Medina County High Schools - Mecoan Yearbook (Medina, OH)

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Liverpool Janice Carnahan Clark D. Moore, Supt. Merrill A. Chaffee W. R. U. College for Women Muskingum Baldwin- Wallace Dorthy E. Perkins Mary 0. Patton Ohio Wesleyan Hiram College

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History of Litchfield School Litchfield Township, although it has one of the smallest attendances, boasts of one of the oldest histories in Medina County. It was founded in 1790 when the Western Reserve was merely a wilderness, by a Yankee family from Connecticut. At that time, the northern part of Ohio was considered a part of the Connecticut grant. Since its founding, the prin- cipal occupation of the township has been agriculture. For about a century the only schools in the township were rural one- room schools. But with the coming of good roads and other public im- provements, the schools were centralized in 1894. In fact, Litchfield was one of the first townships in the state to centralize its schools. Another unique honor that came to the township at that time concerned chiefly the women. The Litchfield women were the first in the state to take ad- vantage of the law permitting equal suffrage at school elections. It was at this time that the schools were first centralized in Litchfield Township. In 1901, the schools moved into a new frame building, which was located on South Street. At the time, this was considered one of the best build- ings in the county. In the new building was also established a High School of the second grade. For sixteen years this type of high school served the needs of the community admirably. In 1917, the State Department of Education granted the township a charter for a first grade high school. This is the same charter that is now in vogue. The attendance of the school has been steadily increasing so that in 1924 the Board of Education was obliged to secure larger quar- ters for the high school. The result was the beautiful, up-to-date, fire- proof building made of red brick and erected at an approximate cost of $28,000. The building is steam-heated, electrically-lighted and has run- ning water on both floors. The main floor has three large rooms connected by sound-proof, sliding doors, so that the whole main floor may be con- verted into one spacious auditorium for all-school purposes. Litchfield is justly proud of its new building, for which it is indebted to its Board of Education who have worked so whole-heartedly and un- selfishly in the interest of the school and community. Members of the Litchfield Township Board of Education John Radie, President B. R. Turner Willis Leach Adam Rising S. J. Wilson, Clerk

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History of Liverpool School Liverpool High School had a very unique beginning. In April, 1896, due mainly to the efforts of Dr. Arthur Brintnall, a central high school was established. The Town Hall was used for a building, and the first person to take charge of this educational launch was Supt. A. A. Shear, at a salary of sixty dollars per month. The first class was graduated in ’98 and consisted of the following members: Samuel Arnold, William Swindeman, Theresa Stebel, Pearl Parmle and Anna Strosacker. In 1904 the school was moved to the top story of what was then the Hasel Brothers’ grocery store. After a year’s session here it was moved again, and from Sept. 1905 to Jan. 1906 school was held in what is now Dr. Appleby’s business office. Due to the work of a progressive school board (composed of J. A. Sailer, Pres., F. C. Hoppe, M. T. Stranahan, Edward Bauer and F. J. Kel- ler) a site for a new building was purchased, a building erected, and school opened in January 1906. The next progressive step in the history of the school was its cen- tralization. This took place in the November election of 1914. Much credit for the bringing of this about is due the Board of Education exist- ing at that time (F. H. Weidner, Pres., Henry Wolf, William Wolfe, Carl Richter and Gustus Schmidt) . However, even before this, Liverpool had secured a First Grade charter. This occurred on April 15, 1911. In 1922 bonds to the amount of seventy thousand dollars were issued and the present building in conjunction with the old was erected. Liverpool can now boast of having one of the finest s chool buildings in Medina County. It is equipped with a steam heating plant, has run- ning water, drinking fountains and showers. It contains well-equipped Manual Training, Domestic Science and Science departments. It has a fine stage and auditorium. The auditorium is used for a basketball court and is one of the best. The building is surrounded by a large playground providing adequate space for all sports. In addition to this there is an athletic field west of town, on which is located the gridiron and a real baseball diamond. Liverpool also has an enviable record in school activities. She has stood among the first in oratory, debate, music, and athletics. Members of the Liverpool Township Board of Education John T. Mayer, President Henry Dietrich Walter Hammond John Steck Harry Bauer, Clerk