The Normandy School District is getting some help from Emerson in keeping its high school student body fit and engaged.
Thanks to a generous donation from the district’s longstanding partners at Emerson, Normandy High School recently opened the school’s new West Hall Fitness Center.
Faculty, students, community members, district administrators and Board of Education members gathered during a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the facility.
“In walking into the fitness center, you would swear you’re in a different district at a different time,” said Cozy W. Marks III, president of the Board of Education.
The modern, state-of-the-art facility features a wide variety of equipment choices to assist students and faculty in achieving their physical goals. Cardiovascular equipment such as exercise bikes, free weights and strength conditioning machines are available to individuals seeking to cultivate their overall health and well being.
“Our mission is to provide our students a quality education in a learning community with high expectations for academic achievement. This includes nurturing the educational, emotional and physical needs of our students,” said Stanton E. Lawrence, superintendent of schools.
“The new fitness center is a place that inspires a sense of pride in the district and community, and a space that spurs the hopes and dreams of our students.”
The fitness center supports the district’s academic program and goal of increased student achievement by engaging students via improved co-curricular offerings.
“Our objective is to provide a wide array of co-curricular activities to meet the various interests of our diverse student population. From robotics and debate teams to a renewed emphasis on the athletic program, the Normandy Vikings are on the move!” said Marks.
“We have high expectations for our students and this district.”