Lakewood High School - Cinema Yearbook (Lakewood, OH)

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Board of Education Directs Our Schools' Progress Lakewood Board of Education At the opening of the month-long Pride of Progress city-wide celebra- tion on April 17, 1955, attention of the community was fo-cused on the 351,200,000 Lakewood Civic Auditorium, newest building addition to the high school. The Lakewood Board of Education has given thoughtful leadership in forward-looking educational moves, resulting in a general ex- pansion of facilities throughout the system and yielding a favorable school environment. Mrs. H. D. Abernethy, a member since 1946, is the 1955 president, succeeding Mr. Omar Ranney. Mr. Arlo G. Graber, who served from 1949-1953, was recalled to membership in February to replace Mr. Byron P. Mitchell, whose death occurred suddenly on January 15. Board of Education members Mr. George Rich, Mrs. H. D. Mr. Theodore Brooks organize and de elop an acii e Abernethy. Mr. Arlo G. Graber, Mr. Omar Ranney, and cient program for the hes! interests of the s hool system Ll.. I -c N 'X

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Q.-os, X .,f'+.f,ss. Martin W. Essex Superintendent Mr. Martin W. Essex, Superin- tendent of Schools since Novem- ber, 1947, shows a profound knowledge and devotion to the highest educational ideals. He also gives earnest attention to worthy enterprises of religion and community. His wide-spread educational influence receives continuous endorsement and honors accorded him in both state and national organizations. Administration Weighs Diverse School Interests Samuel S. Dickey Assistant Superintendent lVIr. Samuel S. Dickey manages all finan- cial matters that affect the school policies and expenditures. He is highly regarded in school business circles and has won na- tional distinction in this field. Active in many community groups and educational societies, he is one of the most widely known and respected men in the city.