Ferris modernization project
The modernization of Ferris High School is complete, using $86 million of the $101 million voter-approved budget to convert over 20 campus buildings, including portables, into one enclosed building. The finished project improves security and efficiency for the high school, and is part of a long-term plan from Spokane Public Schools to renovate buildings in need while updating technology across the city.
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Ferris High School’s newly redesigned exterior.
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Ferris High School’s newly redesigned exterior.
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Ferris High School’s newly redesigned exterior.
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Ferris High School’s newly redesigned exterior.
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Ferris High School’s newly redesigned exterior.
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A student enters Ferris High School .
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A student enters Ferris High School’s new main office on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014, in Spokane, Wash. The newly renovated school features many video surveillance cameras and security measures.
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A section of a common area at Ferris High School.
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A section of a common area at Ferris High School features high ceilings and fans to circulate air.
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A student walks through near the gym and weight rooms, this section of Ferris High School was renovated in 2007 and the complete renovation shares similar architecture.
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The Ferris High School Victory Bell.
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A Ferris High School courtyard specially designed for science students features ponds, and a sculpture by Spokane artist Harold Balazs.
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Though the new Ferris High School is designed with lots of inside space, it still features several outside common areas for students to enjoy.
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Ferris High School’s newly renovated library features both classic and modern ways to look for books.
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A memorial for fallen Ferris High School students who served in the military.
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Chris Cochrane a Ferris High School science teacher utilizes his modernized classroom to teach his students basic chemistry.
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A modern overhead projector is seen in Chris Cochrane’s science class as he utilizes his modernized classroom to teach his Ferris students basic chemistry.
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Ferris High School’s Tim Cox speaks to students in Mike McLauchlin’s photography class on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014, in Spokane, Wash. The class features a digital darkroom with a computer for each student. When a teacher lectures, the computers can be programmed with a message such as, “Eyes to the front of the classroom, please” to keep students focused.
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Ferris High School’s new shop space.
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Ferris High School’s art room features lots of natural light and high ceilings.
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Ferris High School art student Nina Maysoet works on a project in the art room.
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Harold Balazs’ artwork is seen decorating the hallway outside Ferris High School’s new theater.
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Lots of natural light fills the hallway outside Ferris High School’s new theater.
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Ferris High School’s new theater.
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