Centerville High School - Elkonian Yearbook (Centerville, OH)

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Memorizing chemical valences . . . mastering the concept of the distributive property . . . writing themes on the plot of the Scarlet Letter . . . all exemplified the most impor- tant aspect of With new curriculum school life . .. studies. Adept administrators . . . dedicated teachers . . . new facilities helped to maintain the fine academic reputation of CHS. Comprehensive curriculum offered each student an opportunity to pursue his interests . . . and develop his potential. Everything possible was done to inspire and aid the students in their quest for knowledge and maturity. They received guidance from advisers and practiced selfdiscipline in a self-motivated independent study program. Team teaching . . . the phase English program . . . modern math . . . erudite teachers helped fulfill the duty of the school . . . educat- ing as well as assisting students to maturity.

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New Superintendent headed schoolsg kept pcce with ever-changing trends Education has to change with the times, stated Mr. Richard Preston, commenting on new educational ap- proaches such as the middle school program. Mr. Pres- ton, new superintendent of Washington Township Schools, took over the administrative reins of the district from Mr. Hadley Watts, who had served as superin- tendent for the past fifteen years. He was formerly executive head of Union City Schools in Michigan. As superintendent, Mr. Preston faced an innumer- able number of responsibilities each day. It was his duty to supervise 5597 students in the eight schools within the township and to direct 407 certificated and non-certificated personnel. With an increased student enrollment, the teaching staff totaled 232 members- the largest in the history of Washington Township. When questioned about the teaching sytem, Mr. Pres- ton answered, The key to learning is centered on the teacher, not the organizational plan. 'Whether or not a kind of instruction works depends largely on teachers. Mr. Preston and other administrators met by-weekly with the five-member Board of Education and together they decided the policies needed to operate the school system efficiently. Each policy adopted was passed in order to assure the community that the best education possible was being provided for area students. New superintendent, Mr. Richard Pres- ton addresses students at first assem.bly. RICHARD L. PRESTON Executive Head Miami University. B.S. Michigan State, MA. Board of Education members Mrs. Martha Freedman, Mrs. H. R. Moore: president, Mrs. Sarah Ringo: clerk, Mr. Hubert Cline, Mr. Richard Preston, O.H.P. Snyderg vice-president, and Mr. Edwin Vause discuss campaign for township park levy. 2I