Smith Breaks Ground for New Carver Center
Construction to Begin on New High School in Towson 

Towson, Md. (September 15, 2009) — Today, Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith broke ground to begin construction on the new George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology located at 938 York Road in Towson. Joining the County Executive was Governor Martin O'Malley, Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Joe A. Hairston, and Assistant State Superintendent of Schools Mary Cary, principal of Carver from 1993 to 2000.

Specialty Areas

Replacing the existing school, the new facility will seat 1,020 students who are involved in 10 specialty areas of study, including acting, business, carpentry, cosmetology, culinary arts, dance, literary arts, technical theater, vocal music, and visual arts. Carver also affords students a rigorous academic program.

"Carver is one of the many schools in Baltimore County that rank among the oldest in the State," said Smith. "As we celebrate the County's 350th Anniversary year, we understand the importance that our schools have in the history of Baltimore County. We also recognize how important it is to have our schools capable of delivering a 21st century education. Governor Martin O'Malley realizes that too. With the Governor's commitment and the support of the Maryland General Assembly, Baltimore County will ensure that this new Carver continues to serve students in Baltimore County for generations."

Costs

Cost of the new school's design and construction is $58.7 million. The total size is 227,000 sq. ft. Expected opening date is March 2012.

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