While the students are away, the staff will…work incredibly hard to make improvements to our already-wonderful campus! Each summer, our administrators, staff, and hardworking facilities crew take advantage of the empty classrooms and hallways to upgrade, renovate, and improve areas around the campus. This year was no exception; check out some of the progress we made below.
Dining Hall Tables (Lower School Campus)
The Beasley Dining Hall is always a fun, vibrant place full of laughter, storytelling, and camaraderie served up alongside nutritious lunches. The space also performs double-duty, allowing students to gather before and after school and for special programs. This year, our Beasley students are enjoying new tables and chairs that liven up the space and allow for easy relocation, ensuring the room stays flexible.
O’Hara Field Turf Pellet Renewal (Athletics)
Touchdown, Rams! O’Hara Field in Ron Holtman Stadium sees way more than just football use. Our soccer and lacrosse teams also take advantage of this incredible athletic space, so the field is in use year-round. Regular use requires maintenance, and we keep our playing surface in tip-top shape by replenishing its pellets. Athletes will notice continued excellent shock-absorption, while the pellets also help the turf retain its shape and wear less quickly, excellent news for our budget.
Field Hockey Water Cannons (Athletics)
The re-turfing of our Field Hockey pitch is complete this year with the addition of water cannons to the sidelines. How does a watered pitch impact the game? Athletes will notice fast, consistent playing conditions and a soft surface for hockey sticks and knees. The surface is also cooler and softer to play on. The cannons are powerful; check out how far they spray!
Baseball Scoreboard (Athletics)
“Take me out to the ballgame…” Rams baseball fans will notice a lot more information on the new William O. DeWitt Field in Drew Baur Ballpark this spring. A new scoreboard clearly shows all the game essentials, including at-bats, pitch counts, and errors. It’s a homerun for our baseball program!
Blanke Alumni Room (Upper School Campus)
The Blanke Alumni Room located between May Hall and the Upper School Library, as long served as a gathering place for members of our community. It’s a distinguished space, light-filled and comfortable, and it was time for a renovation. Fresh paint, new carpet, and refinished furniture ensure that this community center continues to welcome those of us on campus every day and our guests. (Don’t stop by to see it just yet…we’re still waiting on most of our furniture to arrive in October!)
Many thanks to our outstanding facilities crew, administrators, and staff for all their hard work over the summer. Our community is already enjoying the fruits of your labor.