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 White Plains, NY - As it marks its 60th year of providing top-quality, college preparatory education for young men, Archbishop Stepinac High School is undertaking nearly $1 million in refurbishments to the facility.
Most of the interior upgrades have already been completed, while work on the exterior is expected to continue throughout the year.
“These refurbishments are symbolic about our commitment to the longevity of this institution,” said Principal Paul Carty. “We’ve been here for 60 years, and we know we’re going to be around for another 60 years.”
A major portion of the work involves the redesign and restoration of the parapets on the third floor. In the rear of the building, the brick parapet wall is being demolished and replaced with brick columns and railings. This will now provide views from the third floor to the sports fields below. New windows have also been installed throughout the school.
Additional classrooms have been equipped with SMART boards, which are large touch-controlled screens utilizing a projector and a computer, that allow for greater creativity and effectiveness. Also new for this year is the Student Athlete Study Center, created through a major renovation of the football coaches office. The study center -- equipped with new furnishings, seven computers and flat screen televisions -- will serve as an area where coaches can work with students on academic projects and provide extra attention to students when needed. It will also serve as a space where student athletes can complete homework before their practices and as a meeting space for coaches and their teams.
The school has also added an indoor batting cage for the baseball team. The new 80- foot x 25-foot cage will allow the team to practice throughout the season. In addition, the gymnasium floor has been completely refinished.
While the Archdiocese is providing financing for the exterior improvements, Stepinac alumni donated the materials, some of the equipment and money to finance the new Student Athlete Study Center and batting cages. “We are especially grateful to our alumni for their generous contributions that have helped to enhance our sports programs,” added Carty. “We are excited to be starting the new school year with a wealth of upgrades to offer to our students.”
Founded in 1948, Archbishop Stepinac High School’s mission is to offer young men a highly competitive academic and extracurricular program that will prepare them for college and leadership roles. The faculty and staff accomplish these objectives by pursuing excellence and creating a supportive, disciplined atmosphere with a strong sense of camaraderie and Christian values that are unique to the Stepinac experience. For more information on Stepinac High School, please visit www.stepinac.org.
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