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New Features on Campus
Franklin Garden Pavilion
The 2017-18 school year started off with several newly constructed and renovated areas on campus.
The Franklin Garden Pavilion is an addition to the Franklin Garden that pro- vides several amenities to the garden area. The large open area in the center allows students to gather for a class, such as when chef Claudia Geoly, mother to Tes- sa Geoly ’19, does special food presentations to the students using freshly picked goods from the garden. The pavilion also features washing stations, prep tables, and two rooms for storage and an office space.
The Track House, which is located next to the track and field, features long awaited facilities for athletics. The most exciting feature is the impressive locker room for use by the football, soccer, and lacrosse teams. Each locker has a keypad lockbox, USB charging port, and lights. A television, white board and photo of Brother Edward Englund adorn the walls. The Track House also has an athletic training room, a restroom, and two large storage rooms for equipment.
The entire pool area was updated, including the name, which is now called the Joe Montero Aquatic Center, fondly renamed after the recent passing of fac- ulty member and alumnus Joe Montero ’78. The Joe Montero Aquatic Center features a new welcoming entrance, a swimming/water polo pool, and a large scoreboard with video capabilities. Many of the pool users comment that even the water feels smoother, most likely due to the intricate pool filter system.
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