The Brooke County Review
BETHANY, W.Va. — Bethany College hosted a special dedication ceremony to celebrate the restoration of its baseball field and honor the legacy of longtime trustee G. Ogden Nutting.
The upgrades to the field were made possible through a gift from the Nutting family, given in memory of Ogden, who served on Bethany’s Board of Trustees for 45 years. His leadership helped guide the College through decades of growth and change, and his impact continues to shape the student experience today.
Bethany President Dr. Jamie Caridi reflected on Nutting’s influence during the event, noting that his legacy extends beyond buildings and board meetings.
“His name is etched into our campus — on the Nutting Gymnasium, the Ogden Dining Hall — but more importantly, his legacy lives in the students whose lives have been changed here,” said Caridi.
After the field sustained significant weather damage earlier this year, Bethany’s baseball team faced uncertainty about where they would play. The Nutting family’s support ensured that players would have a safe, high-quality facility to call their own.
