Hughes High School - Hughes Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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DR. ELIAB VVASHBURN COY was the fourth princi- pal. Dr. Coy was the head of Hughes through almost half of its hundred years. He was principal for forty years, from IS73 to 1913. His was the great task of guid- ing teachers and students from old Hughes in their adjustment to the new Hughes where all phases of education became more complex and operated on a much larger scale. In recognition of his great service, the Hughes athletic field has been named Coy Field. MR. EDMUND D. LYONS, fifth principal, served from l9l3 to l9l9. He was a man with a fine academic back- ground, and wide experience which added much to his leadership at Hughes. He was at the head of the school during the trying years of VVorld lfVar I. He left in February l9l9 to become principal ol the new East High, which later was renamed XVithrow High School. I i l l Page twelve MR. CHARLES OT'l'ERMAlXN sexenth puncipal served from 1940 to 1945. He brought to Hughes the wisdom gained through many years ol experience as teacher, principal and administrator. Students and teachers admired him for his kindly interest, his tire- less industry, and his sense of fairness.

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PAST PRINCIPALS MR. H. H. BARNEY, first principal, inaugurated the present high school system and the Ohio school law. He was principal from 1851, when Hughes was created, until l854g then he became School Commissioner for the state of Ohio. DR. CYRUS KNOWLTONS second principal, began in the old Central School in l848. He was principal of Hughes from 1854 to 1860. Education in his theory comprehended available knowledge, the evident culture, and the complete development of the best character. Small in stature, quiet in manner he had perfect con- trol over students who adored him.', JOSEPH L. THORNTON, third principal, served from 1860 to 1873 as head of the school. He was a man whose magnetic influence gave strength and courage to his students. Mfhen he abandoned teaching for farming, it was with deep regret that the school saw him go. Page eleven

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MR. CHARLES M. On October 8, l950, Mr. Merry celebrated his eightieth birthday with his family who had come from many parts of the United States and his numerous friends who visited him on this occasion. This annual staff is happy to have obtained his picture that was taken on that day. As principal of Hughes from l9l9 to l940, Mr. Merry preserved high scholastic standards His personal interest in the students inspired many to continue their educa- tion and won their lasting devotion. February first nineteen hundred and nineteen, zz most momentous day in my life, Hughes High, School became the engrossing thought for Zwenly three wonderful years, assisted hy a fine synzpatlielic corps of teachers. There were thousands and thousands of adolescents io work with and for. How I loved it, HS class after class mme surging in and on. Hard work -yes - but so rirrh in hiznmn renzirnerations. Since retirement lmjipy reminders and 771617l0'Tl6.S'-Il syinpaihy for those who have found lhe ll2Ill'lIZUfLiV stony, hosts of friends of varying age levels, still rirtive and lzouyanl. Should the clock turn lmek, would you do it again? I would fight for the I'l7ll?'If'6. C. AI. Aferry MERRY, Sixrh Principal Mr, Merry was instrumental in bringing about manv improvements in Hughesg it was through his inlluence that alumni remodeled the library and placed the beau tiful stained glass windows there. His years of retirement have been busy active years filled with many interests: traveling, gardening, 1'C21Cl1H5 . t . writing, and keeping up with his busy social calendar Summers i11 Michigan find him keepin, house in his cottage, cooking for his guests, and often CI1f,C1'ld1I'l1I1U his grandchildren. Page Jrhxrreen