“We could not have chosen more deserving honorees for this year’s SpectacuaLR than Merritt and Anne Dyke,” said Frank M. Cuervo, 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Director of Athletics. “Since returning to Little Rock, the Dyke’s have profoundly impacted the Little Rock community and beyond, leaving a remarkable imprint on our campus and Trojan Athletics. They embody what it means to be pillars of the community, consistently striving to enhance the places they live and work. It is an honor to recognize their dedication and celebrate their remarkable contributions to our institution.”

Merritt, who has several ties with Central Arkansas organizations, serves on the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Board of Visitors and is a member of the Trojan Athletic Council. Merritt also currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Dyke Industries, Inc. headquartered in Little Rock. The company is a privately held building materials distribution business and has been in business since 1866.

“Anne and I are grateful to be this year’s honorees. The funds raised from SpectacuaLR, have a direct impact on the resources made available for all Trojan student-athletes,” Merritt Dyke said. “We would like to thank George Lee for his efforts over the last four years and welcome Frank Cuervo and his family to Little Rock. Little Rock athletics is coming off a historic year and we are looking forward to a bright future with Frank Cuervo as Athletics Director. The event will be a great night celebrating these young men and women who represent 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock and our community.”

Since its inception, the annual gala has raised over $3.3 million in support of Trojan Athletics. The money raised from SpectacuaLR, as well as all donations to the Trojan Fund, is dedicated to support the overall student-athlete experience at Little Rock, including scholarships, academic support enhancements, team operations and overall programmatic support.

“I would be remiss if I didn’t thank Dean Kumpuris and Fred Lord who were the first to encourage me to get involved on the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Board of Visitors and the Trojan Athletic Council. I believe that a successful athletic department plays a critical role in increasing the profile of a University and I look forward to helping 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock and Trojan athletics reach new heights,” said Dyke.

To reserve a table or order your tickets for SpectacuaLR, or for more information on how to , please contact Tyson Baldwin, Little Rock’s Associate AD for External Operations, at 501-350-4653 or via email at twbaldwin@ualr.edu.

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鈥淚 am thrilled to be in Little Rock, leading the Trojan Athletics program. SpectacuaLR is an incredible event which shines a great spotlight on the amazing things happening in our athletics program and on the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock campus,鈥� said Director of Athletics Frank M. Cuervo. 鈥淲e are excited to share that success with our supporters in a wonderful celebration which brings pride and distinction to our championship caliber results in the classroom, in the community and in competition. I look forward to seeing all Trojans at the Jack Stephens Center for a SpectacuaLR evening!鈥�

The announcement of the special honoree for this year鈥檚 SpectacuaLR, as well as information on how you can become a sponsor, reserve a table, or purchase individual tickets for the event, will be announced in the coming weeks. In the meantime, if you would like to learn more about SpectacuaLR, please contact Tyson Baldwin, associate athletics director for external operations, at 501-350-4653 or twbaldwin@ualr.edu.

Little Rock is coming off a historic year in 2023-24, capturing the OVC Commissioner’s Cup in just its second year as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference. The Trojans secured six overall conference championships, including OVC titles in Men鈥檚 Basketball, Baseball, Women鈥檚 Golf, and Men鈥檚 Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field and the PAC 12 crown in Wrestling. Three other programs, Women鈥檚 Basketball and Women鈥檚 Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field, also challenged for the top spot, landing OVC runners up honors.

In addition to its success in competition, the Little Rock Trojans shined in the classroom, posting an impressive 3.31 overall grade point average for the 2023-24 academic year, extending their streak to 22 consecutive terms with a 3.0 GPA or better. During the recently completed Spring semester, 64 Little Rock student-athletes made the Chancellor’s List (3.9+ GPA), and another 64 earned Dean’s List honors (3.5+ GPA).

Since its inception, the annual gala has raised over $3.3 million in support of Trojan Athletics. The money raised from SpectacuaLR, as well as all donations to the Trojan Fund, is dedicated to support the overall student-athlete experience at Little Rock, including scholarships, academic support enhancements, team operations and overall programmatic support.

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