Centerville High School - Elkonian Yearbook (Centerville, OH)

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Plans for new middle school, nongraded teaching 'method MR. HADLEY WATTS Executive Head Ohio Northern University, B.S. Ohio State University, M.A. Mr. Watts and his secretary, Faye Denny, look over a report to be filed for further reference. 1 Dedicated to providing the best in education for all Washington Township students, Mr. Hadley Watts, executive head, worked un- ceasingly toward this goal. Directing the administration since 1951, Mr. Watts has endeavored to keep Washington Township Schools up-to-date with the fast-moving pace of modern education. Although he was aided by the addition of new administrators, the responsibility of coordinating the many diverse departments into a well unified whole was left to Mr. Watts. g Striving to improve the basic educational program, Mr. Watts labored along with other administrators on the plans .for the new Hithergreen Middle School to be opened in Washington Township in the 1966-67 school year. This new building will house grades six through eight. Since Mr. Watts became executive head fifteen years ago, the number of schools has increased from one to seven. The faculty has enlarged since 1951 increasing the number from 26 to 208. The 4,970 enrolled students of 1966 were evidence of the ever increasing student body which was 599 fifteen years ago. Through the efforts of Mr. Watts the nongraded method of teaching was introduced to CHS students for the first time this year. The English department was the first to experience this type of class- work which everyone agreed was indeed profitable. Nongraded teach- ing methods will be continued until the entire school system employs this method. Mr. offic Watts, executive head, arrives at new administration es for a typical day of work.

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team teaching, demonstrated growth of education system l i z t Keeping the business department of Washington Township schools running efficiently was at full time task for Mr. Laurence Cramer, business administrator. Interviewing and hiring personnel, over-seeing school transportation, and maintaining the school and grounds were all a part of his job. Added to his duties this past year were plans for the construction of the new Hithergreen and Tower Heights Middle Schools. i Another responsibility of Mr. Cramer and the business d partment this year was a complete study for the pur- pose of modernization and improvement in office procedures. Working with Mr. Watts and other school officials, the Board of Education strived for continual improve- ment in the educational techniques used in Washington Township school system. Nongraded teaching methods provided the student with more individual attention in the subjects in which he needed extra help. Due to the expansion of the community, the Board of Education was kept busy with plans for the new school buildings needed to accommodate the ever-grow- ing student body. The goal of the Board of Education was to supply to every student the tools needed to aid them in securing a well-rounded education. Mr. Laurence Cramer consults with Mr. Samuel Shiprak, bus driver, about condition of bus before it makes scheduled run. LAURENCE R. At regularly scheduled meeting, members of Board of Education analyze. results of nongraded system. , CRAM53 SEATED: Mis. H. R. Moore, vice-presidentg Mrs. Sarah Ringo, clerkg Mr. Hubert Cline, presidentg Blf51UC55 Ad1'UlI'115tf9-f01' Mr. O.H.P. Snyderg and Mr. Edwin Vause. NOT PICTURED: Mr. Hadley Watts, executive head, Ohio State University, B.S.g and Mr. Charles Burkhart. M.A-