Through visioning sessions in spring of 2003, a committee of staff, stakeholders, and administrators (along with Group 2 Architecture, the firm hired to design the modernization plan) met to discuss areas of improvement within the school to the public.

It was originally thought that the old gym would be divided in half for use by the drama and music programs.

However, the drama program was cancelled for the duration of the modernization to allow for more room for the athletics department.

In order to create a large common area for students, the old office had to be removed.

After three years and a budget of over $20 million, the final product was completed and revealed to the public.