Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting

Posted by Jennifer Aceves on January 19, 2012 | 0 Comments

Tags: new building, expansion, upper division, lower division

Tuesday, January 10 2012 was a monumental day in the history of Noble Academy. The ribbon was cut and the doors were opened to the new building! Head of School Laura Blackburn, Board Chair Linda Hale, and Greensboro Chamber of Commerce representative Kathi Lester all made comments before a large crowd of students, parents, alumni, local dignitaries, and other supporters of Noble Academy.

The Class of 2012 had the honor of cutting the ribbon, and then everyone was invited inside to look around. Guests were awed by the magnificent lobby, the large auditorium, the wide hallways, the spacious classrooms, the bright art studio, and the four large science labs. Due to some slight delays with the inspection process, students were not allowed to have class in their new space until Tuesday, January 17. Now everyone is starting to settle in to the new space. The classroom space in the new building is primarily for Upper Division (grades 7-12 students). However, Lower Division students attend some of their classes there as well, such as drama, art, and healthy living.

Each classroom in the expanded campus is equipped with SmartBoard technology and one-to-one computing capability, giving students access to hands-on learning experiences. The facility also boasts a 588 square foot research laboratory, four cutting-edge science laboratories, an art studio and a sizable auditorium.

For Noble Academy freshman Tony Forman, the opening of the new building means a fresh, spacious school environment equipped with the latest technology. “I’m looking forward to more room in the hallways and classrooms, as well as all the new technologies,” remarks Forman; “it’ll be great to have larger lockers, too.”

Formerly Guilford Day School, Noble Academy has adopted a name to match the symbolism of its mascot, a knight, and to communicate the school’s commitment to developing students of excellence and integrity. The name change and the campus construction have both taken place in what has proven to be a momentous year.

According to Blackburn, the ribbon cutting is the culmination of all these changes and “marks a phenomenal day in the school’s history.” Blackburn also notes that “this day signifies the first step into Noble Academy’s future, as our facilities align with the educational experience our students receive. It is our hope that our new campus will provide a cornerstone resource for the community at large.”

Noble Academy is an independent, K-12 school for students with learning differences. With a welcoming, open environment, the school offers small classes and specially trained teachers. Noble Academy is committed to both the remediation of areas of weakness and the celebration of areas of strength.