Behind the dining hall is the Multi-Activity Center (better known as MAC), which was built around 2005. The MAC has been a busy place for many activities during the day and night. The building can be used for different purposes: PE classes, after-school sports, presentations, meetings and parties.
As an older alumnus, I can’t help notice the long-forgotten architectural design feature to store folding chairs under the stage. I had not seen this since the 1970s when the Social Hall used to have such a feature to store folding chairs under the stage.
Under the stage are long hollow tunnels to accommodate the long metal holders that can be pulled or pushed.
On the left is Kevin Phillips, ‘87, with the folding chairs in his hands. He is the supervisor for the janitorial services with 13 employees, both deaf and hearing. In the old days, we never saw a deaf employee hired for janitorial or maintenance departments. It is heartening to see a mixture of deaf and hearing in the janitorial crew members now.
Below is Kevin Phillips. We recognize him as a valuable asset to the whole school for his dedication and outstanding performance. He would be happy to stay on campus after his hours if necessary. He goes out of his way to help his old school in any way he can. He wears a cute cap to spread the holiday cheer.
Below are his crew hard at work setting up folding chairs for an anticipated presentation event.
Below is among the most beloved buildings on campus - the Social Hall. For a long time it has been the heart of campus and the social hub for students, staff and alumni.
Before the MAC was constructed, the Social Hall used to have an under stage storage space for folding chairs from 1953 to the 1980s. For unknown reasons, the under stage space was sealed permanently. The folding chairs are now stored in the enclosed room in the lobby.
Yes, the Social Hall had a recent facelift with a new flooring, fewer side doors and entrance doors and upgraded restrooms for ADA compliance. Good riddance to the foul smell from the urinal in boys’ restroom. I smelled that in the 1970s as a student. I smelled it again in the 1990s as a teacher. As a retired professor, the old smell is now finally gone. Long overdue.
Kevin Struxness, ‘76, MA
Editor, CSDR Old Times
December 12, 2024
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