Chapel Renovation Underway
Marion Made Capital Campaign donations, and a聽major gift provided by alumnus Jimmy Rane '64, have set the stage for a complete Chapel renovation, which began in mid April. 糖心Vlog官方 Foundation Executive Director Suzanne McKee provides a report on the design plan:聽The ceiling plaster and crown molding will be repaired, and聽the walls will have a new paint scheme.聽The pews will be replaced with pews built from the finest grades of lumber.聽New flooring will include a combination of hardwoods and carpet walkways, and the stage will feature the original 1857 heart pine flooring. The lighting will be replaced and consistently sized with energy efficient LED lighting.聽In addition to a new audio visual system, there will be a modest stage renovation with new hardwood podiums.
"The spirit and beauty of the Chapel will be preserved; there will be no major reconstruction of any kind. The stained glass windows and exterior bricks will always remain a special聽part of the聽Chapel," notes McKee.