Lakewood High School - Cinema Yearbook (Lakewood, OH)

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uperintendent Lakewood has one ot' the truly out- standing programs ot' education in the United States, observed Superintendent Martin W, Essex. 'l'he new music rooms and laboratories exemplify the many improvements being carried on through- out the system in furthering this pro- gram. ln addition to his duties as su- perintendent, Mr. Essex has been serv- ing as chairman ot' the National Educa- tion Association's Tenure and Academic Freedom Committee during the past year, S. S. Dickey, Assistant Superililemlelnt if Martin W. Essex, Superintendent of Schools Many of the details which come under the jurisdiction ot' the Superintendent's otlice are handled by Assistant Superintendent Samuel S. Dickey. Mr. Dickey has held this position in the Lakewood school system since 1940. Some of his jobs include purchasing supplies for the schools, supervising the care and up- keep ot' all buildings, drawing up the annual budget, and hiring oflice personnel. With a reputation for getting things done ellicient- ly, Mr. Dickey has played an important role in providing the boys and girls of Lakewood school system with a thorough education. Page 11

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Civic Leaders Plan Policies ith i ' 'or ' ' 'n -nergy t s-r 'n h Members of the Board of Lducati i, who give time a d 1 o -.1 vi g t e Youth of their community, are Mrs. H. D. Aberncthy, vice-president, Mr. George E, Rich, MF- Cl8!'PHCf' C. Fuwerbaugh. Mr. T. F. McDonald. Mr. T. ll. Aublo, president. Planning for the kind of education which will enable the young people of Lakewood to take their places in a democratic society is the responsibility which the citizens of Lake- wood have delegated to the members of the Board of Education. Not only must plans be made for the actual instruments of training, such as erecting and maintaining buildings and employing the faculty, but the intangible aspects of education such as school policy must be determined. A program of rehabil- itation of the buildings and equipment in the system is being carried on at the pres- ent time. At the high school practice rooms Page 10 for the vocal and instrumental music groups have been remodeled, the chemistry labora- tories, the art rooms, and the office practice rooms have been newly equipped, and the lighting and heating facilities are being im- proved. Plans are being completed for the construction of the gymnasium-auditorium on the high school campus, for which funds were voted by Lakewood citizens two years ago. High school students have been much interested in the decision of the Board of Education to install lights in the stadium, as a result of which night football will be inaugurated at Lakewood High next fall.

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i fr rm-...Q- lfall semester Student Counril oflicers, .lim liresll, llirk Savage, Wx-Q Schmidt, .lime Uonley, and liolx ll llonnoll, discuss school prolxln-ms with l'Y'lIll'lll2ll l'ovn-liniil'v. dmini trator , upil Cooperate or Mr. Mahlon A. POVQIlfYlll'B,S liberal policy at Lakewood High has won him the admiration, respect, and cooperation of the students, fac- ulty, and community. By encouraging stu- dents to initiate and carry through their own projects, he has developed in them a sense of individual responsibility for the welfare of the school. Whether Working with faculty members or students, Mr. Povenmire stresses Pige 12 the value oi' a continuous analysis ot' school policies as a basis for progressive improve- ment. His interest in the ideas and opinions of young people and his Willingness to assist them in making their plans materialize are some of the outstanding characteristics oi' his administration. Mr. Povenmire's quiet, genuinely friendly manner has made him a popular person around Lakewood High.