Everett A. Kelly Convocation Center a multi-purpose event event and athletic venue
The Everett A. Kelly Convocation Center is a multi-purpose event and athletic venue located on Lake-Sumter State College’s Leesburg Campus. It serves as the home court for the Lakehawks NJCAA volleyball program and is one of the college’s primary gathering spaces for athletic competitions, ceremonies, and community events.
Key Features
- Seating capacity: Approximately 1,100 spectators.
- Athletics: Hosts Lakehawk volleyball matches as well as local high school basketball games and tournaments. The gymnasium was renovated when athletics returned to LSSC in 1998, and the playing surface was updated in 2016.
- Special Events: The venue is regularly transformed for award ceremonies, banquets, auctions, employee convocation events, and other large gatherings.
- Commencements and Campus Celebrations: The Convocation Center is frequently used for nursing pinning ceremonies, graduations, and major college events.
Location
The facility is situated on the Leesburg Campus at 1632 College Drive, Leesburg, Florida, alongside other major campus facilities such as the Sports Complex, Fine Arts Complex, and Student Services Building.
In short, the Everett A. Kelly Convocation Center functions as LSSC’s primary indoor arena and event venue, supporting athletics, commencements, employee development events, conferences, and community gatherings.
