photo by Wes Harrison ‘67
photo by Raymond Bartholomew
Bartholomews provide naming gift for performing arts center
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he walls are up, flooring and a roof will be in place soon and furnishings have been selected for the performing arts center. Now the facility can boast one more important fixture: a name. Former York College President Gary Bartholomew ’67 and his wife Gwen (Sims ’67) Bartholomew have long supported the life-changing work at York College. Thanks to a recent gift from the couple, the new performing arts center on campus will bear their name. “Gwen and I have always loved York College and are dedicated to its mission and purpose,” said Gary Bartholomew. “We continually reminisce about our years at York College as students and the years we served the college in the administration. Our lives have been
blessed beyond measure by being a part of the York College family. “We know the new performing arts center will be a great benefit to the campus. It is our privilege to be able to pay our blessings forward to future generations of York College students. York College always has been and will continue to be a gift from God.” The Bartholomew Performing Arts Center will elevate the potential and professionalism for two of the premier programs at York College, music and communication. The center will be a teaching facility, focusing on the day-today needs of students in these programs as well as providing a quality venue for productions and concerts. “York College has long needed a facility to highlight two of our most
successful programs, which have both regional and national recognition,” President Steve Eckman stated. “We are humbled not only by the size of the Bartholomews’ gift, but also by the heartfelt sincerity and support displayed by the donors.” A multi-form (black box) theater seating up to 350 patrons will be the centerpiece of the Bartholomew Performing Arts Center. This 5,000 square-foot feature will allow for various stage arrangements, extensive sets and improved seating and accessibility for patrons. It will also create opportunities for workshops and camps for YC students and area youth interested in the performing arts. Other features of the building include an atrium, a dedicated rehearsal
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