The Beebe grill has long been a popular hangout spot for Tabor Academy students. With a pool table, couches, and food for sale, students often gather around booths, eating food, working, or just spending time with friends. There has long been talk of renovating the space, adding new features and making the Beebe even more enjoyable.
To start, the pool table, which used to cost a small fee per game, will soon be free of charge. In addition, a Foosball table will be added to the room. Six new couches and coffee tables will be added, expanding the number of people the space can accommodate. Right now, the couches overlook the ice rink, so students can watch the games from the comfort of the warm Beebe. The addition of more couches will allow more people to come enjoy games or hang out together.
The major renovation, however, comes in the form of Uncle Jon’s. The local coffee shop is just slightly too far to walk to during the day without permission, as you have to cross Route 6 to get there. So, to ensure that Tabor students can satisfy their cravings for their food and drinks, Uncle Jon’s is coming to Tabor. Starting when students return from Thanksgiving break, café products will be available to purchase in the Beebe, in addition to its usual offerings.
Tabor students are ecstatic at the prospect of a quick and delicious way to get their coffee fix.
“I can’t wait to have Uncle Jon’s on campus,” says senior Lily Blouin. “I’m looking forward to Uncle Jon’s coming to campus…”
Claire Brito, Blouin’s roommate, agrees, saying, “I believe that an iced chai … can fix any bad day.”
Looking towards the future, Tabor plans to expand the Beebe even more. Starting with longer hours, the Beebe will be open from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm every day. Plans are already in the works to add a café bar with stools as well as enhance the patio, covering it with a Tabor Red awning. Chairs and games could be added outside as well. The new and improved Beebe, with extra room and activities, will give Tabor students a much-needed space to relax and spend time with friends.
By Madeleine Gregory
