West Chester University: WCU To Dedicate The Roger And Agnes Ware Plaza On Saturday, September 25

Press release from West Chester University:

September 24, 2021

Thanks to the generosity of Agnes and Roger Ware ’82, the gateway to West Chester
University’s campus will be transformed and the borough of West Chester will become
even more engaging. Located at the northwest corner of High Street and Rosedale Avenue
in West Chester, The Roger and Agnes Ware Plaza will be formally dedicated on Saturday,
September 25, at 11 a.m. by President Fiorentino and members of the Ware family. The
outdoor dedication ceremony will honor Roger and Agnes for their commitment to West
Chester University.

The focal point of The Roger and Agnes Ware Plaza is a president’s walk and a fountain
that will be illuminated in the evenings. The metamorphosis comes at a time when the University is celebrating its 150th Anniversary. 

“West Chester University is deeply grateful to Agnes and Roger Ware ’82 for their
kindness in redefining West Chester University’s entrance. The Roger and Agnes Ware
Plaza, as complemented by the Ware Fountain, will act as the University’s signature
gateway,” said WCU President Chris Fiorentino. “Making the corner of High Street and
Rosedale Avenue an attractive focal point will enhance WCU and will also contribute
to our town’s natural beauty. At a time when we celebrate our University’s 150th Anniversary, we are especially excited to honor Agnes and Roger for all that they
have done for West Chester University.”

The fountain, which will be operational for the public’s enjoyment except when winds
are too high or temperatures fall below 40 degrees F, is composed of two large concentric
spray rings, 22’ (ring 1) and 15’ (ring 2) in diameter with arching multi-stream jets.
Four vertical multi-stream jets are fed from a smaller ring (ring 3) at the center
of the feature with underwater light fixtures inboard of the two spray rings and at
the central vertical jets. Each ring has 20 jets (40 ring jets and 4 central jets,
total). All jets are installed flush with the pavement. There are four central jets,
or column jets, arrayed at 90° on a diameter of 16” at the center of the fountain.
These jets are also mounted flush with the plaza.

Roger Ware, Jr. graduated from West Chester University with a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Criminal Justice in 1982.  Roger has served as president and chief executive
officer of Jencap Insurance Services Inc. (formerly Genesee General) since 1998.

This press release was produced by West Chester University. The views expressed here are the author’s own.