Liberty High School
Written By Grace Brusegaard
40 years have passed since the last high school was built in the Iowa City area and with West High starting to overcrowd, a new school was a needed addition to the area. On May 12th, 2015, ground was broken by several future students. With Liberty opening for the 2017-2018 school year, many things have been done in preparation and there’s still lots left to do.
The building of Liberty was split into three phases of construction and is set to finish the last phase in 2021. It is 250,000 square feet, covering 76 acres of land and many North Liberty businesses are hoping it will bring more business with its opening. Opening in a few months, pictures taken by the Intro Liberty group show that much more work is still to be done but one thing is for sure, many students cannot wait to be the first to walk through the large glass doors.
Photos Taken By Grace Brusegaard
Walking in, a wave of fresh paint and cut wood overwhelmed the air. Boxes, ladders, and construction gear were strewn everywhere with a thin line of dust. Large fans were placed every few corners allowing a large gust of surprise at each turn. The modern design of the place was breathtaking with a fun color scheme consisting of blues, greens, and purples adding character. The whole place was lit brightly without the aid of artificial light, provided by the large, enticing windows.
Each locker is plenty wide with the Liberty Lightning symbol engraved across the front. Compared to West High’s lockers they are much shorter and much wider. The lock to open it is very similar to those at North Central where you turn the lock and pull, to open the locker.
With still lots lefts to do and only a few months left, walking in and seeing the beautiful architecture only builds up more excitement for the first school year at Liberty.
