Edward Drummond Libbey High School - Edelian Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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RALPH E DUGDALE SUPEIQINTENDENT Fevv people realize the importance oi the harmonious functioning oi the schoo s in a community. That this harmony be continuous, many things are necessaryfaaa leader, chieily, who must be impartial, unsellish, intellectual, vvise, and steadiast. We, at Libbey, believe that in our superintendent, lVlr. Ralph E. Dugdale, -loledo has such a leader, ior under his administration our educational needs are being cared lor judiciously and progressively, our curricula are being reorganized, and our building program adequately considered. It is our sincere hope that every school patron in the city vvill pledge his cooperation and support to lvlr. Dugdale in the continuance oi his line vvorlq, for we l4novv that not only his previous experience and training, vvhich have been unusually diversified, but also his present broad interests, mal4e him vvorthy oi everyoneis support and approbation.

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Wt? The East Entrance Friendly students, discussing the prob- lems oi the day with their companions. The auditorium is still and darlc, but We Find scenes reminiscent of theatrical glory and amateur performances, oi hard work and slcilliul presentations. The classrooms, with their aura of dignity and lcnowledge, their air of quiet sympathy and secret dreams, are rooms Filled with the traditional qual- ities and tales of graduates and alumni. The gates and doors of Libbey are in- vitations to enter a land of promise, rich with classical lore and modern education, her steps are steps to Fame, scholastic, perhaps, or journalistic, professional, commercial or political. The Stadium from above

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RI IP No matter Iiovv muclw detailed and vvearisome routine tliere is connected vvitlw a nevv enterprise, its very novelty tlirills one to a Iiigli point of entlwu- siasm and endeavor. It is only vvlien tlie glamor ol initiation Wears avvay tlwat tlwe real test Iias begun. Io continue on vvitli patience and vvisdom, replacing vexatious trials vvitlw aclwievements vvortlwy of tradition, evaluating properly tlwe triumplis ol some and tlie Iailures oi otliers, and clearing and broadening tlie vvay ol botI'i Iiimsell and otlwersetliese are tlie measure oi true progress in any man. During tlwe past years IVIr. Williams, our principal, I'ias developed Libbey into a sclwool ol vvliicli vve are very proud. By Iiis patient industry, Iiis I4indIy guidance, and Iwis inspiring example Iwe Iwas establislied splendid traditions tliat give promise of a glorious Iuture to tlwe sclwool vvlwiclw lie loves. HAROLD E. WILLIAMS