Lutheran High School West - Wagonwheel Yearbook (Rocky River, OH)

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Wesfward Ho! In September, 1948, Cleveland Lutheran High School became a reality. Forty-eight freshman students enrolled that first historic year. Three teachers led the class. Ten years later the enrollment had increased over ten times the number. The teaching staff numbered twenty-six. At this point the State of Ohio came into the picture. The state was desirous of build- ing an inner-belt freeway through Cleveland from north to south. Lutheran High stood in its path. The school had to be torn down. It was now up to the Board of Directors to decide whether Lutheran High should continue as one school in a central location, or wheth- er it should split into two new schools, one on the east side and one on the west. After much debate, it was decided to have two schools . A campaign was held throughout the Cleve land Lutheran churches to raise money for these projects. The churches met the goal, and definite plans were then begun. Lutheran High West shows one of the re- sults of that planning. The students and fac- ulty are proud to have such a beautiful edifice It is our hope that it will always continue to serve to the glory of God and the welfare of many future generations. This page sponsored by MR ARTHUR E. JAHNKE. 6

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Superinfendenf ixm X MR, ERW IN SA GEHORN Eleven years ago, Mr. Erwin Sage- horn came to Cleveland to start and head Lutheran High School. Then, in 1957, he was promoted to superintendent. He now supervises both Lutheran High West and Lutheran High East. His duties include the selection and assignment of all school personnel, cur- riculum construction, budget, the pur- chasing of needed equipment and supplies, public relations and the supervision of the educational program. Mr. Sagehorn is a graduate of Con- cordia College, Seward, Nebraska. From St. Louis University he received his mas- ter's degree. He then did graduate work at Washington University in St. Louis. ln Cleveland he attended Western Reserve where he completed his course work and examinations for a doctorate. Principal MR, WALTER HARTING Mr. Walter Harting, the dedicated principal of Lutheran, graduated from Concordia, River Forest. He received a master's degree from the University of Houston. Mr. Harting also did graduate school work at Western Reserve Universi- ty. In the fall of 1949 he came to Luther- an High. During his entire stay he has been athletic director. He became as- sistant principal i.n 1955, and was named principal in 1957. Mr. Harting has three children. He is a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. Students and faculty alike will always think of him very highly. His sense of fairness and willingness to help all are wonderful characteristics. May the Lord bless him richly. This page sponsored by: EDWIN W. HORST.