ŠAFÁRIKOVO ČESKOSLOVENSKÉ ŠTÁTNE REÁLNE GYMNÁZIUM V PREŠOVE V ROKOCH 1919 – 1939

Educational system was completely transformed after formation of Czechoslovak Republic. The former Hungarian schools were closed and replaced by the new Czechoslovakia. In this way Šafárik Czechoslovak state real high school was established in Prešov on 17the March 1919. The first years of school existence were turbulent. In the city were groups that believed in the restoration of pre-war status and attempted to intimidate students from studying at school. Soon, the school built up a good reputation and each year more and more students studied here. Professors who taught at the school were important not only for students but also for the city. Many of them actively participated in various cultural, educational and sport activities. The same was true of the pupils. After twenty years of school existence, it can be stated, that it was beneficial for the students, the city and the region.