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Car crashes through school windows
A stolen car lost control early today and crashed through the windows of the “auditeria,” a combined auditorium and cafeteria, at Wogaman Elementary School, a building under construction at 920 McArthur St.
Dayton Public Schools’ construction chief John Carr said the car ended up on the stage and a blood trail suggests the car thief, apparently barefoot, ran down a hallway and exited out a side door just after midnight. No suspects were caught.
Carr said the damage shouldn’t delay the school’s planned opening on Oct. 30. He estimated the repair costs at under $20,000 and said insurance should cover the repairs.
“It sounds worse than it is. Most of it will be cosmetic,” he said.
For the schedule of school openings in Dayton, go here and for the complete list of what schools will be rebuilt, go here.
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By Jim
September 13, 2006 6:03 PM | Link to this
What ever they call them they are nice. The new Kiser is GREAT! I can’t wait to see the Wogaman and others. I really like the new windows at Stivers also. New schools are long overdue for Dayton’s Kids. Better Test scores, and new buildings it seems that Dayton’s Schools are seeing that new day they have been talking about! Thanks Teachers & Dr. Mack!!!By Scott Elliott
September 13, 2006 4:03 PM | Link to this
Dan, believe it or not there is a difference between an “auditeria” and a “cafetorium.” A “cafetorium,” is more common in new schools built for low elementary grades. The room is designed as a cafeteria but could be converted for events. Meanwhile, an “auditeria” is designed as an auditorium first, with lighting, a stage, sound system, sound proofing, etc. But tables can be rolled out for lunch during the school day. “Auditerias are more common in schools that go up thru middle school grades. Even the people in the construction industry who use these terms think they are pretty silly, but they are helpful to disinguish these two styles of multi-purpose rooms.By Dan
September 13, 2006 3:14 PM | Link to this
My only comment is that the word “auditeria” the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard, regardless of whether a car has crashed into it or not. Anyway, cafetorium would be marginally better. “Auditeria” sounds like an STD.