(Rockwall) August 8, 2013 – More than 100 of Rockwall County’s Who’s Who packed the game room of the Boys & Girls Club recently to honor State Senator Bob Deuell at the grand opening of the Robert F. Deuell, M.D. Center for Performing Arts & Science.
Located in the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County Dobbs Annex Building, the new Center consists of a library, a performing arts center complete with a stage and professional recording studio, as well as a science laboratory. Through a special gift made by the Texas Construction Association, the renovation took only a few months and will go into use immediately.
“I have never thought that I would receive an honor like this,” said Deuell, who attended a Boys Club while growing up inWest Virginia. “I was recently by my old club and was overcome with gratitude for my mother – a single, working parent – and her wisdom to send me to a place where my brother and I could participate in wholesome activities. I now realize all the support that went in to our club, and I have the same gratitude today for the Texas Construction Association and all the staff and volunteers of the Rockwall Club.”
The Center comes on the heels of a national movement through Boys & Girls Clubs of America to strategically focus on the academic success of all kids to ensure they graduate from high school, prepared and with a plan for their future.
“The revived space transformed from general classroom, storage and meeting areas to an intentional destination in the Club where academics and the arts will come together to address youth in a holistic and impactful way,” said Misti Potter, BGC President and CEO. “The majority of our members would not be able to afford private lessons or specialized academic programs; which is why we are so appreciative for the Texas Construction Association’s gift.”
Club members will have the opportunity to continue to take advantage of after school tutoring and academic support, learn to play musical instruments, participate in vocal lessons, record, edit and cut their own CDs, as well as learn from professional dance and theatre instructors. Because of the new science laboratory, youth will also engage in ecology, biology, physics, aerodynamics, chemistry, engineering and robotics at no additional cost.
The Club needs volunteers to teach music or provide academic support services to kids ages 6-18 throughout the school year. For more info, email bgcr1@yahoo.com or call 972-722-2462.
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