Campus
The school, built on the northeast corner of Broad and Vine Streets, is an imposing figure of gothic architecture. The main superstructure is of white marble raised on a foundation of granite. Its white marble tower was 150 feet tall and topped in copper.
In 1953, the three-story original building received an additional two-story wing that housed physics and biology labs, as well as a new cafeteria.
In 1959, the white marble tower was destroyed by fire.
In 1997, ground was broken for yet another addition. This new structure housed additional class rooms, offices and a state-of-the-art Information Center, TV studio, and multi-media computer lab. It also nearly doubled the size of the existing cafeteria.
In 2006, the 13th St. Annex was opened, dedicated to alumnus, and long-time benefactor, James McSherry. This annex contains a state-of-the-art sports training center, an all-purpose room, where wrestling matches are held, multiple classrooms, and the alumni association office.
Plans are also in place for large additions to be made to the school in the coming years.
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