Daktronics has partnered with Wake Forest Athletics to design, manufacture and install a new LED video display, ribbon display and three scorers tables inside Varsity Arena in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for the Demon Deacons volleyball program. The displays will be installed and functioning ahead of the upcoming fall 2025 season.

“I am incredibly humbled and thrilled about the new video board and significant facility enhancements in Varsity Arena for our student-athletes and passionate fan base,” says Wake Forest Head Volleyball Coach Jeff Hulsmeyer. “I want to thank President Susan R. Wente, Vice President and Director of Athletics John Currie, the Deacon Club staff and all of the donors that make these advancements possible. Having been here only a short time, I can see firsthand the commitment to state-of-the-art facilities and creating the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina. The new video board will transform our game-day experience, allowing us to showcase the players and excitement of Wake Forest volleyball like never before.”

“Thanks to the generosity of dedicated Demon Deacon donors, we are proud to unveil this new state-of-the-art video board inside Varsity Arena — one of the largest volleyball-specific boards in the country,” says Wake Forest Vice President and Director of Athletics John Currie. “This project would not have been possible without their vision and investment in our volleyball program, and we are deeply grateful for their commitment.

“I also want to recognize our outstanding facilities team and our longtime partners at Daktronics for bringing this project to life. This enhancement underscores our commitment to providing the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina and supporting Coach Jeff Hulsmeyer and our student-athletes as we enter an exciting new era for Wake Forest Volleyball.”

Video Display Details

The video display will be centered on the baseline brick wall closest to the home bench. It will measure approximately 15 feet high by 28 feet wide and feature a 3.9-millimeter pixel spacing to deliver crisp, clear imagery to fans in every seat. One of the largest volleyball-specific displays, it will feature more than 2.6 million pixels to deliver high-definition imagery and graphics.

“We’re proud to be helping our long-time partners at Wake Forest with these great enhancements at Varsity Arena,” says Corey Williams, Daktronics sales representative. “The new main video display will be among the largest in a volleyball-only venue and the addition of the tables and ribbon will add to an already great game-day experience for Demon Deacon fans.”

The display features variable content zoning allowing it to show one large image or to be divided into multiple zones of content, including live video, instant replays, up-to-the-minute statistics and game information, graphics and animations, and sponsorship messages.

Additional Display Details

The ribbon display will be mounted to the balcony and measures more than 1.5 feet high by 18 feet wide. Each scorers table will measure roughly 2.5 feet high by 10 feet wide. They can be moved to any configuration to meet the needs of Wake Forest Athletics and the events it hosts. These four displays also feature 3.9-millimeter pixel spacing and provide the opportunity to share additional game information, graphics and sponsorship messaging throughout events.

At USA Volleyball, we govern, promote, and grow the sport across all disciplines—from grassroots to national teams. Guided by our mission of Growing the Game, Together, we’re committed to making volleyball more accessible, enjoyable, and connected at every level.

As part of our responsibility to uphold the integrity of the game, we have issued formal communications to the Alaska Region and Southern California Volleyball Association regarding a pending motion for possible expulsion as member organizations. A final decision is expected within 30-45 days.

We understand that this news may raise questions, and we want to reassure you that your ability to register, play, travel, and compete with USA Volleyball will not be affected. The trust and well-being of our members are now at the center of everything we do, and we are fully committed to supporting the growth of your business and the grassroots experience of our members.

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The talents and accomplishments of Ramona High School’s Class of 2025 graduates were showcased at their June 5 commencement ceremony.

At the start of the event at the school’s stadium on Hanson Lane, the musical skills of graduate Tyler Henshaw were spotlighted as he performed the National Anthem on his electric guitar.

“I was so excited because it’s the largest crowd I’ve ever had an opportunity to play in front of,” said Henshaw.

The 17-year-old also played the National Anthem April 17 at Petco Park when Ramona High’s varsity baseball team beat Valley Center 1-0.

Henshaw said he’s been playing the guitar since he was in sixth grade.

“I play the guitar because it is an outlet for me to express my emotions and music is my life,” said Henshaw, who plans to major in welding at Palomar College in the fall so he can have a career in underwater welding or pipe fitting.

A group of friends since elementary school get together during the Ramona High School pre-graduation ceremony in the gym on June 5. From left, Brayden Santa, Curtis Gierucki, Dominic Cromwell, Kaleb Patterson, Matthew Parker, Gage Gwyn, Ethan Grajeda, Zion Flores De Leon, Ryder Tomkiel and Joshua Luellen. (Stephanie Ogilvie)

Terra Davis, an administrative assistant at Ramona High School and Senior Class adviser, with son Wyatt Davis during the pre-graduation ceremony. (Stephanie Ogilvie)

Ramona High School’s NJROTC Color Guard presents the colors at the 2025 Ramona High School Graduation ceremony. (Stephanie Ogilvie)

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A group of friends since elementary school get together during the Ramona High School pre-graduation ceremony in the gym on June 5. From left, Brayden Santa, Curtis Gierucki, Dominic Cromwell, Kaleb Patterson, Matthew Parker, Gage Gwyn, Ethan Grajeda, Zion Flores De Leon, Ryder Tomkiel and Joshua Luellen. (Stephanie Ogilvie)

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