McClurg Hall The Webb School magazine
dedication marks Webb’s commitment to STEM-related education
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By Rita Mitchell
Director of Communications
MClurg Hall, a $2.3 million facility that provides new space for the science, technology, engineering and math classes and labs, was dedicated on April 25. The Board of Trustees, donors, alumni, faculty and special guests attended the ceremony officially opening the 8,800 sq. ft. building that enhances an active, hands-on learning experience. “We are particularly glad to see that McClurg Hall is dedicated to the teaching of science, technology and math, which is so important for the future success of generations to come,” E. Vane McClurg, a
Webb 1960 graduate and donor whose family name is reflected on the building, said in a prepared statement. “My son, Hayden, who graduated from Webb in 1988, and I owe a lot to Webb School and are pleased to be able to give back.” “I followed in my father’s footsteps and attended Webb for four years,” Hayden McClurg '88 said in a prepared statement. “My room during my junior year overlooked the site of this new building. I certainly never imagined that my surname would serve as its official title.” He added, “It is a great honor to have played a