Several members of the Parrish family recently took a tour of the nearly finished Harry J. Parrish Hall.
While standing in the airy art studio on the third floor, Manassas Mayor Harry J. Parrish II expressed his family’s appreciation for naming the structure after his father, former Virginia Delegate Harry J. Parrish, and commented on the building’s beauty.
“In addition to providing a wonderful place for students to continue their educations, Parrish Hall will provide a pleasant environment for the students, faculty, staff and guests with its massive windows and striking design,” Parrish said.
Tour participants included Virginia Senator Charles Colgan, NOVA Board members James White and Hong Xu, President Robert G. Templin Jr. and former Provost Hortense Hinton.
“It is so very fitting that the building be named in honor of Delegate Parrish, a lifelong resident of the region and a public servant for most of his life,” Hinton said. “He visited and shared in many events on the Campus and the new building recognizes his stature, presence and contribution in a very appropriate and memorable way.”
Project Executive Todd Niefeld of Hess Construction and Engineering Services shared details of the construction process and discussed the materials selected to finish the floors, walls and ceilings. He expects Parrish Hall to be completed by the end of 2011.
