Lakewood High School - Cinema Yearbook (Lakewood, OH)

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DICTATION begins anoiher busy but smoothly run day for Dr. Howes, ihanks io his 'right hand man' and secretary. Mrs. Lillian Smith Lo kewood Welcomes Her New Principal Page 24 ,ap W. '12 .5 CINEMAS and Times show Dr. Howes history of school A newcomer to Lakewood, Dr. Kimball Howes assumed the position of principal of Lakewood High on August 1, 1967. Coming from Delmar, New York, but familiar with Ohio schools, he has an impressive background. He earned his BA at Western Illinois State, his MA at Western Reserve, and his Ph D at Ohio State. His professional experience has been as teacher, music supervisor, and executive head. He has been active in Ohio education circles as well as in community services. His education, experience, and personal qualities made him the choice of the Board of Education out of forty candidates. Lakewood High welcomes this man along with the new era in which he will have such a tremendous and vital part.

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ALL business matters in system draw Mr. Holmes' aiiention Assistolnt Superintendent Administers School Finances The complicated world of finance is the major concern of Mr. Roger Holmes, the assistant superintendent of schools. As business adminis- trator of the school system, he deals with requisitions for the purchase of equipment and materials. Working closely with Dr. Ellis, teachers, and architects, he spends much time on the building program. He also gives counsel to the custodians and secretaries. Thus, he keeps in close touch with all school expenditures. EDUCATIONAL excellence is ihe chief concern of Dr. Ellis Superintendent Seeks Quality Ed ucoltion Dr. John Ellis speaks of goals for the high school as incorporating the best of current innovations and breaking new ground for those of the future. To observe new methods, he traveled to Europe with a group sponsored by the Educa- tional Research Council. While there he observed classes and operational methods of in-service education for staff members. While planning for the future, he successfully backed the campaign for the renewal of the school levy which provides funds to continue the present program. All in all, he has had a busy second year at Lakewood. Page 23

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WEEKLY MEETINGS with the architects are essential to clear up any new problems that may arise as final plans are completed TEACHER of the Year Mr. John Wood hears the good news ii-om Superintendent Ellis as Dr. Howes congratulates him Dr. Howes Runs A Mo rolthon of Conston nt Activity Always on the go, Dr. Howes actively Works to unite the school With the community. His day is one of continual meetings and appointments. Anxious to see what is really happening beyond his office, he visits classes or just stroils through the halls. He spends many hours meeting with parents, students, teachers, and administrators. But the conferences do not end there. Talks with Dr. Ellis, the architects planning the new high school building, and LEL principals fill his day. Page 25