Say goodbye to the 47-year-old restrooms in the lobby, and say hello to the soon to be freshly renovated ones.

According to President Richard O’Hara, the restrooms in the main lobby, original to the construction of JC, will be refurbished, and a new community gathering area will be created in the adjacent hallway.

The renovation it will occur over the upcoming summer before the 2012-2013 school year.

“The main lobby restrooms are targeted because the project is something that we’re able to do now, given the funding. Although it’s not the top priority in the master facilities plan, it’s something everybody sees and utilizes. The rest rooms haven’t been upgraded in 47 years. It’s time,” O’Hara said. 

According to O’Hara, a major donor will help fund the renovation. At this time, the name of the donor is unavailable.

Maggie Cassidy is Print Chief for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com.