Two ribbons were cut Monday, Oct. 20, to celebrate the transformation of Birmingham’s former A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club into the new Legacy Prep Intermediate School.
The first ribbon welcomed community leaders, donors and partners who helped make the milestone possible: The long-vacant, unused and dilapidated structure was transformed into a shining, new state-of-the-art facility.
“This campus is more than a school building, it’s a promise to Birmingham’s children,” said Reneta Johnson, head of schools at Legacy Prep. “Opening inside the historic A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club allows us to honor a legacy of leadership and perseverance while preparing the next generation of scholars to lead and thrive.”
The former Boys & Girls Club, a landmark of Birmingham’s history at 2900 S. Park Drive SW, was reimagined for the future…