Our institution regards as its predecessor the Roman Catholic Gymnasium founded by abbot Felfalusi Kovács Antal in 1837. The language of instruction in the establishment was Latin. The first class started its activities in the former parochial refectory but the development of the school and the increasing number of students and teachers required adequate measures to be taken. Thus, in 1845, abbot-headmaster Felfalusi Kovács Antal was granted approval by Ferdinand V of a new building of five classrooms and accordingly, building operations started in the spring of 1848. On November 1 1848 education started in the new building (Block B at present).
By an Austrian decree, the institution was reduced to a lower status and instead of Latin, German was introduced as language of instruction. This lower status was maintained until academic year 1872-73. At the time, the institution headed by Marosan Jakab (Iacob Muresianu) had 149 students.
Economic and social growth meant new requirements as well. Headmasters Rozslosni Elek and Vargyasi Ferenc urged on reorganization, reform and further extension.
The approaching Millennium conveyed the idea of building a new edifice. The Catholic Status of Transylvania and the Ministry of Religion and Education sanctioned the construction of a new building which was started on June 1 1900, based on the designs of famous Budapest architect Alpar Ignac. As a result, in September 1901 education started in a new stately edifice (present Block A).
History has frequently interfered with school life. For example, in 1948, by state authority decree, the institution ceased to be a denominational school, losing its name as well. From that time onward, it bore the name of Hungarian Mixed School Nr.4.
The year 1960 marked yet another major change. Secondary-school classes were moved to “Unirea” High School as a Hungarian section and the former Gymnasium became Grammar School nr.6, incorporating two sections.
At the beginning of 1990, re-establishment of the former Hungarian school became possible. After fiery debates, arguments and compromises the new Hungarian school was founded in 1990/1991.
Áprily Lajos High School is an independent institution incorporating primary, secondary and high school levels.
We are convinced that the above-mentioned historical facts rightfully qualify our institution as the successor of the Roman Catholic Gymnasium.
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