Norwood High School - Silhouette Yearbook (Norwood, OH)

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Know our School NORWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, SHERMAN AVENUE The beginning of Norwoo d High School was in 1885 in the Central Building, the only school house in Norwood at that time. There were only six pupils. Be- cause of the limited room, they were obliged to sit in the same room with the entire Seventh and Eighth grades and recite to the same teacher. At first only a two year course was offered. Those who wished further education went to Cincinnati high schools and paid tuition. In 1895 the first regular four-year course was begun at the Marion Street Building, its temporary quarters. The following year the high school was removed to the Central Building where it remained, as the grade school had been moved to the new Allison Street School. The course included Latin, English, Algebra, Physiology (half-year), and Biology (half-year). The first teacher was Miss Carrie Hunt. The first Commencement was held in 1899 when five boys and eight girls graduated. ; In 1901 the high school outgrew the Central Building and was removed to the Allison Street Building. The teaching staff was increased to include Miss Elizabeth Fairweather who died in 1929, French, Miss Cora Morton, Chemistry (retired in 1935), and Miss Nellie Fairweather, Latin (retired in 1937). — Soon the classes were obliged to have recitations on the lawn, so plans were made for a bigger building. In 1912 the cornerstone of the present building was laid. Two years later the new building was occupied. In 1924, increased enrollment made necessary the east wing; in 1927 a field house was built; and the west wing, started in 1929, was finished in 1931. In 1936 the athletic field was equipped with lights for night games, and a new drainage system installed. At present there are sixty teachers on the faculty including the principal, Mr. Hanna, and the school nurse, Miss Shinkle. The enrollment is approximately 1700 pupils. The school grounds cover 7.67 acres.

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friends, your games. We have tried to catch the individual characteristics that mark you a student in this year of our Lord, 1939. May our book serve two purposes: for the Seniors, let it keep fresh our high school memories; for those who come after us, let it be an inspiration. As graduating seniors, our work here is ended. We have cast. the last shadow of our high school life in this volume. We place in your hands our record of the year— The 1939 Silhouette

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The first superintendent of Norwood Schools was W. §. Cadman who died in 1923. He was succeeded by C. W. Johnson whose term ended in 1936 when H. S. Bates became our superintendent. One of Norwood’s most distinguished graduates was Edward Robinson, 1912, who was a professor of psychology at Yale University from 1927 until his death in 1937, The first Silhouette was published in 1923. The editor was Tom Grace. The first annual, an enlargement of the school paper, was published in 1908. It was first called The Beacon, then The Mirror. Norwood High School has grown from 6 pupils to 1700. Still the enrollment increases. Several years ago it was necessary to retain the seventh grade in the ele- mentary schools. It may become necessary in the very near future to remove the eighth grade to the elementary schools. The curriculum has been enlarged and rounded out: extra-curricular activities have been increased. Norwood High continues to grow and develop, to retain its place among today’s most modern high schools. Dear Alma Mater-— Shout loud acclaim, Faithful forever and ever To thy beloved name. This view was chosen to remind you of your ups and downs.