Recognizing and celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Russell H. Conwell Middle Magnet School.

Recognizing and celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Russell H. Conwell Middle Magnet School. WHEREAS, Located in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, Russell H. Conwell Middle Magnet School was built between 1925 and 1926 and named in honor of Russell Conwell, founder of Temple University, and continues to reflect his legacy by serving generations of students and providing opportunities for the highest levels of intellectual and personal development; and WHEREAS, As the first magnet middle school in Philadelphia, Russell H. Conwell Middle Magnet School expanded access to rigorous and specialized academic programming, and remains one of only a few criteria-based programs for students in grades 5 through 8; and WHEREAS, The school building, designed by Irwin T. Catharine and constructed between 1925 and 1926 in the Late Gothic Revival style, reflects the historic character of the Kensington community and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 in recognition of its architectural and historic significance; and WHEREAS, Today, the school continues to invest in its students and community through modern upgrades including new HVAC and lighting, a digital media lab, science and engineering labs, a soccer field, a mini track, and a renovated schoolyard that support both academic and physical development; and WHEREAS, Russell H. Conwell Middle Magnet School offers a wide range of academic and enrichment programs, including Media and Journalism, Spanish, …