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Central High School unveils new gym

Following a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially dedicate the renovation of Central High School’s gymansium Tuesday evening, the Central basketball team took on the Tyrone Area Eagles. Teams actually played their first games in the renovated facility a few night ago. / Mirror photo by Gary M. Baranec

Spring Cove School Dis­trict staff and community stakeholders unveiled and celebrated a newly renovated gymnasium at Central High School Tues­day.

The renovation project, which included new flooring and bleachers, followed a September weekend of rainstorms that damaged a large section of the 59-year-old gym floor.

Spring Cove Su­per­in­ten­dent Betsy Baker said, “This project has truly been a community effort, and it makes me extremely proud to be a Dragon. We had a large number of groups and individuals who contributed to this project, and we greatly appreciate their support.”

The original floor outlived its typical 50-year life span and repairing only the damaged area was “impractical and not cost effective,” according to a press release. With the new bleachers, the gym now has a seating capacity of 602 comparedwith its previous capacity of 544 and now includes handicap seating.

Total cost of renovations was an estimated $275,000 through the Miller Flooring Co.

Removal and replacement of the maple gym floor with an airflow vent system cost about $148,475; replacement of bleachers cost $84,525; and the leveling of the concrete subfloor cost $42,000.

Central High School Principal Stephanie Thompson thanked those who contributed funds to the project. “Through this project, our entire school community has demonstrated adaptability, flexibility and a positive attitude, and made the best of a difficult situation,” she said.

The Morrisons Cove Ro­tary Club donated $6,350 to enhance the graphics for the gym floor, the Dragon Pride Foundation donated $3,578.75 to purchase a new scorer’s table, which will be coming soon, and the Central Athletic Booster groups made a $500 donation from Curry Supply for new red wall pads.

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