The Southern Israelite. (Augusta, Ga.) 1925-1986, August 15, 1986, Image 15

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Architect’s rendering of “Hebrew Academy of Tomorrow." Hebrew Academy of the future unveiled at campaign fund-raiser ON SUNDAY 12 p.m. to 6 p.m The Hebrew Academy “Yester day, Today and Tomorrow" was presented to nearly 200 people, at the Academy’s Capital Fund Cam paign kick-off event, held at the Standard Club last week. I)r. Terry Blumcnthal, president of the He brew Academy, opened the even ing with a look at “Yesterday" in the form of a film montage of the school's history, students, activi ties and programs over the past several years. Dr. Kphraim Frankcl, headmas ter, presented the Academy of “Today." explaining the school’s philosophy and achievements. In particular, he noted the Academy’s recent selection as one of 60 private schools recognized nationally for excellence by the F'lcmentary Pri vate School Recognition Program of the United States Department ol education and the Council for American Private F'ducation. I he highlight of the evening, however, was the unveiling of the Hebrew Academy of T omorrow. John Wylc, project architect lor FABRAP, designers of the new building, presented the design and concept of the building through artistic renderings, a scale working model and floor plans. “We have tried to create a facility which is lasting, unique, stimulating, tun and purposeful." he said, “a build ing which is neither faddish nor ordinary. We will establish an image which says how special this school is The Hebrew Academy of Tomor row will create an environment that Iosters the thirst for learning and it will be a place clearly designed lor kids It will transmit a knowledge ol why it is there...a school yes, but above and beyond that, a Jewish school where traditions and faith are transmitted naturally from one generation to another." The architects have also been careful to design a building which will enhance and interact with the beautiful site on which the facility will be located. The building will wrap around a natural ridge to Iramc choice views ol the site and create a special courtyard space. Another “bonus" to the building will be an amphitheater carved into the hillside for outdoor in- struction. drama presentations, play oi worship. Other major elements included in the school arc a library/media center with a group activity room lor story telling and films, computet science lab. natural science lab. art studio, music room, confer ence/board room, 30 classrooms, six special learning and tutoring rooms, gift shop, food court/aud itorium, two galleries displaying students' artwork, administration area, sanctuary and gymnasium. Carpool congestion will be great ly reduced by the incorporation of three separate entrances to the building. The design has also in corporated space for future ex pansion. I he support of the community will make the Hebrew Academy of I omorrow a reality, according to David Minkin, general chairman ol the Capital Funds Campaign. 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