In 1913 an annex of 18 classrooms was added to the structure due to the increasing number of students enrolling in Deering High School. On May 21, 1921 a fire broke out in the Library of Deering High School. During the fire, Captain James C. Kent was killed when the roof collapsed upon him.
In 1913, an expansion of classrooms was added to Deering High School due to rising student enrollment. On May 21, 1921, a fire at the school library led to the death of Captain James C. Kent when the roof collapsed on him.