- The OPS Board of Education approved naming North High School’s new stadium after Gene R. Haynes
- OPS Board President Jane Erdenberger, who worked alongside Haynes for 16 years, says his greatest gift was making every child feel seen.
- Gene R. Haynes Stadium is set to open at North High School in 2027,
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A new stadium at North High School will bear the name of Gene R. Haynes, a man who spent more than 50 years serving students, athletes, and families across North Omaha.
The Omaha Public Schools Board of Education approved naming the stadium after Haynes, who served North High School as a coach, principal, mentor, and advocate for young people. Those who know him best say his greatest title has always been someone who truly cared…