(Pictured, from left to right: Assistant Head of School Nikki Daniels, Jared Bogard from Bogard Construction, Inc., Rob Price and Leah Lebeck (son and daughter of Don and Martha Price, alumna Barbara Long, Donna Stotts, alumnus Jim Bard, Fred Caiocca, MVCS Board Chairman Mike Tunic, MVCS Board Member Dave Grazian, MVCS Board Member Mark Venable and MVCS Head of School Mitchell Salerno. Photo courtesy of Monte Vista Christian School)
WATSONVILLE — Monte Vista Christian School on Wednesday held a groundbreaking ceremony, heralding in construction for what will be the Don Price Performing Arts Chapel.
The 16,600-square-foot facility will offer a multipurpose, state-of-the-art performance space that can seat up to 450 for the vocal and instrumental arts programs.
“Plans for this facility have been in the works for over 60 years,” said MVC Head of School Dr. Mitchell Salerno.
The facility is named for former Head of School Don Price.
“He dreamed of having a performing arts chapel on campus,” Salerno said.
MVC Board of Directors Chair Michael Tunink called the addition a “strategic step forward” for the 92-year-old school.
“MVC’s mission statement is, ‘We empower students to achieve their highest potential through Christ-centered educational excellence;’ the new Performing Arts Chapel demonstrates MVC’s commitment to furthering our mission,” he said. “As a parent of a vocal arts student at MVC, I’m confident our new facility will further enhance MVC’s established reputation as a leader in high school performing arts education.”
