Varga Katalin Secondary School


The Varga Katalin Secondary School is a secondary school in Szolnok, Hungary established in 1930, which was named after Katalin Bánffy between 1936 and 1951. It is located in the former Obermayer-Hubay apartment house, which is one of the oldest buildings in the town. Its address is Szabadság tér 6, near the confluence of the Tisza and Zagyva rivers.
The school is home to four basic courses of study, outlined in detail below, including one of the country's oldest Hungarian-English bilingual programs. In addition, it was one of the founding schools of the Arany János Program for Talented Youth. At the end of the 1970s the school was the sole location in Hungary of UNESCO research. The rate of acceptance to higher education is consistently above 85%. The school is also well known for its international relations, international programs, and innovative educational policy.

History

On 4 July 1930, the Hungarian Ministry of Religion and Public Education decided to found the Royal Hungarian School for Girls of Szolnok; on 7 July the establishment of the school was authorized by Minister of Culture Count Kunó von Klebelsberg. The first headmaster of the school was Géza Wollek, who was also headmaster of Szolnok's Verseghy Ferenc Grammar School at the time; the school's first teacher was Dr. Ilona Vatter. The school was the second school for higher education of girls in Jasz-Nagykun-Szolnok County. The school's foundation had been urged by the city's main doctor, Dr. István Elek, in the name of women's rights. He helped additionally with the donation of 250 pengős. The educational institution form lyceum was chosen instead of gymnasium because the founders thought that the Latin language was unnecessary and difficult for the girls.
Teaching began 1 September 1930, in the building which today houses Szolnok's Belvárosi Primary School, thanks to the assistance of Headmistress Elvira Ellmann. The present school building was first used in 1932, the same year in which the school was moved from the Outer Budapest school district to the Debrecen school district. On 1 February 1935, Dr. György Kurucz became headmaster of the school, effectively establishing its autonomy. By popular request, Latin was again taught, which elevated the school to the status of gymnasium, however, the subject of how the girls' education should proceed remained a topic for the local media for years. Instruction in Latin continued to be offered until 2008. In 1936 the school was named for Katalin Bánffy with the official name Royal Hungarian Bánffy Katalin Grammar School for Girls. The first Matura school-leaving exams were held in 1938. During the Second World War the school building was damaged, but classes were held in Verseghy Ferenc Grammar School.
In 1951 the school was renamed, this time after Transylvanian noblewoman Katalin Varga, with the name Varga Katalin General Grammar School for Girls. The original name was retained, however, in the name of the school's endowment. In 1957 Szolnok's first Young Communist League was founded here. Due to a growing student body, first two classes and later four were required to attend classes in the afternoon; in 1962 a number of teachers and students were split from Varga and founded Szolnok's Tiszaparti Secondary School. Around this time the school also became coeducational, and hence received its current name, Varga Katalin Secondary School.
In 1970 the structure of the faculty began to be developed, and by September 1971 it was operating at such a high level that it began a standard throughout Hungary. In the 1977/78 school year, on the recommendation of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences' Pedagogic Research Section, Varga was chosen by UNESCO's Institute for Education as the location of ongoing educational research under the leadership of Dr. Ottó Mihály and Dr. József Bernáth. The research was focused on the concept of lifelong learning, which is one of the key educational principles of the European Union. At the same time, between 1971 and 1981, Varga was also used as a testing ground for the early Matura exams. Subjects such as orientation, family studies and others were taught experimentally. One of the more successful projects was the so-called studium generale subject, which included library studies, learning methodology, psychology, logic, rhetoric, and debate.
During the 1970s Varga upheld its outstanding literary traditions by hosting a number of great Hungarian writers, poets, and critics: József Darvas, Mihály Czine, Sándor Koczkás, Imre Bata, István Simon, László Nagy, Anna Jókai, Sándor Csoóri, Ferenc Sánta, Katalin Berek, Adrienne Jancsó, Lajos Cs. Németh, Ferenc Kállai, János Kass, Gyula László and Júlia Marosi.
In 1988 the Hungarian-English Bilingual Education program was introduced, and in 2000 the Arany János Program for Talented Youth was initiated by the Hungarian Ministry of Education. Because of the introduction of the bilingual program, the school's name also became bilingual in 2007, resulting in its official name today: Varga Katalin Gimnázium – Varga Katalin Secondary School. The school was the seat of the national Model European Parliament in 2004, and the regional seat in 2009. Also in 2009 Varga hosted students from around Europe as part of the Comenius Physics Program.

Building

The neoclassical building which now houses the Varga was originally constructed in 1856. According to the database of the Cultural Heritage Office, the building's original function was as the Obermayer-Hubay block of flats, built by master carpenter Lajos Obermeyer and bought by Ferenc Hubay in 1860. Since 1881 the property has served the city of Szolnok, first as a court of law, from 1891 as a post office, and from 1932 as the location of the school.
The L-shaped three-storied building was situated on a corner, enclosing the area inside it; it had a basement, pitched roof, and glass-covered arches facing the inner courtyard. Since then, an attic was also added, and the "new wing" was added, changing the building from L-shaped to the shape of a lop-sided U. The building is slightly raised from street level. The windows on the ground floor are arched, on the upper floors straight capped with lintels. The ceilings in the ground floor are vaulted; in the upper floors flat. The stairwell inside the "old wing" contains a cast iron handrail. When the school took possession of the building, the stairwell was enlarged, but under careful supervision in respect to the building's status as a protected historical monument.
In 1932 when the institution first moved into the building, it was intended to be a temporary home. The convention at the time of founding stipulated that "Szolnok shall receive a girls' secondary school only if the city provides a suitable building and equipment." This "suitable building" was never found, so since 1932 the school has not moved. The building's inadequate number of appropriate classrooms and equipment has continued even today to be a frequently discussed point between the school and the city.
Initially only part of the building was given to the school; in other parts there remained tenants, a separate music school, kindergarten, and a wind band. On 1 August 1935, the entirety of the building was given over to the secondary school. Year by year, the building was improved. During the 1937/38 school year the school received a gym, which was expanded to include dressing rooms and work-out rooms. When the gym was built at the back of the school's property, it abutted another outlying building belonging to the school. This small house, formerly used as teachers' quarters, and now home to the P.E. offices and a classroom, is also under historical preservation due to it being the birthplace of Dr. Kálmán Balogh, a famous Hungarian pharmaceutical scientist. The roof of the gym was renovated in 2008.
In 1940 the structural beams of the building were renovated, but even so two evacuations were necessary before 1962. During the Second World War the building was heavily damaged; years later a live bomb was found among the beams.
The "new wing" was built in 1989, at which time the school gained new classrooms, a cafeteria, a lobby, and a student lounge, and the internal courtyard was also widened. This new wing replaced what had formerly been a chemist's and a block of flats.

Library

The school's library stood at 2221 volumes in 1944, all of which were destroyed during World War II. After the war, the library again increased by the donations of the students; by 1959 2278 volumes had been collected. The library became fully functioning when the structure of faculty came into use in 1972. Since then a Reading Room was also added, and in 1980 the number of volumes stood at 12,197. Nowadays library studies are taught in the school and a Library Club operates in the school.

Headmasters

The school's headmasters and headmistresses:
HeadmastersYears
1.Géza Wollek1930–1935
2.Dr. György Kurucz1935–1941
3.János Andor1941–1944
4.István Valent1944–1945
5.Ágoston Nevelős1946–1947
6.Lajos Balogh1947–1948
7.Ilona Mohácsi1948–1949
8.Ilma Miklósi, Mrs. János Szalay1949–1957
9.Éva Szívós, Mrs. András Cseh1957–1962
10.Dr. Gizella Lakatos, Mrs. Dr. László Bartha1962–1969
11.Dr. János Páldi1969–1985
12.Julianna Lukács, Mrs. Lajos Botka1985–2002
13.László Molnár2002/2003
2003–

Courses of study

Earlier

The school has always offered instruction at a grammar school level, but the precise courses of study have varied. When the grades were first divided, one class followed a science-based curriculum, the other a humanities-based curriculum. In 1957 when a third class was added it was also science-focused. In 1959 a fourth technical course of study was added. A German-Russian language curriculum was introduced in 1966. From 1970, after the restructuring of the faculty system, the classes were assigned distinguishing letters based on their chosen course of study.

Technical course

Of the programs of study which existed before the 1980s, the most is known about this one. The technical course was initiated in the 1959/60 school year, the same year when the school began its tradition of having 4 courses of study. The idea was to provide students the opportunity to find their way in a world experiencing rapid technological growth, as well as giving them a practical and theoretical insight into economic life. They were also exposed to agriculture; for them the typical six-day school week was shortened to five days, and the remaining day was spent on-site at Szolnok's Horticultural Company. After four years, the students received a diploma along with their school leaving certificate.

Math-German program

In the 9th and 10th grades both German and Math were taught at an advanced level; in the 11th grade the students decided for themselves individually in which direction they would like to continue their advanced studies. In the 10th grade the students were encouraged to take part in a student exchange with students from Reutlingen, Germany. The number of applicants to this program steadily declined; half of the class which began in 2007 chose English as their main language over German. It was the final class of this program.

Current programs

Currently there are four classes in every year:

Arany János Program for Talented Youth

The Arany János Program for Talented Youth has been operating in Varga since 2000, when the Hungarian Ministry of Education selected twenty schools to begin the five-year program. The program focuses on educating talented applicants who are disadvantaged in some way, usually socially. In preparation for the first year of the program, all students are required to live in the student hostel. At least once a month the entire class remains together for a weekend program, frequently traveling to various places within Hungary. Class trips are taken in the second year of study to Transylvania, and in the fourth year to England where the students participate in a week-long EFL course. The program also assists the students in obtaining an ECDL, drivers' license, and middle level English exam.

Math-English program

In the 9th and 10th grades both English and Math are taught at an advanced level; in the 11th grade the students decide for themselves individually in which direction they would like to continue their advanced studies. Because this program is the most general, it's likely to be replaced in the future with a more specialized program. One possibility would be a course focused on financial education under the direction of the Hungarian National Bank.

Hungarian-English Bilingual program

The program, which began in 1988, celebrated its 20th anniversary during the 2008/2009 school year. The aim of this class the acquisition of English at a very high level, and to this end math, physics, biology, and history are taught in English. Unlike many bilingual secondary schools in Hungary, in Varga there is no preparatory year - the students apply as 8th graders, including an oral English exam, and are accepted for the following year based on their own knowledge. During 10th grade, participants in the bilingual course spend two weeks in England doing an intensive EFL course. In addition to the English language at an advanced level, the students in the bilingual program are also much more exposed to English culture, both directly via a British and American Civilization class in 11th and 12th grades, and indirectly via ongoing classes with native-speaker teachers. At the end of the four-year course the students take their Matura school-leaving exams in Advanced English, which corresponds with a Hungarian state-level exam of the highest level. They must also take exams in English in two other subjects of their choice.

General knowledge / module program

Beginning with the new D class of September 2008, the Math-German program was replaced with the 4-module General Knowledge Program. The optional modules are as follows:
Each student in the D class chooses one of the above modules to study for a semester; at the end of each semester they must decide to continue with that module or to select a new one. After four semesters, at the end of the 10th grade, the students decide in which direction to focus their studies toward the advanced-level Matura school-leaving exam.
As part of the communications module the students will visit local TV and radio stations, newspaper offices, and the Youth House.

Achievements

Domestic connections

Varga is connected with both University of Szeged and Semmelweis University in Budapest. It is also a reference school for the National Textbook Publications '. Under the direction of the Program for Quality Management Varga has also been partnered with the following companies and institutions: Office for Arany János Program, the primary schools of Szolnok which act as feeder schools for Varga, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County's European Information Point, British Council, Association of Schools for Self-Development ', Bilingual Schools Association ', County Pedagogical Institute ', Center for Human Services ', Educational Consulting Office of Szolnok ', Contact, SI-CO Ltd., Tisza Park Ltd.

International connections since 1997

List of schools with which Varga has had continuing exchanges:
School Name Location

Reutlingen, Germany

Vantaa, Finland

Dunaszerdahely, Slovakia
Atlantic CollegeLlantwit Major, Wales
Concordia UniversityMequon, WI, USA
Broadstairs, England
Gould AcademyBethel, ME, USA
Kilwinning AcademyKilwinning, Scotland
Brugge–Sint-Michiels, Belgium
Växjö KatedralskolaVäxjö, Sweden

Shoham, Israel

Bielsko-Biała, Poland
Utrecht–Maarssen, Netherlands
European School of Brussels I
Brussels, Belgium

Exchange programs can be made by a class or by a separate group of students. In the latter case, preference is given to students whose interests are best suited for the exchange, but the program is still open for all applicants. Varga also has a connection with the European Parliament in Strasbourg via the program. Exchanges are also facilitated through various sister cities of Szolnok, for example Yuza in Japan. Participating in an international program organised by three counties in Europe Varga also got connections in Somme, France and Durham, England.

Student life

Another attractive feature of Varga is its rich and varied student life.
From the 1930s until the 1960s there was a mandatory school uniform. This consisted of "dark blue sailor suit with white collar and cuffs, white blouse with blue collar and cuffs, as regulated. Uniform cap, blue for winter and white for summer, and white cotton gloves." Later added to this were "white blue-striped smock for everyday use, and a dark blue coat for winter," a spring jacket, and clothing and shoes suitable for exercising in. Nowadays the only uniform required is for the P.E. lessons, and students wear T-shirts with the school logo on them.

Traditions

Katalin Day
The so-called Katalin Day is possible the most important event in Varga student life. It takes place in November, usually the week surrounding November 25, the feast day of St. Catherine. The week is centered on the 9th grade classes and giving them an opportunity to introduce themselves to the school. The main event of the week is a show created by each of the 9th grade classes and performed for upperclassmen and teachers in Szolnok's Aba Novak Cultural Center or in the local Sport Arena. In addition to the show, each class has opportunities through the week to earn points for themselves to determine which class wins the week. 11.B class also presents a 'good bye' show for the senior classes.
October 23 and March 15
In Varga, the traditional celebration of October 23 is for the 11.D class to design the commemorative program and for a selected teacher to give the memorial speech. At this time the senior students also receive ribbons showing their school and year of Matura, which they can wear during the school year, as per Hungarian customs. The 15 March program is organized and carried out by the 10.C class. In addition to their program, speeches are also given by selected student and member of faculty. Location for these ceremonies is typically the Aba Novak Cultural Center of Szolnok or the courtyard of the school.
Christmas
In December programs are given by two senior classes. The 12.B class is responsible for the program at St. Nicholas' Day. In the week preceding the Christmas break, the 12.C class goes caroling in English through the school.
School Leavers' Ball
The School Leavers' Ball in Varga is called the Tabló-bál. It gets its name from the tabló, which is a decorated placard created by each senior class containing pictures of the class and their teachers. The ball usually takes place in November a few weeks after the 23 October ribbon-pinning ceremony. The 11.C class is responsible for decoration of the event, which is normally held in Szolnok's City Sport Arena.
School Gala
The so-called School Gala, held annually since 1994, is a talent show for Varga students to show off their entertaining skills to their friends, family, and classmates. Nowadays it is usually held in Szolnok's Aba Novak Cultural Center or Szigligeti Theater. It has launched several Varga students into poetical and theatrical careers.
Sports Day
At the end of every school year the P.E. department organizes a Sports Day. As well as taking part in various sports competitions, the classes also compete in a cook-off. This event takes place either at Millér Park or at the sports facilities of the Szolnok Helicopter Base.
Student Symposium
Varga regularly organizes symposium days, in which numerous Hungarian and international secondary schools have participated. Some examples are the annual English Language Cultural Symposium and the Natural Sciences Symposium.

Student Clubs

Almost every subject in Varga Katalin Secondary School has its own related club. To name a few, there is a self-development club, a film club, and an arts club. Students' work can be seen and read in the "Vargánya" school literary magazine. There was also a library club, which acted as a four-year course preparing its members to take an exam in Librarian Studies. Earlier there were also a photography club and a music club. From the 1950s study rooms have been offered, which both provide the students a chance for extra studies with their teachers in the afternoon, as well as a supervised location. In 1980, as part of the Jubilee celebrations, the Former Students Friend Circle was created.
Religious Groups
Originally, two religious youth groups were formed by Religions teacher László Szabó in 1932: the Guards of the Sacred Heart ' and the Congregation of Mary '. The aim of the groups, and of their successors, the Saint Elisabeth Guards of the Sacred Heart and the Congregation of Blessed Margaret , was to both provide religious education, as well as having members regularly offer support, offerings, and acts of good will. The older students were usually members of the Congregation, while younger students were in the Guard. They met fortnightly. At its peak the organizations together contained more than 150 members.
Sports
On 7 October 1933 the school's Sports Club was initiated with a school-wide competition which has been repeated annually ever since. The original club included gymnastics, athletics, rhythmic dance, swimming, and other games. The club gave dance performances year after year in the Szigligeti Theater. In February 1935 they performed a show called "Student Dream" about a student's first day at the girls' school. The club began functioning even before the gym had been built, so physical education classes were held in a normal classroom. In 1936 the Sports club inaugurated the tennis court in the school's courtyard, and later the basketball court and the winter ice-skating rink.
Girl Scouts
In October 1935 a Girl Scout troop was formed in the school, which in the following year received the name "Bánffy Katalin" Troop 130. The troop, whose members numbers about 50, held weekly meetings during which they sang, practiced homemaking skills, made excursions, and had lessons in book-binding and first aid. On 9 January 1937 they held their first performance in Szigligeti Theater. From 1938 they took place in the national Scout Jamboree.
Literary Circle
From the 1930s the school has had a literary debate society. Its goal was self-cultivation mainly through various literary works, but also by examining musical works as well, and works from other cultures. The circle was led by painter and art history teacher Sándor Baranyó in the 1960s.
Poetry Club
The school also has a successful poetry and spoken work club. In Szolnok's 2009 Megavers competition, Varga student Ágnes Barta received first place. Three members of the club also received the Kazinczy Commemorative Medal: Soma Zámbori, Margit Szarbari, and László Bogár; the latter two also received it as university students. The poetry reading traditions reach back to the original Poetry and Reading Club begun in 1935.
Thespis Teatrum Drama Club
The school's current drama club was set up by Zoltán Fodor in 1997, at which time
one of the classes performed the musical Hair. The show was a success, earning second place in a local competition and fourth nationally. In the following years, students from all classes took place in the productions. The performances regularly place in the top four in national competitions, which have been held in Kecskemét, Debrecen, Budapest, Gyomaendrőd and Solymár. In 1999 the club, along with other international drama groups, was invited to Durham for the performance of the UNICEF-created children's rights musical "Thursday's Child". In 2002 and subsequent two years through the Arany János Program for Talented Youth the club took place in the National Drama Camp. Also in 2002 they were invited to Växjö. From 2005 they have regularly been invited to perform at Gould Academy in Bethel, Maine USA. Currently the "Student Stage" is led by former student Márton Kovács and his mother Zsuzsa Boross Mrs. Kovács, who is a teacher in the school.
Past performances by year:
The club has performed several plays for years and made several revivals.
Choirs
In the 11th class, students can choose which art subject to participate in. Those who choose singing automatically become members of the singing club, but others are also welcome to join. The school also has a men's choir. The choir and the other singing groups perform on a regular basis, among which the Christmas concert is especially prominent. The concert takes place annually in one of the churches of Szolnok.
In addition the group has also traveled abroad; about an exchange with Finland one choir member said, "the two schools exchanged not only experiences, but sounds/voices as well."”
Model European Parliament
The school has taken part - representing the country of Netherlands - in the program since its beginning in Hungary in 2003. The corresponding student club was set up as a place to prepare for the meetings, most importantly by discussion and debate about current political events. In 2004 the school hosted the second National Session, in 2009 the school received students from many member countries of the European Union.

Endowments

First endowments and the Szolnok Society of Friends of the Lyceum

The school's first endowment was the 250 pengő offered by Dr. István Elek, the interest of which was always awarded to a student with outstanding performance.
Other than this, even before the establishment of the school there was the Society of Friends of the Lyceum, which helped the school financially, assisted the renovation of the school building, and oversaw alumni functions.

The Bánffy Katalin – Varga Katalin Endowment

This endowment aims to help students' educational progress by supporting and giving funds for language exams, language camps, admission exams preparation, in-field practice, textbooks, debate competitions, and travel abroad. In addition the endowment also provides funds for teachers' professional training.

The Vargánya Student Endowment

Its primary goal is the encouragement of student life and activities which are not covered by the Bánffy–Varga endowment. It also organizes programs and outings for students, supports student council, and student sports. It also supports the school's ongoing Child- and Youth-Protection programs and provided assistance for socially vulnerable and disadvantaged children. The endowment also finances the publication of the student newspaper, Vargánya, anthologies, and year books.

The "Pro Schola" award

The "Pro Schola" award is given annually to those who spiritually, materialistically, or through physical labor improve the school. The award is a plaque, designed by sculptor and teacher István Nagy, which contains the name of the award in Hungarian: A Varga Katalin Gimnáziumért. It also contains the years of the foundation of the school, 1930, and the foundation of the award, 1980, as well as the name of Szolnok. There are also two pictures on the plaque: relay racers on the left and students sitting around a table on the right.
  1. Mrs. Dr. László Bartha
  2. Dr. Ottó Welker
  3. Ferenc Csányi
  4. Dr. Irma Juhász
  5. Lajos Porcsalmi
  6. Dr. József Bernáth
  7. László Kővári
  8. István Paál
  9. Kossuth Lajos Tudományegyetem Faculty of Science
  10. Great Hungarian Plains Oil Production Firm '
  11. Szolnok Radio station '
  12. Corps 6814 of the Hungarian People's Army
  13. János Kardos
  14. István Dusa
  15. Dr. Ilona Vértes
  16. Mrs. Antal Kocsány
  17. Mária Nagy
  18. Erzsébet Ölbey
  19. Ildikó Csábi
  20. Dr. Piroska Muzsi
  21. Dr. Zoltán Kovács
  22. Mrs. Béla Varga
  23. Mrs. László Szabó
  24. Mrs. Károly Csendes
  25. Dr. János Páldi
  26. Endre Kádas
  27. Gábor Kopiás
  28. Katalin Pozsonyi
  29. János Györgyey
  30. László Szudi
  31. Gizella Árgyelán
  32. Dr. József Horváth
  33. Margit Pintér
  34. László Bérczes
  35. Károly Fazekas
  36. Mrs. Lajos Botka
  37. Antal Fábián
  38. Kálmán Mihály
  39. Viktor Rónay
  40. Dr. Ottó Mihály
  41. István Mihályi
  42. Miklós Kádár
  43. Mrs. Árpád Antóni
  44. Mrs. János Czakó
  45. Mrs. Ferenc Szép
  46. Tibor Fekete
  47. Gábor Sajti
  48. Mrs. Emil Zsidai
  49. Mrs. Miklós Petrásovits
  50. Erik Szarvas
  51. Katalin Csomor
  52. Zoltán Bakos
  53. Mrs. Elemér Pafféri
  54. Elemér Pafféri
  55. Mrs. Kálmán Peták
  56. Mónika Kedves
  57. László Botka
  58. Erika Vékony
  59. Márta Balogh
  60. István Válé
  61. Dr. Katalin Zsuga, Mrs. Várhelyi
  62. Mrs. Tibor Horváth
  63. Márta Imre Mrs. Nagy
  64. Éva Kálmán
  65. Greg Waldrip
  66. Mrs. László Bartha
  67. Petra Péter
  68. Ilona Nagy, Mrs. Dalmadi
  69. Róza Szabó
  70. Zsuzsa Gábor Szabó
  71. Zoltán Kurucz
  72. Henriett Bartha
  73. Éva Mészáros
  74. Miklós Csete
  75. Sándor Werovszky
  76. Dr. István Szalay
  77. Irén Böröcz, Mrs. Szügyi
  78. Mrs. István Dencső
  79. Tisza Klub
  80. class 12/A
  81. Zsófia Lázár
  82. Dr. Marianna Szlovák Mrs. Juhász
  83. Mrs. Árpád Bíró
  84. Éva Magócs
  85. Géza Herczeg
  86. Judit Petraskó
  87. Ádám Viplak
  88. Zoltán Fodor
  89. Tamás Krämer
  90. Éva Muhari
  91. László Kiss
  92. Zoltán Pafféri
  93. Szilvia Lakatos
  94. Erika Munkácsi
  95. Koppány Karsay
  96. Csilla Várhelyi
  97. Mrs. Sándor Karakas
  98. Máté Fodor
  99. Márton Kovács
  100. Tibor Nagy
  101. Gábor Ónódi
  102. Zoltán Nagy
  103. Mrs. József Molnár
  104. István Szűcs
  105. Mrs. József Mucsi
  106. István Makai
  107. Erzsébet Pásztrai
  108. Mrs. Árpád Bíró
  109. Men's chamber choir
  110. Mária Büttner Mrs. Molnár
  111. Ágnes Magyar Mrs. Oláh
  112. Irén Antal Mrs. Pintér
  113. Máté Bányi

    Enrollment statistics

The school began with only 38 students, but by 1938 this had increased to almost three hundred. Until the Second World War the number of students remained between two and three hundred; after it dropped to less than two hundred in most years. From 1945 when four-year education began, the students were divided into multiple classes. At first there were two classes, which in 1957 expanded to three, and in 1959 to four, at which time classes were also being held in afternoon sessions. From this time enrollment expanded steadily; in 1962 it reached 491 students, but in this year the Tiszaparti Secondary School was split out of Varga, so the number was reduced to 240. From this point the number of students again rose steadily and in the 2000s has consistently been above 500 students.

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