Construction at Susquehannock High School was originally scheduled to wrap up on Nov. 1, prior to the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 10. During that ceremony visitors had a chance to check out the new entrance, new flag poles and plaques sharing the dates the school has been renovated throughout the years.
A lift and supplies are in place as the construction crew works diligently to create the new front entrance of the school. Principal James Sterner comments on the new look. “I can’t wait. It was probably one of the most exciting things to see,” Sterner said. Photograph by Eli Taylor
Construction crews also work on finishing the new opening to the auditorium lobby. This will be a direct entrance to the auditorium when the school hosts theatre productions, music performances and assemblies. Photograph by Eli Taylor In early November construction is still underway on the new entrance to the main office and gym lobby. The original completion date for the three-year project was Nov. 1. But as of Thanksgiving break crews were still working on finishing up work. Photograph by Eli Taylor In late October crews installed the three flag poles for the new front of the building. Dr. Sterner noted some of the additions that will make the most impact. “There’s a couple of design features that were specifically requested by students,” Stern said. “The design of the building was highly based on the feedback that students and staff and others from the community provided us in the design stages. The amount of glass that’s in the building is a complete reflection of the students requesting more sunlight, more natural light in the classrooms. There used to be green tile in all the hallways… Both from the community and students, there was a request to change that because it was not up to date.” Photograph by Eli Taylor
Plaques embedded in the front wall of the building display the years the high school was originally built and subsequently renovated. Dr. Sterner is happy to see the end of this multi-year project. “It’s been some shuffling and things like that over the past three years of construction. But I will say that I grew up in a family that did construction, so there is an element of excitement, seeing the things that have some familiarity,” Sterner said. Photograph by Dr. James Sterner
