Montpelier High School - Mirror Yearbook (Montpelier, OH)

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BOARD OF EDUCATION COMPLETES PANORAMIC PICTURE CAN STUDENTS MEET THEIR CHALLENGE A resume of the calendar of the Board of Education since the publication of last year's annual reveals a fast moving panorama. Cne year ago the question of building improve- ments was still clouded with uncertainty. However, in rapidly moving sequence, we see a building program decided upon, an application filed for a P. VV. A. grant, and its approval on Primary Election day. On that same day the people them- selves approved their share of the project by the outstanding majority of 87 per cent. The demolition of the old elementary building was started immediately and plans were formulated for the new construction at both elementary and high schools. L- H- LOGHREY This major project of the year, together with those of preceding years, will give Montpelier a school plant which will have changed from one of the poorest to one of the best in Northwestern Ohio. The multitudinous details of finance, construction and equipment has required many extra meetings on the part of Board members. This has been gladly given in view of the interest and cooperation of the community as a whole. While the school itself has been considerably inconven- ienced by the crowded conditions occasioned by the building program, the advan- tages of modern buildings and equipment through future years will far counterbalance present inconveniences. Osteopathic Physician President Although buildings and equipment have been greatly improved, the challenge now remains to adjust our curriculum and teaching procedures to the new possibilities in order that Montpelier pupils may reap the benefits of an entirely modern education and fit themselves for an ever-changing world. Conservative progress should ever prevail. The clerk's duties are many and varied, especially during a year when a building program is under way. Checking bids, reading con- tracts, and answering mail are a few of his tasks. CECIL PROSSER, Clerk Page 8

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LORIN HOGUE, Vice Presideni Lawyer A. I. BROWN Merchant Page 9 GILBERT C. ELY Dentist