Dedication Ames officiclly renamed its Main Aduitorium in memory of former Ames Center Director Clarence 'Sy' Syvertson.

Dedication of the Clarence A. 'Sy' Syvertson Auditorium On July 15, 2011, Ames officiclly renamed its Main Aduitorium (N201) in memory of former Ames Center Director Clarence 'Sy' Syvertson. Syvertson served as Ames Center Director from 1977 to 1984 and passed away Sept 13, 2010. He began his 35-year career at Ames in 1948 and in addition to being Center Director, he also served as Ames' Director of Astronautics and Deputy Director. Syvertson was instrumental in remodeling the auditorium and it is entirely fitting that it be named in his honor. Seen here from left to right are: Syvertson's wife Joann; Ames Center Director S. Pete Worden ; his daughter Lynn and Jack Boyd, senior advisor to the center director.