after the student body advocated for a larger gym with greater floor space. Like in 1925, student-need was at the forefront of the most recent renovation.
“From the beginning, the project’s focus was on enhancing the athletic facilities to better serve students, faculty, and the community,” said Sally Wiatrowski, the College’s Vice President for Business Operations. “With our funders’ generous support, we have created a top-tier facility that promotes health, wellness, and athletic excellence,” she added. “The renovations will greatly benefit the entire College community and contribute to the long-term growth and success of our athletic programs.”
“Georgetown College is important to the state of Kentucky. This project came together easily and was managed well by the school. We believe the money was well spent because higher education builds communities and that’s important to the Brown Foundation,” explained Harry Richart, Board Secretary, James A. and Martha R. Brown Foundation.
Donors highlighted on Saturday include The James A. and Martha R. Brown Charitable Foundation, The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation, Robert N. Wilson ’62, Kenneth Davis ’71 and Rita Renfro Davis ’71, Alred R. Blevins ’80 and Granetta Bingham Blevins ’80, David Lee ’67 and Anne Barnett Lee ’67, Judy Young Elrod ’82 and Rick Elrod ’82, William Rosson ’74, Phillip Gerald Greer, Barrett Fuller, Richard Fuller ’91 and Melodie Marquess Fuller ’91, David Jacobs, Shawn Rich ’94 and Karen Griffith Rich ’93, and Mike Calhoun ’71.
The celebration was bookended by two outstanding basketball games. Our GC women’s team played an exceptional game with a 73-70 win over No. 3 Bethel. Our men’s team No. 17 followed up with a big win over the No. 10 Wildcats with a 100-62 score.
Here is more about the games and our celebration from WKYT: https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/31/georgetown-celebrates-100-years-davis-reid-alumni-gym-with-pair-wins/
