EHS Pillars - Fall 2017

HILDEBRAND
ATHLETIC CENTER
OPENS DOORS,
INSPIRES
EXCELLENCE
Since the grand opening in August, the Hildebrand Athletic Center has become
the heart of activity at Episcopal High School and an inspiration for excellence and
achievement. As Bishop Doyle remarked in his 2017‐2018 Opening Day homily,
"We raise money and we build buildings on this campus, so that we may create a
particular kind of space, that we may build a particular kind of community, and a
particular kind of school that is significantly and intentionally different than the way
the rest of the world works. Board members and parents are responsible for the
work of funding and building this school. Your work as faculty and students is to
create the community that God dreams about, and we believe it's possible in this
space. A community that is different and makes a difference."
Your work as faculty and students is to create the
community that God dreams about, and we believe it's
possible in this space.
With 65,000‐square‐feet of space and plentiful natural light, the stunning
complex includes a 5,500‐square‐foot Alumni Center that offers panoramic
views of downtown and the Galleria area; a 7,000‐square‐foot weight room; a
4,000‐square‐foot wrestling and cheerleading room with surround sound; a film
room for study sessions and team meals; a 1,300‐square‐foot training room with
treatment tubs and physical therapy equipment; and a history gallery on the first
floor that features 70" monitors and multiple glass trophy shelves that celebrate
the School's strong tradition of championship teams.
On any given day, the first‐floor Alkek Gym accommodates a Chapel program
showcasing a dance concert, pep rallies, and a constant schedule of basketball
and volleyball games. The spacious third‐floor Alumni Center has quickly become
a hot spot for fundraisers, reunions, student council workshops, and in‐service
meetings for faculty and staff.
Whether for sports, academics, or social events, the Hildebrand Athletic Center is
a place where people can come together, forge bonds as a community, and create
opportunities for EHS students to realize their promise.
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