MORE GOOD NEWS Birmingham Campus Park, Sara’s Room, Designing for the Difference, The Shops @ Roeper

from Keeping in Touch, Fall/Winter 2022 - Energy

by The Roeper School

VERY GOOD NEWS FOR THE ROEPER INSTITUTE

MORE GOOD NEWS

THE PARK AT THE BIRMINGHAM CAMPUS IS OPEN!

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM

The new park, now open for play, boasts a significant play area, a garden seating plaza, beautiful landscaping improvements with many new trees, an open grassy area for field sports, a basketball court, shot put, discus, and a long jump area Finishing touches to the park, including the rain garden, are underway A virtual tour is available at www.bhamgov.org/adamsparktour The Adams Park Development Project was made possible by the City of Birmingham Parks & Recreation bond and a gift from Roeper Longtime collaborator and friend of Roeper, Michael J Dul & Associates, designed the beautiful renovations

^ Head of School Christopher Federico shakes hands with Birmingham Commissioner Pierre Boutros as Mayor Therese Longe looks on

SARA’S ROOM RIBBON CUTTING

PHOTOS BY SHANI YAPA-KIMPSON

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The culmination of the touching tribute to name the Learning Center at the Birmingham Campus after beloved alumna Sara Porter ’95 was an intimate reception and ribbon cutting ceremony with the unveiling of the commemorative plaques on Thursday, September 1, 2022

Far left: Sara’s older brother Rick ’91 spoke to gathered family and friends. Center: Dominic Gilette joins his and Sara’s sons Luca, Mateo and Jonas the ribbon cutting. Above: Sara’s parents Judi and Richard and brothers Rick ’91 and Brian ’99 unveil the plaques.

Michael Dinwiddie ’73 and David Jaffe ’74 celebrate the opening of Jimmy & Vi’s Kitchen at the B’ham Campus. DESIGNING FOR THE DIFFERENCE COMPLETE! by David Jaffe ’74

A few millennia ago, all of us at Roeper City and Country School were crammed together in Bloomfield with George and Annemarie We were squished into every corner But lunch was served, and there was a faculty lounge

We bought an old elementary school; much was gained and some things were lost The absence of lunch service was terrific for Primo’s, which sent many a pizza to my daughters Students felt distant from the Head, whose only office was back in Bloomfield Faculty learned to be accessible every instant Roeper was Roeper in an inadequate building Heck, Roeper could be Roeper in a barn Even a noisy barn

Now, with sustained commitment from across our community, we have made this building better -- again We’re retrieving some of what we had, and gaining facilities we never had

Roeper can be Roeper in a nicer building, where our amazing teachers can take a little break, students can find a quiet place to work, meals are available, and the Head can be present

It’s wonderful for all of us who love this school It’s a wonderful opportunity to use these spaces well, to help Roeper be even more Roeper

THE SHOPS @ ROEPER ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

Not only are we online 24/7 at https://bit.ly/theshopsatroeper, but there will be in-person shopping days, too! Check the Roeper Record for dates and times Stop by! We’re located in the lobby of the Steward Bldg at Bloomfield We look forward to seeing you!