A worthy tribute honoring a local educator, the Jenkins Center will enrich college and community life. The former Murfreesboro High School gymnasium is about to get new life as a Chowan College facility. Students and community members alike will benefit from the transformation.
Planning is underway and funds are sought to create an intramural sports and fitness center.
The center will be named in honor of J. M. Jenkins, of Murfreesboro. Jenkins was the popular principal of Murfreesboro High School from 1947 to 1963. The last question reflects a change in the attitudes and behavior of college-bound young people. Generally, they are more concerned with physical fitness. Chowan s existing physical education facility is spacious.