Renovated Middle School Spaces Officially Opened Today

The newly renovated MKA Middle School Lobby and Auditorium were officially opened today with a special assembly for the Middle School community and invited guests.

Opening the event, 8th grade Student Government President Madison Rivlin was the first to thank the generous donors, noting that the students are "so proud" of their new auditorium, and especially appreciative of "the seats that are really comfortable!"

Adding to the thanks for the leadership and generosity of Trustees, alumni, parents and donors, Headmaster Thomas Nammack reflected on the importance and value of spaces that enable a community to share and enjoy common experiences, while Middle School Head of Campus Dr. Randy Kleinman spoke of his delight in the renovated spaces that "immediately give a sense of a place full of lively learning, that honor tradition and celebrate middle school children and that support MKA's commitment to offering a broad array of opportunities both in and out of the classroom."

Throughout the assembly, Middle School students provided entertainment. The 4th and 5th Grade Chorus sang a rousing rendition of Sondheim's Comedy Tonight; acting their parts as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, 7th graders Peter Colbert and Abby South previewed a powerful scene from the grade's upcoming Shakespeare presentation and the Middle School Jazz Band had toes tapping with Gotham City Municipal Swing Band.

The celebrations ended with short remarks from President of the Board of Trustees Michael Johnson.  As the parent of three children who attended, and one still attending the Middle School, he noted that the passage from the lobby to the auditorium was a "hall of memories" for him, and concluded, "To quote Winston Churchill, "I am easily satisfied with the very best" and with this great facility, I am very satisfied."