Lakewood High School - Cinema Yearbook (Lakewood, OH)

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'U sw UQ CD N 5 ' 3 it prepared young men continuously for their future voca- tionsg there was no break in the stream of master crafts- men because these took it upon themselves to train others to follow in their footsteps. So that our communities may progress smoothly today, it is essential that our schools Within the community shall continue to prepare their stu- dents to take a constructive place in the economic and social aspects of community life. The Commercial Department has assumed much of the responsibility of preparing the students to fulfill their position in the business World as efficient, eager and capable citizens. It has prepared many of its students to step directly into vocations requiring office knowledge and abilityg it has in large measure assumed the responsibility of uninterrupted economic progress through practical, advanced training. The Mcehanics of Prosperity i Left to right- r. Neiswander 2 Miss Powell Mr. Lewis Miss Spinneweber Miss Blackburn EEZ FFF we Ofligm B' ZL5 395 Sid -I .... ,B , . ,, ,. X .