When progressive civic leaders
of the Borough of Farrell acted to crystallize their plans for making
Farrell a third class city with the beginning of the year 1932, the
administrative and educational systems were open for inspection.
A close inspection of the
schools soon revealed that the educational system had kept pace with
the borough’s industrial and economic development. The firmness of the
foundation upon which the school leaders have built gave confidence to
civic leaders that the school system would continue to meet the
educational needs of the city’s young.
The
Borough of Farrell had its inception in 1901 and during that same year
two frame school buildings were erected, From that beginning the school
system has expanded until it includes four modern grade buildings, a
special building for the Seventh grade, and the Junior-Senior High
which is “home” for students from the Eighth to the Twelfth grades.
Not only does the physical equipment of the school system compare
favorably with other progressive third class cities, but the system is
also modern and up-to-date in its curriculum and methods. All
requirements of the state in regards to courses are complied with,
while advanced strides have been made in several special fields.
1932
Reflector, Farrell High School Yearbook,
page 21.