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- ↑ "W.B. Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences Archived 2013-04-15 at the Wayback Machine ." Roxborough-Manayunk Patch. Retrieved on March 28, 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Graham, Kristen A. "At Saul High, talented crop of students." Philadelphia Inquirer . October 22, 2012. Retrieved on March 28, 2013.
- ↑ "Our History." (Archive) W. B. Saul High School. Retrieved on March 28, 2013.
