The Corpus Christi Post (Corpus Christi, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 26, Ed. 1 Sunday, August 21, 1960 Page: 3 of 12

                                
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Academy l« Dedicate New Gymnasium
FINAL SECTION'S of the Christi Academy’s gymnasium. bleachers and chairs,
main playing floor of maple The room will seat 2,0W> per-
wood have been Laid in Corpus sons in the fold-away type —Photo by Fr. Augustine, OSB
Visitor’s Guide
GYM FEATURES LATEST IN
EQUIPMENT, DESIGN
Heard Main Speaker
At Dedication Rites
John F. Heard of Houston will
he the main speaker at dedica-
tion rites for Corpus Christi Aca-
demy’s gymnasium, Sunday, to-
day, Aug 21. Mr. Heard is a gra-
duate of the school class of ’36.
Other speakers include His
Excellency Bishop M. S. Garriga,
D.D., LL.D., and Very Rev. Al-
fred Hoenig, O.S.B., prior of Cor-
pus Christi Priory. Mr, Pan
Chamberlain will he master of
ceremonies.
PROCESSION TO GYM
The dedication ceremony will
begin with a procession from
the Academy’s main building to
the gymnasium. Bishop Garriga
will read the prayers of blessing
in the foyer, and then, accom-
panied by his ministers, walk
See RITES, Pagi %
Anyone driving in by the main
entrance to Corpus Christi Aca-
demy on IJpRiver Road will im-
mediately see the school’s new
gymnasium situated to the far
right of existing buildings.
After parking his car in the
spacious lot in front of the gym-
nasium, the visitor will notice
the size of the new building and
its exterior of buff-colored tile.
The front wall has 45 tan-colored
blocks of Mexican - tile overlook-
ing an outdoor patio. The patio
itself has several permanent ta-
bles and. chairs.
n FOYERS, KITCHEN
Upon entering the building, one
will notice .the spacious foyer,
one of two. Here also are the
ticket offices. Between the ' foy-
ers axe located the catering kit-
chen, cloakroom, trophy case,
water fountains and telephone
booths.
MAIN FLAYING FLOOR
In the main part of the build-
ing, the playing floor is of maple
wood with markings for basket-
ball, tennis, volley ball and fix-
tures for a boxing ring. Along
the two sides of the floors are
bleachers, sections of which can
be folded away. .By using- bleach-
ers , and chairs, 2,000 persons
can be accomodated in this area.
There,. are - six .‘basketball back-
stops backed with glass. Gooa
ventilation is provided by the
many windows and the double en-
trances on - either end of the
building.
See GUIDE, Page 1
BISHOP GARRIGA TO OFFICIATE AT
BLESSING, SUNDAY, AUGUST 2IST
Corpus Christi Academy will
dedicate its new gymnasium
next Sunday, Aug, 21, according
to Very Rev. Alfred Hoenig, O.
S.B:, prior'of Corpus Christi Pri-
or of Corpus Christ! Priory. His
Excellency Most Rev. Mariano
S. Garriga, D.D., LL.D., bishop
Academy Expansion
Program Begins
With Building Of
New Gym
The completion of Corpus
Christi Academy’s gymnasium is
a milestone in the history of the
school, and a big step forward
in a recently inaugurated pro-
gram of physical development to
cost an estimated $3,000,000. The
new building is one of many
planned by the school and Priory
for the near future.
The first phase of the develop-
ment program includes the gym.
r.asium and central utility build-
ing, a new science hall, monas-
tery and student - monastic
church. Additional plans call for
renovation of existing buildings,
which will provide for the Bene-
dictine Minor Seminary (for stu-
dents preparing for the Benedic-
tine priesthood and brother-
hood), and boarding students.
Additional classrooms, library
and eaferteria are also planned.
Of "particular need at this time
for' the school is a new science
building. Academy officials have
for a long time realized the need
of such a building complete with
laboratory and lecture rooms
fully equipped. Present facilities
could, well be improved upon
with a new, separate building,.
Science courses, now taught at
•the Academy include general
science, biology, chemistry and
physics. Three classrooms are
used for these courses, but there
is a special need' for a separate
lecture room, storage area and
additional scientific equipment.
See EXPANSION, Page 6
of Corpus Christi, will officiate
at the dedication-blessing cere-
monies, which will start at 4:00
P. M. The public is invited to at-
tend.
The Academy gymnasium is
one of the largest in the area
and most complete in its facili-
ties. Measuring I6i by 161 feet
(20,826 sq, ft.), Uie cruciform
shaped building cost $261,000.
Begun last January, the gym-
nasium is to be completed this
week when final installations are
made.
Architect for the building is
Mr. Joseph Hans, and O. ,T. Beck
& Sons, general contractor.
DREAM FINALLY REALIZED
The gymnasium- is'the culmina-
tion of a 32-year-old dream bn
the part of the Benedictine Fa-
thers) as wall as alumni, stu-
dents and friends. Until now, fa-
cilities for the physical education
program and varsity training
have been limited to a small
athelctic building and outside
tennis and basketball courts. The
school already has a baseball
park, Heard Field. The new
building will provide sufficient
room and have excellent facilities
for a variety of sports.
MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING
In addition to facilities for
sports ,t he new gymnasium will
be used for other activities. In-
cluded in the building are a large
stage and catering kitchen, thus
allowing for assemblies, dances,
meetings, banquets, cultural pro-
grams and socials. It is planned
to rent out the building on occa-
sion to outside groups and or-
ganizations.
TOURS, REFRESHT CENTS
OFFERED
Guided tours of the Academy’s
newest building will be given af-
ter the dedication ceremonies.
Also, tours of the rest of the
campus and buildings will be of-
fered. Refreshments will be serv-
ed in the patio area in front of
the gymnasium.
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EXTERIOR VIEW of Corpus tured above. The 161 by 161-ft. and will have facilities for meetings and cultural activi- background.
Christi Academy’s gymnasium, multi-purpose building will nearly every Indoor sport, ns ties. Apart of St Theresa Pa-
now nearing completion' is pie- cost $281,000v when completed,1 well as for. socials, hauque’    rish plant can be seen la the —Photo by Fr. Augustine, OSB
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