Kenyon College - Reveille Yearbook (Gambier, OH)

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The Renovation of Ascension Immediately following the 1986-87 academic year, extensive renovation began on Ascension Mall. The building is on the National Historic Register and College officials and architects in- volv'd in the project had a difficult task renovating the academic building. The ultimate goal was to preserve the character of the great stone edifice while making it more energy efficient and com- fortable for the future. Kenyon College contracted the architectural firm of Caede. Seme, and Zofcin based in Cleve- land for the main renovations. The younger of the two architects. William Sams tag, had a strong interest in the work because he graduated from Kenyon. The head of the construction was Ken- yon's own Sam 1-ord. and Academic Dean Mary- anne Ward supervised the entire project. Ascension Hall had never been completely ren- ovated before this project. The last additions made seem to have been the change from wood windows to lead windows in 1929. and in the last twenty years the installment of new heating units. After careful examination, tin- architects found Ascen- sion to In in much heller condition than they could have hoped. All involved wanted the spirit of the 19th century classrooms, but for 20th century use. Tom Moberg helped run computer lines and audio- visual outlets throughout the building. A designer planned the color schemes, but the purple carpet was not her idea. Samstag, the Kenyon grudualc. insisted on the purple cur|K-t in the faculty lounge and in the other areas. Exact figures for all the work are not available, but those involved insist that they were very careful with their budget. Dean Ward says she has re- ceive,I only (KMitive feedback on all the changes. Kenyon graduates have remarked that Ascension is exactly the way it should | e. Kenyon adminis- trators proved their capability by succeeding in the very arduous task of renovating Ascension while still retaining its gothic atmosphere. Jenny Ross

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— Matriculation October 29, 1987 Oppoailr Page: Tops Arolylr Peter Gudadia. Meg Par aL. •ml Krm Smith dww arrangement. (or ihr promum. Mid.Hr Irft; Kremhmen loot at old bool, on krnyon -Mr nartnys lo Mgii thru name in ihr Matriculation book. Middle right; Thr rad of ihr Rank) Prorraaion rniln ito nay up thr |olh lo Koaar llall. Botloin Irftj Thr Chambrr Saipn perform under ihr duration of Hniyaimn l«ie. BoH.mii right; Krrthmrn Chria MyoU. Jor Youngblood, and Amir Gravea make thru nay lo Home llall. ThU Page: Top IrAs Peter Godaitn leadi ihr prorraaion into Koaar llall. Top rights An informal galhrnng of thr Prraadrnt. Chaplain, ami Ihr aprakrra before thr prorraaion brgma. Middle; Oran Omaha» ahona ihr Matriculation book lo Frrahmrn laaa Brddri. Martha Jenning». Samantha Koarnbrrg. Margam Pay nr. Karra Parham, and Amir Graiea. Bottom; Thr prorraaion lined up and ready lo go.

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And Other Areas Oppo itr page: Top; Fbilonv the ian Hall toward the completion of the renovation. Middle loft; Bucket and ladder litter the entryway of Ascension a» the renovat ion near completion. Middlr right; Worker - polish up the oultwie of I-eonard Hail during the summer. Bottom; The plan called for the exterior Ascension Hall to look a good a the interior. Thl page: Top; A new ceding in the Great Hall is healthier and brighter. Top right; Tin- KC alto gel a facelift. liddle; All the work crew» required for the ■novation made Krnvon a busy place during the Bottom; Maintenance people «.tutted facultv in moving into their office jut» liefore school returned in Augutt. i