After 93 years, gym floors receive a fresh new look
When first opening its doors in 1931, the Villa gym was a lively venue for dance lessons, roller-skating parties, and thrilling basketball games, where the Villa girls clinched numerous state and local titles. Today, it remains a hub of campus activity, welcoming more than 250 students each week along with community partners who host after-school, evening, and weekend programs. After nearly a century of making memories and multiple resurfacings, the original hardwood floor finally needed replacement.
Thanks to generous support from our community, we were able to kick off the school year with a stunning new floor! Planned additions include folding bleachers, a volleyball net system, and the ability to convert the space into a pickleball court. Our students love the new look, and we look forward to many more years of using this campus treasure to boost children’s health.
With gratitude to our donors who made it possible:
Mr. Benjamin Gibson Barbour
Ms. Harriett W. Condrey
Elmon B. Duff Charitable Lead Annuity Trust
Tom Folliard Youth Leadership Through Sports Fund
Footprints in the Sand Foundation
Mr. Craig H. Hedley
The Jane and Arthur Flippo Foundation
Mr. Mark F. Jaros
Markel Corporation
Ms. Mary Rousis
Midas of Richmond