Start High School - Shield Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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The appointment of Christian R. Thomson as principal of Start was one of the most important steps in weaving the pattern of our new school. Mr. Thomson had the task of getting the school ready for the opening day. Furniture, books, and special equipment had to be purchased and installed. The se- lection of a faculty required a great deal of consideration. Faculty members were trans- fered from Toledo high and junior high schools. Also some new teachers were hired. Administrators worked during the summer getting student schedules in order. The academic program is now estab- lished, but the activity program is still in the development stage. In the first year of oper- ation Start has a newspaper, yearbook, Stu- dent Council, band, and choir. Also a num- ber of special interests clubs have been or- ganized. The P.T.A. had a very successful member- ship campaign indicating that parents too are interested in weaving the pattern of Start. Weaving Students admire beautiful new chemistry laboratory. att ae ere ‘Gneaae eeee emt ; Mr. Thomson and Mrs. Wintermantel arranging schedules the Pattern

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Open House Start High School was opened to the public for the first time Sunday afternoon, October 28, 1962. An estimated 6000 area residents toured the building. Student Council mem- bers assisted in guiding the visitors through the school. They also dis- tributed floor plans of the school to the visitors. The open house also provided the P.T.A. an opportunity to launch its successful membership campaign.

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‘tbefore school began. Miss Pickard prepares science equipment for open- ing day. Students help organize activities for the year ahead.