Edward Drummond Libbey High School - Edelian Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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HAROLD E. WILLIAMS

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DEDICATION Principal Harold E. Williams was educated in Adrian High School, Michigan State Normal at Ypsilanti, and the University of Michigan where he was honored by being elected to Phi 'Beta Kappa. At Michigan also he was a member of the faculty as an instructor of American History. Graduate study at Michigan and Columbia Universities and extensive travel in the United States and in Europe helped to enrich Mr. Williams in background and experience. Held in high esteem in the community, our principal is affiliated with religious, educational, and fraternal groups to each of which he has contributed outstanding service. As a member of St. Paul's Methodist Church, the Kiwanis Club, the Principals' Club, the Toledo Teachers', Ohio State, and National Education Associations, he has constantly been an arduous worker. In the Masonic Order his progress has been magnificent. He has been Master of Pyramid Lodge No. 701 F81AM, Master of Toledo Council No. 33 R8iSM, thrice Potent Master of Miami Lodge of Perfec- tion, Scottish Rite. He has also been a member of Zenobia Shrine and a Thirty-Second Degree Mason. In 1934 he was greatly distinguished by having conferred upon him in Boston the title of Thirty-Third Degree in Masonry. At present he is Commander-in-Chief of the Toledo Consistory. Mr. Williams' experience as principal began in Fremont, Michigan, to be carried on later at Woodward Manual Training School in Toledo, where he won state-wide notice for his ability to deal successfully with problem boys. ln T919 he opened Woodward Technical High School, retaining the Manual Training School as the Junior High Department. In T923 when Libbey High School was started, he became its first principal and has built it into the fine organization which it is today. As an educator and an executive, Mr. Williams has no peer. His interest in and affection for young people is immeasurable. With all of his difficult work as an administrator, he has always sponsored the Hi-Y Clubs and been active in YMCA affairs. His personal magnetism and un- usual eloquence of speech have won for him the praise and enthusiasm of audiences throughout the city and the state. Steadfast in his ideals of Christian living, helpful and loyal to his teachers and his friends, patient and wise, and kind to every student entrusted to his care, Mr. Williams has made the name of Libbey admired and respected everywhere. It is, therefore, with profound gratitude and deep affection and a constant, fervent prayer that he be restored to health, that the Senior Class of 1946 dedicate this Edelian to our greatly loved Principal, Harold E. Williams.

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EDWARD L. BOWSHER SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS With the hope of a finer Toledo fast becoming a reality, the community at large is eagerly anticipating the constructive reorganization of the city's educational program. The past year has ushered into our system unusual programs in adult education, better methods of adiustment for retarded pupils, opportunities for veterans to continue their schooling, and experiments in international student contacts. The credit for this educational advancement is due largely to the efforts of our Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Edward L. Bowsher, whom we, the Senior Class of T946 of Libbey, salute for his progressive planning and forceful administration.