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Case Study – Bishop Fenwick High School

BISHOP FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL

Location:  Peabody, MA

Completed:  Winter 2023

Manufacturer:  KI Furniture

Bishop Fenwick High School, the first coeducational Catholic high school on the North Shore, was founded in 1959 by the late Richard Cardinal Cushing and was named for the second Bishop of Boston, Benedict Joseph Fenwick, SJ. Sharing Catholic Purchasing’s dedication to service in the Catholic tradition, Fenwick is committed to its mission of offering greater opportunity for greater achievement for all students. Campus Ministry, technology, athletics, and development have evolved over the years, designed to keep Fenwick rooted in its core values, while still progressing with the times.


Tom Nunan, President of Bishop Fenwick since 2019, started this journey with KI and Catholic Purchasing in 2022 to support a modern curriculum and deeper student learning. He wanted to build an environment that reflected the values of the school, create spaces that students and staff were proud to study and work within, and offer locations that alumni want to return to. Tom engaged with CPS and KI to request assistance in the design of various spaces and to help select appropriate furnishings, fabrics, and finishes. With their help, the school cafeteria was refurbished, Crusader Square and the O’Rourke Library were updated, and a dynamic new STEAM lab was created. Continue reading to learn more about each of the renovated spaces.

CRUSADER SQUARE

Crusader Square is a beautiful new social space that connects the main school to the theatre and gym. Featuring tall ceilings and glass entryways, Crusader Square exudes lightness and brightness. New furnishings, in a carefully curated palette that reflects Fenwick’s branding, invite students to relax and socialize. There are also spaces where individuals can find quiet places to study. Featuring MyPlace Lounge Collection, including entry benches, a sepertine lounge, swiveling Sway Chairs, Crusader Square is a sophisticated space similar to a higher ed campus.

CAFETERIA

KI’s Maestro Chairs in black poly vinyl and Crusader Gold frames provide durability, comfort, and sophistication, creating a striking new upgrade to Fenwick’s student cafeteria. 

STEAM LAB

Using the Fenwick brand color palette, the new STEAM lab was transformed from a basic seminar-style classroom into a dynamic science lab. Ruckus Worktables, Stools, and Storage create a perfect space for student collaboration on experiments and offer opportunities to display completed projects.

O'ROURKE LIBRARY

This traditional library was transformed into a modern media and study center. Exposed brick walls add charm and warmth, while large windows overlooking the athletic fields and front entrance offer stunning light. KI Pirouette Tables, MyPlace Lounge benches and tables, High-top café tables and counters with Strive Café Stools in the Bishop Fenwick colors coordinate with Crusader Square and complete this space. 

THE CPS AND KI VALUE PROPOSITION

The KI and Catholic Purchasing partnership combines the best of both companies – innovative, high-quality furniture and design services from KI, with the procurement expertise of CPS. CPS offers everyday deep discounting, no upfront payment requirement, flexible credit terms, and excellent project management. Tom’s vision for Fenwick, combined with KI’s resources and CPS’ experience, resulted in a transformed, modernized campus ready to meet the needs of students for years to come.

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