Norwalk High School - Signal Yearbook (Norwalk, OH)

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MR, JAMES ROSS fleftj can often be seen with Mr. James McBride talking over school business which requires the approval of both. Here Mr. McBride discusses modifications of the cole building with Mr. Ross. Prin. . N Ron' Elected To NUL Prexidency Mr. james N. Ross, completing his fourth year as prin- cipal of Norwalk High School, was honored this year by being named president of the Northern Ohio League. Mr. Ross is well qualified as principal, having received his A.B. degree from the University of Akron and his M.A. degree from Western Reserve University. He has also taken additional work at Ohio State University. Some of the more important duties as principal include counseling of students, speaking to different civic and stu- dent organizations, and the scheduling of the many activities which occur throughout the school year. Morning announcements bring the familiar voice of Mr. Ross to students as they listen to his outline of the days events. Despite the time required by his duties Mr. Ross still finds time to attend nearly all the athletic and social events on the school calendar. Mr. Ross is assisted by Mr. Lowell Ruggles who is principal of the junior high as well as of Cole grade school. Norwalk High School is proud of its principal whose understanding and ability are an asset to the students. 7 james N . Ross Principal

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Supt H McBrzZie Meets Wz'tb V6lTiOMf Committee! From the moment he begins his day in the morning to the time after school when he often meets with teacher com- mittees, Mr. james H. McBride is the busiest of superintend- ents . Mr. McBride, who received his B.S. degree from Musk- ingum College and his M.A. degree from the University of Colorado, is now in his ninth year as superintendent of Nor- walk Public Schools . During the day Mr. McBride finds time to visit one of the elementary schools and to catch up on his correspondence. In the evening he climaxes a busy day by attending meetings of such groups as the Mental Health Association and the Public Library Board. Once a month he meets with the Norwalk Board of Education to consider school business . Board Adds New Member After serving twelve years with the Board of Education, Mr. 1. N. Orebaugh, three times Board president, announced his intention of retiring. His position has been filled by Mr. E. J. Gerken, of the Norwalk Upholstery Company, who participates in many civic activities. Other Board members include Dr. George F. Linn, presi- dent: Mr. Emest H. Kohlmyer, vice-president: Mr. Paul G. Wetzel, clerk-treasurer: and Dr. Robert S. Schillig. Action taken by the Board included the recent, improved teacher salary schedule, the remodeling of the Cole building, and a planned addition to the Maplehurst building to be com- pleted by next September. james H . McBride Superintendent PREPARATORY TO ANNEXING the Bronson-Norwalk school district of F. Linn, Dr. Robert S. Schillig, Mr. Emest H. Kohlmyer, and Mr, the Norwalk City school system, Mr. James H. McBride goes over a Paul G. Wetzel, map of the area with board members, Mr. E. l. Gerken, Dr. George 6

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,,,...-.-1 ...e-'- ,,,.--sink ,,.,-Q Mrs. BLENDING HIGH production, Mrs. sopranos the note TENTATIVE PLANS for the production of a class play are made by Mrs. Martha McConaha and Mr. James Ross. 11533255 Carol Albright Miss Ruth Bell Mr. Burton Chandler AND LOW VOICES in one HARD AND SOFT SPONGES and other marine DALE MEYER receives assistance from Mr. Carol Albright plays for the life are discussed by Miss Ruth Bell and John Bruton Chandler on how to work a difficult which they must sing. Bush in one of her biology classes. problem involving the addition of polynomials. Faculty Promoter One who teaches, or instructs, especially one whose occupation is to instruct is the dictionary's definition of a teacher. But embodied in the word teacher is a much deeper meaning. To the thirty-two members of Norwalk High's faculty, teaching is much more than assigning work, giving tests, and marking grades. It is an honored profession in which these teachers work as ateam to improve and enrich the lives of the young people with whom they associate. Mr. P. I. Garcia, who has been Spanish and social stud- ies instructor at Norwalk for thirty-seven years, has said that the reason he likes high school teaching so well is that If CONFERRING with Mr. Lowell Ruggles qrightj is Mr. Roy G. Crissman who filled the position vacated by Mrs. Mary Preston as teacher of mathematics. Mr. Ruggles ' outlines the work to be studied by seventh graders while Mr. Crissman listens. S: if ,,', .5 E,