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REVAMPED, the administration building got a redesign as part of the campus construction. The new designs gave a modern look to the buildings on campus. Photo by Chiara Zecchini

READJUSTING, senior Tomas Valvidieso attends his new business class in a modular classroom. Modular classrooms were brought in to provide additional learning spaces while the campus was under construction. “I actually kind of like my class that is in the modulars, because it was in a quiet area,” Valvidieso said. Photo by Chiara Zecchini

Students and faculty navigated through construction projects on campus.

The piercing noise of drills and the blasting racket of jackhammers echoed across the halls as construction crews worked on creating a new athletic field.

“Every time I am in my math class, I can hear the sound of construction. It can get annoying, but I am happy that new things are happening to the school,” senior Max Bendix said.

Construction impacted several areas of student life. Some classes took place in modular classrooms. Football players could not play on their home field. And in January, juniors had to park at Dadeland

Mall, and take a shuttle back and forth to school.

“I was super upset that my parking spot was taken away,” junior Ana-Catherine Guimares said.

Overall, campus construction led to improvements, such as a new design for the front office, and the space for new academic buildings and athletic areas. The new field was a welcomed sight, after winter break.

“It was so nice seeing the new field, and the progress of the construction. I can’t wait to go watch the football games next year,” sophomore Vera Lopresti said.

Story by Chiara Zecchini