A. Oscar Martin, registered architect, of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, was selected to design a building along the lines and scope established by the Board of Education.

The new high school, located at Street Road and Asbury Avenue, Cornwells Heights, was finally occupied on September 8, 1954, with 975 students in attendance.

The bowl-style design features a below-grade playing surface and concrete stands on both the home and visitors sidelines.

The locker rooms can be accessed directly from field level, allowing a constant separation of athletes from spectators throughout any event.

At the time of its erection in the 1970s, the stadium was considered state-of-the art, with the vast majority of schools throughout Pennsylvania still using metal or wooden grandstands.

Over the years, the stadium has also hosted the Philadelphia region's premiere high school outdoor track and field meet, the District One Championships, on numerous occasions.

At the time, other large public schools in Lower Bucks County including Nesahminy, William Tennent, Harry S Truman, Pennsbury and Council Rock all used antiquated cinder tracks.

Dating back at least to the 1980s, rumors had circulated periodically that the school district was considering erecting a "field house" facility on open land near the student parking lot.

During the 2009 summer break, construction of a full sized multi - purpose field house began with its groundbreaking ceremonies taking place sometime in July.

The 45,000 square foot, 3 court spectator gym can seat up to 1,700 people and will be used for community events along with Bensalem sports related activities.

It included: modern classrooms with StarBoard Software technology, a new performing arts center, a new cafeteria, a new library, an internet cafe, two new softball fields, a new natatorium, a new STEM laboratory area, and a "track" course selection system to increase college readiness.