Alumni Support Creates New SJP Weight Room

Alumni Support Makes Weight Room a Reality

This semester we opened the Manka Fitness Center! The fitness center is located in the Saint Michael Hall gym. 

The project was made possible by Joram Manka ’97 and Maria Surma Manka, Joram’s sister Kayla Manka, Maria’s parents Jack and Mary Nona Surma, and support from several other Prep alumni.

While Joram and Maria’s financial commitment helped initiate this project, it was Joram’s active leadership in creating a vision that brought the project together, resulting in a remarkable space for our students, faculty, and staff. 

Students have enjoyed using the new weight room during supervised sessions during their lunch hours and after school. During Interim Week one group focused on fitness and used the time to learned how to use the machines and equipment.

The Manka Fitness Center will provide a tremendous opportunity for our entire Prep School community to improve their overall fitness. We are grateful for the Manka family’s leadership and support!