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Cary High Arts Center Opens

Cary High School will be unveiling a new Performing Arts Center at an Opening Gala at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18.

The evening will start with a silent auction showcasing student artwork and private fine art lessons from Cary High teachers at 7 p.m. A musical program will follow at 7:30 p.m. featuring Cary High School’s talented young artists in band, orchestra, drama and choir. The evening is open to the public.

The new 15,000 square foot facility is located on the corner of Walnut Street and Maynard Road in Cary. The auditorium has a seating capacity of 588. The new facility houses practice rooms for the fine arts department along with art rooms.

Cary High School is one of the first public high schools in North Carolina. The school moved from its original site on Academy Street to the present location in 1960. The school serves 1,882 students along with 170 staff members. At this time Cary High is undergoing major renovations throughout its campus. Completion of all renovations is slated for June 2008.

Posted by Bill Poston at 10:01 AM on October 15, 2007 | Leave Feedback

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