September 2002

September 6 , 2002

Senator Dede Alpert, Councilman Scott Peters & Del Mar Union School District celebrate on new elementary school

Del Mar Union School District (DMUSD) celebrated the dedication of Torrey Hills Elementary School. California State Senator Dede Alpert and City Councilman Scott Peters were featured speakers at the event, which included DMUSD Board of Trustees, DMUSD staff, Torrey Hills Elementary School students,Torrey Hills PTA,Barnhart Inc, and Roesling Nakamura Architects.

Torrey Hills was designed by Roesling Nakamura and construction was managed by Barnhart, Inc. Barnhart completed construction management of nearby Sage Canyon Elementary School in September of 2000.

The school totals 54,000 square feet of wood framed buildings. Included are an administration building, library,multi-purpose room, eight classroom buildings, two restroom buildings, kindergarten area, and one extended studies facility. Covered walkways are also featured. The school began construction in June 2001.

"We are thrilled to commemorate the dedication of Torrey HIlls Elementary School and are proud to celebrate the collaborative efforts given by our elected officials, our Board of Education, district staff, our construction and design team, the surrounding community, and the City of San Diego," commented Tom Bishop, Superintendent of the Del Mar Union School District.

Team members for the project design and construction include: Bishop, Kathy Tanner, DMUSD Facilities Director; Ralph Roesling of Roesling Nakamura. From Barnhart were: Glynna Hoekstra, Construction Manager; Kevin Boland,Site Supervisor; Jim Fisher, Project Manager; Rosie Montano, Project Engineer, and Ann Sadberry, Jobsite Office Administrator.

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